About Aroma
The Retired & Disabled Police of America (RDPOA) is a fraternal organization formed in October, 1990 and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia as a non-profit corporation, and is managed by a Board of Directors consisting of a President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Executive Director.
Wow best restaurant in this area for sure! What an inviting atmosphere and friendly staff. They really go above and beyond to make you feel at home. My Dad ordered the seafood linguine and he said it was the best he’s ever had! Ever 😮 Also I had the pesto chicken with GLUTEN FREE linguine. So happy they have gluten free pasta options and they are DELICIOUS sauces. Chicken was cooked to perfection and the seasoning was on point. As a starter appetizer we both had the house salad. Mine with balsamic dressing and my Dad’s was with ranch. We both thoroughly enjoyed the salads and they had lots of fresh ingredients! Can’t say enough good things about this restaurant. Will be back!
I usually love Aroma - the vibe is eclectic, the staff is warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. This time, I got the Osso Bucco and it had a lot of garlic - lots of beautiful roasted garlic cloves that blended in color with the polenta, served on the side. If you like garlic, and i do, this is great but probably better if you LOVE garlic! It was very good - fall off the bone, tender. Went there with our book group and they, DRUM ROLL, PLEASE, had zero issues with giving all 10 of us separate checks! We always ask and many places won't do this, and we totally understand but it's a nice treat when they do allow for separate checks! Btw, the building that houses Aroma is such an old local favorite dining spot. It used to be Tyroleon, a German restaurant and very much a destination dining spot in the Bay area for German food, in its heyday. When Tyroleon closed and Aroma took this location, they kept the schnitzel on the menu as an homage. Much appreciated! This place has a fabulous bar, outdoor seating and a lovely menu. It's one of our favorite dinner spots in Santa Cruz County. Drive up! The area is gorgeous! Try and time your arrival so that you can pop over to La Placa for some cookies and pastries to take home! It's a lovely bakery across the street from Aroma with house made authentic Italian baked goods. The whole area is an experience - great for a date night or lunch with friends.
We went there for the first time since it opened over 1 year ago. It was worth the wait. I called about an hour before and made a reservation to make sure we could be seated. Glad I did because if filled up quickly for dinner. The waitress was kind and attentive. Right away they brought fresh bread (two varieties, both delicious) with oil & vinegar with crushed garlic. Also, delicious! I ordered the ribeye with 2 Au Gratin potatoes instead of the veggies. They were excellent and the steak was aged and cooked perfectly. She had the salmon which was fantastic as well. We had a glass of wine each which paired perfect with our meal. The owner, Mario was sincere, personable and friendly. He came to our table a few times which was very nice. We were too full for dessert but will make an effort the next time we come here...for sure! I highly recommend Aroma's for the food, service, and ambiance. Definitely worth the time and $$$. Cheers!
Cute restaurant. We went for lunch. Cloth table covers and napkins. The water they brought to the table tasted like lake water. I ordered the Caesar salad with steak. Very good. My husband had their chicken sandwich with a side salad and enjoyed it. The bread they brought to the table before we got our food was a little stale. We’d go again.
Fantastic spot for a nice dinner! Service was fast and very friendly! Our server Matteo was attentive, helpful, and fun! The bread and olive oil they brought before our meal was amazing and refilled, the artichoke hearts and bruschetta were delicious. We both got chicken parmigiana, as high quality as the rest of our meal, and dessert was an excellent tiramisu. Very satisfied with our experience and if we find ourselves in the area again we’ll be back. If you’re on vacation or a local that hasn’t tried it yet I’d recommend planning on it!