I been all over Italy and have experienced lots of Italian food. This place feels like I was in Italy. The owner talks to you, like your family. The servers nonstop ask if you need anything. The service is premium and the food is amazing. So happy to have found this gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jenbh426
We love this restaurant we've been many times excellent food, excellent service, professional, and friendly!  The only thing I might recommend is, there is definitely a long wait for the restroom. Wonder if they could ever add another one
Frank I.
Came here to celebrate a family members birthday. The ambiance was nice, but we got seated when you first walk in to the right in a tight lengthy section where no one was able to get out of unless you were sitting on the end seats by the front door. The waiter came to the table after giving us a drink menu and dinner menu's, it was a party of 10. We wanted to order the Margarita's that were on alcohol and we were told we can't order that item or anything with liquor because they don't have a liquor license. The waiter was annoyed that we questioned the decision to have a FULL drink menu when all they have is wine. He did not hide his annoyance at all, it was all over his face. When we got the wine, it tasted like it had been sitting out for weeks. The water had a bad taste, smelled like the glasses weren't washed properly. We all tried something different to share and compare dishes and the flavor fell extremely short for what we expected. The pasta was VERY dry. We immediately had a feeling that it wouldn't be good because the parking lot and restaurant was pretty empty. That's a tell tale sign. I wouldn't come here again nor would I recommend it to any one.
Alejandra J.
We went in on a sunday night @8pm, we felt judged by the staff the entire time. We ordered the Filetto and Fettuccine Tartufo, the food was good but my fettuccine was supposed to have freshly shaved truffle on top just like the last two times we've been here. But for some reason they didn't do that this time. The meat for the filleto was also half the size from the last time we came.. lots of inconsistencies.
Frankie
Pasta was dry! They provided us a full alcohol menu and everything we ordered, basic margarita, we were rudely told “we don't have a liquor license to serve”. So why offer a full alcohol list if it's not available, the only thing we were able to order was a glass of white wine. I would not come back here again, Olive Garden would have been a better choice .
Tijana D.
I discovered my new favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. The crispy burrata and fettuccine Tartufo are a must-try and the service is excellent. Love this place!
Miker
We wanted to see if our second visit was as good as our first...and to our delight it was excellent. The food is fresh, delicious tasting, a good vibe - it feels authentic. Highly recommend.
Richard D.
My first experience was 5 star from service to food. My second experience was not good. We had a reservation, arrived on time but a table was not reserved. We were offered a table next to the busy door to the kitchen, worst table in the place, and we declined . We sat oouside which was cold despite the heater. Serivice was slow and spotty. I had bruschetta al pomodoro and an insulata verde both times. The first time the bruschette had lots of tomatoes, minced garlic and a good quality olive oil. I ordered it on the second visit and it was mediocre at best. . The bread was not toasted and there was little olive oil or garlic. It was bland. The salad likewise on my first visit was dressed beautifully but on the second visit the dressing was scant with no flavor. It's as if I visited two different restaurants. The wait staff and cooks, seen through a glass partition, were different on my visits and so was the food and the dining experience. I like the story about the restaurant's roots and will give it another chance. I go regularly to a core set of restaurants and hoped I could add Aromi to my list. A key criterion for me is consistency. After the first visit I rated Aromi above most if not all the Little Italy establishments. After the second visit I am not so sure it will make my list. The inconsistencies between my first and second visits were obvious and dramatic. My first visit was on Monday evening and the second visit was on a Thursday. Day of the week should not determine the quality of the dining experience. One last comment which points to lack of attention to detail - there was no TP in the one restroom
Doc B.
After making a considerable one-hour journey to sample their pistachio pasta, we were disappointed to find that despite being listed on the menu as available in a gluten-free option, this was not the case. Despite arriving to an empty restaurant with a prior online reservation and being among the first to order, it took an hour for our food to be served, leaving our children hungry and impatient. Furthermore, one of the children's menu items was unavailable, and there were no apologies or offers to discount the unavailable items. The cleanliness of the chairs left much to be desired, although the overall ambiance was deemed mediocre. Additionally, considering the quality of the food and the ambiance, the prices were on the higher side
This was our first time eating here. Unlike many restaurants out there, this wait staff worked together, so seamlessly. I felt like we had five waiters. Also, the food was incredible. I had the fresh catch Seabass and my husband had the cheese wheel. What a great meal. We will certainly pass the word on about this amazing restaurant.
Once again, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Aromi... so glad we know about this place when we are craving delicious Italian food. Our party had three folks who had not yet experienced this restaurant and they were thrilled with everything involved. (Also very happy that despite it being a rainy, cold evening, the place was soon packed with happy patrons!)
Jenny S.
Took friend and family for dinner. Food was "meh" across the board, although the fly that plagued us the entire time seemed to enjoy it. Kind of a failed attempt at upscale Italian . Service was okay but not exceptional. Decor was cute and cheerful but located in a strip mall. Environment, food and service did not warrant the very pricey tab.
LeslieE
Truly a lovely experience. From the food to the service. Definitely elevated. Pastas are excellent. Light and airy inside (much different from Basilica). Looking forward to the pizza “speakeasy”!!!
Yahya A.
The best Italian restaurant..... in east county. The seafood pasta was so amazing. I am so happy to have eaten their amazing food
I been all over Italy and have experienced lots of Italian food. This place feels like I was in Italy. The owner talks to you, like your family. The servers nonstop ask if you need anything. The service is premium and the food is amazing. So happy to have found this gem.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love this restaurant we've been many times excellent food, excellent service, professional, and friendly!  The only thing I might recommend is, there is definitely a long wait for the restroom. Wonder if they could ever add another one
Came here to celebrate a family members birthday. The ambiance was nice, but we got seated when you first walk in to the right in a tight lengthy section where no one was able to get out of unless you were sitting on the end seats by the front door. The waiter came to the table after giving us a drink menu and dinner menu's, it was a party of 10. We wanted to order the Margarita's that were on alcohol and we were told we can't order that item or anything with liquor because they don't have a liquor license. The waiter was annoyed that we questioned the decision to have a FULL drink menu when all they have is wine. He did not hide his annoyance at all, it was all over his face. When we got the wine, it tasted like it had been sitting out for weeks. The water had a bad taste, smelled like the glasses weren't washed properly. We all tried something different to share and compare dishes and the flavor fell extremely short for what we expected. The pasta was VERY dry. We immediately had a feeling that it wouldn't be good because the parking lot and restaurant was pretty empty. That's a tell tale sign. I wouldn't come here again nor would I recommend it to any one.
We went in on a sunday night @8pm, we felt judged by the staff the entire time. We ordered the Filetto and Fettuccine Tartufo, the food was good but my fettuccine was supposed to have freshly shaved truffle on top just like the last two times we've been here. But for some reason they didn't do that this time. The meat for the filleto was also half the size from the last time we came.. lots of inconsistencies.
Pasta was dry! They provided us a full alcohol menu and everything we ordered, basic margarita, we were rudely told “we don't have a liquor license to serve”. So why offer a full alcohol list if it's not available, the only thing we were able to order was a glass of white wine. I would not come back here again, Olive Garden would have been a better choice .
I discovered my new favorite Italian restaurant in the neighborhood. The crispy burrata and fettuccine Tartufo are a must-try and the service is excellent. Love this place!
We wanted to see if our second visit was as good as our first...and to our delight it was excellent. The food is fresh, delicious tasting, a good vibe - it feels authentic. Highly recommend.
My first experience was 5 star from service to food. My second experience was not good. We had a reservation, arrived on time but a table was not reserved. We were offered a table next to the busy door to the kitchen, worst table in the place, and we declined . We sat oouside which was cold despite the heater. Serivice was slow and spotty. I had bruschetta al pomodoro and an insulata verde both times. The first time the bruschette had lots of tomatoes, minced garlic and a good quality olive oil. I ordered it on the second visit and it was mediocre at best. . The bread was not toasted and there was little olive oil or garlic. It was bland. The salad likewise on my first visit was dressed beautifully but on the second visit the dressing was scant with no flavor. It's as if I visited two different restaurants. The wait staff and cooks, seen through a glass partition, were different on my visits and so was the food and the dining experience. I like the story about the restaurant's roots and will give it another chance. I go regularly to a core set of restaurants and hoped I could add Aromi to my list. A key criterion for me is consistency. After the first visit I rated Aromi above most if not all the Little Italy establishments. After the second visit I am not so sure it will make my list. The inconsistencies between my first and second visits were obvious and dramatic. My first visit was on Monday evening and the second visit was on a Thursday. Day of the week should not determine the quality of the dining experience. One last comment which points to lack of attention to detail - there was no TP in the one restroom
After making a considerable one-hour journey to sample their pistachio pasta, we were disappointed to find that despite being listed on the menu as available in a gluten-free option, this was not the case. Despite arriving to an empty restaurant with a prior online reservation and being among the first to order, it took an hour for our food to be served, leaving our children hungry and impatient. Furthermore, one of the children's menu items was unavailable, and there were no apologies or offers to discount the unavailable items. The cleanliness of the chairs left much to be desired, although the overall ambiance was deemed mediocre. Additionally, considering the quality of the food and the ambiance, the prices were on the higher side
This was our first time eating here. Unlike many restaurants out there, this wait staff worked together, so seamlessly. I felt like we had five waiters. Also, the food was incredible. I had the fresh catch Seabass and my husband had the cheese wheel. What a great meal. We will certainly pass the word on about this amazing restaurant.
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Once again, we enjoyed a fantastic dinner at Aromi... so glad we know about this place when we are craving delicious Italian food. Our party had three folks who had not yet experienced this restaurant and they were thrilled with everything involved. (Also very happy that despite it being a rainy, cold evening, the place was soon packed with happy patrons!)
Took friend and family for dinner. Food was "meh" across the board, although the fly that plagued us the entire time seemed to enjoy it. Kind of a failed attempt at upscale Italian . Service was okay but not exceptional. Decor was cute and cheerful but located in a strip mall. Environment, food and service did not warrant the very pricey tab.
Truly a lovely experience. From the food to the service. Definitely elevated. Pastas are excellent. Light and airy inside (much different from Basilica). Looking forward to the pizza “speakeasy”!!!
The best Italian restaurant..... in east county. The seafood pasta was so amazing. I am so happy to have eaten their amazing food
One the best Italian spots I know!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Choccolate House Cake