My friends and I shared the large la bomba pizza. This pizza was really delicious, and I loved the refreshing arugula topping. The texture of the crust and the various toppings, especially the ricotta paired well together. I also got the yogurt and honey gelato. It wasn't too sweet because of the yogurt, which I loved! The gelato was a good creamy and smooth texture. It's a small place with a couple of tables inside, but there's ample seating around Manoa Marketplace if the inside is full. There was also lots of parking on a Tuesday night. It does take them some time to bake the pizzas, but that's what makes the crust so good! Service was friendly and helpful. read more

Aroma Italia - Yogurt and honey gelato - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We made it right before 4pm to get their lunch specials. You can get an appetizer or dessert plus a pasta for $23; or an appetizer or dessert plus a 13" pizza for $23. We both decided to get pastas with the tiramisu. I got the lasagna and the hubby got the linguine meatballs. The pasta portions were huge. I also got a slice of the daily special pizza $7. The pizza consisted of sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms, spinach and ricotta. It was so delicious. The piece was so huge that they cut it into two pieces. They also warmed in up for me. The pastas were good, but the pizzas are most definitely the star. I love their pizza. It's thin crust, crispy on the edges and a little chewy. I'm usually not crazy over pizza, but I couldn't stop eating it. The tiramisu was also spectacular. The espresso, mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder and liquor were nicely balanced. The spongy ladyfingers and mascarpone just melted in my mouth. The best thing was that it wasn't overly sweet and just creamy. Two thumbs up for the tiramisu. read more

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My friend was craving Italian so we picked this place to try. They had both a pasta and pizza lunch combo but the pasta options were more limited so we opted to do just the pizza lunch combo and ordered a dinner portion of the Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Pesto Mozzarella Garlic Bread as an appetizer. The restaurant wasn't very busy at the time we went so food came out promptly. All the food tasted but wished there were more options for the pasta lunch combo. The restaurant shares a parking lot with other shops so sometimes parking can be limited but there is street parking right outside. read more

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I'm attempting to eat at a different Manoa restaurant each week while my kid is at practice and I came here because I wanted a margherita pizza. The food came out quick, the pizza was really thin, there wasn't enough basil for me but not bad for a $16 pizza. I did feel like my eyes were going to fall out from the onions or whatever they were sauteing in the back so I felt they could use some better air flow. Really quick service, small seating area inside and a few seats outside. read more

Food was amazing, Service was quick and efficient. With one woman taking orders and serving everyone who came in, and the other was cooking. The lady in the front was very nice and attentive, provided complimentary water for me. We got the Linguini Pink Scampi, Caprese Piadina, and the Pesto Parmigiano Pizza. We probably could've gone without the Piadina, as it was a little soggy. But the Pizza and Scampi were delicious!! I will be returning to try as many pizzas as I can. There were only 4 tables for the restaurant, but it was not that busy on a Saturday night dinner. All in all it was good and would definitely come back again for a good Pizza. read more

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On a rainy Manoa night, there is a place that can satiate any moon-size appetite with their awesome pizzas. Aroma Italia is a small but quaint place with some very thin-crust pizza. They have a charming variety to appease many personalities. I decided to go with "The Cannibale" that has beef pepperoni, sausage and meatballs along with olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, olive oil and tomato sauce. This pizza was perfect and I would definitely order this again. The main purpose of any meal is dessert, they don't disappoint due to an excellent selection of gelato. They do have tiramisu too! There are salads and pastas that can be complemented by a pizza by the slice. Whatever you crave, you will definitely find a scrumptious meal at Aroma Italia. read more

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When you enter, it smells like you were in Italy! The lady at the front was so sweet and helpful. Their food quality is bomb. So tasty. Prices are pretty good for quality Italian food that you can either dine in or take to go. I had the bruschetta as a snack. It was so generous and filling. Best I've ever had. read more

A pizza my cravings... Nothing like a slice of pizza and this Manoa Marketplace location is the place to go. Not only do they offer the whole pie but slices as well for a great price ($5-$13) besides salads, pasta and sandwiches the choices here ranges on your cravings. I was quite impressed of how many do order here and with a few tables both inside and outside enjoy it at your leisure is also something that many seem to take advantage of as well. Really came in for just a slice and noticed this giant hunk of goodness on the top shelf which was Chicken and Pesto Focaccia along with the load of veggies that one was calling me and gosh what a yummy bite with not just chicken and pesto but veggies from onion, olives, mushrooms, tomatoes and more that I probably missed but the flavor was amazing. As the group of folks came and went I noticed how the display case emptied out in no time. A wonderful spot that did fill me up my only thing is how they warm it up wasn't as hot as getting one freshly made as I assume it could char it further though don't expect it to be pipping hot but indeed full of yummy flavor. Thank you! read more

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This place got busy! They are tucked into the corner of Manoa marketplace and offer a wide variety of slices. It would be easy to get a quick bite here. I came here with family on a whim. This quaint little place has 5 tables with seating for 2 at each. We packed 4 of us onto 1 table barely. We ordered 2 large pizzas- the burratella with garlic, and the cannibale minus olives. We ended up devouring the burratella, it was delicious. The pesto combined with tomatos and everything was just lovely. The pizza toppings were on the heavier side and caused the pizza to flop a bit, but overall I would have it again. We managed to finish one pizza between all of us (my family is not big eaters). Definitely worth checking out this place! read more

I've enjoyed several items from here. A variety of pizzas, lasagna, salads and their tiramisu. All were tasty and enjoyable. Ive been to both locations. I discovered buratta here and am now hooked, I like it on both the pizza and the delicious salad with the balsamic drizzle. Yum now I will have cravings. Enjoy read more

Located in Manoa Marketplace. I was meeting a colleague and wanted a quick snack as she had already had lunch. Got their Caprese flatbread sandwich. It was made to order and super hot so I let it cool for a bit before taking my first bite. I was blown away with the taste of my sandwich. It was a good size and I inhaled both sides very quickly. It is a little messy as the heat makes the tomato juices flow out of the sandwich. Next time I would put a napkin under my sandwich to help catch the juices so it doesn't make the bottom piece of the bread soggy. Amazing bite though. Can't wait to go back. read more

Decided to try this place in Manoa with a friend. Someone recommended the pepperoni pizza saying it was, "the best pepperoni pizza of their life". I'm not going to lie, it was pretty good and better than your pizza hut, papa John's, and costco pepperoni pizza but i wouldnt say it was the best I've ever had. But the highlight of our experience was the caprese piadina. If you love juicy food, it's dripping with deliciousness. It's basically a pizza sandwich. It's hard to describe it but trust me, it's worth trying. Like if I were to come back I'd come back for their piadinas. Food is a little expensive and there's limited seats inside but a few tables outside and around the complex. read more

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For lunch today i felt like eating italian food somewhere different so decided to travel farther to manoa side. I made a phone order for tiramisu and linguine with meatballs. Everything was just okay. i love the texture of the meatballs and while the linguine was excessive it was not too salty but still good. The service was no hi or thank you but that's okay just here to pick up my food and leave. The tiramisu was good but pretty small for the price i paid. I was sad that they were out of gelato at 5:25 p.m. read more

Pizza was extremely greasy, overly salty and the anchovies were paste-like/baby food consistency. Over all Safeway frozen pizza would've been a better bet. read more

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The pepperoni pizza slice (two slices) was the best pepperoni pizza I have ever eaten, I just had to take a lot of the grease off from the top of the slices! The cashier lady working today was pretty abrupt and almost rude but usually it's a much friendlier staff working which I truly appreciate. The vibe is true to Manoa and there's always a table open when I go there on a weekend afternoon. read more

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The $10 mini-pizza is perfect for those days when you skip breakfast (who, me?) and need a big lunch. It works just as well for splitting lunch with a friend. read more

Aroma Italia - The mini-pizza that's a full meal and then some! - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Great food and friendly service! What more do you need. Came here twice within a week and had different young ladies help me. Both were friendly and brought my order to me as I sat right outside waiting for my order. There are so many things to choose from. But what really makes me want to come back is the friendly exceptional service! read more

Staff is very friendly. Very limited seating inside and outside of establishment. I got the daily special. Personal pie with pesto, sausage, mushrooms and onions. Crust was tough and chewy, even after they reheated it. $14+ pizza with a Mexican Coke. read more

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Hands down, our favorite Italian restaurant on Oahu is Aroma Italia. Opened a few years ago, I loved walking there with the pup and recommended it many people. Whenever we're craving for pasta, I order takeout and love the drive to pick it up below Diamond Head. How fun was it then to read that Aroma Italian took over the old pizza shop in Manoa Marketplace. Already having the ovens ready, it was just a matter of changing the decor to make it their own. Aroma Italia at Manoa doesn't have pasta - it's a pizzeria and has a few salads and side dishes. The quality of ingredients is up to their standards, with great flavor. Pies comes in medium and large sizes; you may want to order on the side of caution as it's a lot of food. The style is thin crust, made crispy and soft. Wait times were only about 20 minutes, during which we shopped elsewhere in the marketplace. We ordered two kinds on our first visit - pepperoni and primavera (with olives, artichokes, etc.). I always look forward to our Friday pizza nights and the drive to Manoa made it extra fun. Prices are reasonable for the sides. They also have a gelato counter, so if you're inclined it's a great place to grab it for dessert or a snack all on its own. We look forward to visiting again soon! read more

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If you're looking for a quick bite, definitely check out this small Italian restaurant in Manoa Marketplace. They have pizzas, pastas, and other Italian dishes. I wanted a quick meal so I got a slice of their Daily Special. It was a Margherita base with Bresaola (beef prosciutto), Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Shaved Parmesan. The pizza was delicious and they reheat the slice for you! All of the ingredients blended nicely together with the Bresaola being my favorite. The crust was the perfect thickness with a slight crisp and chew. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu! read more

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Italian cuisine in Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii... A Social Media post announced that the first day of Soft Opening for Aroma Italia would be on 12-4-23, Monday. I marked my calendar and made my way over to Manoa Marketplace to be there by 11am. Parking was free and easy. I walked up to the counter since I was the first sit-down customer of the day. (There were 3 tables with six seats.) I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza and a slice of Primavera pizza and took a seat in the cozy, clean shop. The female cashier was efficient and helpful. She explained that they don't have pasta at this location. They do have Salads, sandwiches, and Gelato from La Gelateria. I think it was the manager who brought my order to me. After a few minutes, he came to check on me. I should have asked for a napkin... LOL! I did tell him that I didn't need the chili pepper Flakes. He took them back so someone else may have them. The two slices could have tasted better if they were warmed up. I took some of the Primavera pizza home to heat up in the airfryer. It made the crust more crunchy. I do understand that this was the first day of operation and that the Grand Opening will be in January. I know that this is their second location and that the first location (on Monsarrat Avenue in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu) has high ratings. I'm sure that they will be up to speed in no time! Welcome to your second location in Manoa! Best wishes for success and happiness, Aroma Italia! read more

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Second time that I visited Aroma Italia on their soft opening week. They were in the old Ohana Hale Marketplace and now have a brick-n-mortar on Monsarrat Avenue. This store in the Manoa Marketplace is a pizzeria and gelateria...offering slices as well as whole pies. My initial visit, I ordered a slice of their Margherita. Classic pizza that any pizza eatery should do well. I like ( don't luv ) Neapolitan style pizza, but it was good...$4+ for a Margherita slice...not sure regarding the pricing for other slices. On my second time, I got a foccacia pie. Basically a single serving...or am I a pig?!? Fluffy and cheesy it was pretty good. I make the qualifier as it was likely made that morning and I was there after the lunch rush. Parking is not too much of a problem as they are in the Manoa Marketplace where J&B was situated, next to La Crepe Cafe. Hours: daily from 1100 till 2000. read more

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Cute little pizza place in Manoa. Ordered a Margarita pizza and 2 flatbread pizza. Special of the Day and a Vegi. Burrata e Pomodori salad. Person who took our order was very helpful. Thank you for your patience in explaining your menu. Delicious pizza's and Salad. Will definitely come for lunch again. read more

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TL;DR Very good (but not quite amazing) pizza. La Bomba pizza = ONO Funghi pizza = ONO Cannibale pizza = ONO ----- My family lives right across the street from Manoa Marketplace, so we were very excited to here that Aroma Italia (AI) was coming to town. We had enjoyed the catering of the Monsarrat location a couple times and were looking forward to having a pizza joint nearby. I believe that last time Manoa had dedicated pizza restaurant was when Boston's Pizza was located at the now Serg's. Enough chit chat. Let's get to the review. We've ordered from AI three times now and have enjoyed every meal. Is this the best pizza in the world? Of course not. But it's solid. Our favorite pizzas are the La Bomba, the Funghi , and the Cannibale. We've also had the Pollo Pesto Caprese (decent - I'm just not a huge fan of pesto sauce on my pizza) and the Garlic Pink Scampi (very good flavor, but very little shrimp). We ordered the Caesar Salad, which was alright, but they provided the tiniest portion of dressing; it was not nearly enough to dress all the lettuce provided. Apparently they typically provide two dressing containers, so perhaps they just forgot one of ours. We probably won't order another salad. Hopefully in the future they expand their menu to include pastas. read more

Aroma Italia - Funghi pizza - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Great place with great food. Located in Mānoa marketplace, with plenty of parking. Staff very welcoming read more

Aroma Italia - Front store and menu - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food and ambiance was great but what set them apart from other restaurants was the service. The service was incredible. Having a toddler out to eat can be tough but they offered to bring magnet tiles and crayons to color to keep her occupied before the food came. The wait for the food was very short but they were constantly refilling our water glasses and checked on how we were doing. The service they provide is beyond anywhere we've eaten at in longgg time. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who likes good Mediterranean food, a relaxing environment and INCREDIBLE service. read more

Great pizzas. Great service. Definitely recommend this business. Have patronize this business repeatedly.

Had a delicious lunch there today. I had the gnocchi in blue cheese sauce. I loved it, it was delicious and a large serving to boot. Friendly server, clean restaurant, its a small place but also has outdoor seating. Can't wait to return and try another dish but the gnocchi was so great I'll probably get that to go too! read more

For some reason, my eyes buuuuurn when I go in there. It's been that way since J&B time. But I really like the salads so need to suck it up and go in. Everything else is pretty good. I was a little shocked with the customer service. They lack a sense of urgency but are usually polite and helpful otherwise. Last time I ordered food then went to run errands before picking it up. Came back and this lady was waiting...the girl came in and apologized b/c she went on a bathroom break. Then washed hands (did she not in the bathroom?) and asked the lady if she was ready. Sounded like she wasn't, so the girl helped me. All I needed to do was grab my food since I already paid. The lady got upset and the worker gave her "if you're gonna be rude, I"m not going to help you...I don't need to take this"... having been in the industry and dealing with those type of customers blew me away seeing that type of reaction. Little turned off... read more

horrible rude service today. server couldn't be bothered. Painful to get my food. won't go back.

Love their pizzas. I got the La Bomba and the Cannabale. The La Bomba was the bomb dot com, love the mozzarella in the middle, the arugula is a nice touch, pizza flavor was good too. Crust is thin and airy. I'd get that again. The cannabale was a good one too, very meaty. read more

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66°F and drizzling at 14:00. Looking for an espresso but the smell of fresh baking pizza drew me in. And... - Pizza by the slice. Smallish slices but at $5-$6 whose complaining. Quickly reheated when ordered. More like a NYC slice than any from Italy. Thin but crisp. No blistering. Standard ingredients. Fold the slice NYC style. No complaints. Margherita and pepperoni sampled. - Gelato, yes gelato on a cold day, very good. Better than big box brands, not close to the true Italian counterpart. You can't taste the dairy flavor of the milk but the sweetness is very well controlled and flavors bold. Kona coffee, mac nut, and strawberry all flavorful. Mango has an artificial taste. The accompanying cookie, stale and soggy. Note: Even the fruit flavors are made as gelato and not sorbetto. Friendly counter service. Italian accents a nice touch. Fine if you're in the area but not destination worthy. read more

Came here after I saw it was finally open. We wanted to try their pastas but just note that they only have pizzas and gelato at this location. We tried the pollo pesto caprese which was delicious! A little oily but still yum! Pizza was made to order and nice and hot! read more

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I was really excited to hear that Aroma Italia was coming to Manoa Marketplace. I have tried the one near Diamond Head via food delivery services, which was great! But sometimes food tastes better fresh from the oven. We were able to quickly order our food on a Friday at 1:30. We sat inside which holds three small tables of two seats. If looking to sit down outside there are a few tables and benches scattered around Manoa marketplace. We ordered two slices of cheese pizza for the kids and the Burratella pizza. The cheese slices came out quick which the kids loved. The Burratella took about 15min minutes and was nicely cooked. The burrata was a little difficult to cut through with the plastic knife but we had no trouble eating it with each slice. The burrata had little flecks of grey which we determined was little pieces of truffle. The pizza was coated in olive oil which was ok at the location but possibly not good if it was taken home. I wish it had a bit more balsamic to give a pop of tang to the mild cheese and spicy arugula. I hope they expand their menu but the amount of pizzas, salads, and sandwiches are a great selection to choose from. They also have gelato and coffee. I noticed multiple people come in and just order a coffee. We tried their spumoni, chocolate and strawberry gelato along with an affogato. The spumoni was quite airy and melted so quickly that I wish it was a bit more dense in ice cream. The spumoni also had those little fruit pieces you find in fruit cake. The chewy pieces and soft foam almost were a turn off for me. The chocolate was delicious and the strawberry sorbetto were both more dense and good. Now the affogato was pretty amazing because they put their vanilla gelato in their espresso which my husband said had 1.5 cups. Ooooo was it good! I am not a sweet coffee kind of gal but the combo was perfect. Service was as expected with a new establishment in its soft opening phase. The girl was pleasant but we weren't offered napkins with the pizza slices and the box pizza which we told them we were eating in, they didn't give us any plates, utensils (to cut the burrata), or napkins. I had to ask for those additional items twice. Hopefully they can work out any kinks over the next few weeks. We will definitely be back to try more items. read more

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Good pizza spot in manoa. Margherita was delicious. I would recommend giving this place a try if you're in the area. Service was quick at around 5p which was unexpected. Ambiance is relaxed, clean, small area to eat. read more

Aroma Italia - Margherita - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Its always fresh and delicious here with good pricing small shop with big flavors and also serves gelato and espresso and affogato for dessert ! Small whole in the wall shop with all the great vibes of Italy service also great read more

Aroma Italia - Gnocchi Gorgonzola - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The staff was very nice and provided great service. You can tell they use fresh ingredients to provide a very authentic taste. Everything tasted delicious other than my wife wanting a ticker pink sauce with a bit more salt. read more

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Service was good. I like the Ambiance (painting on the wall and nice pictures and videos of Europian places.)

Food and service were amazing! Came in on 1/9. It got busy for dinner but nonetheless the cashier in the front was very nice, and the wait times were accurate. Store was clean and delicious gelato. Visit this shop! read more

I've been here twice and had the caprese piadina both times. The first time I got it, I didn't realize it was toasted which made it soggy because the fresh mozzarella and tomato juices seeped all of their juices out. It was so messy I had to use a fork and knife to eat it. This most recent time, I asked them to just toast the flatbread and leave the arugula, tomato, and mozzarella cold. It was sooooo much better this way. Staff were fast, attentive, and nice. read more

Aroma Italia - Caprese piadina w/o tomato, mozz, and arugula toasted. - Gelato Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii