So a very strange experience last night at this restaurant. The evening started off well enough with a pre-restaurant stop in at Travel Bar, a well-run bourbon establishment a block away as we were early for our reservation. As we walked into meet another couple, we were seated downstairs in a cozy covered outdoor area. They had already arrived and as we started to look at the menus, they relayed that before they had even taken off their coats, they were asked if they wanted still or sparkling water. The waiter then came over after we had been seated for maybe 4 minutes to ask if we knew what we wanted. One member of our party had just gotten back to the table as they have a single occupancy bathroom and we explained we had just gotten to look at the menus, the waiter said they were very busy and would have to turn the table over quickly. I get it. It's a Friday night but we had a 6:30 reservation and it was literally 6:35. We ended up ordering the four cheese pizza special,a radicchio salad, and polpette. Everything was good. We also ordered a few Negronis which were up to snuff. The food came lightning quick through the evening- (the good Milanese with the chicken uniquely acting as the serving bowl, the carbonara which was just okay) -)which in my mind can sometimes be as annoying as too long a week between courses. When you're out with another couple you want to be able to enjoy a drink and catch up but we felt like we were being rushed through the meal with the waiter at one point attempting to take away my pasta dish when I dared to put down my fork for a second. We wrapped up the evening with a couple affogatos. From start to finish, we were out in 90 minutes and surely would have stayed longer if we hadn't been made to feel as if we were holding up the next seating. The flow of the restaurant is also pretty tight with some of the tables in the main dining room literally putting you in the way of people waiting on the bathroom line. There were people waiting outside as we left so we had no doubt that it's a neighborhood favorite but due to the service, I don't think we'll be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Aromi is the new kid on the block but it stood out to me for several reasons and I'm highly recommending it for dinner - here's why: The ambiance is cozy and inviting. We had a nice view of the bar. Alessandro - one of the owners was mixing his speciality cocktails. I had the whiskey base drink that was perfect. The dishes were all fresh & flavorful. We shared a a few things: meatballs with bread, spaghetti allá carbonara, and salamino piccante pizza! We couldn't decide on what to get for the dessert so our server sent one on the house - panna cotta & creme brûlée - all homemade and delicious. We enjoyed all the food. I definitely plan to become a regular at Aromi because everything was great but I really felt that the service stood out. So kind & helpful. You can't beat that! Check them out! #Aromi read more

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We visited Aromi for the 1st time but it won't be the last! Host Alessandro was so friendly and welcoming and his pride in his authentic Italian restaurant beamed brightly. We visited Italy this summer and we felt as if we had been transported back! The ambiance was warm and inviting. The wine list was full of Italian options as well as a full bar. And the menu was full of yummy authentic options. We started with the focaccia, which was deliciously made in the wood fire oven with olive oil and rosemary. The calamari was the best I've ever had.The bruschetta had so many colorful tomatoes to enjoy. And a beautiful salad with pears and arugula. I will say they certainly don't skimp on the ingredients of the dish. For entrees we had a perfectly cooked Banzino, which is a fish offered in Italy often. It included clam and mussels, olives, tomatoes , and capers all roasted in the wood fire oven- delicious. also had the spaghetti bolognese which was delicious and a nice ratio of meat to sauce. Also had the linguine with shrimp and zucchini in a light olive oil sauce, which was lovely and fresh. We also tried three of the desserts, including an authentic lemon water ice with a limcello shot. Service was excellent. Price was reasonable. If you are looking for an experience, this is a place for you! We will be back!! read more

Truly a hidden gem (though not really so hidden in the lower part of Court Street in Carroll Gardens). Comfortable, welcoming, authentically Italian "bistro" (their owners are all from there) very reminiscent of the places one could find in the neighborhoods of most Italian towns and cities in the Northern part of Italy. While it successfully addresses the "do we want pizza, pasta, or something else?" question (the answer here is "all three, all good"), their homemade pastas weretge read more

Great Italian place! The restaurant is so cute and they also have a garden in the back. The drinks are delicious and they have plenty of good options on the menu. On that day, we were all in the mood for pizza so we got a couple to share, as well as some appetizers. The pizzas were the stars - perfect crust and sauce to topping ratio. The service is great! Everyone was super friendly and attentive. read more

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New favorite restaurant in bk... great service and the food is to die for. Mi piace molti! read more

Aromi - Yum - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Small, cozy bar and Italian restaurant in Carroll Gardens. We made ourselves a challenge for 2024 to try a new spot (new to us) each time we wanted to go out to eat. Another local spot checked off the list! We started with the fried calamari (and zucchini), which was a heaping portion! We ate it all, it was fresh and delicious! I steered away from the black ooze that was squid ink mayo or something, and stuck to the marinara dipping sauce instead! I gor the lasagne which was very dense and rich and filling. It had almost a smoky flavor. My other half got a margherita pizza which has a huge crust, which had a lot of black charring which isn't my cup of tea, but he was fine with it. The pizza crust had a squishyness to it, and the bottom isn't crispy, if that's what you're looking for. I just had a Diet Coke or 2, and he had a couple beers. I think they only had a choice of two beers. The service was good, and all in all it was a nice Sunday night dinner. read more

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If are in the area - even if you not in the area, this charming restaurant is worth the trip! The relaxing decor to the friendly helpful service to the amazing food makes this place a MUST! We started with the fried calamari & octopus - each outstanding. We also ordered white pizza with mushrooms & truffles, as well as a Margherita pizza - simply delicious! We then ordered the pasta - oh the pasta! It has to be the best we ever had here at home (USA) - just as we had in Italy. We ordered pasta carbonara, the ravioli, the gnocchi & the orecchiette with broccoli rabe & sausage it all was so delicious we could not decide what our favorite was - it all was amazing! We also had the red snapper special - just delicious! We finished our meal with the tiramisu, espresso & an affogosto!! We were so happy with the meal from start to finish - it exceeded our expectations! We were recommended to try this amazing restaurant from one of the owners' mothers we met in Florence Italy when we were there visiting! She told us if we wanted a truly authentic delicious Italian meal like we had in Italy her son's restaurant in Brooklyn was the place to go & boy oh boys she was so right! We highly recommend this restaurant & we will definitely be back! Grazie Milli Alessandro! read more

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Excellent, excellent, excellent from appetizers to desserts! Portions were plentiful! We did restaurant week! Staff was super pleasant and service was great, although super duper busy! great place! read more

Food was more about delivering an authentic Italian experience rather than local, seasonal produce. Hence there is the use of 'imported' cheese and 'imported' tuna. The Carbonara we ordered was strangely more sweet than savoury. Pizza was definitely above average if not good. Service was extremely spotty and we were unsure if we had a dedicated server. Noticed other tables likely had similar issues and waited fairly long to get the check to the point that their frustration was audible. The indoor dining room was cramped. When the crowd picked up it was certainly loud and having a conversation was not easy. Unless there are changes to the interiors and the service model, this is not a place for a relaxing, quiet meal or date. I can, however, understand why larger groups might enjoy it. read more

Phenomenal, real, authentic Italian food. Aromi is my favorite restaurant so far here in NYC. The owners, Sara, Lorenzo, Andrea and Alessandro are super nice and the food is amazing. You feel like you're in Italy. if you go there, I recommend the Lasagna. Drinks are delicious and they always have a special dish off the menu. Comfy and intimate ambience. read more

Great service and cozy ambiance Can work for both groups and dates Burrata special: Burrata was amazing, super fresh and prosciutto was tasty. It is served plain. Ask for some olive oil, balsamic and salt to sprinkle on the burrata to amplify the flavor. Margarita pizza: amazing--these Napoli style pizzas are excellent--fresh ingredients, fluffy crust. Easily rivals Lucali, Roberta's etc. Will be back again to try more pizzas. Orecchiette pasta: OK. I have had better. But well executed Amara salad: fresh, if you don't like the bitterness od radicchio you won't like it Tiramisu: on point, and good portion Panna cotta: well executed read more

I have been to the restuarant twice before and the food and drinks are excellent. Unfortunately last night the customer service was not. We were excited to share this restuarant with our friends and we were seated for a 7pm reservation. We ordered drinks and food, including a salad to start followed by main courses. They brought the drinks and we had barely started them when *ALL* of the food arrived at once. From there, as we were talking and eating, the wait staff came back repeatedly to clear our plates. They took my husband's unfinished pizza without asking and tried to take my friend's unfinished salad twice and she finally gave up. The service just felt rude and aggressive and putting down your fork was risky because someone could just come by and grab your meal. By 7:35pm (35 minutes total), we felt like they just wanted us to leave. I guess you should go here if you are in a hurry to eat and run, but don't go here if you want to savor the drinks food. I have never paid so much money to eat so quickly. Very disappointing. read more

Such a wonderful restaurant!! We dined here for lunch some time ago and loved it so much, we decided to have our wedding dinner here. Sarah made sure our dinner went according to plan and executed everything perfectly! The ambiance of the backyard was beautiful and romantic. All of the food was so tasty - we especially love the pizza and that there are vegan options :) also, all of our guests were raving about the tiramisu and panna cotta! Highly recommend Aromi for both a meal as well as hosting a special event. Thank you to the whole Aromi team! read more

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We stopped by here after playing mini golf in the area. We were seated immediately and the staff here are so nice. It seems to be a newer spot but they've already made their impression. We started with the calamari with the black truffle mayo. We got the spaghetti Al pomodoro. Tuna salad, Cornish hen and catch of the day. I haven't been to Italy but I imagine this is what authentic Italian food taste like . We'll be back to try the pizza read more

Aromi - Galleto Al mattone (Cornish hen) - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went over for my friends birthday, and the food was amazing. We had pizza, cheese pate , and some other appetizers all tasty and fresh. As a main, my husband and I had the ravioli and the lasagna, which were so good! Cocktails were well made, and the service was prompt and attentive. The place is also very intimate and cozy. We will be back for date night. read more

UPDATE: top notch customer service. After posting this, an owner Andrea texted me to rectify the situation, re-delivering the meal the next day -- it was delicious. He explained that they use a finishing oil for the pizza and to have it less oily, I can request it on the side next time. I suspect I also ordered yesterday right as the restaurant was closing so perhaps it was a bit hurried. I forgot to mention in my previous review that the tiramisu was excellent. I will certainly be ordering from Aromi again I ordered pizza, calamari and salad from Aromi and I am disturbed by how greasy it is. The entire pizza box was soaked in oil from the pizza crust, which I guess was fried? I no means have a healthy food palate, but this amount of oil is horrific read more

Incredible food, service and atmosphere! This restaurant has the coziest interior with a garden back patio. Great for a Sunday lunch with a larger gathering. The staff are so sweet as well read more

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This place i a gem , everything is exceptional!!! the food starting from their home made pasta to the stake,always cocked to perfection to the pizza, the pizza is something else, the attention to detail is what characterize AROMI,. needless to say that Sara ,Andrea ,Lollo and Alessandro are wonderful read more

Clean, super friendly staff, and authentic with unique dinner specials. Hidden gem :) read more

Aromi - Fried soft shell crab with squid ink Mayo - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We were really excited to come in here as it's been talked about in the neighborhood. The wine was great. The pizza all looked amazing. We got two apps and two pastas and they were really just ok. The menu is pricy. City prices, which I was ok with going in, thinking this is an authentic Italian place. But the dishes were all lacking seasoning, cheese, my husbands was cold. For what we paid we were pretty disappointed. The seating wasn't comfortable either. They brought me out the wrong app and were very nice about it and then proceeded to gift the mistaken app to the table next to us as a free dish. While I waited another 15 min for my correct app to come out, which again, was not very good. I had to get out of my seat to find the server to say the dish was a mistake. I want to come back and try the pizza but overall I was less than impressed. read more

Aromi - Spaghetti pomodoro - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

NIce little spot in Bk. Food was tasty and the service was on point. Good deal on the lunch special too. Id def stop back. Thanks to the owner who corrected a mistake i made on my receipt. read more

We've been living in Brooklyn for 28 years and have had many delicious pizzas. This Napolitano style pizza was the best we have ever eaten. So happy to have found this place by random selection via Yelp. We will come back many times I am sure. The other food was just has well made as the pizza. All the flavors and ingredients were fresh and on point. The cocktails were tasty and the service was friendly. The owner/manager introduced himself and asked us our names.. I wonder if he will remember us when we come back next time. However, I think he will based on how he welcomed returning guest by name! A wonderful new restaurant to add to the pleasure of living in this Brooklyn neighborhood! read more

Great oven pizza place in Carrol Gardens. Pizza here is exceptional, one of the best in Brooklyn. Service is so nice, actually impecable. And the space is alluring, with an outdoors covered area, very nice for the summer. A good candidate for my best pizza place in Brooklyn . read more

Our new "regular." Don't want to cook? Aromi. Want pizza or pasta? Aromi. Need a great cocktail? Aromi. And that's the name of both our favorite pizza and my favorite cocktail. They put their name on the best! Oh, and that friendly, talented bartender is probably one of the owners, Alessandro. Say hello for us, if we're not already next to you at the bar. read more

Im kind of baffled by the reviews for this place, its wild. I came here on Saturday for brunch, the place was super cute inside and the waitress was lovely and took my order quickly. I ordered the margarita pizza and octopus. The octopus was hard, chewy and not at all flavorful, i ate it because it was literally the first meal of the day for me and i was starving, but would never order it again. The pizza looked great but came out soggy right out of the oven. My 2yr old refused to eat it (he eats things off the floor mind you). Look maybe it was an off day for them or maybe i should have come for dinner instead of brunch or maybe i should have ordered something else but thats too many maybes in my book. Will not return. read more

This relatively new spot is gorgeous, down to the last detail. And the food is legit. Lovely Italian owners. Great spot for a date or an extremely pleasant Sunday lunch! read more

Aromi - Outdoor seating in the back - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The fact that I have to take an hour-long train ride just to get to the restaurant says it all: Not only is the food terrific, but the service is, too; it really does feel like visiting family. I visit often, and suggest you do, too. read more

It's great every time! Pork chop and pizza are excellent. All pasta freshly made, light not heavy. Burrata with caponata is unbelievable.

A truly lovely place. Don't sleep on the octopus! The staff is helpful and very friendly. Enjoy!

This place is outstanding. The food is fresh and truly authentic Italian. Absolutely delicious. The special pasta for the day was the most delicious fish sauce! The service is friendly and efficient. Great place to bring family and friends. Fabulous owner! read more

This place is great! It has authentic Italian pizza, which is harder to find than one would think. The people are great and the food is delicious! Their rear patio is also very nice. read more

Aromi - SALAMINO PICCANTE (no mozzarella) - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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When you walk into Aromi, you feel its significance to the fabric of the neighborhood. First time diners become regulars and regulars become family. Authentic Italian cuisine relies on quality of ingredients and thoughtful attention to the proportions of those ingredients. Aromi takes pride in their execution and authenticity, while maintaining a stylishly warm ambiance. The service is friendly, welcoming, and upbeat. If I sound like a committed superfan, it's because I absolutely am! read more

Aromi is a welcome addition to Carroll Gardens. The food is always excellent and the owners and staff are welcoming and attentive.

I'm impressed by how bad the service was -- it felt like a few people who had never worked in a restaurant came in and said "how hard could it be?" The restaurant was not very busy -- there were three two tops in the back and a few people at the bar. First, they brought out the wrong food order -- lamb instead of a cheese ravioli. No big deal, it happens. (The food did come out weirdly fast, like within 5 minutes of ordering.) They asked if we'd mind sharing my date's entrée while they made the ravioli, which was fine with us (though a weird request in retrospect.) After that, they forgot to bring us drinks we ordered not once, but twice at different points in the night. After they cleared our plates and asked if we wanted dessert we said yes, and they never brought us dessert menus. We sat scrolling on our phones for about 15 minutes. It was also the kind of place where you can't flag down a waiter -- everyone avoids eye contact despite very explicit attempts to get their attention. What should have been a ~1 to 1.5 hour meal took closer to 3 hours. If the place was swamped I could understand but it didn't get much busier during the night. I will say everyone was super nice and we got one comped drink at the end but there were moments I thought I'd disintegrate into dust while waiting. The food was meh. The seafood pasta special was solid. The lemon crust dessert was disappointing -- tasted like it did not have real lemon but lemon flavoring. There was nothing offensively bad but it was just such an unnecessary waste of time for very little reward when there are so many solid Italian places in Brooklyn. read more

Great Italian restaurant worth checking out in neighborhood . Owner & staff are very attentive and welcoming. The food we tried was delicious and they have wonderful specials to offer as well. We tried the calamari, fresh homemade pasta, and of course some drinks. We definitely will return to try the pizza and other dishes. read more

I wandered into Aromi after reading some positive review's. I sat at the bar and Alessandro the bartender walked me thru the menu. I chose Mussels, and Linguine with Clams. Both were very good choices. The Mussels were steamed and served in a light white wine sauce. The Linguine was perfectly cooked and the clams were delicious. I paired my dishes with Verdicchio, and while this selection was not the best Verdicchio that I've tasted it was still pretty good. If you go choose to dine outdoors. The A/C does not compensate for the heat from the brick oven. I was not impressed with the soundtrack either. I'm not sure who's still listening to Michael Zaeger's "Let's all Chant" in 2022. I will return. read more

we visited this restaurant because of the popular restaurant week participation. well we were very pleasently surprised on the food that was on the menu.I'll have to say that this restaurant deserves a double 5 star rating!! the staff & chef are excellent and service was very above just good! highly recommended read more

Move over, Lucali! If you're looking for authentic Neapolitan pizza (a very different style than Lucali to be sure) this place is outstanding. The crust is pillowy and light, with just the right amount of char, dotted with wonderful fresh fior di latte mozzarella. Also, don't miss the focaccia, drizzled with olive oil and rosemary. My new favorite! read more

Best pizza in the world + super nice people - loved that place and will come back asap !