Aroma Restaurant 831

Our Menu

Locally sourced · Italian-California cuisine · Ben Lomond, CA

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Mexican Nights — Every Monday & Tuesday

Join us Monday and Tuesday evenings for our special Mexican Night menu — vibrant flavors, festive atmosphere, and all your favorites right here in the redwoods.

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Aroma Mexican Menu

All the tortillas we provide are homemade! Enjoy!

Available Mondays & Tuesdays · 11 AM – 8 PM

Tacos Al Pastor$5

Pork shoulder tacos, marinated in garlic, pineapple, guajillo, and other Mexican herbs. Add Mozzarella Cheese $2

Tacos De Asada$5

Beef sirloin marinated in garlic, onions and chili powder. Add Mozzarella Cheese $2

Baja Tacos$7

Deep fried fish tacos with shredded cabbage in a creamy white chipotle sauce

Camarones a la Diabla$19

Shrimp immersed in a homemade spicy guajillo pepper sauce, with rice and beans

Vegetarian Tortilla Bowl$15

Tortilla bowl with rice, beans, lettuce, salsa fresca, guacamole, sour cream and queso fresco

Chile Verde$18

Slow cooked pork in a homemade tomatillo green sauce with rice and beans

Pozole$15

Traditional Mexican stew with pork and hominy simmered in a flavorful broth with Mexican chilies

Specials

Ceviche Appetizer$11

Fish marinated in lime, mixed in with fresh tomato, onion, cilantro, cucumber, jalapeños and topped with avocado

Enchiladas Rojas$18

Lightly fried corn tortillas dipped in a guajillo red sauce, stuffed with chicken and topped with lettuce, potatoes, carrots, cheese and sour cream with a side of rice and beans

Chile Relleno$16

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried until golden topped with a tomato sauce, with a side of rice and beans

Fajitas$19

Choice of chicken or shrimp fajitas, both grilled with red and green peppers, onions, tomato, salsa fresca, with a side of rice, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. Combo – add $4

Appetizers

Bruschetta

Classica: crostini topped with tomatoes, garlic, basil, herbs and olive oil. Di Parma: crostini topped with prosciutto, tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella

$14 / $16

Coconut Prawns

Choice of deep fried or sautéed prawns served on a martini glass with coconut curry sauce

$20

Calamari Fritti

Deep fried calamari, onions, and peppers served with chipotle aioli or marinara sauce

$16

Impepata Mista

Steamed mussels and clams in a garlic, lemon, white wine broth with chili flakes and toasted crostini

$16

Charcuterie Board

Chef’s selection of cured meats and artisanal cheeses with sweet and savory garnishes

$20

Meatball Appetizer

House made meatballs in our marinara sauce topped with mozzarella and basil

$16

Salads

Add anchovy +3, chicken +6, prawns +7

Wedge Salad

Iceberg lettuce with crispy bacon, bleu cheese, cherry tomatoes and pickled red onions

$16

Warm Spinach Salad

Spinach, bacon, toasted walnuts, caramelized onions, and feta with a sweet balsamic reduction

$15

Garden Salad

Spring mix with tomato, red onion, cucumber, and carrots with a balsamic vinaigrette

$11

Fried Caper Caesar Salad

Romaine hearts with house made croutons, fried capers, shaved parmesan, and a classic Caesar dressing

$13

Roasted Beet Salad

Beets tossed with goat cheese, arugula, citrus, and pistachio, in a red wine vinaigrette

$16

Pasta

Add meatballs +6, chicken +6, prawns +7 · Gluten free penne or linguine +4

Ravioli di Carne

Beef and pork stuffed ravioli with our slow cooked bolognese meat sauce

$24

Spaghetti Carbonara

Spaghetti with house made pancetta in a classic egg yolk sauce

$23

Penne Bolognese

Penne in a rich slow cooked beef and pork meat sauce topped with parmesan cheese

$22

Linguine Vongole

Linguine and clams with butter, olive oil, garlic, and parsley

$24

Fettucine Pollo

Egg noodles with chicken, spinach, pine nuts, and raisins in a garlic white wine butter sauce

$25

Penne Contadina

Penne pasta with organic chicken, mushrooms, onion, tomato, and rosemary in a white wine cream sauce

$24

Short Rib Tortelloni

Beef short rib stuffed pasta in a savory cream sauce with onions, mushrooms and peas

$26

Linguine Fruti di Mare

Linguine with clams, mussels, salmon, prawns, and tomatoes in a garlic white wine sauce

$30

Orechiette Salsiccia

Orichette pasta with Italian sausage, broccoli, tomato, garlic, pecorino, and chili flakes

$23

Lasagna Bolognese

Layers of egg noodles, bechamel, and our house meat sauce

$24

Mains

Steak of the Day

Chef’s choice cut of steak with your choice of sauce (chimichurri, sauteed mushrooms, or compound butter) and two sides (scalloped potatoes, mashed potatoes, garlic broccoli, or charred brussel sprouts)

Chicken Parmesan

Breaded chicken breast smothered with mozzarella and marinara, served with scalloped potatoes and garlic broccoli

$27

Chicken Piccata

Pan fried chicken breast with capers, garlic, white wine, butter, and parsley served with mashed potatoes and sauteed greens

$26

Braised Short Ribs

Tender beef short ribs braised in red wine, mirepoix, and herbs, served with mashed potatoes and garlic broccoli

$35

Ossobucco

Tender pork shank braised in a red wine reduction served with creamy polenta and sauteed greens

$34

Peppercorn Brandy Porkchop

Seared marinated pork chop with caramelized apple and cabbage in a green peppercorn brandy gravy, served with mashed potatoes

$33

Tyrolean Schnitzel

Tender deep fried pork cutlet in a mushroom cream gravy with garlicky mashed potatoes and fried brussel sprouts

$27

Cioppino

Mussels, clams, shrimp, squid, and salmon in a lightly spicy tomato broth, topped with crostini

$35

Garlic Aleppo Prawns

Sauteed prawns, braised pork belly, and blistered cherry tomatoes, with garlic broccoli and creamy polenta

$29

Salmone Greco

Seared salmon with roasted bell peppers, kalamata olives, garlic, white wine, and a touch of marinara served with sauteed greens

Vegetarian & Vegan

V = Vegetarian · Ⓥ = Vegan

Appetizers

Caprese

Fresh mozzarella and tomato seasoned with olive oil and basil

$15

Stuffed Portobello

Baked portobello mushroom stuffed with parmesan and smoked mozzarella smothered in a mushroom marsala cream sauce

$15

Fried Brussels

Deep fried brussel sprouts with a sweet chili sauce and pickled fennel

$15

Roasted Cauliflower

Roasted cauliflower in a special house seasoning with herb oil and balsamic reduction topped with pickled onions

$15

Artichoke Hearts

Crispy fried artichoke hearts served with our house made creamy garlic ranch

$14

Baked Three Cheese Polenta

Firm polenta with gorgonzola, parmesan, and mozzarella with sauteed mushrooms or bolognese sauce

$12

Mains

Mushroom Truffle Ravioli

Porcini mushroom raviolis in a truffle cream sauce

$25

Spinach Ravioli Aurora

Ravioli stuffed with spinach and ricotta in a creamy marinara sauce

$24

Gnocchi Pesto

Potato dumplings in a basil pesto with toasted pine nuts and fresh tomatoes

$21

Eggplant Parmesan

Baked layers of fried eggplant, mozzarella, marinara, and parmesan, topped with fried basil

$26

Vegan Agnolotti

Beet pasta stuffed with garbanzo, sun dried tomato, and basil with sauteed greens in a fresh tomato sauce

$24

Quinoa Ratatouille

Zucchini, yellow squash, and tomato, with roasted garlic eggplant and quinoa

$26

Dessert

Vanilla Ice Cream

Apple Strudel à la Mode

$12

Chocolate Soufflé à la Mode

$12

Crème Brûlée

$11

Ginger Flan

$11

Lemon Sorbet

Three Layer Mousse

$10

Tiramisu

Salads

Served Daily 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Add Protein: Chicken $6 | Prawns $8

Wedge Salad

Iceberg with cherry tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese, and ranch dressing

$12

Niçoise Salad

Spring mix salad with seared ahi, tomatoes, olives, red onion, hard boiled eggs with a Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar dressing

$21

Kale Salad

Pancetta, goat cheese, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and balsamic dressing

$13

Spinach Salad

Caramelized walnuts, caramelized onions, bell peppers, bacon, and sherry vinegar

$14

Caesar Salad

Classic Caesar salad with croutons and fried capers

$12

Tapas

Ceviche

Fresh basa marinated in lime juice, tossed with tomato, onion, cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeños topped with avocado

$15

Wasabi Poke Nachos

Fresh ahi poke with wasabi aioli, jalapeños, green onions, and oyster sauce on fried wonton crisps

$20

Artichoke Hearts (V)

Crispy baked artichoke hearts served with choice of seasoned fries or house salad

$10

Misto Frito

Deep fried calamari, onions, and jalapeño with garlic aioli

$16

Sandwiches

Sherry Ribeye Burger

7 oz. house-made ribeye burger with caramelized red onions, sherry BBQ aioli, green peppercorn, white cheddar, and pickles on a brioche bun

$19

Blackened Chicken

Blackened chicken, roasted bell pepper, caramelized onions, grilled eggplant, and basil aioli on ciabatta bread

$18

Turkey Bacon Avocado

Oven roasted turkey, tomato, onions, lettuce, avocado mousse on ciabatta bread

$17

Vegetarian Sandwich

Classic eggplant parmesan on ciabatta bread

$15

Meatball Sandwich

On French baguette bread topped with fried shallots and crispy bacon

$17

French Dip

Roasted tri tip, caramelized onions, provolone cheese, with horseradish aioli, and au jus

$17

Main

Fish and Chips

Fried beer battered basa with seasoned French fries and fresh cilantro with house-made tartar sauce

$21

Linguini Scampi

With garlic, prawns, parsley, butter, lemon zest, red chili flakes

$20

Ravioli Mushroom Truffle

Mushroom ravioli with truffle cream sauce

$19

Breakfast Dishes

Saturday & Sunday · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · All dishes served with Home Fries and Fresh Fruit

Artichoke Omelette

Three egg omelette with artichoke hearts, onions, tomato, spinach, and mozzarella

$16

Turkey Omelette

Three egg omelette with oven-roasted turkey, caramelized onions, leeks, spinach, avocado, and mozzarella

$16

Aroma Benedict

English muffin topped with oven-roasted turkey, poached eggs, and truffle hollandaise sauce

$17

Florentine Benedict

English muffin topped with poached eggs, spinach, onion, tomato, and classic hollandaise sauce

$16

Cinnamon French Toast

Cinnamon Texas toast topped with powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and real maple syrup

$15

Steak and Eggs

7oz hanger steak with two eggs any style

$23

Basic Breakfast

Choice of bacon, Canadian bacon, or Italian sausage plus three eggs any style

$14

Bacon Frittata

A baked egg dish with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, garlic, and goat cheese

$16

Sausage Frittata

A baked egg dish with Italian sausage, red bell pepper, garlic, leeks, and mozzarella

$16

Breakfast Sides

Italian Sausage

Bacon

Canadian Bacon

Croissant

Sourdough Toast

English Muffin

Home Fries

Fresh Fruit

🍹 Happy Hour — Daily 3–5 PM$2 off all beer & wine · $3 off all cocktails
Available at the bar and patio seating · No reservations needed

Happy Hour Bites

Bruschetta

Fresh tomato, basil, garlic toast

Arancini (3 pcs)

Saffron risotto balls, marinara

$10

Garlic Bread

House bread, roasted garlic butter

Cheese & Charcuterie (small)

Two cheeses, two meats, accompaniments

$14

Classic Cocktails

Martini

Gin/Vodka, Dry Vermouth, Olive

$15

Manhattan

Rye, Sweet Vermouth, Cherry

$15

Margarita

Tequila, Cointreau, Lime

$15

Old Fashioned

Bourbon, Angostura, Cherry

$13

Sazerac

Rye, Absinthe, Peychauds, Lemon

$15

Lemon Drop

Vodka, Cointreau, Lemon, Sugar

$15

Cosmo

Vodka, Cranberry, Cointreau, Lime

$14

Paloma

Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Soda

$14

Mojito

Rum, Mint, Lime, Simple Syrup

$13

Negroni

Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth

$13

Bees Knees

Gin, Lemon, Honey Syrup

$14

Mule

Vodka/Bourbon, Lime, Mint, Ginger Beer

$13

Aperol Spritz

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda, Orange

$14

Specialty Cocktails

Purple French 75

Butterfly Peaflower Gin, Sparkling Brut, Fresh Lemon Juice

$15

Corpse Reviver #2

Venus #2 Gin, Blanc Vermouth, Cointreau, Lime, Absinthe

$15

Pom Collins

Butterfly Peaflower Gin, Pomegranate Syrup, Fresh Lime, Soda

$15

Cadillac Margarita

Casadores Anejo Tequila, Gran Marnier, Fresh Lime, Agave

$15

Coco Mojito

White Rum, Coconut Rum, Cream of Coconut, Fresh Mint & Lime, Soda

$16

Division Bell

Vida Mezcal, Aperol, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Fresh Lime

$16

1944 Mai Tai

Planteray Rum Blend, Housemade Orgeat, Cointreau, Fresh Lime

$16

Paper Plane

Elijah Craig Bourbon, Amaro Nonino, Aperol, Fresh Lemon

$16

Pink Lady

Venus #1 Gin, Fresh Lemon, Grenadine, Egg White, Angostura Bitters

$16

Black Manhattan

Rittenhouse Rye, Cocchi di Torino, Amaro del Capo, Bitters, Cherry

$16

Espresso Martini

Pierre Ferrand Cognac, Fresh Espresso, Baileys, Coffee Beans

$16

Tequila Basil Smash

Blanco Tequila, Fresh Basil, Lemon, Lime, Agave Syrup

$16

Last Word

Venus #1 Gin, Green Chartreuse, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Fresh Lime

$20

Naked & Famous

Vida Mezcal, Yellow Chartreuse, Aperol, Fresh Lime

$20

Mexican Mocha Martini

Reposado Tequila, Chocolate Baileys, Mayan Coffee Liqueur, Fresh Espresso, Aztec Chocolate Bitters

$15

White

Pinot Grigio – Pasqua

2022, Italy

$13 / $48

Sauvignon Blanc – Hooks Bay

2023, NZ

$11 / $40

Sauvignon Blanc – Storrs

2022, Monterey

$14 / $48

Chardonnay – Silver Gate

2021, CA

$8 / $30

Chardonnay – Storrs

2022, SCM

$14 / $52

Rose Vin Gris – Birchino

2023, CA

$10 / $36

Rose – Highway 9

2022, CA

$13 / $48

Rose – 1749

2022, France

$11 / $40

Prosecco – Pasqua

Treviso

$10 / $36

Brut Cuvee – Coastal Vines

$9 / $32

Sparkling Rose – Veuve Devienne

France

$10

Red

Cabernet Sauvignon – Silver Gate

2023, CA

$8 / $30

Cabernet Sauv – Merry Prankster

2022, CA

$11 / $40

Cabernet Sauv – Highway 9

2021, Napa

$15 / $56

Pinot Noir – Storrs

2022, SCM

$14 / $52

Pinot Noir – Kissed By An Angel

2021, SCM

$15 / $56

Cabernet Franc – Shale Canyon

2019, CA

$15 / $56

Mercury Rising – Cinnabar

2022, CA

$14 / $52

Old Vine Zinfandel – Jeremy

2022, CA

$12 / $44

Ancient Vine Zin – West Cliff

2021, CA

$12 / $44

Zinfandel – Kissed By An Angel

2020, SCM

$15 / $55

Tempranillo – Highway 9

2022, Paso Robles

$15 / $56

Chianti – Terramia

2022, Italy

$10 / $36

Negroamaro – Messer Del Fauno

Puglia

$10 / $36

Montepulciano – Terramia

2022, Abruzzo

$11 / $40

Sangiovese – Girasole

2022, Mendocino

$10 / $36

Premium Wines

Zinfandel Blend – Ridge Geyserville

2021

$88

Sparkling Rose – Chandon

$49

Champagne – Gaston Chiquet Premier Cru

$88

Champagne – Lanson Black Label Brut

$99

Champagne – Pommery Brut Royal

Champagne – Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut

On Tap

Kolsch – Calicraft Coast

Lager – Modelo Especial

Belgian Wheat – Blue Moon

IPA – Lagunitas

Foggy IPA – Humble Sea, Socks & Sandals

$10

Rye IPA – Discretion, Uncle Dave’s

Amber Ale – Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery

Stout – Guinness

$10

Cans & Bottles

Lager – Pacifico

Dark Lager – Negra Modelo

Italian Pilsner – Discretion, Stefano

Blackberry Sour – Steel Bonnet

NA Lager – Corona

NA Lager – Heineken 0.0

IPNA – Lagunitas

Sodas

Coca Cola

Diet Coke

Sprite

Rootbeer

Iced Tea

Lemonade

Arnold Palmer

Ginger Ale

Ginger Beer

Shirley Temple

Roy Rogers

Pomegranate Soda

Juices

Orange

Pineapple

Apple

Cranberry

Grapefruit

Mocktails

Pina Fauxlada

Cream of Coconut, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime, Soda

Sunrise Sunset

Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Fresh Lime, Housemade Grenadine

Hibiscus Mint Cooler

Hibiscus Rose Syrup, Fresh Mint, Lime Juice, Soda

Honey Ginger Mule

Fresh Mint, Ginger Beer, Honey Syrup, Fresh Lime

Loved by locals

What People Are Saying

Tina N.★★★★★

When our daughter’s caterer failed to show up for her wedding, Mario Ibarra’s team leapt into action to prepare appetizers, dinner and after-dancing snacks on less than a moment’s notice. Somehow, they managed to have delicious food for 120+ wedding guests transported to the Sequoia Retreat in time to salvage cocktail hour and dinner. The guests enjoyed caprese salad, bruschetta, various pastas, chicken piccata and Caesar salad. When the time came to pay, Mario’s price was more than fair. We have nothing but great things to say about his service, food, staff and the way they treated out-of-town visitors like members of the family. Thank you again and again!

Billy S.★★★★★

Our new favorite place close to home. Matteo, Rosie, and Allan always make it a great night. The food is always on point. The pasta is absolutely done perfectly every time (and we are home-cook pasta snobs). This place is a hidden gem in the SLV. They even have live music on the weekends which is an added bonus!!

Kurt K.★★★★★

The Aroma Restaurant did an amazing job at providing a great meal for 120 people on short notice for my niece’s wedding this week. The staff delivered and served for us and did a magnificent job and the food was delicious!