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Aroma di Mare, Ventnor City, NJ

Aroma di Mare

4.7
4.7
1009 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Modern Italian Restaurant in Ventnor City, New Jersey less than one mile from Atlantic City. Our chefs prepare homemade authentic pasta and delicious Italian cuisine that includes seafood, veal, chicken, and more. We have transitioned from a BYOB policy to offering a comprehensive full-service bar, featuring an array of specialty cocktails. We accept all credit cards with an attached 3% service fee or cash payment. Gift cards are available for purchase. Semi-private dining for larger parties/events with pre-selected menus is available for advanced booking. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. We look forward to serving you!
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Additional information

  • Location
    5206 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
  • Phone number
    (609) 428-6859
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 16:00–22:30
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Klenton "Tony" Hoda

Offers

  • Munch & Mingle

    3 Jan 2025 - 1 June 2025
    Sun - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm,Tue - Sat - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Experience our vibrant Happy Hour with 30% OFF all Appetizers, Cocktails, Wines, Spirits & Beers! Enjoy a cozy atmosphere filled with laughter and great music, perfect for unwinding with friends. Treat yourself to delightful bites and refreshing drinks in a setting that feels just like home. Join us! ***Available Dine-in & Bar***

    Munch & Mingle photo

Menu

APPETIZERS

  • FRIED CALAMARIUSD 18.00

    crispy battered calamari rings, marinara

    • OCTOPUS ALLA LIVORNESEUSD 22.00

      artichoke, capers, olives, pomodoro

      • SHRIMP OREGANATAUSD 16.00

        seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic butter, lemon

        • MUSSELS & CLAMSUSD 18.00

          p-e.i mussels, clams, pomodoro or white wine

          • STUFFED LONG HOTSUSD 14.00

            gorgonzola, sausage, breadcrumbs, marinara

            • RAPINI & SAUSAGEUSD 16.00

              sweet italian sausage, broccoli rabe, parmigiano reggiano

              • BRUSCHETTAUSD 12.00

                crostini, tomato bruschetta, basil, pecorino romano

                • BURRATA CAPRESEUSD 18.00

                  tomatoes, burrata. basil, aged balsamic, evoo

                  • LOBSTER & FORMAGGIOUSD 20.00

                    lobster and cheese baked pasta

                    • SHRIMP & CRAB MARTINIUSD 19.00

                      jumbo shrimp, crab meat, sundried tomato, olives, red onion, basil

                      • CLAMS OREGANATAUSD 15.00

                        seasoned breadcrumbs, garlic butter, lemon

                        SALADS

                        • ARUGULA AND PEARUSD 14.00

                          gorgonzola, sliced pear, walnuts, honey mustard vindigrette

                          • CLASSIC CAESAR SALADUSD 12.00

                            romaine, crouton, parmesan, caesar dressing

                            • ARUGULA & BEET SALADUSD 14.00

                              roasted beets, goat cheese, roasted red pepper, pistachio, champagne vinaigrette

                              • MEDITERRANEANUSD 12.00

                                red oninon, bell pepper, cucumber, tomato, feta, olives, red wine vinaigrette | **PROTEIN *$6 CHICKEN* *$8 SHRIMP* *$10 CRAB MEAT*

                                PANINI

                                • ITALIANOUSD 15.00

                                  prosciutto, mortadella, buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil oil with side salad

                                  • BRIE AND FIGUSD 15.00

                                    creamy brie cheese, fig jam, prosciutto, arugula, sea salt

                                    • PRIMAVERAUSD 14.00

                                      grilled zucchini, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers, provolone, pesto

                                      • SMOKED SALMONUSD 16.00

                                        cream cheese, red onion, capers, dill

                                        • MILANESEUSD 15.00

                                          breaded chicken cutlet, avocado, arugula, fresh mozzarella

                                          • SHORT RIBUSD 16.00

                                            braised short rib, mushroom, provolone, truffle oil

                                            WRAPS

                                            • ITALIANOUSD 14.00

                                              prosciutto, mortadella, provolone, tomato, basil oil

                                              • CHICKEN CAESARUSD 14.00

                                                grilled chicken, romaine hearts, caesar dressing

                                                • VEGGIE WRAPUSD 14.00

                                                  grilled zucchini, eggplant, sundried tomatoes, roasted peppers, arugula, pesto

                                                  • MEDITERRANEANUSD 14.00

                                                    feta cheese, kalamata olives, cucumber, roasted pepper, tzatziki sauce

                                                    • MILANESEUSD 14.00

                                                      breaded chicken cutlet, avocado, arugula, fresh mozzarella

                                                      • CHICKEN BLTUSD 14.00

                                                        grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, avocado, tomato, ranch

                                                        SEAFOOD & PASTA

                                                        • CAPPELLINI POSITANOUSD 22.00

                                                          colossal crab meat, tomatoes, olives, light pomadoro

                                                          • LOBSTER RAVIOLIUSD 23.00

                                                            spinach, cognac blush sauce

                                                            • SALMONUSD 24.00

                                                              pan seared norwegian salmon, spinach, tomato bruschetta, lemon caper

                                                              • RISOTTO SCAMPIUSD 21.00

                                                                arborio rice, shrimp, peas, blush cognac sauce

                                                                • GNOCCHI SORRENTINOUSD 16.00

                                                                  homemade gnocchi, fresh mozzarella, basil, vodka sauce

                                                                  • PENNE ALLA VODKAUSD 16.00

                                                                    vodka blush cream sauce

                                                                    • TAGLIATELLE & SHORT RIBUSD 18.00

                                                                      pulled beef short rib, mushroom, beef au jus, cream sauce

                                                                      • BROCCOLI RABE AND SAUSAGEUSD 16.00

                                                                        penne pasta, garlic and evoo

                                                                        • TAGLIATELLE BOLOGNESEUSD 18.00

                                                                          tagliatelle pasta, ground beef ragu, pomodoro, parmigiano reggiano

                                                                          SIDES

                                                                          • SIDE OF PASTA G/O OR REDUSD 11.00

                                                                            • SPINACHUSD 9.00

                                                                              • BROCCOLI RABEUSD 9.00

                                                                                • ROASTED POTATOUSD 7.00

                                                                                  • SEASONAL VEGGIESUSD 7.00

                                                                                    DRINKS

                                                                                    • ESPRESSOUSD 5.00

                                                                                      • DOUBLE ESPRESSOUSD 6.00

                                                                                        • CAPPUCCINOUSD 6.00

                                                                                          • LATTEUSD 6.00

                                                                                            • AMERICANOUSD 5.00

                                                                                              • LEMONADEUSD 3.00

                                                                                                • ICED TEAUSD 3.00

                                                                                                  • FRESH JUICESUSD 3.00

                                                                                                    • SOFT DRINKSUSD 3.00

                                                                                                      • ACQUA PANNAUSD 8.00

                                                                                                        • ACQUA PELLEGRINOUSD 8.00

                                                                                                          • IMPORTED ITALIAN DRINKSUSD 4.00

                                                                                                            *consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness*

                                                                                                              Last updated: 8 May 2024

                                                                                                              What 1,009 people are saying

                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                              4.7
                                                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                              • 4.7Food
                                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                                              • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.3Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                                              • New Jersey

                                                                                                                Contemporary Italian

                                                                                                              • New Jersey

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                                                                                                              • Atlantic

                                                                                                                Innovative

                                                                                                              • Atlantic

                                                                                                                Healthy

                                                                                                              • Atlantic

                                                                                                                Neighbourhood gem

                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                              Aroma di Mare offers "amazing food" with standout dishes like gnocchi and seafood capellini. The atmosphere is lively, though the noise level can be high. Service is generally "excellent," with servers like Marissa and Edith receiving praise. It's a BYOB spot, making it an affordable dining option.

                                                                                                              1,009 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. Lisa

                                                                                                                Philadelphia4 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 22 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Excellent food and service! Not noisy, nice ambience and our dessert and cappuccino were a yummy addition to a great dinner.

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                                                                                                              2. Mike VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia370 reviews

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 3
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Aroma di Mare was a nice dining experience overall. Delicious salad and tomato bisque as starters. Entrées were delicious. However, the standard veal chop ($55) was not prepared to my liking. I specifically asked for medium rare, it took a while for our meals to come out, & it ended up coming out medium well and overcooked. The server never came back until at least 10 minutes later to check on things and by then it was too late to send it back and I already didn’t want to wait 10-15 minutes for another veal chop to come out so I ended up eating it anyhow as it was nicely seasoned and tender, just not prepared properly as I requested. For a pricey entrée you would think they would know how to get it right in the kitchen. Had our server came to check with our table earlier it would have given me a chance to send it back & have a new one prepared. Wine listing was a bit limited and pricey so we brought our own bottle and were charged an $8 corkage fee. Aroma di Mare needs to improve on their quality especially of charging premium prices. We may return in the future, but perhaps try something else off their menu.

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                                                                                                              3. Samantha VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia5 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                All of the food was served warm and tasted delicious. They were a bit shortstaffed so we did have to wait for some things, but otherwise our server was pleasant and attentive to our needs. Will definitely go again. 

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                                                                                                              4. MonicaM

                                                                                                                Philadelphia3 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 15 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                My fiancé and I were able to enjoy dinner by the windows. We ordered the mussels in red and calamari for appetizers. As for our entrees, we ordered the gnocchis, bolognese, and veal with crab meat to share. All very good! We ended dinner with cappuccinos. Our wonderful waitress then gave me beautiful flowers for Valentine’s Day. Very sweet touch for a Valentine’s Day dinner. Definitely will eat there again!

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                                                                                                              5. Maria VIP

                                                                                                                New York City11 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 8 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Lovely night. The food was delicious. The entertainment was a nice touch.

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                                                                                                              6. George

                                                                                                                New Jersey9 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 1 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Respected my request for a leisurely pace for a true dining experience.

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                                                                                                              7. Richard VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia32 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 13 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                We were there on a slow Sunday night due to NFL playoffs. Place was empty. Their loss. Service was attentive. Cocktails A+. Apps A+ ( especially stuffed long hots). Pork chop was prime and one of the best I've had in a long time. Atmosphere was certainly nothing special but everything else more than made up for it. A surprisingly wonderful experience. Will definitely be back. Often.

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                                                                                                              8. Anne VIP

                                                                                                                Philadelphia2 reviews

                                                                                                                4.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Really good food,the music was beautiful , the experience was so much nicer with live music

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                                                                                                              9. Deborah VIP

                                                                                                                Atlantic City28 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 11 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                This was our first time at this restaurant. Our waitress was excellent and our meals were delicious. I got the penne a la vodka which was good and my date got the pasta and seafood. The food was great and the entertainment as well. We will definitely go back.

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                                                                                                              10. Margaret

                                                                                                                Philadelphia1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                Dined on 8 January 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Excellent food, excellent and personable service !

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                                                                                                              Aroma di Mare is rated 4.7 stars by 1009 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                                                              Google Map for Aroma di Mare

                                                                                                              5206 Atlantic Ave, Ventnor City, NJ 08406

                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                (609) 428-6859
                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                $31 to $50
                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                Tue–Sun 16:00–22:30
                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                Casual Dress
                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                Street Parking
                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                Klenton "Tony" Hoda
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