A cuisine that speaks of passion that of Giuseppe Di Iorio, Executive Chef of the exclusive Aroma, which in addition to the renowned gourmet restaurant also offers the bistrot version.
The location is already lovely in itself. At the top floor of the luxurious 5 star Hotel Palazzo Manfredi in the heart of Rome (affiliated Relais & Chateaux), the Aroma restaurant overlooks the Coliseum, Domus Aurea and Colle Oppio. The breathtaking view of the imperial Rome that is enjoyed on the terrace, accessible in winter thanks to a glass cover, is the backdrop to the culinary creations of Giuseppe Di Iorio, who in 2014 won the first Michelin star for the restaurant. Not only the guests but the same chef and his brigade are inspired by the panorama, as one of the glass windows in the kitchen looks just over the Coliseum. So from the kitchen monobloc – a real piece of technological design tailor-made with a 7-meter cooktop made by De Manincor, the most renowned signature among industrial kitchens and also chosen by the Vatican – comes out of the starred dishes of Di Iorio, combining Mediterranean flavors with those of traditional Roman cuisine. An abundance of portions, unusual for a gourmet restaurant, of old chef’s custom recipes. From the more sophisticated and sought-after products such as Alba’s truffle or Chianina meat to the simplest ones like Taggia’s olives, Salina’s capers or Andria’s burr, all the ingredients that make up the dishes of his menus are from him personally carefully and passionate selected. Among its proposals stand out the marinated croissant with Mediterranean couscous, zucchini risotto, saffron with octopus and black cuttlefish and Spaghettone with rabbit sauce and fresh cuddly perfume flavors; In the second, the chef leaves space for both high quality fish and dishes where the best meat is presented
in unusual combinations, such as the crunchy pork chop with compote with apricot and fennel potatoes. Last summer, Aroma also opened its Bistrot on the rooftop overlooking Colle Oppio, where you can enjoy the Chef’s Quick and Chic creations by choosing from an ad hoc menu with the lowest prices that looks like a flavor route between the great classics of Roman cuisine revisited with the creativity that unites all the preparations of Di Iorio. Do not miss the delicious delicacies of the Marina De Santis pastry chef, including the original red cake cake with scorzonera ice cream. But Giuseppe Di iorio also offers a strictly gluten free gourmet experience for those, like her daughter Melissa, to follow a gluten-free diet. And just to her and to celiacs is dedicated the Melissa Menu, with specialties such as Carpaccio of veal with Roman mystance, mushrooms and lamellas of Parmigiano Reggiano, Rigatoni of maize to the carbonara scented with black truffle, Ricioli di vapore roasted with cherry tomatoes, olives, Parsley sponge and oregano and coffee cake with coffee, tiramisu foam and crunchy waffle. One of the many reasons why Aroma was awarded the 5-Star Diamond Award by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences, the award-winning reward for excellence in the food and catering industry.
Cost tasting menu: starting from 150 euros (drinks excluded) Average bistro menu fee: 60 euro. (www.palazzomanfredi.com, www.aromarestaurant.it )
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