I love this place. It has a slight chicago feel to it. The dish I choose had large scollops that were cooked perfect (considering how increadibly easy it is to screw up a scallop), crap claws (perfectly and completly removed from their shell) and shrimp. Even though I ordered the lunch size the portion was still large. My girlfriend absolutly loved her wild mushroom pasta. I found the overall flavor to be a little too mild for my tastes but g.f disagrees. read more

I like to finally give 5 stars to a place and this is one of them. Drinks are good. Service is great. The atmosphere is great. Perfect to go with friend or a date. No annoying kid-restaurant. Will probably be my fav. brunch place. The coffee is awesome just like aroma cafe. Indoor outdoor clean bright and just what I needed from a good restaurant. The food was fresh. Can't wait to try their meat balls. Love the Aromaaaaa ! :) read more

First and foremost, excellent service. Our waitress struck the perfect balance of attentiveness and privacy. Our appetizer was very tasty. I forget the name, but it was essentially calamari, tiger shrimp and fish all fried with a sweet sauce drizzled on top. I got the halibut. The fish itself lacked seasoning, but the green beans, cauliflower and bean curd served with it were phenomenal. My husband does not recommend the duck, at least not the way it was cooked. He told the waitress to have it cooked the way most people order it, and it came very rare. The parts that were cooked well were very good, but again, under seasoned. I think we'll be back eventually. Maybe we'll get a pasta dish next time. read more

Locally sourced ingredients, clean, a lot of flavor. Pricing is slightly high but not gouging.

My husband and I have had the pleasure of two wonderful dinners here so far, so I feel confident in giving them 5 stars! The bolognese is the best we have had in the area, the pasta is fresh, and the service is always impeccable and unobtrusive. The waters get filled, the dinner was well paced, and I really like that the desserts are seasonal and not some prepackaged junk from a restaurant supply-they have a pastry chef that makes them on site. It is a bit pricey so we only can go once in a while but Id rather go once in a while to somewhere that cares about the product they put out. read more

This is truly one of absolute favorite restaurants in buffalo. There is always a diverse crowd of people. Their wine list is awesome and the daily specials are always great. I especially love that they have their own wine store on Main St in the Village of Williamsville called "Vino Aroma" where the staff is very helpful. This location is truly the best of their (currently) 3 locations with one on the way on N. French near Transit Rd. in "The Commons" plaza. read more

This place is terrible. I've been here 3 different times and each time is more underwhelming than the last. Went for Sunday brunch and ordered steak and eggs. Eggs were disgustingly undercooked and the steak was garbage. I don't know how this place stays in business read more

I am disinclined to enjoy any restaurant that serves "greens" with a sandwich and not french-fries. Seriously, WTF. I ordered a Chicken BLT sandwich - or as I like to call it, a chicken sandwich topped with bacon. For a side, salad? (I should note the chicken sandwich topped with bacon was delicious.) To boot, there was a fly in the greens of someone I was eathing with. Absolutely disgusting. She was given a free desert - which should taste great coming back up after getting infected with a disease from the fly. read more

The Italian food in the buffalo area doesn't get much better than this. When I went with my mom and dad for Mother's Day, we expected a lot, and we did. I got some seafood as an appetizer and a pasta containing chicken livers and smoked bacon bits. Now, normally people my age would hate this dish just because it has liver in it. They're missing out. It was one of the flavorful pasta dishes I've ever had. This dish was actually a recommendation from my dad, so thanks dad! My mom and dad enjoyed their food. For dessert, I got the creme brûlée and my dad got the tiramisu. We both enjoyed our desserts very much. Also, our waitress was super nice and attentive, and I will keep coming back to some of the best Italian food in buffalo! read more

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My wife called last Saturday (3/28) to make reservations for Easter Sunday. Our party was a bit larger, so we were told we couldn't get the time we wanted, but there was space at 1 pm. My wife was told that the manager would call to confirm the reservation. After no call on Sunday or Monday, I placed a follow up call on Tuesday to attempt to confirm the reservation. The woman I spoke with told me that our name was in the book but our reservation was not confirmed. We also discovered that my wife's phone number had been recorded incorrectly, which may explain why we didn't get a call. The Aroma employee said my wife would get a call tomorrow to confirm the reservation. When the manager called my wife today, my wife was informed that Aroma could not take our reservation at the Buffalo location. We were offered their Amherst location, but that location is nowhere near as convenient for our family. So now we are stuck with four days to find a table for 9. I'm assuming, based on the events, that Aroma never had space for our reservation. So why not just tell us that outright? Why not tell us last Saturday? Why not tell us on Tuesday, when I called back, that there was no space? When I look for a brunch reservation in the future, I will look elsewhere on Elmwood - Acropolis, Cole's, Thirsty Buffalo, maybe even (shudder) Pano's. But I won't be going back to Aroma anytime soon. UPDATE: Update to previous review: Received a call from Aroma today, informing us a spot opened due to a cancellation. Credit due for a quick response from them, and we took the reservation, as the food is better here than at any of our backup plans. read more

I was really looking forward to this dinner. What a dissapointment. First it was so dark and the print on the menu was too small. I have fairly good sight, but this was hard to read. The noise level was very high, not at all conducive to a peaceful dinner, the waiter seemed to be on fast forward and impatient with our difficulty with the menu. Finally, the food, we both had Rack of Lamb, I wanted it medium well, my companion medium rare, both came out the same. The fingerling potatoes were under done and the crust on the lamb was too intense for the meat. Not a place I'd ever visit again. read more

nice people, nice decor, service a bit slow but maybe cause they are understaffed.... waiter very nice, very helpful, they accommodated us very well in our dietary restrictions we ordered the chicken sausage risotto for an appetizer, the risotto was over cooked and bland. chicken sausage was the best part for main we had rabbit pasta.. again so bland... needs tons of salt and pasta over cooked we also ordered the veal scallop, very tender nice piece of meat but the sauce was too sour for my taste and unbalanced overall the flavors were underdeveloped for my palate read more

WHY?!? I have been going to this place FOR YEARS! it has always been my favorite, how ever, I was here last Tuesday for a friends birthday and I was so disappointed. The service was SO slow! We ended up being there for 2 hours, and there were only 3 of us and there were empty tables. They also got rid of my favorite dish, lobster ravioli!!!! After we were finally able to place our drink order, it took for ever for our server to come back so we can place our food order. We ordered the rice balls for an app. They were good but there were only two! I had the Pollo Milanese which was actually very good and Huge! The food came out piping hot, it just took for ever. I will say, the server was very knowledgeable and friendly. I've had him before with out any issues. My main concern is this : the portion was so large I was only able to eat 1 of the 2 massive pieces of chicken. They boxed it up for me. When I opened the box the next day to feast on my left overs, 1/2 of the chicken was missing!!!!! WHAT THE HELL AROMA! I'm sure ill be back, I'm just a little upset right now.... read more

Stopped in for drinks. We each had one of the specialty cocktails. Neither were good enough to have again. I'd come back for food, though, before passing judgement. Nice location and cozy atmosphere. I'm sure it's popular for a reason! read more

I really like the atmosphere. Food is great and the dessert is yummy!!!The waitress was very friendly.

Excellent bloodies, good service, and free coffee during brunch. Hard to beat on Sunday.

I have been here twice and both times it was very good and I like the sophisticated atmosphere. Also helps that I live in the neighborhood. I had the veal which was cooked perfectly and my friend had one of the best pizza's i have had in Buffalo. we ate at the bar and the bartender was very attentive. I also had a Mojito which was a pleasure to watch being made and was perfect. The bartender also suggested the wine we had with dinner and that was perfect as well. I wish I could remember what it was, guess I'll have to go back. Can't wait! read more

Came here for dinner with a party of 7. Everyone ordered something different and all the dishes were great. Personally had the $20 penne with tomatoes, substituted the eggplant with roasted asparagus, very good. Service could be better, needed to wait a while for our bill. Ooh the complimentary bread is also delicious. read more

Won a gift certificate went to try out the place is off the beaten path of main corridor of the Village with off street parking. The decor and ambience is swanky and sexy for a date, food was very good and service top notch. Prices are on the high side but well worth it on occasion. This place is a Gem hiding in a residential neighborhood and I couldn't believe how good my time was here. read more

Cesar salad came with a somewhat bland dressing and burned homemade croutons. Margherita pizza was very tasty. The main entree of veal/eggplant scallopini had very good flavor but the meat was tough...it was difficult to cut through and even more difficult to chew. The risotto was delicious. The bar area was vibrant. The service was good with the exception of a drink order error. Overall, mixed bag. This was my second visit and this experience was similar to the last. read more

Good, local, but a tad overpriced. The insalata aroma was tasty but very overdressed. The olive oil/herb concoction served with the bread is reminiscent of 1000 island dressing read more

Orecchiette bolognese is to die for. Not your grandfathers red sauce joint. A more refined Italian experience for the Buffalo market.

this place was amazing. It wasn't the first choice we had planned for dinner but totally worth it. The waiter made excellent suggestions for the wine to go with our meals and even picked out the dessert for us, which was wonderful! This place really should be enjoyed by all. read more

Wonderful food. I would eat there all the time if I could afford it. Only downside is the price, but brunch is not too bad

I had absolutely nothing to complain about from start to finish. Found my new favorite pasta dish in the Penne Aroma. Our server recommended a pairing wine and it was also spot on. Service was excellent, we never had a dry glass. read more

First of all, I have always loved this place. It's really just delicious and a perfect date night. Upscale but comfortable and an almost continental atmosphere, and I've never had a bad time nor bad meal here, (ok except for New Years Eve like 7 years ago, and really all that taught me was to stop trying to eat out on New Years Eve.) I also don't love to eat dinner out on Sunday's in general as I'm usually disappointed. Not tonight! Eric was our fantastic server. There were six of us and everyone loved their food and cocktails. Highlights: Rosso salad with roasted beets. Pollo Pizzaiola, Maille Alla Milanese, Pappardelle Alla Lepre. Salmone Arosto was mine, and it was literally perfect. I don't take pictures of food normally but this Pinot Noir was server recommended and so good, I have to buy it for Christmas. I can't remember the name of these crafted cocktails but there was lemon, vodka and prosecco in them and our splendid bartender made them with love. read more

Amazing Italian food. High-quality, carefully cooked and sometimes utilizing local ingredients. This is about as good as it gets.

Worst bartender, completely ignores us looking at her phone more than asking if anyone wants a drink. Then they started vacuuming the rugs while there are still 15 people in the bar area. read more

Always seem to have mixed experiences here (for brunch). Pastry bar is great, but was out of coffee almost the entire time my party was there, despite us letting the server know. Our server told us upon being seated that the kitchen was extremely busy so it would be a while for our food (there were 9 tables occupied in the entire restaurant at the time, including us). This is the second consecutive time this was said on a trip here, so we recognize that it's likely to encourage more drink orders, however it took over an hour and 10 minutes just for soup to come out, and longer than that for our egg dishes to be delivered. That timing seems excessive, particularly for the soup. The mimosas were excellent, and our server was polite. Of our five dishes, one was completely the wrong order, two were not enjoyed, and two were very much liked by those at the table, however not really worth the wait. I haven't thrown in the towel completely on this restaurant, as I like the ambiance and food, but I doubt if I'd try brunch there again. read more

Food-wise, everything was excellent. However, the tables were incredibly tiny, so much so that we could hardly fit our food. Eating the delicious food was definitely awkward. Still, no regrets about going here! read more

Excellent excellent excellent in every regard. Came for Sunday brunch. Upbeat, great service, wonderful venue, nicely appointed, fresh ingredients. Just what we were looking for. Can't find a fault. And a great Ragin Cajin bloody mary....If your into that sort of thing. We can't wait to try dinner read more

This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in buffalo! The bread they serve and house oil is incredible! The pasta dish with pork sausage and tomatoes is addicting! I highly recommend for Italian dish lovers. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful evening with friends last night around a great meal. Our favorite waiter in the entire city, David, was the best as always. The short rib was flavorful and melt in your mouth tender. Caesar Salad had just the right amount of anchovies to make it a true Caeser. Our fellow guest all enjoyed what they ordered as well. Drinks were pricy for Buffalo but maybe that's the future. I can see a little more expensive for a good pour, but 1 1/2 fingers for $12 seemed steep. Overall great service, good food, wet drinks, and crowded with both diners and bar. We will return as this is one of my favorites in the city. read more

We just sat at the bar and had a drink and some dessert. Both were excellent, the creme brûlée was great and the sangria is tasty. Top notch service. read more

Very disappointing. Food was average at best and quite pricey. Crunchy risotto. Atmosphere and service nothing special.

Went to Trattoria with a group of friends for Restaurant week. I ordered one of the pizza and salad specials, and although the pizza was good, since it was a bit dry ,so I asked the server for a small side of red sauce to dip with. I got the sauce in a small size dish, and when I got my bill was shocked to see I had been charged $1.50 for this. Also, the salad that was offered with the pizza was pretty small considering they added $5.00 to the price of the pizza meal for this. Since I had been to this restaurant several years ago and came away feeling that I really did not get my $$ worth then, and now this time, will probably not return read more

Met a girlfriend here for lunch, and sat on the patio. Ordered a glass of Chardonnay and the pasta listed on the specials that had zucchini, peas, and pesto - have been dreaming of the pasta ever since. My gf ordered the Vegetale sandwich but asked for it over a bed of greens and they were happy to accommodate - it looked amazing. Both server and busser were extremely nice. Will return soon! read more

First, my boyfriend called specifically to ensure that they could accommodate me, as I am a vegetarian. He was assured that was not an issue. It was. The ONLY thing on the menu that does not incorporate beef, rabbit, pork, chicken or lamb was a side salad. When we inquired with the waiter, we were told that a pasta dish could be made without meat. Yaay. A pasta dish that costs $25 (yes, you read that right). So, fine. I could have ordered just the salad. Which was my intent. Until... Boyfriend asked the waiter "I am having a hard time deciding - what would you recommend?" Waiter recommended the steak then countered it with "Oh, but you probably shouldn't order it because SHE'LL get upset watching you with a big plate of meat in front of you!" WTF? The ONLY reason I did not go to the management at that point was because I didn't want to cause a scene. However, I DID refuse to order anything from that boor. I apparently gave him the icy glare of "I totally loathe you" because he tried to back track by saying his wife is a vegetarian and she gets upset when he eats meat. Well, sorry that your wife is a shrew, Mr. Waitperson; doesn't mean I am. I could not have cared less had my boyfriend ordered the steak. As it was, he ordered an enormously overpriced pasta dish that was VERY skimpy for the price. And... after eating it, he was sick all night. I still might call the management. That waiter's comment was appalling. read more

Best Italian food in Buffalo hands down. It is a great place for University kids to take their families and a perfect place for a date night. Decor and service is excellent as well. read more

My husband and I love this place. We had the most delicious app the other night with trumpet mushrooms and fried leeks. The staff is always attentive and the ambience is perfect. read more