Aroma Italia is such a gem! We couldn't decide if we wanted to cook or eat out one Sunday and craved Italian. Aroma has several locations we ended up ordering takeout around 4 PM--not realizing they still offered lunch portions, which were generous and perfect for dinner. Prices are reasonable. Everything was fresh, hot, and bursting with flavor--each dish had its own distinct deliciousness. We had left overs. From the quality of the food to the charming café-style vibe, this spot on Monserrat Avenue is a must-visit. Can't wait to dine in next time!

this place is truly a gem. I have never had a bad meal here and it's all freshly prepared. They don't have extensive drink selection so you can bring your own wine or nonalcoholic beverages.

First time dining here. We got early / lucky parking at 5:00pm A few people were already seated. Our server Ian, was very kind and helpful. We chose our 2-top table and got seated right away. Looked over the Menu and got some suggestions from our server. We started with the Meatball Al Sugo appetizer. Really great meatballs with tasty garlic bread. Had to order 2nd order of garlic bread! Yum! 14" PIZZA : Cannibale : tomato sauce, mozzarella, beef pepperoni, beef sausage, beef meatballs, olives, mushrooms, bell pepper, Olive oil. PASTA : Portobello Mushroom Ravioli. White garlic mushroom cream sauce. PASTA : Beef Short Rib Tortellacci : Short-rib filled Tortellini-style pasta, marinara sauce. Service & Presentation was Excellent. Flavors were good and it's definitely one our Top 5 fave Italian places on Oahu. We also met the owner Franchesco as he was entering! We had fun talking story and Reuben showed him Magic. :) Look forward to the next time we visit! MAHALO!

My boyfriend and I were craving pasta and stumbled upon this restaurant and were pleasantly delighted how delicious it was! Though the dishes may look simple, the flavors are delectable and filling. We ordered for to go and they were able to get our order ready in a swift manner. My boyfriend got the veggie pasta primavera and I got the Gnocchi Gorgonzola. Surprisingly the veggie pasta was my favorite. The slickness really brightened the dish and the veggies brought some freshness in the dish. The Gnocchi Gorgonzola was rich and creamy and the gnocchis were fluffy. Absolutely delicious! There were many diners around the time we picked up and many different dishes were being served. We will definitely be back to try the other items on their menu.

Aroma Italia is an unassuming Italian restaurant near Waikiki. Cravings for pasta always get satisfied at Aroma Italia! The people who work there are always attentive and welcoming. My favorites from there are the smoked salmon carbonara and the la bomba pasta with the fresh burrata cheese. I could eat just the fresh burrata cheese by itself and be completely satisfied. They have different types of pizza and dessert as well. I'll have to give those a try next time!

I had an amazing experience at Aroma Italia. Service was outstanding! Our waitress Nikki was very friendly, attentive and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu! She made excellent recommendations and ensured every detail of our meal was perfect. I started with the bruschetta which had the perfect balance of fresh bread, tomatoes, and fragrant arugula. For the main course I had the la bomba pizza and it was nothing short of perfection! 10/10 would recommend and go again!

Aroma Italia first timer! Diamond Head is a bit out of the way for me, but it was well worth the drive out. I would recommend making a reservation in advance. My friends and I went to Aroma Italia on a Sunday night - we didn't have a reservation and the restaurant was pretty busy with two large groups. They were still able to squeeze us in by putting two outdoor tables together, and we were eventually able to move inside once the restaurant cleared out. Overall, my impression of this place was really good. The servers were friendly and attentive, and most importantly the food was impressive. My bf and I shared garlic bread, a large pizza and pasta. We had a few slices of leftover pizza because the portions are really generous (especially for the large size pizza). I couldn't choose whether I liked the pizza or pasta more, they were both equally good! Only criticism is the parking is always difficult on Monserrat. Hope to get lucky like we did in the small lot in front or street parking.

Aroma Italia is a cute, quaint Italian restaurant inside the strip mall of Monsarat. This restaurant is BYOB so be sure to bring your favorite bottle of wine. I brought my boyfriend here for his first time a couple weeks ago and we were so impressed by how crowded it was around 6:30PM. We walked-in and was sat after five minutes of waiting, but seeing how crowded it can get, I'd definitely recommend making a reservation before coming in. We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer and ordered the salmon carbonara and linguine alle vongole. The meatballs were moist with lots of flavor and the garlic bread that came with is paired so well! The only complaint I have about this dish was that it was less than warm when we got it. I loved my salmon carbonara, I had it before and had to get it again. Very creamy with generous servings of salmon. My boyfriend ate all of his linguine, but he said it lacked flavor. Overall, Aroma Italia is a great place to grab lunch or dinner. There are a few tweaks to make, but we will definitely be returning.

My family and I was craving Italian food and wanted to check this place out from the positive reviews. We came at 7:00 and had to wait about 15 minutes for a table, they only have a few tables inside. Make sure to make reservations if you don't want to wait! La Bomba Pizza ($31) - 8/10, I love the thin crust , and the burrata it came with, the only gripe was that the price is expensive for one pizza... Linguine chicken Alfredo ($22)- 6/10, not a big fan of the sauce and was not as reminiscent of Alfredo in my opinion. Not memorable. Portion was okay. Linguine meatballs ($22)- 7.5/10, the Marinara sauce was light and seemed more water down than the other marinara sauces I have tried. I really enjoyed the meatballs. Portion was okay. Tiramisu ($9) -9/10, I love tiramisu and this place was delicious for it. However, the mascarpone cream was frozen and not the creamy texture it should be. Overall, It's a decent Italian joint with good classics but I'm not sure if I would return again as it was on the more expensive side and portions were not that great. The parking here is also horrible as there's only a few slots shared by other establishments in this strip.