A must if you go to Rome. The view is the Roman Coliseum & the service is excellent. They explain what you are having and pair it perfectly with the right drink. Loved it! We were lucky enough to have the table right In front of the glass . Awesome view read more

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You cannot beat the view at this Michelin starred restaurant in the heart of the city Spectacular views of the Colesseum Excellent service, we were greeted by the Sommelier and had rosê wine to start Tasting menu was good but expensive Definitely a special occasion kind of restaurant Beauty dishes and service alike read more

Aroma - View inside - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

Having dined at several Michelin-starred restaurants, I came in with high expectations--but unfortunately, the service fell far short of the standard. Our evening started off poorly. We arrived early at 9:25 PM for a 9:45 PM reservation, which we understood might mean a short wait. However, the lobby was uncomfortably cold, with strong A/C blasting, making the wait unpleasant. What made matters worse was the disorganized seating process. Despite arriving early, we watched as other parties--some of whom arrived after us--were seated ahead of us without any clear system or explanation. By the time we were finally seated and able to flag someone down to take our order, it was 10:15 PM--nearly 30 minutes past our reservation time. As for the food: it was good, but not exceptional. Under different circumstances, it might have stood out more, but the overall experience was overshadowed by the inattentive and chaotic service. For a restaurant of this caliber, it was a real letdown. read more

Beautiful rooftop view of the Colosseum paired with an amazing lunch meal. We opted to order a La carte and it was an amazing experience (although pricier than a typical lunch for us). Our servers were amazing - the service is friendly, professional, and like a fine tuned dance. The food was flavorful and perfectly prepared. We would definitely recommend coming here on your next trip to Rome! read more

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This was one of our family's favorite diners in Rome. It was our children's (ages 12 and 14) second Michelin dining experiences. We ordered the Dorico (meat) tasting menu with my youngest ordering the "smart" version of that menu, which allowed her to get two dishes from that menu rather than three. This is a wonderful solution for younger or older diners who want smaller portions rather than having a "children's menu" with watered down dishes. We were delighted with each course, and everything lived up to the standards we've come to expect from a Michelin restaurant. The service was wonderful. There was even a server who made a point of setting my youngest at ease by making her laugh with funny faces behind our backs and and ensuring that she felt comfortable with each dish. The setting for this meal cannot be understated. The view of the colosseum is stunning, especially at night. Even though we were there during the winter and the roof was closed, they made an exception at the end of the evening and opened the roof for photos for our family and another couple who had gotten engaged during dinner that evening. (And what a fabulous engagement setting it was!) It was a beautifully well-rounded event with food, service, and setting all complementing each other for a perfect Michelin experience. read more

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I went here in 2022 with my parents (just created a Yelp account) and had an amazing time! The view of the coliseum is absolutely unbeatable and alone makes this restaurant special. The menu itself was also great! My father (who is not an explorative diner) partook in the tasting menu with me and was initially hesitant on some of the dishes due to some of the unique ingredients like cow tongue. He ended up loving every single dish and enjoyed the unique dishes more than anything else! He loved the cow tongue pasta dish and since this experience has been more explorative in his taste. The dessert was also amazing with the presentation on how it mimicked the view that you have of the coliseum while also remaining full of flavor. The wine selection was also very good and I would highly recommend the sparkling rose. Overall this restaurant has great ambiance, and good food! read more

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WOW! This was truly the most memorable experience on our trip to Italy by far! The quality of food, the excellent staff, and the breathtaking views. It doesn't get any better than Aroma. We had an amazing time here! You absolutely have to add this to your itinerary in Rome. Our waiter offered to take pictures for my family after our meal and even hopped in for a quick selfie! We will definitely be back! Thank you everyone at Aroma! read more

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My husband and I came here for my birthday today. The staff is so friendly and super attentive. The view is of course amazing. The food was not the selling point for us. It's not to our taste, but that's okay, because we knew the cuisine would be much different than we're used to. We more so wanted to experience eating with the spectacular view of the Coliseum. My advice is to study the menu (there's a minimum that you need to spend) and choose a tasting you can most tolerate if you are wanting to come here mainly for the view. We chose the vegetarian tasting menu, and it was okay. The food is extremely unorthodox with interesting flavors and textures, and it was definitely an experience for us. We paid 450 Euro (tip included), so it definitely wasn't a cheap experience, but again we knew this going in, so to each their own. read more

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By far the worst Michelin-star experience I've had anywhere in the world. I've been fortunate to dine at many Michelin-starred restaurants globally, and this was, without question, my least favorite. From the start, the service was consistently rude, beginning with Golita at the front desk. The entire experience felt rushed, we were in and out in just over an hour. We were pushed to make food choices before even being asked if we wanted a drink. Staff attempted to clear plates before we had finished each course. The food was average at best, nothing memorable, certainly not at the standard you would expect for a Michelin-starred establishment. The atmosphere felt pretentious without the substance to back it up. The view is fine, but not extraordinary. Long story short: I would NEVER recommend this restaurant. There are far better options available. Instead of feeling relaxed and indulged, I felt stressed from start to finish read more

Food, services, view, ambiance was all amazing!! Beautiful beautiful view of the coliseum and the dishes were amazing. The price was very very expensive, somewhat expected going to a Michelin restaurant. We saw this as a once in a lifetime reservation read more

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I will start with the positive aspects of the restaurant. The service was incredible and the view was stunning. The dessert was tasty. That's about where it ends. My wife and I were unsure if we ordered wrong (we ordered a tasting) or if we are just not sophisticated enough to enjoy the food, but the food was underwhelming at best. Maybe i would say was presented in a very unique way, but ranking against everything we ate in Rome, taste was our absolute worst meal by a mile. Except for the dessert. That was delicious. Do not spend the money. I think it is a tourist trap and maybe a mich star mistake. read more

Incredible view and ambience. The food is pricey, but every dish is perfectly cooked and presented. The service is impeccable, and what you would expect from a Michelin star restaurant. It is a truly unique experience, and a very nice restaurant to celebrate a special occasion such as a honeymoon, anniversary, or engagement. Truly a wonderful place if you are not on a budget, and visiting Rome for the first time. read more

Aroma - Caramel covered popcorn and salted caramel ice cream with an incredible view of the Colosseum (Flavian Amphitheater). - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

The perfect spot for a date! We were very well taken care of. The team at Aroma made our night special and it exceeded our expectations. The food was simply perfect and we look forward to our next visit! read more

Aroma - Surprise dessert! - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

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The glitzy Michelin-Rated restaurant in a great location with clear viewing lines to the ancient Colosseum. The bread was well prepared, the dessert was cute and appetizing... Service from the staff was welcoming... Unfortunately, that's about it. The food was creative probably to a fault. It didn't taste good nor did it pair well with the other dishes in the tasting menu. Really was hoping that the taste matched the presentation... It just didn't. Not a good representation of Michelin ratings as I've been to others much more expensive (worth the price) and this feels like it missed by a whole lot (not worth the price) unless you'd like to take a €220 photo of yourself in front of the Colosseum. PS. The couple next to us didn't seem to enjoy the food either.... read more

High quality food and outstanding service. The Veal tongue, langustines and erb dressing is a must try. Some dishes were only slightly above average but the white truffle and wagyu beef definitely are absolutely super tasty. Unfortunately the price is slightly too high in my point of view. We paid more than 700 € as we paired the tasting menu with the white truffle course. The view directly to the colosseum is also a breathtaking experience. If you are in Rome, you should definitely try to reserve a table in this restaurant. Thanks also to Francesco who did an outstanding job in guiding us through the evening! read more

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Great view. The food is decent. Service is good. Would not come back. Way too pricey for food quality. read more

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This place was absolutely amazing!! The food was awesome and the service was equally impressive. We went for a girls trip and celebrated 2 birthdays.. they made us feel like queens! I would absolutely go again! read more

We went to Aroma on a recent trip to Rome. It was highly recommended by a friend. This restaurant has it all! Great food, great service and an epic view of the colosseum. We opted for the 4 course tasting menu which included a beef tartare, limone pasta with lamb, roasted chicken roll with spinach and a chocolate cup with cream and passion fruit for dessert. They threw in a complimentary course of their outstanding carbonara. The meal was divine! Probably the best dessert I've ever had. Add on the service and the view, Aroma is in the class of it's own. Definitely book in advance and arrive on the earlier side to get the best seat. read more

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Everything about this night was wonderful. My fiancé and I came here to celebrate our engagement, and the service was spectacular. Our waiters were very knowledgeable and attentive. We also had an amazing view of the Colosseum directly in front of us. They brought out our food, and thoroughly explained what each of them was. One thing I would have to say is that it's overpriced. We left still feeling a little hungry. However, everything else was exceptional if you wanna give it a try. I recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you want a table with a good view. read more

Food was not good, especially for the price. shrimp, lobster served raw and menu does not clarify this important fact. left feeling sick... service is as slow...had to ask for water and drinks throughout the meal. the view is incredible...but you can see this view without spending $1000 seconds n a less than adequate meal. Beware... read more

I'm not sure I can convey in words how magical our dining experience was. It was our first night in Rome, we had been looking forward to the reservation for months; and when the time came, we were not disappointed. Our hotel made the reservation on our behalf... after seeing these other reviews in which people had trouble with their reservation, I'm glad we went that route. We lucked out with the weather, too... after what had been blistering heat for many weeks, we happened to catch a sweet spot in early August when temps were very pleasant (low 80s), and very clear. You can see the views -- again, magical -- but what was even more incredible is how the Colosseum's colors change as sunshine turns to dusk, then sunset, then night. Spectacular to witness. Oh, and the food? Really incredible. I'm not sure before our visit that I would have described myself as a crispy beef tongue fan, but I am now. I loved the guinea-hen fusilli -- I could have had three more helpings -- and the popcorn dessert was also a favorite bite. Two things I'd change: I wish their cocktail menu were a little more robust; and I also wish the family of bees had not decided to interrupt our dinner with such determination (no stings, luckily). I won't ever forget this lovely meal and introduction to beautiful Rome. read more

My wife and I didn't get to have the Full experience of this restaurant but the Location and view alone is just really hard to beat. This restaurant is was located right above the room we stayed in so we had to check it out at least once. Make reservations 3 at least 3 days prior to your dinner date because they are always booked. To get to this restaurant you have to enter through the hotel and into their 2 person elevator. Once at the top there will be someone there to greet you and take you to your seats. The food we had were not necessarily something to write about because it was a simple fresh fruit and small portion items so you can't really blow my mind with an egg and a watermelon. That being said, the experience being as limited as it was leaves room for what more this restaurant has to offer. I'll just have to come again :) read more

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I have a seafood / shellfish allergy and the waiter asked me at the beginning of the meal if I had allergies and I told them I did... after about an hour leaving from there I am having an allergic reaction. There was clearly some cross contamination of the food. I do not recommend going here if you have food allergies. read more

Reservations made 4 months in advance of our trip to Rome. We are simple people. Michelin-level dining is not us but when I tell you this was the greatest food experience of my life, it's not a joke. Dress was casual. I saw pepeople in jeans and others in cocktail. We wore dress pants and collared shirt and tie for husband and blouse for wife. I ordered the champagne rose for 40 euro as a starter and it came with 3 amose-bouche. Divine. You choose one tasting menu for your table ( we went with meat) and we decided to go with the optional sommelier pairing for all courses. Meal ended up costing us the equivalent of our house note but I will tell you that it was worth every gd euro. I had courses i will never replicate and will the most delicious wines and cocktails. They are experts and the view was the cherry on top. Perfection. Might not mean a lot from this hillbilly but thank you for the life changing experience. read more

After checking in to our hotel at Palazzo Manfredi, we were lucky enough to get a spot here for lunch and I was excited to find out it's the same menu as dinner time! Since we did have dinner plans just a few hours later we opted to try their "smart" tasting menu where you choose any three items on their menu. We were still stuffed! Everything we ordered had amazing flavors and great presentation. Staff was attentive and we loved the view of the colosseum. My fav dish was a soft boiled egg truffle dish. The marinated amberjack was also fantastic. Michelin star well deserved! read more

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Amazing views and intimate setting. Great for a couples dinner or family with children over 18 (as they need to be able to enjoy a 3hr meal). We did one of the tasting menus with wine pairing for two. My partner does not eat seafood and the restaurant was very accommodating. A perfect atmosphere for a summer dinner in Rome. read more

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Service was impecable. Just what one would expect in a Michelin star restaurant. We enjoyed one of the ten course tasting menus with wine pairings by Frederick. He did an amazing job with pairing the best of Italian wines for our dinner. Gabriel was our host and he took wonderful care of us throughout the dinner! This is an expensive evening but worth it if you want to dine with the colosseum as your window view. Can't say enough about the whole dining experience here. read more

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Booking declined. I've been to Rome a few times and have heard about this restaurant however booking a table at this restaurant is a complete waste of time! I made a reservation request for a special occasion as soon as the date was available MONTHS in advance, only to be emailed back that my request had been declined and the day I requested was already completely booked. How can that be when I immediately put a request in as soon as their books were open? When I emailed back to inquire why my booking was declined, I never received a response. I feel like they discriminate against those wanting to eat at this restaurant, and based on the reviews, I am glad we are not getting in. There are so many better and more professional restaurants in Rome to dine at. Don't waste your time. read more

Spectacular view of the Colosseum, outstanding food, and impeccable service. Exactly what you'd expect at Michelin-star restaurant!!

I loved it here. So I knew the view would be spectacular here, but I didn't realize that the food would be as amazing as the view! I was just there for the dessert, but what I got was something intricate and delicate which was completely and utterly satisfying. I will say. I'm a man on the larger side of things. One thing about Italy is that it isn't typically built for men of such stature. I'm 6'4'' and the elevator to the restaurant can barely fit 2. I had to crouch a bit. Despite that, the food was amazing. Service was amazing. I will always make a point to come here again! You might not get a table overlooking the Colosseum, but if you ask nicely, they'll oblige you to take a picture in that area. read more

Aroma - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

I'm not sure how this is a Michelin star restaurant. I've dined at several Michelin star restaurants across the world and this was the worst of all. I ordered the 5 course tasting menu with wine paring. Food was well below average and service was terrible for a Michelin star. Nothing exciting from the menu. Food was salty, fishy tasting and lacking flavor. The food was brought out without any explanation- the waiter just put it on the table and left. Wine pairing was brought out well after the course. We filled our own water. The bill took forever to come even after asking the manager twice and he was rude about it. Nice view of the colosseum if you're lucky enough to be sat by the window. Paid 650 euros for two people. Highly disappointed. Would avoid coming here. How is this a Michelin star restaurant???? read more

such an amazing dining experience. best service ever and a magical dinner. pistachio crusted beef and the egg yolk and guinea fowl pasta was wonderful. they bring out surprise foods as well that weren't part of the tasting menu, like breads, homemade candies, soups, etc. come hungry! wine pairing was fantastic. beware of the price, we left spending way more than we intended, but a great once in a lifetime experience! accommodating for gluten free! i was able to eat bread, pasta, dessert, all gluten free. read more

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Exquisite! Staff and food was amazing. Worth it for occasion. We had a perfect view of the Colosseum with fireworks!

Frequent flyer to this Michelin restaurant and the pairing menu is the way to go. The chef and sommelier seem to do quite a bit of work behind the curtain for these dishes. read more

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I had the most fantastic and fabulous Birthday celebration at Aroma. We were warmly greeted and seated at the perfect table, quiet corner with the view of the beautiful Colosseum. The staff were helpful and welcoming; we received Chef's amuse bouche, bottle of red and food was amazing. We were so full and satisfied that we didn't order dessert but were given some sweets and it was a nice touch. The experience, the food and the view will be with me till I go back again. read more

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Absolutely worth it! Food, service and location are great! Staff if attentive, the view is incredible and I could go on for days about the food. When you go take your time enjoying every single bite and enjoy the view. When in Rome, I will definitely go back. read more

The view was definitely amazing and although both the food and service was good, it was a little underwhelming. The food wasn't exceptionally unique. The menu they handed to women had no prices on them, while my husband got a menu with prices on them. Last, when we asked for the bill, there was a hand-written line that says "tip." I know tipping isn't customary in Europe but I felt like we were singled out because they knew we were Americans and Americans are known to be tippers. Also, since I had the credit card with no foreign fee, I gave my card with the bill but after processing it, they gave it to my husband instead. I thought it was a little weird considering I was the one who gave the bill and credit card. read more

Aroma - Italian Near Me - Rome, RM

This is the best dining experience I have ever had. We sat down at the most beautiful table on the patio overlooking the coliseum. We had the tasting menu, it was 7 courses of perfection. read more

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I made a reservation here and they cancelled day of! I emailed them inquiring more information on why it was cancelled and they said it was due to an error in the system. I suppose I'll take this as a good thing as a several couples on the trip mentioned the food as below average and the only highlight was the view. I'd recommend other restaurants in Rome that value your time and will give you a quality meal. read more

This food was really bad....the view was worth a lot, but I can't believe they have a Michelin Our fish was smelly and tough. Duck was tough and the risotto was like some rice with cinnamon sugar. Please do not waste your money here. read more