Situated on the rooftop of the lovely Palazzo Manfredi, Aroma is not merely built within sight of the Coliseum, but offers spectacular views of the timeless structure. Given such a romantic setting and ambiance, the Aroma is sure to please, and not just for the exquisite vistas it offers. The food is divine as well!
To begin, I enjoyed hand-made Tagliolini pasta in a curry sauce with apples, scampi, and coconut. This was paired with a glass of Gosseit Excellence Champagne which truly set the tone for the rest of the meal.
"Aroma is truly one of a kind."
Next, my partner decided on the Chianina beef tartar with rocket pesto, tomato water jelly and pecorino cheese foam, paired with a glass of Pecorino S. Lazzano. Pure delight.
For my main course, a generous filet of Chianina beef with red wine sauce and black truffle shavings, along with a sea bass and salmon duo, served with crispy king prawns. With both of these, we enjoyed a truly excellent Chianti Classico Ormanni.
Finally, for desert, we had a dark chocolate sphere with goat’s cheese cream and pear, a soft carrot cake with muslei crumble and cinnamon ice cream, this was served with a glass of Moscaro Rosa Zeni to finish the meal.
At every turn, the presentation was as gorgeous as the flavors were satisfying, and the service is a lesson in excellence. All of that, when combined with the restaurant’s hidden-away feel, and the amazing views offered by virtue of its location, and you can’t help but reach the conclusion that the Aroma is truly one of a kind. It is a wonder in its own right, and the perfect destination to end a day filled with an exploration of the city.
The next time you’re in Rome, definitely put this restaurant on your “must-visit” list. You will be very glad you did.
The Bill: £76 per head
