Food 4/5 in quality, taste and quantity. Our small pizzas "pizzetas" were were $15 each. Not large enough to fill your belly, but they were tasty. Interesting - the pizzas were prepared by an Indian chef who was manning the stone oven. He came over to meet us on his way out at 10 PM. He was very friendly and we enjoyed meeting him. The calamari appetizer $19 was delicious but pricey. Alcohol always runs up the bill. Two glasses of wine and one glass of Prosecco put our bill to $82 with tax. I liked the Italian pottery decor. The bar area looked inviting and nice with the triangular shaped wooden shelving and yellow lights. Our server was friendly and helpful. I would come back for good Italian food. Probably for a special occasion. read more

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Figured out one of our favorite restaurants have brunch on Saturday and Sunday! Everything on the menu sounded delectable! French toast with ricotta whipped cream and berries, crab cake benny, but the smoked salmon toast and baked eggs won out. The toast had tangy Roquefort crumbles and pesto on it. I don't always like smoked salmon, especially if it's mushy... This was nice quality salmon. It was a thicker piece and not mushy at all. I really enjoyed this toast. The baked eggs were two over easy eggs on top of potatoes, peppers, mushrooms, and onions. The menu said it had pancetta, but I didn't notice any. Also got a peach Bellini, even though it was super sweet... It was very tasty. Their coffee, also... Superb! So many times you go places and the coffee is just blah. I don't know what they're using, but I really liked it. There were tons of choices for brunch, including meatballs and sausage, salad, soup, and your regular breakfast fair. We will definitely be back for brunch again. The service was also super efficient, I think we asked for more coffee three or four times. read more

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Charming little nook near my hotel. It's definitely a local joint, but that should not deter anyone coming in here. The pork chop was excellent. It's a lot less uppity than Giancarlo's...which is good if you aren't in the mood for that world. The exterior of this place doesn't look like much (old 1970s sign) but never judge a book by it's cover. Staff is very pleasant as well. read more

Very good Italian fare and convenient to my hotel (It's always best to explore food outside of hotel). Trattoria seems to have a local following, with quite a few people at the bar and dining room. I was greeted by the cheerful bartender Sandy, as well as the owner, who was also present. A worthy Caesar (with choice of anchovy) and flavorful dressing started me off. Sandy suggested a small plate of Chicken Parm w pasta, as I wasn't super hungry following a travel day. read more

Trattoria Aroma - Bread Starter - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

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This place is a hidden gem. Of all the time I've spent in BUF this was my first time here. I was pleasantly surprised. The ambience is very Italian and homey. The service is excellent, Jeannie really took care of us for Sunday Brunch. My Bloody Mary was very tasty. I had the crab benedict which was on point. The pan cake portions were "YUGE" enough for two easily. They are doing brunch on Friday through Sunday which offers nice options for dinning in the Buffalo area. Menu is comprehensive. I'm definitely coming back to try out dinner. read more

Food was fabulous! Wonderful menu options- sauce is excellent and owner very hospitable!

We had a reservation for Sunday at 11:30 am. There was a party of seven in the main dining room . The waitress suggested that we stay in the bar area where it was freezing cold but she set up a small space heater. We ordered our drinks and then our food we were ordered by 1145 and our food was served at 12:40. A one hour wait for an egg dish is not acceptable. The waitress downplay did and said sorry this took a few extra minutes, but we had that large party in the dining room. The large party she was referring to was the seven women that were there when we arrived. There was a man wearing a ski cap seemingly working he never approached our table. We don't know why he was there or why he was wearing a hat inside. I will say on a positive note that my baked eggs were delicious. read more

I was staying around the corner and it was snowy outside, so I decided to find a spot to walk and this was the closest. It was about an hour before close on a weekday so the place was pretty empty, I'm not sure why though because it was fantastic. Definitely an old Italian restaurant feel and aesthetic, you know what you're walking into. I sat at the bar and had great service all night long. The pasta looked amazing but I went for a salad and meatballs - both amazing. The beet salad was SO GOOD honestly I would be here regularly to get it if I lived in the area. I will definitely be trying to copycat it at home. The cake was also great, moist and delicious. I'm not usually a fan of restaurant cake but this one was almondy and flavorful, so good. I will definitely be back next time I'm in town with a full belly, ready to try some pastas! read more

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One of the worst experiences that I ever had at a restaurant. When we walked in, we realized that there was literally "NO HEAT'' in the place. When we asked about the heat, we were told there was a problem with the furnace, and it should get warmer by 9:00 PM. We were there at 5:00 PM! This happened Last Tuesday when the outside temperature was 5 degrees. We sat at our table with our Jackets on, and in my case, my hat and gloves on. Just a horrible experience! As for the food, it was so so, and do I have to say it was cold upon arrival? Lastly, the staff was not at all sympathetic or conciliatory about the situation. I will never go back! PS...A credit card is required when you make the reservation! That is the only reason we did not walk out when we sat down. read more

We dine there frequently and the food is always good but they now have a new manager and bar manager. I have always had house vodka and unsweetened tea which was always $8.00. Now that they have a new bar manager he is trying to make fancy cocktails! Mine is a simple drink but they charged me $16.00 which was outrageous!! They are charging prices for a high end restaurant which it's not! If we go back to dine there I will definitely drink tap water. I also forgot to mention the bar manager ate something at the back table and went to the bar sink to wash his Face !! This was a few times and very noticeable! Wouldn't you go to the men's bathroom? read more

My wife and I had Dinner there on Wednesday night. Normally we really enjoy ourselves there but this night not so much. To start with I ordered a manhattan but ended up with straight up bourbon since they were out of vermouth. Minor problem but when I went to the men's room to wash my hands the toilet was backed up and it remained so the rest of the night but they kept the room open?? My wife's pasta dish was good but the pizza I ordered was a complete disappointment. Tasteless with tuff crust. The bar area was completely empty around 6, hope it's not a indication of a restaurant in decline always loved the atmosphere and the wood fired pizza was the best! read more

My friend and I decided to treat ourselves and get some REAL Italian food so we went to Trattoria Aroma. Neither of us (both Italian Americans) was disappointed with our decision. She ordered the Pappardelle alla Bolognese, and reported that the Bolognese sauce was very tasty with just the right amount of meat, and the pappardelle, wide pasta strips, was cooked to perfection. I also ordered pappardelle, but mine was Pappardelle Del Piemonte, a magical combination of pasta with mushrooms, spinach and parmigiana with a touch of truffle oil in what appeared to be a small amount of broth. Absolutely delicious! The bread with its crisp crust and yet tender texture, served with a delicate olive oil for dipping, provided the perfect accompaniment. We each indulged in some classic Italian desserts and they and the coffee served, were the best I've had in a long time. The restaurant was comfortable with the exception of the small slightly wobbly table at which we were seated. The good service and excellent food made up for the slight flaw! I highly recommend this restaurant. I will be back. read more

The last time I came I didn't have a great experience. Food was great, as it always is. My issue had been with the bartender. I decided I wasn't going to let one time ruin one of my favorite "go to" restaurants in Buffalo. Reno immediately greeted me and apologized. He didn't need to apologize , but he did. I have enjoyed his and Romola's hospitality for years. I am glad I am back to enjoy my pizza & wine at this cozy restaurant. You won't be disappointed. Cheers! read more

Chef Cortez prepared an amazing meal. The pork chops, pasta, desserts and the special swordfish tasted amazing. Wonderful drinks and atmosphere! read more

Trattoria Aroma - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

We visited on a Saturday evening. We had a reservation and were seated immediately. It was not very busy yet. We received their complimentary bread with seasoned dipping oil. The bread was very good and quite crusty. I ordered the tagliatella alle vongole. It was quite tasty, but I could have used a bigger portion. Our waitress was friendly and efficient. read more

Trattoria Aroma - Tagliatelle alle vongole - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

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I have added to the review as it wasn't a waitress it was the bartender and I would like to know if the $25 I was charged for the Barese pizza is correct . read more

My husband and I happened on this restaurant by chance. We were walking down the street and noticed it. So glad we did. Jeanne was very friendly and helpful. The food is very good. The atmosphere is calm and welcoming. Next time we are in town, we will definitely go here again! read more

Took my family there for a birthday. The chef came out and talked to us. He had just taken over the position. The food was great, the service was great - I highly recommend going there! read more

While in Buffalo to watch my nephew's baseball team play Marist I happened upon a wonderfully authentic Italian trattoria tucked into a small strip mall in Williamsville. After a wonderful lunch of grilled eggplant, salad, and a glass of chianti, I made reservations for the evening for my family and friends who were in town for the games. Dinner did not disappoint! Service was excellent, drinks well made, and an assortment of appetizers (the ahi tuna, lamb lollipops were especially outstanding) kept the table busy while we discussed the days game against Marist. The staff made me feel like I was back in Italy! We were treated as one of "the family," and no one felt rushed! There were 7 of us and everyone's meal came out uniformly excellent! The boys had double filet mignon's which were perfectly grilled, the Salmon piccata was amazing, and the pasta dishes were outstanding! As we drained a second lovely bottle of chianti, the owner came by and was kind enough to recommend a bottle of his personal favorite red, which it turned out paired perfectly with our meals! Trattoria Aroma, with its food, wine and warm hospitality is as close as you can get to being in Italy while still in Buffalo! Many thanks to the owner, who we eventually talked into sitting with us and sharing stories of our Italian families over expresso! read more

Heavily advertised happy hour 4:30-6 is unfortunately only avail at non-spacious bar that seats 9 or so. Website nor poster style ads hung all over restaurant do not clearly state "bar only" (see photo). Anyways, moving on, our party was asked 3 times if we had a reservation in an empty restaurant which I find annoying. Owner started yelling at hostess as we were waiting to be sat. We were sat at a table on the bar side. Server was nice, but owner was stand-offish and per replies to costumer reviews, rather contentious. Perhaps he's just too busy yelling at his staff (see other reviews) or immediately replying to yelp reviews, LOL. Our party decided to order just 2 medium sized pizzas ($18 pepperoni and $17 cheese) and go somewhere else afterwards. I don't typically like to comment on complimentary bread and oil, but both were markedly stale and bland. Overall, pizza had decent flavor and use of good ingredients, but it was poorly executed. Several reviews mention poorly cooked pizza, overcooked/burnt for some and for others, undercooked. Ours were of the latter, undercooked all the way, with no undercarriage, just a saucy floppy mess, that one was forced to eat with a knife and fork. I'm a bit surprised by this coming from a wood or brick oven operation. Definitely NOT somewhere to go for just pizza. Overall, I should have paid closer attention to other 1 star yelp reviews that highlight issues with service and owner. In one review, a customer complained of a nearly 3 hour wait for their meals and said they likely wouldn't return to which the owner promptly replied, "please do not!". Update: as expected the owner quickly replied to my post to externalize blame. He's amended his reply so it's a little softer. Firstly, we didn't ask to sit at the bar with minors, though owner is overly focused on this. We were fine sitting wherever the hostess sat us and made no request to specifically sit at the bar or the low top right behind the bar stools. And I guess I didn't make the assumption based off website and posters in restaurant that food specials were only for those actually sitting on a bar stool with their elbows on the bar. But it wasn't even a big deal, we didn't make it an issue about it, and moved on. We decided to just get two pies and go somewhere else more because we were uncomfortable sitting behind a group of loud regulars at the bar, who I'll mention offered the owner a glass a wine. But, my one star review was based off the terrible pizza, nothing else. Update: owner keeps wanting to argue about minors at the bar which isn't even the issue. Even going so far as sending me a PM on yelp! Anyways, to that, I'll mention... The Alcoholic Beverage Control Law does not prohibit a child's sitting at a bar as long as the child is accompanied by an adult, said Bill Crowley, a spokesman for the New York State Liquor Authority. Maybe you need to do your own research before commenting, as you so eloquently told me to do. read more

Trattoria Aroma - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

I came here with high expectations, and unfortunately, I was disappointed. The service was good and they did a good job accommodating a big table. I ordered the Linguine Alle Vongole which was linguine with clams in a butter, white wine, and garlic sauce. I felt that the plate didn't have flavor. It just tasted salty if you know what I mean. I might've picked the wrong item so I am open to coming back again. There are a few but tight parking slots in the front. I recommend parking in the back. read more

Trattoria Aroma - Linguine alle Vongole - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

Who knew that eggs on a pizza were a thing? Crispy thin crust fired up right in front of you. Reheats real well also in the air fryer. Bolognese had nice wide noodles with just the right amount of sauce. Lamb appetizer was a bit rare and lacking meat but everything else was wonderful. Service at the bar (pizza or regular) was quick. read more

Trattoria Aroma - Prosciutto pizza - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

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One of our favorite finer dining yet casual restaurants. Food is delicious and good portions. Staff is friendly. Owner and chef stop by tables occasionally to see how you're doing or with fun conversation. Good bar. Good wine selection (not all wines are on the menu). New chef came out with really good swordfish special. The lolipop lamb chops are a favorite appitizer. read more

Went for Valentine's Day. Great service, great food, authentic Italian food and atmosphere

We had a nice dinner at this cute place last night. Lisa, our server, was friendly and professional. We had the meatballs first, followed by grilled Caesar salad, and I had the veal saltimbocca. All was delicious. Portions are large so sharing is recommended for appetizers and salads. read more

Great Brunch today! I had the Eggs Benedict ( I have it wherever I go and I am very fussy about my eggs Benedict) Trattoria Aroma's is one of the best I have ever had. The pancetta in place of the Canadian Bacon was outstanding. Hollandaise was perfect. Our server was very good. read more

Not sure where to start. Maybe from the entrance to the restaurant. It's a forgotten part of this business, and someone should take care of it... or not, but why not? Let's make this review too long, like the time we were waiting for our food:). I understand, in Italy people take their time at the table enjoying drinks, bites to eat and each other's company. What if two people are just hungry and want to eat? There is no lovely patio available with a beautiful or interesting view. We are not in Italy. The restaurant is located on a busy Main Street in a small plaza in Williamsville. Our cheerful server took care of our order just before a big group. It was a very thoughtful gesture from her side. Making a fast decision about what to have wasn't easy, but we wanted food as soon as possible. We started our meal with complimentary bread with dipping oil. Next, our choice of Roasted Beet Salad with arugula, goat cheese and lemon Dijon vinaigrette was surprisingly very small, overly oily and tasted mild/bland/boring. If I had known, I would have definitely saved my bread and ate it with the tiny salad to add some balance and texture. The goat cheese was silky, milky and delicious, though. The main dishes were brought to our table about fifty minutes after ordering. Was it a long time on Monday evening? I would say it depends, but in our case yes. It made me wonder what could have happened if we ordered after that big group? Ouch! My Tagliatelle Frutti di Mare was good. The house pomodoro sauce tasted fresh and delightful. All seafood was prepared beautifully and I enjoyed it fully. The Tagliatelle was cooked more al'dente than I'm used to. My partner craved some noodles. I believe his choice of Spaghetti Carbonara was tasty and satisfying. We ate possibly too fast and left. It wasn't my first time at Trattoria Aroma, which has been in the area since 1993. Right now this location offers lots of tempting specials. It would be nice to check out soon what it is all about. read more

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Might be the worst Italian food in all Buffalo. With three other awesome places around why you wouldn't here is beyond me. The services is terrible as well. Now they are trying to muscle in on breakfast ? Not a chance it will be good PS I'm just a customer ... I can only speaking to my own person experience I am not who the owner believes I am .. which is very strange read more

I ate here a few years ago and the food was fantastic. Yesterday's meal was anything but that. First we were given stale bread. I'm not one to send things back, but I was hungry and this was hard to eat. I'm fairly certain what they brought back was the same bread after a minute warming in the oven. The bolognese was overcooked to the point of mushiness and I don't know how the sauce managed to be both flavorless and bad tasting. Neither my companion nor myself could eat more than a few bites. As bright points: our server, Nick, was pleasant and efficient. He's the reason this isn't a one-star review. The barese pizza was decent, if a bit small and overly salty. read more

I had a lovely brunch today at Trattoria Aroma. Food and service was outstanding. Wonderful server - Jeannie - and great music to dine to as well. I would highly recommend for brunch or dinner. Have been going to this location for years. read more

Disappointment is not even the word I would like to use to describe my experience tonight firstly I started off the night with with no one seating me where I had to go up to the owner and ask where I could sit down and then my first waiter completely forgot about us and ignored us for 30 minutes. They didn't serve us bread, which is like it's an Italian place how do they not serving bread and oil we need to ask for it again then I had to ask for another waiter because I didn't get the first one and then that waiter came up to us 30 minutes later saying oh my God I forgot where your order is could you just like repeat it then the people all next to us told us that they had reservations earlier than us and it had been an hour and a half, and we haven't received our food. Also my appetizer with dog and everyone left and my food wasn't really good so overall terrible experience on Valentine's Day. The best part about my night was writing this yelp and leaving by the way, I downloaded yelp just to review this one restaurant. read more

So disappointed tonight. Food was tasteless.. no Parmesan on the penne campo.. just veggies and broth. My husband had tagliatelle and clams and it had no garlic just tasted like water. The wait staff was kind and comped us dessert and a glass of wine . We would not go back read more

Slow service. Dirty bathrooms. No bread and salad came out with our. Dinners. Maybe it's time to sell off the restaurant and get something else there read more

Stopped in for dinner in the bar area on Wednesday evening. As always, the Caesar salad and formaggio pizza was the best around.

A wonderful pre-birthday dinner! We sought out an Italian restaurant during our trip to Niagara Falls, NY and this place did not disappoint! Upon entering, the rustic and authentic feel of the decor added to our excitement for the food! We started wit bread service (one of my favorite things), followed by a wonderfully fresh caprese salad. We decided to add on some lollipop lamb chops...Delish! I had the frutti de mare (seafood pasta) and hubby had penne aroma. Both dishes were excellent! (I forced him to share). No dessert because we were stuffed! read more

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Absolutely delicious, service fantastic! Must go for brunch! Ordered eggplant panini and bruschetta and meatballs. Prices very reasonable. But so delicious! read more

Trattoria Aroma - Thought about the photo after we started eating! Eggplant panini! - Italian Near Me - Williamsville, New York

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Brought my cousin here for her birthday and the service was absolutely terrible. Our server completely ignored us for the first 12 minutes, no water no bread. When he finally came, I ordered a glass of wine. After a few minutes he came back and said "Sauvignon blanc? What's that can you point to it?" And then it took another almost 10 minutes just to get my wine. He wouldn't come back to check on us or take our order, and at this point other tables of his had already complained about him. Tables that arrived half an hour after us were cashed out and gone before ours even brought our meal. It was so uncomfortable and completely ruined the evening. 2 stars only because the food itself was delicious. read more

Very surprised at the poor quality of food and inattentive service. Out of the wine we ordered. No one came to inquire how everything was after plates were served ... there was an error. We will not be going back. read more

Food was bland (got the veal Saltimbocca) but service was fantastic...server suggested a great bottle of Italian red wine and was extremely friendly...will come back and order something else because the service was so good. read more

Relaxing atmosphere. Service was excellent. Ken makes a super delicious expresso martini, a must try. We came based on the open table reviews and we are so happy we did. it was our first time at the restaurant, everyone was so welcoming, waiter and staff were extremely friendly and personable, we felt like we fit right in. We love that the food is made from scratch. Pasta and scallops were perfect. We had the meatball app and a cannoli and tiramisu for dessert. Recommend those as well. Crusty bread and dipping oil as a starter was delicious. Cant speak more highly of this restaurant. the owner stopped by to make sure everything was going well, which is rare to have that personal interaction. Love! read more