OurReviews


The atmosphere is amazing. Beautiful subtle colors, clean. The waitstaff is personable and knows how to take care of customers. And the food was fresh, homemade and simply amazing.

Nikol T.

I had a surprise birthday dinner here for my girlfriend’s 30th. The food and service was amazing and everyone thought I hit it out of the park with the spot.

David C.

The lobster mascarpone gnocchi is to die-for as well as the grilled romaine salad and the bolognese gnocchi. We are completely in love with Ristorante Aroma and recommend this intimate Italian restaurant experience to anyone who loves a great Italian dish with excellent service at truly reasonable prices!

Alison L.

I recently hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for my son at Ristorante Aroma. The evening was wonderful! We used the outdoor side space for our cocktail hour with passed appetizers and then the guests were seated for dinner in their lovely restaurant. The food was plentiful and delicious and the wait service was excellent. I highly recommend Ristorante Aroma for your next Philly party!

Sharon R.

Fantastic BYOB. It’s definitely the best Italian food around. Don’t miss the homemade, melt in your mouth, gnocchi and grilled octopus.

Diana V.

My absolute favorite authentic Italian BYOB in Philly! Everything from the mozzarella to the bread to the limoncello is made in house, and the quality always delivers

Melanie T.

This was one of the best BYO experiences I’ve had in Philadelphia. The plating was elegant the the food itself absolutely delightful. Don’t miss out on this local gem!

Karina M.

Great atmosphere, top-notch service, and scrumptious food. Highly recommended.

Elijah A.

I Googled best Italian in Philadelphia and this quaint gem was a result. I had the lobster gnocchi, which was the best I’ve had in all my travels.

Cheer S.

I would highly recommend Aroma. We will go back. Curious why this place has not been on Philly Magazine’s Top 50. It is definitely better than many of the restaurants that make the list each year!

Chris W.

I had the BEST experience at Ristorante Aroma. I’ve never tasted anything more delicious than the salmon gnocchi.

Katie K.

Everything was wonderful. Food was delicious, and the staff was great! We will return again.

Felicia S.

This place was amazing! I’d highly recommend anyone craving Italian to come here. Went with 9 people and man was our waiter absolutely awesome.

Andrew S.

Love that they have daily, changing specials. Fresh ingredients make for super yummy food every time! To top it all off, the staff is so friendly and accommodating.

Karen L.

The food was like heaven on a fork, simply spiced and cooked to perfection. We loved our meal so much, we returned Sunday to order Nonna’s Dinner.

Dayna G.

Fabulous meal! We started with the grilled calamari/arugula salad. Outstanding! The lobster gnocchi and veal special did not disappoint! Great ambiance-we will return!

Kelly A.

We closed our eyes the food the was so delicious. The service and ambience were incredible. Highly recommend!

Allison C.

The food is absolutely amazing and the service is spot on. The calamari salad was literally to die for. The lobster gnocchi was by far the best lobster pasta dish I have ever had.

Krista H.

Absolutely delicious quaint BYOB. The pasta was authentic and tasted homemade because well, it is. And you can certainly tell. The sauces were all amazing!

Sari Marissa G.

Food and service is always fantastic. We have never been disappointed and we have been here a number of times.

Bina P.

Fantastic food. Warm and helpful service. Amazing experience. Loved the desserts, the meatballs, and the giant rigatoni.

Narayan C.

We had dinner Saturday night and loved this gem of a restaurant. The food and service were terrific. Very accommodating BYOB and worth a visit.

Marlene L.

Something that is so hard to come by is amazing food, atmosphere, and over the top service all in one place! We are fans and will definitely become regulars.

Karli H

There are a ton of Italian BYOB restaurants in Philly, and Ristorante Aroma may just be the best. The gnocchi with lobster was one of the best meals I’ve ever had in my life!

Jenn

Put this quaint little restaurant on your list! Food was delicious. Atmosphere was great. Servers were wonderful. I will return again.

Ani I.

Delicious food, great ambience and the staff is warm & engaging. We have never had such flavorful and light fettuccine. Can’t say enough about the food.

Joseph B.

We were a large group of 9 here for a graduation celebration dinner. The food and service were both fantastic!

Neha G.

Wonderful dining experience! Great food prepared with a highly professional presentation. Tony Cardillo’s years of culinary experience provide a extremely enjoyable night out!

Guido P.

We found this wonderful small restaurant quite by accident and had the best dinner and service. The dining room is romantic, quiet and comfortable. The service and food were outstanding.

Maryann L.

Food was exceptional, so many choices. Pasta dishes were all wonderful! Outstanding service, friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere!

Vicki G.

Fantastic. Food, service, ambiance and prices. Very fresh selections cooked to perfection. We will be back!

Harry W.

Fantastic food and service. Some of the best gnocchi we’ve ever had.

Dave L.