Aroma

We were excited to visit a Michelin restaurant so close to the magnificent Colosseum. The food was decent, the bread was absolutely delicious, and the chef’s complimentary offerings were a lovely touch. Aroma is worth visiting for the location and ambiance, but the food didn’t quite live up to our high expectations.

We tried the chef's tasting menu. Wine paring was amazing, it was truly well done. Food was very good, just like anything and anyone, preferences varied. In my opinion all dishes were very good except for one. Price is a bit high for the restaurant. On the other hand, prices at these types of restaurants have been going up recently. Overall great experience. The view is great, the restaurant is small but it doesn't feel crowded.

Great spot for foodies and history lovers. I would recommend booking an early evening service so you can enjoy the Colosseum at sunset and avoid the heat of the day. The tasting menu is aligned with typical Roman cuisine and the chef's creativity is rather impressive. LOVED having the carbonnara served out of a cocktail shaker.

I recently dined at Aroma that left me questioning the credibility of the Michelin guide itself, especially after the many Michelin dining experiences during my recent trip to Italy. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this establishment does not live up to the expectations set by its prestigious rating. First and foremost, the food was underwhelming. While I had hopes for a memorable culinary experience, the dishes were mediocre at best. The flavors were bland, food was barely warmer than room temperature, and the presentation lacked the creativity and finesse one would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. The service was equally disappointing. While some of the staff was polite, the overall attentiveness and professionalism were lacking. It felt as though the staff was not adequately trained to handle the demands of a Michelin dining experience, which further detracted from the evening. To add insult to injury, the prices were exorbitant for the quality of food and service provided. I left feeling as though I had paid a premium for a dining experience that fell far short of expectations. My experience at Aroma was disappointing and frustrating. It is hard to understand how this restaurant has earned a Michelin star when it offers overpriced, subpar food and mediocre service. I would not recommend dining here, as there are far better options available.

This is the second time I’ve dined at Aroma, and had noticed some major differences surrounding the menu, price and portion sizes. Since my initial review (which I’ve updated), I did personally reach out to the management as well, we discussed the differences and highlighted the issues which Bruno the manager was very receptive and appreciative of the comments, feedback and time taken to do so. Like any business, the business owner and managers would like constructive criticism in order to improve themselves. Sometimes when things change over time, they’re not very well noticed internally but it takes somebody to highlight it from the outside. The biggest issue is surrounds the set menu; which the selection is limited and a bit ordinary, and the portions are too small for what was served vs the price. In my opinion, the à la cart menu was a far better option, but the Hotel was finding difficulty with this as people were coming to sit down and enjoy the view but only eating one or two dishes and sitting for up to 3 hours. After our discussion, Aroma has taken all this very seriously and will be updating their portions per serve to begin with. I did suggest having a minimum spend per table of 2 and bring back the à la cart menu as a solution which works well with both hotel and patrons and removes the time wasters, and they can still keep the set menu options or choose from a selection within each course to give the guest a bit more culinary freedom and control of what they receive. I am glad that they are being proactive to try and improve the experience, but I believe that the set prices are still too high and should be reduced slightly to make people want to come back again and again. I hope they also adjust the front seating so that patrons aren’t directly facing a stranger instead of their dining partner. I am grateful that the restaurant acknowledged my review and also reimbursed part of the bill as a gesture of good will. Aroma, I know you can do better!! I look forward to the next time we dine, and hope that it the experience is how I once remembered it to be.

Aroma is an absolutely fabulous restaurant! The views are so amazing! The food was so well prepared and presented that I felt like I was royalty. The staff was all so friendly and accommodating. Katherine was so sweet. Thank you all for providing my business friends and I a spectacular evening. Truly phenomenal. Billmurfe

I booked Aroma as my husband and Is first meal in Rome. The view was so stunning and the service was fantastic. I was a bit disappointed that my husband and I needed to order from the same tasting menu as I am a vegetarian and he is not. Unfortunately, all dinner reservations were full months in advance . I would not recommend booking a lunch reso in August. All tables were outdoors. There were no misted fans like other restaurants and it was HOT! I had to excuse myself a few times to get a wet towel from the bathroom to cool down. Halfway through our lunch everyone was handed fans too cool down which helped greatly. The staff celebrated us with a celebration dessert which I loved. I was happy experiencing all the creative tastes/ textures in the food but my husband did not love his meal. For the price, I would not recommend for lunch. Hopefully it’s cooler at dinner time. I gave 4 stars because I truly would have loved the experience if there was a way to keep us cool and order different items.

If you have an abundance of money beyond your needs and are looking to get rid of it quickly, this place is the best way to burn through your cash in no time. Be advised, you should arrive with a full stomach before coming here. What will be served to you are merely miniature samples of dishes that haven’t been properly cooked.

We were excited to visit a Michelin restaurant so close to the magnificent Colosseum. The food was decent, the bread was absolutely delicious, and the chef’s complimentary offerings were a lovely touch. Aroma is worth visiting for the location and ambiance, but the food didn’t quite live up to our high expectations.

We tried the chef's tasting menu. Wine paring was amazing, it was truly well done. Food was very good, just like anything and anyone, preferences varied. In my opinion all dishes were very good except for one. Price is a bit high for the restaurant. On the other hand, prices at these types of restaurants have been going up recently. Overall great experience. The view is great, the restaurant is small but it doesn't feel crowded.

Great spot for foodies and history lovers. I would recommend booking an early evening service so you can enjoy the Colosseum at sunset and avoid the heat of the day. The tasting menu is aligned with typical Roman cuisine and the chef's creativity is rather impressive. LOVED having the carbonnara served out of a cocktail shaker.

I recently dined at Aroma that left me questioning the credibility of the Michelin guide itself, especially after the many Michelin dining experiences during my recent trip to Italy. From the moment I arrived, it was clear that this establishment does not live up to the expectations set by its prestigious rating. First and foremost, the food was underwhelming. While I had hopes for a memorable culinary experience, the dishes were mediocre at best. The flavors were bland, food was barely warmer than room temperature, and the presentation lacked the creativity and finesse one would expect from a Michelin-starred restaurant. The service was equally disappointing. While some of the staff was polite, the overall attentiveness and professionalism were lacking. It felt as though the staff was not adequately trained to handle the demands of a Michelin dining experience, which further detracted from the evening. To add insult to injury, the prices were exorbitant for the quality of food and service provided. I left feeling as though I had paid a premium for a dining experience that fell far short of expectations. My experience at Aroma was disappointing and frustrating. It is hard to understand how this restaurant has earned a Michelin star when it offers overpriced, subpar food and mediocre service. I would not recommend dining here, as there are far better options available.

This is the second time I’ve dined at Aroma, and had noticed some major differences surrounding the menu, price and portion sizes. Since my initial review (which I’ve updated), I did personally reach out to the management as well, we discussed the differences and highlighted the issues which Bruno the manager was very receptive and appreciative of the comments, feedback and time taken to do so. Like any business, the business owner and managers would like constructive criticism in order to improve themselves. Sometimes when things change over time, they’re not very well noticed internally but it takes somebody to highlight it from the outside. The biggest issue is surrounds the set menu; which the selection is limited and a bit ordinary, and the portions are too small for what was served vs the price. In my opinion, the à la cart menu was a far better option, but the Hotel was finding difficulty with this as people were coming to sit down and enjoy the view but only eating one or two dishes and sitting for up to 3 hours. After our discussion, Aroma has taken all this very seriously and will be updating their portions per serve to begin with. I did suggest having a minimum spend per table of 2 and bring back the à la cart menu as a solution which works well with both hotel and patrons and removes the time wasters, and they can still keep the set menu options or choose from a selection within each course to give the guest a bit more culinary freedom and control of what they receive. I am glad that they are being proactive to try and improve the experience, but I believe that the set prices are still too high and should be reduced slightly to make people want to come back again and again. I hope they also adjust the front seating so that patrons aren’t directly facing a stranger instead of their dining partner. I am grateful that the restaurant acknowledged my review and also reimbursed part of the bill as a gesture of good will. Aroma, I know you can do better!! I look forward to the next time we dine, and hope that it the experience is how I once remembered it to be.

Aroma is an absolutely fabulous restaurant! The views are so amazing! The food was so well prepared and presented that I felt like I was royalty. The staff was all so friendly and accommodating. Katherine was so sweet. Thank you all for providing my business friends and I a spectacular evening. Truly phenomenal. Billmurfe

I booked Aroma as my husband and Is first meal in Rome. The view was so stunning and the service was fantastic. I was a bit disappointed that my husband and I needed to order from the same tasting menu as I am a vegetarian and he is not. Unfortunately, all dinner reservations were full months in advance . I would not recommend booking a lunch reso in August. All tables were outdoors. There were no misted fans like other restaurants and it was HOT! I had to excuse myself a few times to get a wet towel from the bathroom to cool down. Halfway through our lunch everyone was handed fans too cool down which helped greatly. The staff celebrated us with a celebration dessert which I loved. I was happy experiencing all the creative tastes/ textures in the food but my husband did not love his meal. For the price, I would not recommend for lunch. Hopefully it’s cooler at dinner time. I gave 4 stars because I truly would have loved the experience if there was a way to keep us cool and order different items.

If you have an abundance of money beyond your needs and are looking to get rid of it quickly, this place is the best way to burn through your cash in no time. Be advised, you should arrive with a full stomach before coming here. What will be served to you are merely miniature samples of dishes that haven’t been properly cooked.