| ambiance |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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All of the necessary attributes for a romantic experience are not only present at Aroma, but handled to perfection. ”
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Our table was the worst location (the other two large tables -- just inside the front door ”
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The food was incredible along with the service and atmosphere! ”
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But surprise I was very impress with the atmosphere and how friendly people are. ”
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The small cozy space presents a nice escape to the grind of the city. ”
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Thanks Alexandra and Vito for all of the good times/great food/fun evenings! ”
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In a city full of restaurants that act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to eat there this was a quiet and cozy dining experience with great food, wine and service. ”
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One could actually propose under these romantic conditions. ”
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Very romantic place ”
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The room was cozy, intimate, and spacious enough for everyone to move around and enjoy themselves. ”
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place where there's great wine, great food, and owners that feel like old friends, and a place that's equally fun to go alone as it is to bring friends. ”
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Overall the food was pretty good, the atmosphere convivial and intimate(but in a friendly way more than a romantic one), and the service thorough, knowledgeable, and pleasant. ”
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| dessert |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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The freshness of every ingredient of every dish combined with the chef's clearly skilled hand results in superb and original appetizers, entrees and desserts. ”
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We had a birthday dinner downstairs in the gorgeous private room, Vito brought us wine selections and basically provided a private tasting and descriptions and insight into the different wines which the guests loved, we had great cheese plates to start an ”
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For dessert, I had the homemade assortment of sorbet - refreshing, tasty, like nothing I have had before! ”
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I had the most satisfying dish of lamb in a long time, the shoulder cake what a delicious idea with mush potato layer, Alicia went for the cod, crispy and great citrus flavor. ”
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just went this past sunday, tomato-garlic soup, delicious pasta dish, creme brulee desert yummm. ”
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The food its delicious and the desserts are out of this world and the wine menus its very good. ”
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Alexandra and Vito were extraordinary hosts going out of their way to special order a case of our favorite wine, allow us to order from the full menu, and bake 2 fabulous birthday cakes. ”
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The desserts are divine and to be shared. ”
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The food is exquisite, and the desserts are amazing. ”
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My duck salad was savory and the chocolate ravioli intense, and my friend (who's rarely happy after a meal) kept saying how great the veal was, and what a wondeful meal in whole. ”
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| drinks |
91.66999816894531% positive |
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Steaming little glorious plates of fresh pasta and appetizers with accents like truffle oil and gorgonzola seem to mysteriously materialize from behind the bar, popping up in the middle of conversation or between sips of montepulciano or full bodied barol ”
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it's my new favorite place in my neighborhood to go for dinner or just a glass of wine. ”
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We had glasses of the least expensive red wine on the menu ($8) and it was excellent, rich and smooth. ”
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There were more ridiculous comments as to why we were so wrong about the wine, but after about 20 minutes of this, we decided to leave. ”
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The food its delicious and the desserts are out of this world and the wine menus its very good. ”
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The food as well as the wines were absolutely fabulous. ”
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Eight of us went to celebrate my dad's 80th and sat at one of the few tables (not nibbles and wine at the bar) on a Sunday evening. ”
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We had a birthday dinner downstairs in the gorgeous private room, Vito brought us wine selections and basically provided a private tasting and descriptions and insight into the different wines which the guests loved, we had great cheese plates to start an ”
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Although the food and wine is quite nice, Aroma misses the mark on customer service. ”
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found my night filled with great food and great wine. ”
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The separate downstairs dining room is down a narrow flight of stairs and through part of the kitchen, and it is a beautiful wine cellar, with the bottles on one wall and a long table in the middle, it looks like a lovely place to have a dinner party. ”
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Just sit at the bar and sip some amazing Italian wines. ”
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The food was amazing, our waitress was very helpful and chatty, the wine was a delight-- they even gave us our own room so we could have some privacy. ”
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Vito chose excellent red and white wines for us, and Kristy (I think that was her name), our server, was extremely helpful and competent. ”
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Highly recommended for small or large parties if you are looking for gracious hosts, amazing food and of course fabulous wine. ”
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The food is excellent prices are good and the service is ultra attentive, the wine list is a delight. ”
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It was a warm day and we had walked quite a few blocks so the water and the rose and white wines were very enjoyable. ”
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just be sure to sit at the beautiful bar and leave your upturned noses in the upper east side (see previous two reviews). ”
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Food and wine were delicious. ”
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BEST wines for the price anywhere; food is like being in europe ”
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My friend Peter took me to this lovely small winebar, he wanted to talk to me about his recent trip in Bhutan, he wanted to accompany his wonderful stories with a remarkable wine list and a tangibly tasty food. ”
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The wine list's depth is amazing, and so are the reasonable prices. ”
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The wine list is unusual and a refreshing twist from the typical Californian varieties seen everywhere else. ”
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They do have excellent wines though, possibly if you enjoy many flights of fancy you won't notice that the cuisine is boring? ”
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Simply put, the food and wine are fantastic and the servers are a delight. ”
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went with my mom and boyfriend and we enjoyed the atomosphere, the really special wine list, and the food was delicious! ”
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great care is chosen with the wine list and while the wines are a bit pricey seem to be an upscale option if you are into that sort of thing. ”
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Yup, go have wonderful selections of wine and finger foods. ”
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Alexandra and Vito were extraordinary hosts going out of their way to special order a case of our favorite wine, allow us to order from the full menu, and bake 2 fabulous birthday cakes. ”
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place where there's great wine, great food, and owners that feel like old friends, and a place that's equally fun to go alone as it is to bring friends. ”
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didnt know anything about wines but I got to try different wines from different places it was very cool! ”
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Amazing food, amazing wine, amazing service ”
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Ask Vito to recommend a wine; he gave us several winers. ”
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Amazing wine! ”
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And, if you love coffee, their espresso and cappuccino are some of the best I've ever tasted. ”
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This is a great spot whether to savor a full meal or to just sip some fine wines and nibble on aperitifs. ”
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In a city full of restaurants that act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to eat there this was a quiet and cozy dining experience with great food, wine and service. ”
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Food and wines are superb. ”
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The food was excellent--the recommendations of the wine steward were fantastic (and he didn't try to push the most expensive wines on the list on us, actually recommending one of the cheaper whites). ”
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Every time I go there, the staff is helpful, knowledgeable and so nice, the food is delightful and the wine list. ”
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unbelieveably good wines for the prices. ”
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An intimate vibe, candle lit booths, expansive wine list, and a creative (not to mention delectable) menu lay the groundwork for a memorable evening. ”
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Ah, yes, excellent wine selections allow one to travel Italian regions without leaving one's seat. ”
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Rose the bar waitress was attentive and provided us with a couple of other dining establishment that we tried before the weekend was complete. ”
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Excellent Food; Great wine and Service ”
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The wine was good, though completely off the mark in what our server had described. ”
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Vito recommended 3 different wines (all reasonably priced) and all were perfect with the accompanying dishes. ”
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the attention to detail has turned this tiny space into an amazing place to dine, or just have a drink. ”
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| food quality |
93.24000358581543% positive |
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Every time I go there, the staff is helpful, knowledgeable and so nice, the food is delightful and the wine list. ”
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Was it a horrible meal -- no. ”
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But overall the food really was great! ”
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The seasonal soup had stringy parsnip fibers that the food processor didn't finish; my Orechette with sausage, broccoli rabe and other items was dry and had nothing to bind it ”
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found my night filled with great food and great wine. ”
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Food and wine were delicious. ”
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The place is SUPER tiny, the photo above is deceptive, but IF it had great food that wouldn't keep me away. ”
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The food was delicious from the olives, meat, and cheese plate to the meatball appetizers or the gnocchi with mushroom appetizer, or the veal chop special, everything was perfectly seasoned and a treat for the taste buds. ”
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Highly recommended for small or large parties if you are looking for gracious hosts, amazing food and of course fabulous wine. ”
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Ok, yes I'm selective- I want great food with excellent service- we found neither. ”
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went with my mom and boyfriend and we enjoyed the atomosphere, the really special wine list, and the food was delicious! ”
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The food was delicious--best Italian I've had in the city. ”
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The food was exquisite. ”
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Vito recommended 3 different wines (all reasonably priced) and all were perfect with the accompanying dishes. ”
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amazing food, everyone at table loved it! ”
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Deserts were fresh, interesting and homemade as well. ”
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The food is exquisite, and the desserts are amazing. ”
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just went this past sunday, tomato-garlic soup, delicious pasta dish, creme brulee desert yummm. ”
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The greens for the salads were garden fresh, the pasta is made on the premises, and when we asked for a special order of a lamb chop with mashed potatoes and sauteed vegetable it came out just right. ”
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Overall the food was pretty good, the atmosphere convivial and intimate(but in a friendly way more than a romantic one), and the service thorough, knowledgeable, and pleasant. ”
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the staff is great and so is the food. ”
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The food as well as the wines were absolutely fabulous. ”
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The food is yummy and interesting, the vibe was low key on a Thursday night but still busy. ”
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This is a great spot whether to savor a full meal or to just sip some fine wines and nibble on aperitifs. ”
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Every course was delicious! ”
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place where there's great wine, great food, and owners that feel like old friends, and a place that's equally fun to go alone as it is to bring friends. ”
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rarely write reviews, but felt compelled to do this one because of the incredible service and food we experienced that day. ”
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The food was amazing, our waitress was very helpful and chatty, the wine was a delight-- they even gave us our own room so we could have some privacy. ”
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Amazing food! ”
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(Vito) mantra is that good food is all about the balance - and of course - the freshness of the ingredients. ”
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Spend your dollars elsewhere to get a fabulous meal. ”
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After trying it out, I'm thrilled that the food is excellent and at a great price. ”
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Fantastic and innovative menu (the taste menu a great bargain, pasta dishes amazing),. ”
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The duck salad, beet lasagna bolognese, and orecchiette are fantastic. ”
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Steaming little glorious plates of fresh pasta and appetizers with accents like truffle oil and gorgonzola seem to mysteriously materialize from behind the bar, popping up in the middle of conversation or between sips of montepulciano or full bodied barol ”
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They do have excellent wines though, possibly if you enjoy many flights of fancy you won't notice that the cuisine is boring? ”
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All the food was wonderful, especially the duck salad, roast lamb, bolognese and tuna tartare special. ”
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The food was excellent--the recommendations of the wine steward were fantastic (and he didn't try to push the most expensive wines on the list on us, actually recommending one of the cheaper whites). ”
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The freshness of every ingredient of every dish combined with the chef's clearly skilled hand results in superb and original appetizers, entrees and desserts. ”
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Great food, friendly owners and staff, would like to return ”
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I had the most satisfying dish of lamb in a long time, the shoulder cake what a delicious idea with mush potato layer, Alicia went for the cod, crispy and great citrus flavor. ”
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The food was fantastic, all 4 of us were happy with both our entrees and our appetizers. ”
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We live in the neighborhood and eat at Aroma about once a week - the food is amazing (probably one of the top five meals I've had in my life). ”
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For dessert, I had the homemade assortment of sorbet - refreshing, tasty, like nothing I have had before! ”
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..Warm beets salad with gorgonzola delicious little balls. ”
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The service was impeccable, the food was outstanding, and as the clouds opened up outside the owner even gave us a spare umbrella to use to walk outside with. ”
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In a city full of restaurants that act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to eat there this was a quiet and cozy dining experience with great food, wine and service. ”
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My friend Peter took me to this lovely small winebar, he wanted to talk to me about his recent trip in Bhutan, he wanted to accompany his wonderful stories with a remarkable wine list and a tangibly tasty food. ”
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Perfect food is hard to find but when a place is small, I've always found the food to be extra good and Aroma doesn't disappoint. ”
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Although the food and wine is quite nice, Aroma misses the mark on customer service. ”
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Everything we tried was really fresh and flavorful. ”
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Amazing food, amazing wine, amazing service ”
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The food is not too good unless you like chuck wagons. ”
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We loved everything we ate from the fresh organic mesclun salad to the meatballs and the monkfish with a delicious sardinian pasta in a light lobster broth. ”
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Absolutely delicious food - charming space ”
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The food is fresh, the ingredients high quality, and the menu diverse and seasonal. ”
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The food was poor, at least what I tasted. ”
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Simply put, the food and wine are fantastic and the servers are a delight. ”
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The poached eggs were done perfectly, slightly cooked with a warm runny center. ”
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Food was fresh yet dull, especially for the price ($12-14 appetizers; $22-$27 entrees). ”
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The duck salad is out of this world and the lamb is superb. ”
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The food its delicious and the desserts are out of this world and the wine menus its very good. ”
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My duck salad was savory and the chocolate ravioli intense, and my friend (who's rarely happy after a meal) kept saying how great the veal was, and what a wondeful meal in whole. ”
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would recommend Aroma to anyone that wants an amazing dinning experience along with real authentic food! ”
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Thanks Alexandra and Vito for all of the good times/great food/fun evenings! ”
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The food is excellent prices are good and the service is ultra attentive, the wine list is a delight. ”
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The food was incredible along with the service and atmosphere! ”
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Wonder if the place was double in size if the food would still be excellent. ”
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BEST wines for the price anywhere; food is like being in europe ”
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| menu variety |
78.79000186920166% positive |
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We had glasses of the least expensive red wine on the menu ($8) and it was excellent, rich and smooth. ”
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It's not a huge menu but there's plenty of choice of panini, pastas and salads. ”
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Fantastic and innovative menu (the taste menu a great bargain, pasta dishes amazing),. ”
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Alexandra and Vito were extraordinary hosts going out of their way to special order a case of our favorite wine, allow us to order from the full menu, and bake 2 fabulous birthday cakes. ”
- “
The food is fresh, the ingredients high quality, and the menu diverse and seasonal. ”
- “
Yup, go have wonderful selections of wine and finger foods. ”
- “
We had a birthday dinner downstairs in the gorgeous private room, Vito brought us wine selections and basically provided a private tasting and descriptions and insight into the different wines which the guests loved, we had great cheese plates to start an ”
- “
The food its delicious and the desserts are out of this world and the wine menus its very good. ”
- “
Ah, yes, excellent wine selections allow one to travel Italian regions without leaving one's seat. ”
- “
An intimate vibe, candle lit booths, expansive wine list, and a creative (not to mention delectable) menu lay the groundwork for a memorable evening. ”
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The wine list is unusual and a refreshing twist from the typical Californian varieties seen everywhere else. ”
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| overall |
100.0% positive |
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feel good place. ”
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great 'neighborhood' italian place. ”
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place where there's great wine, great food, and owners that feel like old friends, and a place that's equally fun to go alone as it is to bring friends. ”
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Overall, I'd say this is my favorite restaurant in NYC at the moment - and I recommend it highly. ”
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And, they have lowered prices, making it truly a good first date place. ”
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Aroma is what makes NYC such a great place to live//well done to Vito and Alexandra. ”
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| return potential |
100.0% positive |
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We all love the place and will def be back. ”
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Great food, friendly owners and staff, would like to return ”
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| service |
97.22000122070312% positive |
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Service was attentive, gracious and friendly. ”
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The servers are pleasant and attentive. ”
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couldn't recommend better service for those who enjoy eating while a neurotic waiter and owner stand over you and breath down your neck. ”
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Although the food and wine is quite nice, Aroma misses the mark on customer service. ”
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Rose the bar waitress was attentive and provided us with a couple of other dining establishment that we tried before the weekend was complete. ”
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We had a very nice dinner here which was enhanced by the charm of the intimate front room, the friendliness of the owners and attentiveness of the staff. ”
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rarely write reviews, but felt compelled to do this one because of the incredible service and food we experienced that day. ”
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Great Service, attentive staff, ”
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But the owners and staff have always helped me through it, all the way to a good pour. ”
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the staff is great and so is the food. ”
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The wine was good, though completely off the mark in what our server had described. ”
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The waiter was very attentive and friendly. ”
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The event planner Allene was absolutely amazing and beyond accommodating and friendly! ”
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The food is excellent prices are good and the service is ultra attentive, the wine list is a delight. ”
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Alexandra and Vito are like your friendly neighbors that you always enjoy seeing. ”
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The service is friendly, warm, and attentive. ”
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In a city full of restaurants that act like they are doing you a favor by allowing you to eat there this was a quiet and cozy dining experience with great food, wine and service. ”
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The food was incredible along with the service and atmosphere! ”
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But surprise I was very impress with the atmosphere and how friendly people are. ”
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The service was very good and made some outstanding recommendations. ”
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The service was impeccable, the food was outstanding, and as the clouds opened up outside the owner even gave us a spare umbrella to use to walk outside with. ”
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The hostess its just a dear and the server are so helpful when I didnt know something. ”
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Pretty good intimate spot w/ friendly service ”
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Good service, & Alexandra arranged everything for us fabulously. ”
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The food was amazing, our waitress was very helpful and chatty, the wine was a delight-- they even gave us our own room so we could have some privacy. ”
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Ok, yes I'm selective- I want great food with excellent service- we found neither. ”
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Every time I go there, the staff is helpful, knowledgeable and so nice, the food is delightful and the wine list. ”
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Simply put, the food and wine are fantastic and the servers are a delight. ”
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Great food, friendly owners and staff, would like to return ”
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Overall the food was pretty good, the atmosphere convivial and intimate(but in a friendly way more than a romantic one), and the service thorough, knowledgeable, and pleasant. ”
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Our bill was less then $ 150 with tip ,we had a great time, very good service a gracious host that showed us the downstairs with a communal table. ”
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Amazing food, amazing wine, amazing service ”
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Their staff is great too. ”
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Food was excellent and service was outstanding. ”
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Small intimate restaurant with excellent friendly service. ”
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Vito chose excellent red and white wines for us, and Kristy (I think that was her name), our server, was extremely helpful and competent. ”
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| value |
79.7599983215332% positive |
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After trying it out, I'm thrilled that the food is excellent and at a great price. ”
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unbelieveably good wines for the prices. ”
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Oh, and the prices are reasonable as well. ”
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The wine list's depth is amazing, and so are the reasonable prices. ”
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Wine pairing at it's best, with a price tag that is palatable to boot! ”
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And, they have lowered prices, making it truly a good first date place. ”
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It's not a huge menu but there's plenty of choice of panini, pastas and salads. ”
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Spend your dollars elsewhere to get a fabulous meal. ”
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The food is excellent prices are good and the service is ultra attentive, the wine list is a delight. ”
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Food was fresh yet dull, especially for the price ($12-14 appetizers; $22-$27 entrees). ”
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great care is chosen with the wine list and while the wines are a bit pricey seem to be an upscale option if you are into that sort of thing. ”
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The food was excellent--the recommendations of the wine steward were fantastic (and he didn't try to push the most expensive wines on the list on us, actually recommending one of the cheaper whites). ”
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BEST wines for the price anywhere; food is like being in europe ”
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We had glasses of the least expensive red wine on the menu ($8) and it was excellent, rich and smooth. ”
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| wait time |
80.0% positive |
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and for a long time have thought that the city's best chefs begin their careers in the east and west village. ”
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I had the most satisfying dish of lamb in a long time, the shoulder cake what a delicious idea with mush potato layer, Alicia went for the cod, crispy and great citrus flavor. ”
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Although brand brand new (i went before it had been open 2 weeks), Aroma is single handedly the best italian dining and wining experience I've had in downtown manhattan in a long time. ”
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The separate downstairs dining room is down a narrow flight of stairs and through part of the kitchen, and it is a beautiful wine cellar, with the bottles on one wall and a long table in the middle, it looks like a lovely place to have a dinner party. ”
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There were more ridiculous comments as to why we were so wrong about the wine, but after about 20 minutes of this, we decided to leave. ”
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