What to order at Aroma Ristorante

Must order
The day's fish from the coast; the menu changes with the catch, so ask what came in and take the house pasta.
Signature dishes
Pesce del giorno dalla costa toscana, Pasta fatta in casa, Dolci della casa
Editor tip
Closed Monday and open until the last table leaves, so late dinners work. Book by phone; the current menu is posted on the restaurant's Facebook page.
CuisineSeafood
Price€€€
NeighborhoodSanta Croce
HoursTue-Sun lunch and dinner; closed Mon
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Location

Address: Via Ghibellina 67r, 50122 Firenze, Florence

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