Aldo & Manny Pizza and Pasta — Restaurant in Philadelphia

I lived in Philly all my life. I worked in Center City since Chestnut street was cobblestone and The Liberty Place was a Movie Theater and when Arcades & Movie Theaters were all over Downtown Philly. I used to attend Sweat Gym that used to be in the old YMCA building next to this establishment, before it even occupied this space and when MC Donald's was on the opposite corner. I am all Philly and I know what's good and what's not so good. So, today was my first time ever going inside this establishment and I regret it 100%. Don't let the colors and banners fool you and the fact that it's surrounded by new and historic Philadelphia buildings. First off some of the employees behind the counter look like recovering meth heads. For it to be located in a tourist area, the banners and color are very attractive. Minus the homeless woman making the sheltered bus stop her home, which is directly in front of this place, the colors are an eye catcher. The owner's could do a better job at cleanup more often during the lunch rush, since a mess could easily be made by customers in-with seconds. Honestly I don't think they do too much focusing on cleaning, period. But they have a large selection of garment pizzas to choose from. Upon my entering, I notice a diverse crowd of patrons. I couldn't tell if they were Philadelphians or tourist, but if I had to put money on it, a lot of the young ones were. So I step to the counter and Hispanic guy behind the counter (I supposed he was the cashier) was very enthusiastic. He told me what the lunch specials were without me even asking. The specials were mainly pasta dishes. So I ordered one (Shrimp Scampi) to go. It was quick, extremely hot and the Hispanic guy even bought it out to me as I sat and waited for my number to be called. He smiled with my packaged dish in-hand and said, "Here you are sir, your Shrimp Scampi". I said, thank you and left. I got back to work and my dish was still piping hot. It smelled pretty good. I prayed over it and ate. Afterwards, well, I didn't feel too great. I thought of it being a number of reasons. Maybe the shrimp was bad, maybe it was the weather, because it was 95 degrees outside or maybe the person woo, prepared it, wasn't cleaning the dishes and utensils properly. But, I finally figured out why my stomach was doing so many flips, The dish was drowning in butter. There was so much butter left in the bowl that I didn't even what to eat the remaining pasta noodles floating in it. I honestly can't say, the food itself made me sick, but I do know it was all that darn butter. A person could have a heart attack if they aren't careful. Overall, my experience was So-So. I gave them one star for the food I ate only. But my overall experience wasn't bad. I have been to "Hole in the wall" places with very good customer service and the food was good. So, appearance isn't everything, it's the experience that brings a customer back. With that being said, I will return and this time, I will just stick with pizza. I might try a cheese steak, but that may take me some time to work up the nerve. (I'm from Philly, cheese steaks are made on every corner and every corner says theirs are the best) But, Thank you Aldo & Manny, I'll be back...

Sandwich is prepared differently when Aldo isn't there. Just left Aldo and Manny's Pizzeria in Delaware County. First went there three weeks ago and ordered the Taziole Chicken Parm. Aldo was there and the presentation was awesome. Not today. Aldo wasn't there and the sandwich preparer takes my chicken parm out of the oven and puts it on the prep table behind the counter. Needless to say when he does that, all of the melted cheese slides off of the sandwich and on the table. He then scoops my sandwich up and places it on aluminum foil and begins wrapping it up...I say to the preparer can you put that in a container to which he responds we don't put these sandwiches in containers. I said well all of the cheese slid off the sandwich can you at least scoop the cheese onto the sandwich. This guy scoops up the melted cheese and slaps it on the side of the sandwich in the aluminum foil. There was NOTHING appealing about this sandwich presentation. Good help is hard to find...but Aldo should know with that kind of sandwich presentation when he is not there will turn many customers off. It certainly turned me off. I paid for the sandwich and the cashier is very nice but I couldn't bring myself to eat it so I gave it away. All your chicken parm on Taziole rolls needs to be put in a container. Your sandwich preparer would do well with paying attention to his presentation instead of being on the phone the entire time. Won't be back Aldo...too much money for such a poor...

If you're looking for the ultimate pizza and cheesesteak experience in Philadelphia, look no further than Aldo & Manny's. Situated directly diagonal from Love Park, this hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone craving authentic Philly cheesesteaks.

From the moment I stepped into Aldo & Manny's, I was transported into a world of flavor and warmth. This little eatery exudes a delightful "hole in the wall" vibe, with its cozy and inviting atmosphere. The casual seating creates a laid-back ambiance that adds to the charm of the place.

Aldo & Manny's excels in delivering mouthwatering pizzas and drool-worthy cheesesteaks. The pizzas boast a thin and crispy crust, perfectly charred and topped with a generous amount of high-quality ingredients. Each bite is a burst of flavors that will have you savoring every morsel.

But it's the cheesesteaks that truly steal the show. The bread is soft and fresh, providing the perfect vessel for the succulent meat and melted cheese. The combination of flavors is simply divine, and you can taste the authenticity in every bite. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Aldo & Manny's will give you a true taste of the Philly cheesesteak tradition.

I can’t go without mentioning Makya and Kai, two remarkable young ladies who work at Aldo & Manny's. They truly went above and beyond to ensure that our dining experience was exceptional. Their friendly and attentive nature made me feel like a...