Pauline Vargo

We had a wonderful experience at Trattoria Aroma. We started with delicious Espresso Martinis and enjoyed an outstanding bottle of wine recommended by Mario. The warm bread with olive oil was irresistible, and our appetizer of lamb lollipops was perfectly prepared. For our entrées, the chicken Parmesan, lobster ravioli, and wood-fired pizza were all exceptional. Highly recommend this spot! I can’t wait to return the next time we’re in town.

Harry Vargo

We were looking for something other than bar food and wings and definitely found it. The food, from bread to appetizers to main course, was fantastic. The wine recommendation was spot on and had us looking online to order for home even before we left the restaurant. Friendly atmosphere and service was a 10! We will definitely be back! Highly recommend..

elaine tallarico

My husband and I stopped for lunch today. We're so glad we did. The food and the atmosphere were great. I had the Bruschetta Platter it was amazing. It was such a large portion I brought more than half home. My husband started with the Beans and Greens and said it was delicious. He then had the Eggplant Panini which he thoroughly enjoyed. Our waitress Jeannie was very attentive. We will definitely be back.

Cheryl B

Always love the food here! Definitely a great Williamsville staple. Usually have gone for dinner (the Pappardelle del Piemonte and Bolognese are amazing) but recently went for brunch and it was also very delicious (Crab Cake Benedict). Was celebrating my bday with my Dad and it was made even better by our wonderful server, Jeanne! We realized we knew each other from her time at another restaurant - she is the kind of server you don't forget - very friendly and attentive to our needs the whole time. Highly recommend!!

staticbird11

I thought i posted this already. 4 of us came for breakfast/ lunch on a Saturday morning. We had the pancakes, baked eggs breakfast, steak sandwich and the bruschetta board. Everything was excellent. Jeannie was an excellent server and we all enjoyed talking to her. We were drinking mimosas (VERY good) and didn't know what they were priced at. The menu posted in the restroom had them listed at $9 each, but they came up at $10 on the bill. If you search for the menu online right now, they are listed at $6. 6 vs. 10 is a big difference. This is my only complaint as i think the food was priced right. The drinks are definitely overpriced! I love the atmosphere and wall decorations here and would consider returning!

Edlira Gogo

We had brunch and Jeannie was great. We had the crab cake Benedict and veggie frittata. Both were delicious. The outside made it hard to tell that they were open but the inside was very cute and welcoming. Would love to see the window areas open up so you can see the place a bit more from the street. Maybe add some outdoor decor/lighting to bring attention to the place. I loved the wall shelves, it gave a warm feel to the place.

mitch maxick

As my regular readers know, I only review those places that deserve a five-star rating, as there are so many good places, but the phenomenal ones deserve a great extra post! My wife, my daughter and I decided to give Trattoria Aroma's brunch a try, as we've enjoyed dinner there several times before. What we found was nothing short of excellence. The atmosphere was clean and comfortable, and the background music was appropriate and at a level that could be heard but not intrusive to our own conversations. The food was outstanding! From the large 5-piece, assortment of bruschetta with perfectly done beef tips on one, shrimp and a delicious sauce on another, artichoke, full chicken breast, and caprese/pancetta on the remaining three, and all for $18!!! We also enjoyed the eggs benedict which was seasoned so well that I wished for more, but as we also ordered the French toast, I had to conserve space. To say that the French toast was delicious would be an understatement. The order came with homemade butter, real maple syrup, and a homemade, cinnamon ricotta whipped cream topping. This feast, complete with coffee was all for under $50 (elsewhere, the bruschetta alone, considering the size of each piece, would go for $30). Finally, an honest shout out to our waitress, Jeannie, who was a great host, a fabulous server who kept our orders coming and our coffee and drinks full, and made appropriate conversation and gave us our space to dine and talk among ourselves. All three of us ate well and thoroughly enjoyed our brunch, and I am happy to add Trattoria Aroma to my short list of five-star ratings. Definitely give this one a try!

Norm Byron

Excellent restaurant. Nice cozy atmosphere in the room with the wood oven. Cute Italian decor. The food was very authentic with beautiful flavors. Excellent wood oven pizza. Fantastic calamari in a delicious sauce. Mussels were full of flavor. Very reasonable prices. Great service as well. Do not hesitate to try this place. You will not regret it!

R

I had such a lovely experience at Trattoria Aroma! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with a cozy Italian charm that makes you feel right at home. The staff was friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming vibe from the moment we walked in. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh ingredients, beautifully presented, and full of authentic Italian flavors. From the appetizers to the pasta dishes, everything was cooked to perfection. The wine selection paired perfectly with the meal, and the desserts were the sweetest way to end the night. Overall, Trattoria Aroma offers not only great food but also a wonderful dining experience. It’s the kind of place that’s perfect for a date night, family gathering, or simply treating yourself to authentic Italian cuisine in Buffalo. Highly recommended!

+9

Tyler Mulligan

We were here last night, and met Patrick and Cortez for the first time. What a refreshing surprise! These guys are super into what they are doing, and love doing it. We have been coming here for a while, and I can say with confidence, I've had the best meal in over a year here, thanks to Cortez. The Salmon Picatta is back, and I'm so sorry for not taking a photo, but here's I've included one of Cacio e Pepe! Perfectly cooked risotto with just a little cheese, served as an amazing base for the delicious fresh cut piece of salmon having just a little crisp on top from the broiler, accompanied by artichokes with light lemon, capers, and sauted spinach. This is a new Trattoria Aroma, and we are just delighted to see this come back. Give them a shot, ESPECIALLY if you were recently disappointed! Go bills.

Angela Huang

I went last minute on a Thursday night and they had lots of seats available! The food was amazing, I really loved it. The service was incredible too, our server was so friendly and helped recommend us some appetizers and mock tails. The atmosphere is really nice and perfect for a date. I’ll definitely be coming back when I can!

+1

Janet Chou

It's a mix review for me. My dining companion's dish was well done. Mine was so so. The flavor was good but the chicken was a little dry. The service is meh. We had to ask for water refill. I understand our server might be busy as there were only 2 them from what we could see. If we didn't have to ask for the water refill, I'd had tipped her 20%. I only tipped 18. Sorry.

We went on a Saturday and it wasn't terribly crowded. Overall experience was slow, inaccurate and food was okay. While were sat right away, it took some time for menus to arrive and the server, Tara, to greet us. When the drink came, there was one missing and we had to ask for it again. Turns out it was never made, so we had to wait on it again. The food took an hour to come out and the server Tara did not acknowledge us at all to explain why it was taking so long. Then when the food finally came, we receive the wrong pizza order. Meanwhile tables that got sat after us got their meals before us. They did bring out the correct pizza eventually. When the bill came, the sever Tara changed us for the wrong pizza, which was MORE expensive than the one I actually ordered. That really was the nail in the coffin. The service was so bad we will not be going back.

Edward Dunn

Nice owner, and good waitress. The food was sub-par. The soup was awful $13. The bread was cold. The salad was a strange mixture and they only had one salad dressing and it had no flavor $12. Then the main course was chicken Parmesan $26, normally one of my favorite italian dishes. This over breaded brest had zero flavor. Really! The marinara sauce had no flavor. How is that even possible? Huge disappointment all the way around. You'll have to go somewhere else for real Italian. It does not live or breathe here, just being honest. What a waist of money.

Reservation for 7. Were sat at cramped table, were given water and then not talked to for 20 min. Got our beverage order taken, didn’t get drinks for another 20 min and placed our orders for food. Proceeded to sit there, nothing from our waitress, no check ins or anything although the table next to us got cleaned 3x by 3 different workers. The tables next to us were being sat one by one. The table farthest from us who were sat last got their food first. No one else received their food. 2 hours from the time we were sat, we were then told it would be another 30-45 min for our food by our waitress because “everyone ordered at the same time”. We told her to cancel the food order, we would pay for our drinks and leave. The manager then comes out 10 seconds later with our food. Holy miscommunication Batman. It didn’t matter. We told him we were leaving, we did not want the food. They did comp our drinks. The couple next to us also asked to do the same. We went to ShakeShack, as it was 9:30 at this point. ShakeShack had better service than this place that charges 30-45$ per plate. Save your money and your time.

Roselina Darling

Would give zero stars if I could. This place was a huge disappointment. The biggest problem here starts at the top. The owners create an uncomfortable, tense environment that seeps into every part of the restaurant. Their attitude and behavior are impossible to ignore, and the way staff interacts around them makes it clear this is not a healthy or respectful place to work — which immediately ruins the dining experience. The food was mediocre at best and wildly overpriced for what you get. Nothing stood out in a good way. The atmosphere felt dated and catered almost exclusively to an older regular crowd. This restaurant presents itself as warm and family-oriented, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. It feels forced and transactional, like they’re just taking whatever they can get. For the money, there are far better options nearby. I won’t be returning.