Aroma Italia

The pepperoni pizza slice (two slices) was the best pepperoni pizza I have ever eaten, I just had to take a lot of the grease off from the top of the slices! The cashier lady working today was pretty abrupt and almost rude but usually it's a much friendlier staff working which I truly appreciate. The vibe is true to Manoa and there's always a table open when I go there on a weekend afternoon.

For some reason, my eyes buuuuurn when I go in there. It's been that way since J&B time. But I really like the salads so need to suck it up and go in. Everything else is pretty good. I was a little shocked with the customer service. They lack a sense of urgency but are usually polite and helpful otherwise. Last time I ordered food then went to run errands before picking it up. Came back and this lady was waiting...the girl came in and apologized b/c she went on a bathroom break. Then washed hands (did she not in the bathroom?) and asked the lady if she was ready. Sounded like she wasn't, so the girl helped me. All I needed to do was grab my food since I already paid. The lady got upset and the worker gave her "if you're gonna be rude, I"m not going to help you...I don't need to take this"... having been in the industry and dealing with those type of customers blew me away seeing that type of reaction. Little turned off...

If you're looking for a quick bite, definitely check out this small Italian restaurant in Manoa Marketplace. They have pizzas, pastas, and other Italian dishes. I wanted a quick meal so I got a slice of their Daily Special. It was a Margherita base with Bresaola (beef prosciutto), Arugula, Cherry Tomatoes, and Shaved Parmesan. The pizza was delicious and they reheat the slice for you! All of the ingredients blended nicely together with the Bresaola being my favorite. The crust was the perfect thickness with a slight crisp and chew. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu!

The staff was very nice and provided great service. You can tell they use fresh ingredients to provide a very authentic taste. Everything tasted delicious other than my wife wanting a ticker pink sauce with a bit more salt.

Hands down, our favorite Italian restaurant on Oahu is Aroma Italia. Opened a few years ago, I loved walking there with the pup and recommended it many people. Whenever we're craving for pasta, I order takeout and love the drive to pick it up below Diamond Head. How fun was it then to read that Aroma Italian took over the old pizza shop in Manoa Marketplace. Already having the ovens ready, it was just a matter of changing the decor to make it their own. Aroma Italia at Manoa doesn't have pasta - it's a pizzeria and has a few salads and side dishes. The quality of ingredients is up to their standards, with great flavor. Pies comes in medium and large sizes; you may want to order on the side of caution as it's a lot of food. The style is thin crust, made crispy and soft. Wait times were only about 20 minutes, during which we shopped elsewhere in the marketplace.We ordered two kinds on our first visit - pepperoni and primavera (with olives, artichokes, etc.). I always look forward to our Friday pizza nights and the drive to Manoa made it extra fun. Prices are reasonable for the sides. They also have a gelato counter, so if you're inclined it's a great place to grab it for dessert or a snack all on its own.We look forward to visiting again soon!

TL;DRVery good (but not quite amazing) pizza.La Bomba pizza = ONOFunghi pizza = ONOCannibale pizza = ONO-----My family lives right across the street from Manoa Marketplace, so we were very excited to here that Aroma Italia (AI) was coming to town. We had enjoyed the catering of the Monsarrat location a couple times and were looking forward to having a pizza joint nearby. I believe that last time Manoa had dedicated pizza restaurant was when Boston's Pizza was located at the now Serg's.Enough chit chat. Let's get to the review.We've ordered from AI three times now and have enjoyed every meal. Is this the best pizza in the world? Of course not. But it's solid.Our favorite pizzas are the La Bomba, the Funghi , and the Cannibale. We've also had the Pollo Pesto Caprese (decent - I'm just not a huge fan of pesto sauce on my pizza) and the Garlic Pink Scampi (very good flavor, but very little shrimp).We ordered the Caesar Salad, which was alright, but they provided the tiniest portion of dressing; it was not nearly enough to dress all the lettuce provided. Apparently they typically provide two dressing containers, so perhaps they just forgot one of ours. We probably won't order another salad.Hopefully in the future they expand their menu to include pastas.

Italian cuisine in Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii...A Social Media post announced that the first day of Soft Opening for Aroma Italia would be on 12-4-23, Monday. I marked my calendar and made my way over to Manoa Marketplace to be there by 11am.Parking was free and easy. I walked up to the counter since I was the first sit-down customer of the day. (There were 3 tables with six seats.) I ordered a slice of pepperoni pizza and a slice of Primavera pizza and took a seat in the cozy, clean shop.The female cashier was efficient and helpful. She explained that they don't have pasta at this location. They do have Salads, sandwiches, and Gelato from La Gelateria. I think it was the manager who brought my order to me. After a few minutes, he came to check on me. I should have asked for a napkin... LOL! I did tell him that I didn't need the chili pepper Flakes. He took them back so someone else may have them.The two slices could have tasted better if they were warmed up. I took some of the Primavera pizza home to heat up in the airfryer. It made the crust more crunchy. I do understand that this was the first day of operation and that the Grand Opening will be in January. I know that this is their second location and that the first location (on Monsarrat Avenue in the Diamond Head area of Honolulu) has high ratings.I'm sure that they will be up to speed in no time!Welcome to your second location in Manoa! Best wishes for success and happiness, Aroma Italia!

Second time that I visited Aroma Italia on their soft opening week. They were in the old Ohana Hale Marketplace and now have a brick-n-mortar on Monsarrat Avenue. This store in the Manoa Marketplace is a pizzeria and gelateria...offering slices as well as whole pies.My initial visit, I ordered a slice of their Margherita. Classic pizza that any pizza eatery should do well. I like ( don't luv ) Neapolitan style pizza, but it was good...$4+ for a Margherita slice...not sure regarding the pricing for other slices.On my second time, I got a foccacia pie. Basically a single serving...or am I a pig?!? Fluffy and cheesy it was pretty good. I make the qualifier as it was likely made that morning and I was there after the lunch rush. Parking is not too much of a problem as they are in the Manoa Marketplace where J&B was situated, next to La Crepe Cafe.Hours: daily from 1100 till 2000.

Love their pizzas. I got the La Bomba and the Cannabale. The La Bomba was the bomb dot com, love the mozzarella in the middle, the arugula is a nice touch, pizza flavor was good too. Crust is thin and airy. I'd get that again. The cannabale was a good one too, very meaty.

Fast service, welcoming ambiance, wonderful pizza! We ate the carnivore one and the burrata with arugula one - both were exceptional! They even have a selection of gelato for dessert. Must bring my family here!