Ristorante Aroma at Palazzo Manfredi In Roma

Once on a lifetime experience. Buy the menu

Nice atmosphere with a beautiful view of the Colosseum, furnishings and coverage not top for a starred restaurant Refined food, shame about the carbonara being a little salty, risotto presented with great fanfare but which doesn't leave a lasting impression. Perhaps a little retro and "seen and revised" the presentation of the dishes. Very knowledgeable sommelier, accurate and professional service. To return to "understand better"

Amazing food, service, and view.

I don't understand the 1-star reviews a bunch of people left for this restaurant. It looks like most of those negative reviews are because either people don't understand standard protocol in nice European restaurants (e.g., no takeouts, proper attire, etc.) or had certain reservation snafus. Our family of 3 had the most wonderful time at Aroma that we will forever cherish. My wife and I started with two sparkling wines and aperitivos, then ordered the meat tasting course (Dorico) and my daughter chose the smart menu (2 dish of her choice plus desert). All the dishes were perfectly cooked and really wowed us with the visual, presentation, and explanation of the menu. My wife's and my course had 3 main dishes, whereas my daughter only had 2, so the restaurant staff brought out an empty plate for our daughter (without us even asking for it) when we had our 2nd plate of the menu (mescafrancesca pasta) so we could share it with her. We thought that was extremely thoughtful and really appreciated the gesture. Highlight of the meal was our 3rd dish, Iberian pork pluma, that our daughter had also chosen as part of her smart menu. Just perfection. We were seated right by the windows so had the exquisite view of the Colosseum throughout the dinner as well. Service was also excellent throughout, making sure our cups were never empty throughout our 3.5 hour meal. Our family had an unforgettable experience that we will forever cherish, and we look forward to coming back whenever we visit Rome again.

Aroma – Refined Flavors with a View in Rome Dining at Aroma is a full-sensory experience. Set atop Palazzo Manfredi, with a breathtaking view of the Colosseum, it offers more than just a meal—it offers a moment. The atmosphere is intimate and refined, perfect for savoring every detail. In our experience, the combination of flavors was exceptional. Each dish was carefully executed, honoring Italian tradition while embracing a modern elegance. The service was warm, precise, and unhurried—making us feel genuinely welcomed. Aroma is not only a place to enjoy high-level cuisine, but also a destination where every element comes together to create an unforgettable memory. From the view to the wine, it’s a celebration of Rome at its most delicious.

Magical restaurant! Gorgeous view and haute cuisine. The compliments from the boss are incomparable ❤️ special thanks for the birthday present 🙏

Wonderful experience, great food

The view is very beautiful. We preferred the special tasting menu. Food was good. The peanut coated lamb meat did not appeal to our taste, but overall it was delicious. The breads were excellent. I don't recommend opting for wine pairing. It's a very expensive restaurant, in our opinion, it's not worth the view, but it was still nice. I won't go again.

The utterly stunning view makes the evening worth it, but the rest could be a lot better. We were dead set on this restaurant for the Colosseum view, which was indeed breathtakingly spectacular. And the food was also very good and quite creative. However, the reservation experience was a shambolic nightmare (even with direct intervention by our hotel and two long-distance calls by me). We also found the service pretentious at the apex but very good with the "seconds". Pricing was high and the portions small, as reported elsewhere. But you knew you were someplace special, the evening was a treat, and we did not regret going.

On a recent trip to Rome, our family booked Aroma for myself and my wife. A Michelin star is a good start. I think they have about 20 tables, and we had one with fantastic views of the Colosseum, all tables do have a view. We chose the Signature tasting menu. We seriously enjoyed it. In addition the chef sent out some nibbles at the start which were exquisite. A lentil type soup and a selection of delicious breads were provided which were not on the menu. All of the main courses were faultless. Presentation was 100%. Recognition of my wife’s birthday was nice, I noticed about 3 guests occasions being celebrated also. A small gift from the chef on departure was a nice touch. We spent almost 3 very enjoyable hours here. The cost of dining in such establishments is increasing to a ridiculous level. But if you are here, you can obviously afford it. For us it was a special treat for a special occasion. However the price of some add-ons are questionable. The first interaction when we sat down was the production of the Aperitif menu, with prices of a small glass, very small, of champagne at €35 each. The cheapest bottle of wine was €95 I think, they did have a good choice. A bottle of water at €10 is ridiculous. In summary, we had a fantastic meal. The staff were all friendly and attentive, without being on top of us all night. If you are happy to spend €300+ each, you will not be disappointed.