Outstanding. The sauce for the pasta is the real deal. Great service Don't go - I like it when low traffic read more

We hosted a memorial luncheon for 36 people in A'Roma's private event room. Everything about the day was absolutely magical. From my first outreach, Adriana was very responsive and helpful. We reserved the date and time, and then Adriana helped us decide on a menu which included appetizers, pasta dishes, salad, meatballs, dessert and more. They also offered a full bar for the luncheon. We were able to do all the planning, etc. over the phone. The day of the luncheon, we arrived early and were greeted by Christian who was our main contact. He brought two extra tables into the room so we could set up photo displays, and quickly and seamlessly reacted when our headcount went from 30 people to 36 just minutes before guests were scheduled to arrive. In addition to Christian, Benji and Alondra ensured the comfort of our guests by offering drinks, refills, quick clean-up of table settings as we moved to the next meal offering, and many other kindnesses. Our guests commented not only on the beautiful room and the food, but on the friendliness and professionalism of the crew. A'Roma's private room is beautiful, and the afternoon was truly amazing. What a great place and a great way to celebrate the life of our mother. A BIG "thank you!" from my family to Adriana, Christian, Benji, Alondra, and the entire kitchen team. read more

It's a nice family Italian restaurant that has some unique things that I've not seen on other menus. This is more like home cooking, not fancy but good. read more

Review for catering at our school's Teacher Appreciation Week luncheon! The penne pomodoro, creamy pesto, and vodka rigatoni were all absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and enjoyed by everyone. The yummy garlic bread was the perfect addition too! We truly appreciated the wonderful food and highly recommend A'Roma for any catering event. read more

A'Roma Ristorante - Pasta Catered/Catering - Italian Near Me - La Palma, California

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A delightful Italian dinner! Maybe we lucked out on a not so busy week night, or maybe it was the timing of out meal, but it was enjoyable having the restaurant partially full with the ability to have a nice conversation. Our waiter was great! All recommendations were solid. Our party of 4 ordered the following dishes, most of which we shared: Crab Cakes Salad Mozzarella Sticks Chicken Parm Lasagna Spumoni Ball Lemon Cake Everything was amazing! The best surprise to me was the lasagna. It's not a dish I would normally order, but this one was different and fantastic. A leisurely meal where we didn't feel rushed. Wonderful atmosphere. Great for many occasions. It was great that the small strip mall has plenty of parking. read more

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Friends took me here to celebrate my birthday. Restaurant located in a small busy center and decor of the restaurant is very classic and simple. The restaurant was very busy which was a promising start. Unfortunately, I was not too impressed with the dish that I ordered. For almost $50. I would expect better quality seafood for my seafood pasta dish. The scallops were minuscule, the fish overcooked and falling apart into small pieces and the shellfish were pretty dehydrated. In terms of taste, it was also not very memorable. Both the calamari and salad were acceptable, but nothing to rave about. Overall, not a place that I would return. The service was nice thus the 2 stars read more

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If you want real Italian food with amazing flavor and a wonderful selection of wine, this place is it! We started with calamari, which was very lightly breaded, which we loved, and came with a sauce. It was good, but nothing special. My husband loved his sausage and peppers sandwich. I was craving a vodka sauce with shrimp and it was so good, however it was $42 for pasta and shrimp. Definitely a special occasion restaurant. Service was good, the restaurant was busy for a Thursday evening and I appreciated the low light, but not too low that you can't see. We look forward to returning! read more

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We keep coming back to A'Roma everytime we are in the area. The setting is casually elegant and the food is fantastic. The service is friendly and efficient. Best of all, it's one of the few places left where you can hold a nice conversation with the rest of your party. read more

This was our 1st time here. The service & food was amazing!! We will for sure be back. The Carpaccio Di Manzo, Calamari, clam chowder is amazing! The Long Island was delicious!! We will for sure come back! We loved the service!! Alondra is awesome!!! Thank you!! read more

A'Roma Ristorante - Italian Near Me - La Palma, California

Everything about our first experience here today was fabulous! We were fortunate to have Joey as our server and could not have asked for someone more knowledgeable, kind or attentive. ALL OF IT - from the beautiful restaurant, to the wines, to the Calamari Fritti appetizer, to the Rigatoni Alla Vodka topped with a breaded chicken breast that my daughter ordered, to the Filetto Capellini that I ordered - it was all phenomenal!! And then we had the Lemon Cake a la mode. OMG!! Hands down, this was the BEST lemon cake I've ever had. Look at the picture! We were so impressed, we asked to meet the wonderful woman who makes this delicacy but Joey said his mom was busy doing the dishes! Bless her heart and on Mother's Day to boot!We are definitely going back to this family owned gem, because God introduced us to Mama Josie's Lemon Cake. Happy Mother's Day! read more

A'Roma Ristorante - Lemon cake a la mode - Italian Near Me - La Palma, California

Today I finally decided to go to A'ROMA near my home. It was a long day for me to start my day from 2 in the morning until I finished my aqua class, home cleaning, and etc for the Summer. I was sooooo tired, burned out completely. My hubby suggested to go there to relax having some wine and Italian comfort foods. First impression was amazing. The ambiance of dining area is fancy, upscale, cozy Italian vibe. I love table cloth w fabric napkins, glasses, and silverware.....All the deco are antique vibe, antique piano, beautiful wine rack in the middle of dining area, and separate bar next to dining area. I felt I was in Rome. Reminded of my old memory spent in Rome when I was a student in Paris. Joey, owner's son welcomed us at the opening time, 4:00 this afternoon. He was so friendly to explain about wine, appetizers, and pizzas.... I started first toasted bread w mascarpone cream cheese, ordered 12 inch vegetable pizza w extra pepperonis $5. Pizza crust was not thin like Napoli pizza, that is good point for me. Lots of veggies.... I chose Moscato sweet wine. My hubby got 3 chardonnay glasses. Tasty!! For entrées, I got spicy penne w extra grilled chicken $11, my hubby got lasagna. I loved spicy penne. Little kick, tomato sauce was perfect w garlic, EVOO. I tasted little lasagna, loved the creamy flavor, texture. Everything including the service, was great. I had a great time after a long day. The quality is real Italian. Some menus are pricey but worthy to pay high quality of authentic foods, services, and ambiance. I told my hubby to come to celebrate our anniversary in August. They close Sunday and Monday. Our Anniversary is Monday.....what??? Thanks!! Joey!!! We really enjoyed the dinner with great service today. Strongly recommend A'ROMA Ristorante. read more

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Food and service, always a '10'! Great wine selection and outdoor dining for those comfortable evenings!

It was my first time visiting this spot and everything from the service, ambiance, to food was delicious. The wine selection is also on the more affordable end, with many options for those on a budget! I would return and try a new pasta next time. I got the rigatoni alla vodka which was delicious and a good serving size. The complimentary bread was also one of our highlights here! read more

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Rigatoni a la Joey: 3/5, pasta was aldente, pesto tastes herby but I feel like needed more flavor?, maybe a bit more creamy as well?, also I would recommend you add some type of protein because I didn't & it was pretty plain. Gnocchi a la vodka: 2/5... maybe I shouldn't have changed the pasta to gnocchi? I thought it would match the sauce but... not really! originally it was supposed to be rigatoni! but yknow what, I didn't really like the sauce anyways :( it tasted watered down? not creamy? needed a lot more seasonings for sure. Clam chowder: sadly it was not creamy enough for me!!! the clam flavor wasn't there either. I honestly want to give a big fat 5 stars for the service given here though. Please find Benjamin!! He's the absolute best & made sure we were well taken care of like family! This place was giving date night because of the dim lighting! read more

A'Roma Ristorante - Rigatoni a la Joey Gnochi a la vodka Clam chowder - Italian Near Me - La Palma, California

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I found the authentic italian upscale ristorante near home. I waited for months until I really wanted to try for dinner. My wife is picky for the ambiance, service, quality, and location for the restaurants. She loved here! Antique vibe, classic ambiance w cozy, upscale menus. Our server, Joey, actually owner's son, he was awesome. Super attentive, friendly, welcoming. My wife and I felt relaxed, enjoyed dinner time around 4. I asked Joey, what time is packed then he said after 7 until close. We were lucky to have a great dinner around 4 to 5:30. We don't like too packed in dining area. The wine chardonnay was so good, my wife picked Moscato was good. She loves sweet fruity flavors. The toasted bread w mascaponi cream cheese was awesome. I was almost full because of toasted bread. Was soooo good. We ordered 12 inch veggie pizza w extra pepperonis. The crust was crispy, not like Napoli pizza. Loved pizza. My entrée was Lasagna, my wife got the spicy penne w grilled chicken. We both loved the foods. I can feel real Italian foods. Really comfort foods for both of us. Pros Quality, service, flavors: 5 stars Ambiance: 5 stars, mixed antique and classic, some modern vibe Bar: separate next to dining area, different vibe. Cons Business hour: Sunday & Monday closed Check the Lunch and dinner time I was so happy to find the authentic italian restaurant near home. I can't wait to taste other menus. Thank you! Joey!! Your service was awesome. read more

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Yes. Yes yes Food! Service! Ambiance!!!! Unbelievable!!!! They have created a warm, friendly, Welcoming environment and a beautiful place!!! read more

Always a great experience food is always good and so is the service. I'm excited to celebrate my husband 50th birthday with the family in a couple of weeks read more

located in la palma's centerpointe plaza this restaurant has ample parking and a fancy, moody ambiance. i had high hopes for this place because the reviews were good and it looked a bit pricey but we were honestly quite disappointed with the food. the staff were friendly and it was otherwise a nice experience. Calamari Fritti Half Size if you know me you know i love me some calamari, and i appreciated that they sold a half size and a full size of this appetizer. unfortunately this calamari was quite overcooked. it was rubbery and so chewy i felt like i was chewing forever for one bite. Complimentary Bread honestly the best thing we ate in this meal, this bread was soft inside and crispy outside. it was served with butter and marinara mixed together which i've never had but it was so good with the toasted bread. Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Grilled Chicken Breast the noodles in this dish weren't perfectly al dente, but they weren't too soft or mushy either. the noodles didn't taste the most fresh or stand out to me in any way and we were a bit disappointed in the sauce. instead of a rich vodka sauce we were met with a very cheesy tasting sauce. it was more like mac n cheese than a vodka pasta and the dish was a bit light in sauce overall. most of the pasta dishes don't come with protein sadly, but you can add different kinds of protein for $8-16 depending on your protein choice. for this dish we added grilled chicken breast but it was a regretful decision. the chicken was thin and dry and tough to eat. Gnocchi Al Pomodoro with Breaded Chicken Breast again the gnocchi here wasn't anything special but it wasn't awful either. the sauce was flavorful and enjoyable for me, but again the chicken was so dry and not enjoyable to eat and the breading was barely there. i felt like i may as well have just ordered the regular chicken breast. also they tipped my plate over when delivering so please ignore the mess . read more

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Awesome food and service as staff was attentive even though it wasn't their table. Will come back for the bread, crab cakes, and pizza read more

The food was delicious. The service was fast. The ambiance was nice. Can't believe I ate at panda inn for almost 25 years and never knew this place was in same complex. Will definitely come back. read more

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Located in La Palma's Centerpointe plaza. Had lunch here with the hubby and I ordered the Cubano and hubby got the roasted pork and it was were very good, the bread toasted to perfection. The only thing was the sandwiches were small and for the lunch prices that's fine, but not for the dinner price. Cocktails were all spot on. Definitely coming back but now we know if we're going to order sandwiches, we'll go during lunch. read more

First Dining Visit To A'Roma Ristorante!! Great Family Owned Restaurant!! Nice Relaxing Ambiance & Lovely Decor!! We Had A Birthday Celebration & Enjoyed Our Dining Experience!! Great Extensive Menu, Wine List & Full Service Bar!! We Started & Shared The Bread Basket With Mascarpone Cream Cheese Spread, Calamari & A'Roma Salad!! Then Shared The Linguine Frutti Di Mare, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Pesto Pasta & Sausage, Pepperoni Thin Crust Pizza!! Very Good Italian Food!! Ended With The Lemon Cake & Spumoni Bomba Desserts!! Friendly Staff!! Great Service!! Our Server Was Efficient, Helpful & Courteous!! Looking Forward To Visit A'Roma Ristorante Again!! ThankU read more

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Great food. Low key ambiance. I sat in the bar area. Service excellent. Bread with cheese and marinara was good. Was a bit pricey for lunch but quality was very good. read more

Family owed restaurant with friendly staff. The bread comes with cream cheese floating in marinara sauce. The Joey pesto is flavorful and a must order. We added a crispy breaded chicken and was delicious. You can the pizza thin crust. Secret off menu dessert is the lemon cake that is addictive read more

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I had A'Roma cater my birthday. The food was magnificent, Adriana was really helpful in designing the menu. My guests rolled out after the party from eating too much. The amount was more than enough and we had leftovers. read more

Great place!! Our experience was amazing.! We celebratated my son here for his birthday in the private room. Our service was excellent. This was my first time here and I will be back. Everything was delicious. I wanted to try something different and my plate did not disappoint. Recommended!! read more

A'Roma Ristorante - Rotolo Bolzano - Italian Near Me - La Palma, California

At A'Roma Ristorante, you can expect nothing less than excellent service, friendly staff, and delicious food. You can dine here with confidence in the quality of your meal and experience. A'Roma Ristorante is a great spot for lunch or dinner and to celebrate any occasion or event. The extensive menu provides plenty of options, including many classic Italian fare. A few of my recent favorites are the Linguine di Mare, Ravioli with meat sauce, Lasagna, Fettuccine Alfredo, and pizzas. There are so many classic items to choose from. Some of the portions for the entrees are generous, and we ended up with a few to-go boxes. The Calamari and Crab Cakes were also delicious and shareable. House-made cocktails, wine, and beer can quench your thirst or pair perfectly with your meal. On Wednesdays, the 40% off wine bottles offer Is a fantastic way to save while enjoying your meal. The staff was excellent throughout our recent visit. They were friendly and attentive and made sure we were enjoying our lunch. Our waters were always kept full, and finished plates were removed promptly. The ambiance at A'Roma Ristorante is upscale casual, providing a relaxed setting in which to enjoy a meal. Whether you're dining alone or with a larger party, the restaurant's accommodating nature ensures everyone can have a comfortable dining experience. read more

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The part of the dinner that best represents the night was when the waiter told us that My Mom's Lemon Cake was the desert special, and it was the waiter's actual mom. What a great little Italian restaurant. Substantial wine selection, great menu. As a vegetarian, it was nice to have more than one dish to chose from. Two different eggplant options! read more

Visited this place for the first time recently based on the positive Yelp reviews. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience. Although it was a pleasant dining experience I only rated 3 stars and here's why. Food - the food was tasty and flavorful. I ordered the spaghetti bolognese with meat sauce and Italian wedding soup. The spaghetti was really good with lots of flavor. The soup was not good at all. Very watery no meatballs and no pasta. Just spinach and cheese (I guess that's what it was) very bland no flavor at all. I would not recommend at all. I told our server I didn't like it and he replaced it with a house salad which was good. My sister had the lobster ravioli and my niece had the penne arrabbriatta with breaded chicken which were both very tasty. The issue that I have is that the entrees were overpriced for what they were. Now this is just my personal opinion; basic pasta should not cost close to $30. To add a protein was an additional $11 so you're paying about $40. That's quite pricey. The basic small house salad was almost $10. Service and Ambience - the service was excellent! Our server ( I believe his name was Joey) was very kind, friendly and attentive. A+ service! The ambiance was very nice , clean and elegant. The restaurant is located in a shopping center so there is ample parking. Again, my overall dining experience was pleasant, but the 3 stars are really based on price. I personally can't justify paying high prices for basic dishes. I'm on the fence whether I will return. read more

My very first time to this Italian restaurant. Great place. Vibey. We came over tonight to celebrate one of my girlfriends birthday. Staffs were wonderful, attentive, and nice. They start you with scrumptious bread and marinara with butter spread. Mmmmm... Then we ordered: Chicken Rigatoni Alla Vodka - one of their popular dish. It's creamy and the pasta is Al dente. Lasagna - my fave so far. Pasta was cooked al dente. Meat and sauce tasted just right. Chicken Scarpariello - boneless chicken breast sautéed with lemon butter sauce with sliced mushrooms. Chicken was juicy. Not dry. Sauce tasted good...and lots of mushrooms..and I mean like half the plate. All the dishes tasted great. Pasta cooked al dente. Servings are just right. However, my 4 stars reflect the pricing. It's a bit on the pricier side. Their pasta starts at $27 and additional $11 and so, (depending on the kind of meat you'll add) to add meat on your pasta. My experience was great sans the prices. I would recommend this restaurant to try but be ready with your wallet. Lol. read more

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Not to mention when we went there the hostess is busy on the phone, not even saying welcome or hi, she just keep talking at the phone, waited for her to finished talking to the phone and then we sat down the only good thing is the person that gave us water that's it. waited for almost 30m waiting, . You should always serve people who comes first and then the next person who came after 10-15 m and if you're brother got us bread within 5-7m we're there more than 30m so yoir time frame didn't match, and if you're talking about budget we are fortunate enough to go out 3x weekly in a fancy restaurant and we are a good tipper 18% to a bad service and 25% to excellent service So the budget is not an issue, we are just don't feel like traveling that night to Newport because we're just wanna be close by home. So no the budget is not an issues. The service is. read more

We came here for Mother's Day and were absolutely blown away--not just by the food, but by the exceptional service. From the moment we walked in, we were treated with such warmth and care, and Lou in particular made our experience unforgettable. He was kind, attentive, and genuinely went above and beyond to make our celebration feel special. The food? Easily some of the best Italian we've had in a long time. Every dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully presented--like a hug in pasta form. You can tell the kitchen puts heart into every plate. This place isn't just a restaurant; it's a full experience. If you're looking for incredible Italian food paired with top-tier service, especially for a special occasion, do yourself a favor and come here. Thank you Lou and the entire team for making our Mother's Day so memorable! read more

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Over many years, I have been coming here for lunch and dinner for both personal and business events. Their food selection is amazing and the service is consistently excellent. The setting is more on the high end but is not antagonizing in any way. Highly recommended. read more

Have gotten take out pizza and every time it's fantastic! Mia was very helpful and while waiting for the fresh pizza had a drink at the bar with Mario. The whole restaurant has a very warm and relaxing atmosphere. read more

This was my girlfriend and i's first time at this restaurant and there's so much great things I could say about this place. The service for starters was amazing and extremely friendly, super welcoming (Especially Alisa, she was our server). The ambiance inside was very nice and we even felt a little underdressed for how nice everything was. Then on to the food. The menu had super delicious sounding options but ofc we could only pick one for our entrees. We had spicy penne and fettuccini Alfredo. It was literally some of the best pasta I've had and I genuinely LOVE Italian food. If there's anything you can take from this review is that if you're thinking about going to this place. DO IT read more

This is a Fav spot for pasta and wine. The food is fresh, delicious and the staff is friendly and helpful. Their wine selection is great, we make it here once a month or more. I highly recommend it!! read more

Service was slow. Lobster ravioli was 4 ravioli just lobster bisque poured over cheese ravioli. Where's the lobster? What did I pay $36 for? Don't offer it if you can't deliver. read more

Food was ordered as take out on a busy Valentine's Day. I sampled the lasagna and the short rib pasta. I do think the sauce in the lasagna wasn't as rich as other places, and the layers were thin but it was simple and tasty overall. The same for the short rib dish. It was tender meat and light flavors that highlighted how good the pasta itself was. Service was friendly. I'd plan another visit if I am in the area again. read more

I recently traveled to La Palma for work for a few days. While there, a friend recommended A'Roma for dinner. Living in NJ, there's always a bit of snobbery when dining at Italian restaurants in other states. I have to admit though, this restaurant would fit right in, in NJ, with other excellent Italian restaurants! The food and service were outstanding! We started out by sharing a great bottle of red. For an appetizer, we ordered the Antipasto Classico which was a large selection of Italian meats and cheeses. For an entree, I chose the Cannelloni Fiorentina. This stuffed pasta topped with Bolognese and Besciamella sauces was delicious! There was a large group of us at dinner and our server was fantastic. I learned that this is a family run restaurant. It's definitely a good meal if you're in the La Palma area! read more

We go out to dinner with grandma every week and we're running out of usually spots to frequent. Wanted Italian but not chain kind. I knew this place was here since I was in high school so we decided to try it. As soon as we walked in we were warmly greeted and told specials (wine wednesday). The host was super warm and friendly and spoke to us about the restaurant and how the food is. The waitress was great as well, super friendly and answered all our questions and even offered suggestions for our son. The food. Exceptional. Delicious. And very filling. The marscapone/marinara is by far the best thing I've ever experienced. The deserts are delicious, and taste house made and very rich. We had the tiramisu and creme brûlée. A bit on the pricier side but the food is well worth it. The service is a bonus. Will definitely make this place a part of the dinner rotation. read more