No no one who knows me would say I was against killing animals... especially if they are tasty. But tonight I morn the death of cow cut down in the prime of her life. She started with all the advantages: a loving mother to feed her and lead her as they grazed in the verdant fields of the Southern Tier. But without warning her life ended, the cold steel cutting her down in her prime. And Why? To be dredged in flour and fried until she's a tough, gray sliver between greasy breading? Did she diserve this? The otherwise genial waiter fumbled, claiming that the cheese might have misled me. Right... Tell that to her large, doe-like, cold, dead eyes. The Pappardelle della Lepre was another matter. The mushroom, carrot, and rabbit worked well together. The fresh pasta was spectacular. So was the grilled asparagus with prosciutto, truffle oil, and sunny side up egg. I stopped the bus boy from taking the dish so I could mop up the last of it with their great rosemary bread. Which brings me to dessert. We got the Zuppa Inglese. I'm sure this was delicious when the pastry chef made it this morning, but it suffered from being chilled all day. The custard had become stiff and grainy. The chocolate covered strawberries were the worst my wife had ever had. It's January, not strawberry season; they should accept that. One last note. When the bus boy was clearing, he asked how we liked dessert and what it was. He genuinely wanted to know what it was, he didn't know. When I'm spending $150 for dinner for two people, I expect the owner can afford to have the servers know what they're serving. read more

I hate to boast, but I had another good meal at Trattoria Aroma this past Friday night. The tables were a bit tight but the servers were pros, everyone was happy and 'tis the season. On my last visit, I craved the pappadelle piemonte and this time, I went for it. Oh, was it a bowl of warm mushroom goodness. I'd order it again. And again. The bread brought to our table before our entrees was some of the best I've had in years; very rustic, perfect crunchy crust with a pillow-soft interior. read more

I really hate to do this, I truly do. I have had many excellent meals at Trattoria Aroma, but the last two have been quite sub-par. The wife and I went to celebrate her birthday last night, and we had been looking forward to this all week. When I made the reservation, I specifically request Terry to be our server, as he is pro all the way and we have had many great experiences with him, dating back to when he worked at Mode (that goes back a few years). Sadly, when we arrived, they informed me his section was full, then 10 minutes after we were seated, they sat two more tables in his section. This was a minor annoyance. Our server was a bit gruff, but quite helpful with the wine list and brought me two samples when I struggled deciding. However, the entire night, he always seemed to be looking at other tables while helping us. I find this terribly annoying with servers, as when you are standing at MY table, your focus should be on ME. I know it's a hard job. I have done it. He never came back to check on how our food was, and the bus boy was all too quick to wrap up our leftovers and bring them to us, almost an "OK, you're done, we need your table now" kind of move. So the 2-star rating. This is really based on our entrees more than anything else. Both of our dishes were extremely bland: I have the orrechiette special and my wife had the short rib. The orrechiette came with smoked chicken, corn, red onion, spinach, and a cream sauce. The only thing I tasted was red onion. The cream sauce lacked butter and the succulence you come to expect from a white cream sauce. The short rib was exceptionally fatty, and the corn risotto accompanying it was bland. At no time did our server return to ask how our meals were, as I probably would have told him. I don't like to be rude, but they need to know when food is sub-par -- especially when you've already come to expect excellence. Here's the thing with pasta: if I'm spending $26 on a pasta, it better be damn good. I make my own at home, and am spoiled that way, but seriously? Bland pasta and chicken for $26? I shouldn't have to reach for the salt and crushed red pepper. I'm sorry for this review, Trattoria, as we have always enjoyed your atmosphere and proximity to home. But, next time I drop $100+ on dinner, it needs to deliver. When we left, my wife said, "Wow, our meal at Mac's on Hertel was so much better for half the price!" read more

Cool place, good location, great menu with lots of filling choices that make it easy to escape without burning a hole in your wallet, tasty and creative drinks, and friendly staff. You won't be disappointed! read more

A night out with friends turned into a nightmare. Good company, but horrible experience. My recent first visit and now last visit to this establishment was unpleasant, unfriendly, unwelcoming, unexpected and most certainly unacceptable! We wanted to enjoy the atmosphere and the happy hour from 5p to 6pm so we made reservations for 5pm. The first of our party arrived promptly at 5p and awaited the rest. Cocktails were ordered by 5:20p once all four in our party arrived. Sadly the cocktails did not arrive until 30 minutes later-watered down. When asked if we could place an order for the next round to take advantage of the "Happy Hour," the snippy response from the waitress was, "We are not allowed to do that, we dont piggy back drinks." One of the guests in our party informed her of previous visits where the server had allowed drinks to be ordered prior to totally finishing the current drink and she informed us that the owner would not be happy to know that as she whisked away with a half smirky smile. Once all received drinks and was trying to move forward to enjoy the evening and decide upon our entree selections, twenty minutes of time passed before we summoned for our waitress to take our order. A simple question to her about a menu item was met with a response of, "I thought you were all ready to order since you sent for me," and she never provided an overview of the happy hour items or any menu specials to our party by the way. Needless to say in fast-fowarding this review, the unfriendly, nice-nasty treatment continued up until the unthinkable occurred around 7:15p, 7:20p when we were asked in a very matter-of-fact, unfriendly type of way to leave the restaurant because we had consumed our food and cocktails (but was still drinking our water as we chatted), yet was told another party had been waiting 20 minutes for a table and ours was needed. I wonder what would have occurred if we had ordered desserts because most of our time here was spent awaiting our selections. Did I mention there were numerous other open tables available as well as a party of 5 seated two tables away which was there when we arrived and clearly had finished their food as well, but not asked to leave. When asked for a manger, to our great surprise, the waitress which whom was so rude and unpleasant, and had seated and served us was also "The Manager." She only repeated the same thing the other unfriendly server said when asked why we were asked to leave. When we asked why our table was targeted, she informed us that they were debating which of the two to ask among us and the other table of five guests; since we checked out first (we asked for the bill by the way because they clearly had not given us much attention other than to fill the water glasses), our table was selected. As we exited, there were some people at the bar, but clearly no party waiting to be seated. To top it off and confirm we were not imagining this horrible experience, as we stood outside, a gentlemen walking his dog overheard us discussing our disbelief and let us know he lived three doors away and was excited to be able to patronize here, but when came he was treated rudely and the service was unfriendly. He said it's so unfortunate but he would never be back. This restaurant has a nice physical atmosphere, is located in an upbeat area convenient to downtown and the food I ordered was just average, not very flavorful (I ordered the pasta) and pricey. The service and professionalism is lacking and some training in customer service and community relations would be very beneficial for "The Manager" on duty when we visited. The hard earned dollars of patrons is what keeps any business in business. I WILL NEVER PATRONIZE THIS RESTAURANT AGAIN!! read more

It was kismet that brought me to Trattoria Aroma a few nights ago. My girlfriend and I had intended to go to Left Bank for a nice dinner, but (as usual) they were booked solid for the night. So, firing up Yelp on my iPhone, I saw there was a place for Italian food not too far away. I called the number, made sure they had a table, and ventured over. As soon as I walked in, I knew we'd made the right choice. The ambiance here is amazing. The place is cozy, not cramped, warm, and inviting. The bar looked awesome, but that would have to wait for another visit. We were seated immediately by a very friendly hostess. The dining room itself is behind the bar area and it also has a wonderfully comfortable feel to it. The food was absolutely amazing. I started with the house salad (Ensalada Aroma) and, I kid you not it was the best salad I've ever had in my entire life. Bar none. I'm not sure how I can be so enthralled by a salad, but then again, I also get excited about good toast. No accounting for taste, I guess. Anyway, both of our pasta dishes were absolutely incredible. We had agonized over what to order for a while, since everything on the menu sounds absolutely mouth-wateringly good. I had the bolognese, my girlfriend had the rabbit. We even lucked out for dessert; the table behind us ordered a cannoli and it turned out they couldn't eat the pistachio it was topped with, so the server asked if we wanted it. It was, unsurprisingly, excellent. All in all, it's a fantastic dining experience. read more

Trattoria Aroma. One day I asked a friend where I should go to try some glasses of Italian wine and they recommended this place to me. This place is romantic - definitely an A+ $$$ date joint to impress someone. I would say that the atmosphere is at least on par with Left Bank, with the added benefit of you not having to deal with the deafening din of the restaurant here like you do at LB. I really enjoyed my brunch here. They have a little table set up with coffee, muffins, mini-cannoli, cookies, danishes, all gratis - being part of the deal when you order brunch. Instead of going with a Bloody Mary, I went with the St. Germain cocktail with Prosecco that was very tasty. The seafood omelette I got was delicious - generous with the seafood (lobster, scallop, shrimp), and the eggs were perfect. It isn't even all that expensive either. I think I paid around $12 for the omelette, and it was probably one of the more spendy options. I've also gone there on a Sunday for appetizers. I've tried the Quattro Formaggio pizza, really nice, as well as some butternut squash and scallop ravioli. The ravioli were really nice too, but at $11 for the appetizer (2 rectangular ravioli) it is probably not something I would go for again. The affogato is honestly better than Carmelo's. Went for dinner last weekend and had House-made Tagliatelle with lobster claw, bay scallops, roasted red pepper, cippolini onion, basil and Cointreau cream. The pasta was perfect, the flavors were really great and it wasn't too heavy for me as it wasn't absolutely swimming in cream. Try an Amaro instead of dessert. I tried the Ciociaro, flavored with orange peel, and I thought it was awesome. I like that one better than the Fernet-Branca. Service - honestly for me it is hit and miss. I've experienced really great service there, and also the short straw where you're there alone and the bartender ignores your ass because they presumably have couples (and bigger tips) to go after. I've actually sat there for 10-15 minutes, not even on a busy night, waiting on a glass of wine. One bartender ignores me, and the other comes from the other side of the bar to take care of me. You're cool, lady, and the other girl can piss the F off. In my experience the regular wait staff are very professional and attentive. So there you have it! It's a nice restaurant, one I plan on visiting again very soon, because the food is awesome, their specials menu is larger than Left Bank's, and it doesn't tend to be as busy or noisy. Cool! read more

I freaking love this place! The food is delicious and I can never get enough of it! The meatballs are amazing but my go to is the pizza. I have a stomach issue to where tomato sauce bothers me. The have a few white based pizzas and it is my staple. I never have to even look at the menu. Specifically I get the Funghi: Pancetta, roasted mushroom, caramelized onion, fontina, truffle oil. I also add Spinach to it as well. I can eat a whole pizza by myself and I have 0 regrets at the end of the day. Well, maybe one. That's not saving some for lunch at work -_-. In regards to family. I have brought multiple people to the restaurant. They all have nothing but wonderful things to say about it. My father-in-law is a pretty picky eater but he tried everyones food and lost it with each bite. So that was a complete win in my book! read more

We dined here on our second and last night in Buffalo. We were not able to get a table at Left Bank, and after a long search among a very limited number of restaurants in Buffalo that are open on Sunday we landed on Aroma. For appetizers we had grilled scallop and carbonara risotto. Scallop was a bit over cooked, and risotto rice was unevenly cooked and very salty. It tasted as though they were cooked in a rush. For entree we had seafood pasta and linguine with short ribs. The seafood pasta was very unique and surprisingly delicious - it was to me sofisticated home made style. The service was extremely slow and we waited for a long time for each course. The waiter was nice but during the meal he never came to check up on us nor filled our empty water glasses. The table of 6 next to us did not get serving plates for the desert they were sharing and one of them eventually got up to get the plates from a shelf. The waiter finally asked if anybody wanted coffee when they were almost done with their desert. The restaurant seemed only half full. I would probably not go back to Aroma if I return to Buffalo. read more

Went here for dinner on a Monday night. I'll be honest, when we drove up I was a little skeptical. This place didn't disappoint. The menu is great, the service was excellent and the food was delicious. I'd def go back. read more

Not impressed. A big let down. Made reservations for 7:30 but we ended up getting there early and we were able to be sat right away which was great! Took a while for our server to even ask us if we wanted drinks, they seemed a little overwhelmed and was very attentive to the tables that were already mid-meal vs us who just sat. We got our drinks and then had to ask him to take our appetizers after he had passed us a half dozen times. I did rq something not officially on the menu for our apps (truffle fries that are normally served with the steak) they were nice enough to oblige! We had the arancini and the fries. VERY glad we asked for the fries because the arancini balls were very, very small and would not have been enough for us to split, they were however, pretty tasty. I believe they charged $8 for the fries - reasonable. Then after finishing our apps and plates taken away, passed a half dozen times AGAIN we had to pull our server from another table and ask him for another drink and to put our entrees in! Unbelievable. We ordered the Osso Bucco and the Pollo Pizziola. I had the pollo pizziola, I thought it was OK. Chicken was tasty but the orzo was dry and after looking at the other pictures on here, I assumed to it was going to be "buttery" or have some flavor. My husband said the osso bucco was terrible and bland, it was served in a "soup" pretty much. For a dinner that cost us around $120 and we only had 2 drinks each, it was a big disappointment and I do not think we will be back. Seems inconsistent and the service was no where near up to par. read more

The best place for brunch! But definitely make reservations if you have a big party. If you're a party of 2, the wait should still be rather quick from the experiences I've had. My favorite part about brunch here is the little table in the back of the restaurant--piled high with an assortment of pastries and constantly being replenished before your eyes. I love love the cannolis and complimenting it with some milky black tea or coffee that you can help yourself to. You can't go wrong with ordering the Aroma Benedict with bacon/smoked salmon or the Steak and Eggs. The ingredients taste so fresh and it's produced locally! How's that for boosting the local economy and mah belly? read more

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We came with a group of 6 8/16 and ate on the patio out front. It was great from start to finish. The service was excellent and the meals were great. We all started with the Tagliata di Manzo- Grilled beef sirloin, shaved parmigiano reggiano, risotto- it was to die for. For dinner I had the salmon over apple risotto and it was so good. I can't wait to go back. read more

I took my best friend here for dinner on a Friday evening. Reservations were very easy to make. We had 7pm reservations. When we arrived it was not so busy. We were seated in a booth, I must say the booth we sat at had dirty dishes set right behind it on the ledge which was kind of gross. Our server was very friendly. I ordered the grilled romain to start, and it was delicious. The bread they bring the table with the olive oil was also very good. Our entrees though, just okay. I ordered the pork fusilli pasta special. The pork was shredded, I prefer Tappo's pork ragu, they use chunks of pork. My best friend ordered the eggplant pasta dish. She said it too was just okay. Also ordered a cannoli for dessert, again... Just okay. Nothing here that really makes me want to go back, but if someone wanted to go, I would go. read more

My boyfriend and I finally got around to trying this place yesterday after reviewing the recommendation on yelp. From start to finish we were not impressed. We were initially greeted by the bartender who gave us the first heads up that they were extremely busy and maybe we may want to come back another time. We told her not to worry we would wait. We were seated by another individual right away who again told us they were busy and that service will be slow. Our waitress arrived and informed us for the third time that they were busy and service would be slow. We chose to just have water with lemon on the side to drink. When our waitress came back she brought water with the lemon in it, which completely grossed me out (lemons are VERY dirty and rarely washed). I chose not to ask for a replacement water because it took forever to get the first one. Both of us removed our lemons and placed the lemons and their seeds on our bread plate. When our waitress returned she poured garlic infused olive oil onto our already used bread plates with our used lemons/seeds and provided us with a side basket of bread. My boyfriend and I both looked at each other and shook our heads because that's was a quick and easy fix if our server was paying attention. The bread and olive oil were delicious once it was replaced on requested new plates. We ordered the Calabrese pizza and the Griglia Formaggi panini to share. All you could taste on the pizza was tomato sauce, it lacked all toppings, was VERY small (4 small slices) for a $15 price and the crust was complete mush in the center. The panini was completely soggy on the bottom half of the bread and soaked with olive oil. The panini had no flavor what so ever except for the overwhelming taste of olive oil and there was no avocado found in it as stated in the menu. Overall, we were very disappointed with the service and food. Slow service was expected, but not poor service from our waitress and chef. We've been waiting for over a month to try this place and looked forward to at least a four star experience and barely got one star. read more

My husband and I came for brunch for the first time today. We only tried a couple of items off the brunch menu: the house salad (insalata aroma) and the burger served with a side of grilled asparagus, which our outstanding server Erin happily substituted for us. They also split both the salad and the burger for us. Everything was if the highest quality and prepared excellently. We're much looking forward to returning soon for dinner where we'll get to try more off their extensive dinner menu and wine list. We highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Really delicious food and great service. In particular I'd recommend the ricotta/honey/pine nuts appetizer. I had the 10oz sirloin w risotto and it was perfect. Also, they were very accommodating and helped me set up a 10 person birthday party on a Saturday evening with only 3 days notice. Great restaurant and very much looking forward to returning. read more

Four of us had dinner this past Saturday night. We had a drink at the bar before heading to our table in the main dining room. The hostess was very attentive and pleasant. Our waiter Jason was very knowledgeable and made some good recommendations. We all ordered wine, appetizers, salads and dinners. The veal chop was the best I've had anywhere. The salmon dishes were cooked perfectly. All in all I would give you a 10. We will return again...soon. We loved the decor and look of the place. Very relaxing. We missed seeing Dave but hopefully next time. You should be very proud of your entire staff. Very professional. Ciao!!! read more

This place does not need another good review... but it deserves one! So delicious! Wonderful, flavorful Italian food not drowning in red sauce! The salads were fresh with great seasonal twists and unusual ingredients, the pastas were homemade and had the tastiest flavor combinations. I couldn't believe that each course outdid the previous until I got to dessert. My new favorite sweet treat is the brioche. Unbelievable. Warm, moist, sweet, creamy, rich bread pudding, fresh cool gelato and caramel sprinkled with candied pecans, bruleed bananas and... wait for it... bacon. So amazing!! I wish I had one right now! On top of all that, the service was supreme without being forced or phony. Well done. Well done... read more

I love this place. I've been going here since they last had a tasting menu, which I miss. Their seasonal menu is fantastic and it changes daily. The pizzettas are always great. And anytime I can have pork bellies or truffle oil is a treat. The homemade pastas are what makes this place a standout Italian restaurant. A few cocktails, an appetizer or salad, a bottle of wine, a pizza or entrée and then dessert with espresso to balance the richness and sweetness of the great pastries. This is my favourite place and all I have to do is walk across the street. read more

Who could resist this lovely restaurant, all a-glow with its bright red paint job, Warhol-inspired prints and sexy mood lighting? We couldn't; we had other dinner plans, and ditched them this weekend for a table at Trattoria Aroma. We were not disappointed by our choice. Namely because from start to finish, we received excellent, polite service, from the sweet-natured bartender to the exceedingly professional waiter who was ready with answers to all of our questions (one member of our party has some pretty crazy dietary restrictions). The food was also good--we had a tasty salad with fried leeks on top, a calamari puttanesca with an unusual presentation (I won't spoil the surprise here), and a well-made but bland pizza bianca (I have to dock a star for that one, plus the preponderance of veal all over the menu. I know it's traditional Italian-American fare, but it turns me off every time). We were able to get away with eating a light dinner, splitting these appetizer-ish dishes without being pressured to do more, which was nice. That said, I think the ideal experience would be to come back with a full wallet and have a nice multicourse meal, sampling from each part of the menu. (Unsurprisingly, this is what most eaters around us appeared to be doing.) read more

slow service ,rude and unfriendly and unattentive staff . .Aroma on Bryant advertise happy hour from 5-6pm. we ordered our drinks at 5:20pm. Our party of 4 did not receive our drinks until 5:45 pm. We asked to order a second drink before happy hour ended at 6 . Our waitress refused because we hadn't finished our first drink . Our dinner wasn't served until approximately 6:30pm After we settled our bill . We were talking and i was drinking my cucumber water . At 7:15 our waitress came over and asked us to leave and said we had been there t long . She was quick and rude . She said that there was a party waiting for our table and we had taken care of the bill so we had to leave . The resturant was almost empty !!! . There was a group to our left that had that settled their bill and they were not asked to leave and they were seated before us. The resturant was not full ,there were a lot of empty tables in the dining room . When we exited the restaurant there were a few customers sitting at the bar . but there wasn't anyone waiting to be seated. This baffled us ....why were ask to leave?. We asked to speak to a manager and our waitress told us she was the manager . She asked us to leave the dining room so we could talk outside ..... We talked in the dining room . She basically repeated what was said to us earlier, we settled our bill and we had to leave. I have never had this happen before nor had the other women i was dining with. We were mortified that this happened and sad and disappointed that our hard earned dollars isn't welcomed at this establishment . I do not recommend this resturant to any one. And the food isn't all that great . read more

Aroma On Bryant - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

This place is one of my favorites. My parents were in town to take my husband out for a celebratory dinner (he got a new job!) and out of the three options I had emailed my dad, he chose Aroma. We had reservations for 6:30 and got there about a half hour early so decided to have some drinks at the bar. I had the Three Horseman. I've had it before, and liked it. This was different than the one I had in the past, and I loved it! Not sure what was changed, but there was some spice or something in it that was great. I goofed and forgot to change the reservation number from 2 to 4 when I made them online. The hostess was incredibly gracious and didn't make me feel like the goon I was. We were seated immediately. The food! Ordered the meatballs as an appetizer - we were all in heaven. I had the ravioli that was on special and it was delicious. The sauce was creamy, a bit sweet, but had a bite. Lots of summer veggies. We all traded bites and there wasn't a disappointing meal in the bunch. Mom had the swordfish (fresh and so good), Dad had the osso buco (the flavors were so layered and amazing) and husband had the mushroom pizza (one of my faves). I recommend it all! read more

We have been having amazing meals at this restaurant for a few years now. We love going and sitting outside, we love the staff, we love the food, we love the atmosphere. Yesterday, for the first time due to Covid, we tried their takeout. I have never experienced more delicious take out food then what Trattoria Aroma prepared. I positively can't wait to order again. Kudos for an exciting menu, and deliciously prepared food. read more

This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant for dinner and drinks since the atmosphere is versatile and accommodating of both casual and formal attire. My husband and I have been going here for weeknight dinners as well as special occasions for years and have never had a bad experience! Their service is top notch and their cuisine is a mix of old favorites like the Vitello Saltimbpcca & the Penne Aroma and daily specials made with seasonal ingredients. I tried rabbit for the first time here when I ordered the Pappardelle alla Lepre and I'm glad I did because it was delicious. I urge you to venture outside of your comfort zone when ordering because you won't regret it; I cant recall ever having a bad dish. Save room for dessert created by their pastry chef (menu updated regularly) paired with a nice cordial. Nothing kicks off a night out better than a soft boiled egg on top of a Funghi pizza and a glass of Italian wine or specialty cocktail recommended by one of their knowledgeable bartenders. Cheers! read more

Ugh, I could give this restaurant 5 stars solely on their bloody marys but their service is seriously that bad that it knocks it down to 3 stars. The good- their bloody marks are literally amazing, you have so many to choose from so you're always satisfied. The food is also normally really good as well. I come to brunch here often, and when I say often I mean at least twice a month. The service SUCKS EVERY TIME. I don't know if I can continue justifying going here when every time I bring a new guest they always ask me how I can stand how slow the service is. On my last visit, we were there for over three hours. We easily waited at least twenty five minutes for every drink we ordered. When we finally got our food, all of our dishes came with burnt to the crisp home fries. They were inedible and our waiter was no where to be found. Next time Ill probably just sit at the bar read more

Took the wife out for her Birthday the other night and had a great meal. Was my first time here and I would definitely recommend this as a good Date night place. Decor is modern and upscale. Service was great. Food was awesome as well. I had a lamb shank that was absolutely delicious. Wife had a pasta special which had a bunch of veggies along with a good amount of nice sized Lobster pieces. A great wine list and drink menu could see me back to just have drinks at the bar as well. read more

The seafood pasta here is delicious. Yes, it was so good I forgot the official menu name. The price? Even better, for $14 you get a hearty portion of pasta with fresh seafood: scallops, shrimp, and lobster. Try the fig and goat cheese tart for dessert. It's definitely large enough for two people to share. The weekday lunch scene was great, a quiet meal with fast service and not over-crowded. I'll be back for their famed Sunday brunches. :) read more

My friends invited me here last minute on a Sunday for brunch. After getting lost, my friends had already ordered (my fault! I was REALLY late), but the server was so kind and offered me a menu immediately. He was so polite and attentive, but not obnoxiously attentive. I love that they have extra goodies to nosh on while you wait for your food. Usually I roll my eyes at coffee served en masse because it can be weak and stale, but the coffee was perfect. My plate didn't come out too much longer after my friends were served. I ordered the Omelet Verdura and it was delicious! Gooey and cheesy and vegetable-y! My favorite! It was enough for two meals, so I took it home and finished it for dinner. I would definitely recommend Trattoria Aroma to anyone! read more

I killed some time at the bar in the evening on Monday. The bartender is terrific; very personable and knowledgable. I had a Fernet Branca, an Affogato for dessert and an 8 Buffaloes, which is a lemon sour made with locally distilled Lockhouse Vodka. Everything was terrific. read more

Aroma On Bryant - Fernet Branca and Affogato. - Italian Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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We came here for brunch and we were not disappointed. It's beautiful inside and the staff is very polite and attentive. We started with a pitcher of mimosas for the table which was about $33 and was enough for the 6 of us to each have a decent sized glass. They also have a bunch of different Bloody Mary's that are very unique and can fit many different pallets. They offer a nice table with free coffee and baked goods which was just an extra plus. We all enjoyed our food, not one little complaint out of anyone. I personally had the eggs Benedict which were perfect. The hollandaise was very well made and the home fries were nicely seasoned. I've only been there for brunch but I looked at the dinner menu and it looks very enticing. I will definitely be back for dinner asap. read more

Have been to this location a few times now for dinner. Everything is always delicious. This time I got the Salmon. It was prepared perfectly and tasted even better than it looks. I have also gotten their margarita pizza before which is so good! Everything on their menu is wonderful. The service is also fast and friendly. Will be back for sure. read more

Was here this past Friday for a 30th Birthday party. We had a party of 20 and were seated in the side room near the main dinning room. I just have to start off that Vanessa the Manager/Hostess was amazing! She was super attentive to the groups needs as soon as we stepped foot into Aroma. We had a few people stop by earlier to help set up and she was there with anything extra we needed to help set up. She then introduced us to our Waiter Renee and the night just got better! Renee was there like Johnny on the spot with drinks and anything else we needed! His personality was just funny, cheerful and made the night memorable! He was attentive to the whole groups needs and his helpers were amazing as well and they maneuvered through the group flawlessly topping off waters, drinks, and new utensils. Renee even took note of 3 people in our party with special dietary restrictions and made sure to get their food quickly. The food was great! We ordered family style and had FRESH/HOT bread and salad to start. The salad was very green and fresh! After, we had a meat sauce pasta that was amazing! Sorry but I can't comment on the veggie or gluten free dishes but I only heard they were good. After the pasta we had Chicken Marsala with potatoes and fresh cooked veggies with also plates of short braised ribs. Needless to say we had PLENTY of left overs that Renee immediately split everything up into INDIVIDUAL to go containers. This goes well above beyond standard service! I will be back to try their menu, taking a quick glance it looked tasty and the bottles of wine available were extensive. Food = Amazing, Service = Above and Beyond, Atmosphere = A 30th that all of us will never forget! read more

Amazing! Fantastic ambiance...every person I encountered was top notch and courteous. Our server David was perfect- knowledgeable about the extensive wine list, kind, and had great attention to details. For example, we had three courses and received new plates and silverware at each course not a big deal but I feel most if the time I keep the same plate and silverware. He made a point to give fresh items which made it more special. For food we started with insalata caprese- very good in flavor but I was surprised when there was no basil on it. Mozz pieces were also smaller than I expected about the size of a golf ball and not enough salt...this dish is why I give a 4, otherwise it would be a 5.. Then the next course was pappardelle which was amazing with pesto and mushrooms. Last the veal involtini was a nice ending to the meal. Perhaps my favorite part of the meal was realizing on the check that you can get 50% off a round of drinks before leaving. The bar and bartenders were spot on. Just the kind of place to meet a friend and spend the evening catching up or taking a date. read more

This restaurant has a great atmopshere, upscale and cozy. They have a wonderful outdoor patio seating area as well. I had the lobster ravioli and have to say it was the absolute best I have ever tasted out of all the other lobster raviolis out there. Their other food and appetizers were really great as well. I would definitely go back and try their other food options and sit outside. read more

Great wine selections, some interesting entree choices, and the waiter made good recommendations, but 2/3 of our dishes were too salty. I've always been a fan of Trattoria Aroma. It's a solid place to go for a good glass of wine, fine food, and an all around nice atmosphere. We went tonight and had the scallops appetizer, halibut entree, and wild boar with homemade rigatoni. All were served with an impressive number of combined ingredients. However, the wild boar was by far the best of the dishes. It was pulled/shredded and served with wonderfully cooked homemade pasta. The halibut was pepper-crusted, but also salted, which was a little too much for taste. It came with risotto which was a little tough. I'm moving into the neighborhood and will definitely be back, to try some of the other interesting menu options. read more

Hands down, best Italian place ever! My bf wanted to take me out for my birthday and he saw this with great reviews. The wait on a Saturday night wasn't bad at all. Love the decor, very vibrant and I felt that I was in the city. First off the beef carpaccio roll, amazing, if this was an entree, I would order this without any hesitation. The mix of beef with truffle flakes is superb! Also the calamari appetizer is a great choice, only I wish I had a touch more calamari. Now we ordered the short rib pizza. It was good, but it's missing something which I can't explain. It does need alittle more short rib but I feel that there's an ingredient missing on the pizza. Which is why I took off one star. Other than that, great service and the dessert was scrumptious! I would absolutely come back. read more

Mama Mia. So good. This is what high end Italian is all about. Fresh made pasta and the yummiest sauce. Amazing apps. All in a great atmosphere. You'll want to try this place if you're looking for high end Italian. Don't book on Open Table though. Even though you can, this restaurant uses Resy and doesn't get the Open Table information. read more

Ate in the area around the bar. When we got there, it was quiet and comfortable. Around 8p it was popping and a little too loud. Meal was good and the service was excellent, even with her having to host and take tables. Overall an enjoyable dinner. read more

The last time we went our server Madi (the best) recommended the strawberry spritzer and it was fantastic!! Food is even better!!