Aroma Cafe — Restaurant in Rocky River

Cannot understand the 5 star reviews. I chose the restaurant based on reviews, but for me and 2 family members it was a very poor experience. No pricing posted on menu. When asking about the cost, Mario said I wouldn't be disappointed?? We have modest budgets and were not prepared to spend over $40 for a meal that was drenched in a sauce that was not tasty at all. I couldn't enjoy any specific flavor of the meal. The flavor was awful. We ordered different items and each of us were embarrassed to tell this "highly reviewed chef" that these were the worst meals we have ever ordered at a restaurant. No exaggeration!

The ambience was not there for us. We sat next to a large icemaker, lots of bottles of condiments, what looked like a deli counter and a coffee machine. What is cozy about that? The.wait for our meals was about an hour and only one other table had guests that evening. A couple hundred bucks for 3 people for a...

Mario is a FANTASTIC gentleman and a WONDERFUL chef. When I first stumbled into his wonderful little retreat of a suite, weary and hungry, there he was..alone and ready to serve me a late lunch. Happily, he helped me choose a sandwich that was perfect for me- a chicken sandwich, that he would FRESHLY fry RIGHT in front of my eyes....with peppers and onions....SO DELISH..and all while chatting me up, telling me stories, and asking me questions about my business as a newcomer to the building. I love returning here with clients and friends, or even for the quick carry-out! Mario has spent YEARS running his own VERY successful restaurant. Now, he blesses RR with his incredible skill, as a solo practitioner behind his stove at Aroma. Thank you Mario- we are blessed...

This is the one place I least expected for there to be a small Italian cafe. I was taken here for lunch, and I got to meet the chef, Mario. He is the only one who works at Aroma Cafe, but he manages to fill the whole room with joy single-handedly. He is one of the funniest guys I've ever met!

This is indeed a very tiny place on the very top floor of an old office building, and there are only about four tables inside. Taking your food to-go is an option, though! I had a seafood bisque and an avocado chicken sandwich, and they were both delicious. You can have a fruit plate appetizer with fresh grapes, strawberries, pineapples, and cantaloupes. The food here is fresh, and the coffee is good, too!...