La Cucina in Mendip

We had a lovely lunch party for my Mums 90th birthday at Aroma. There were 26 family members and friends, and everyone really enjoyed it. The food, service, and atmosphere were all great. Thanks to Joele and all the team at Aroma for your hard work in creating a memorable event.

Poor food, not tasty. Other similarly priced Italian restaurants have far better food. Even supermarkets’ ready meals taste better. £80+ for two starters, two main courses, one juice and one beer, it’s on the pricy side.

I booked and asked for a round table for six. We were put on a table for eight in a separate room with a second table for 12. We asked for a different table in the man restaurant as the room was bleak and likely to be noisy from the other table. The waiter said we would have to shout louder. The food was very, very poor. The zucchine fritte were oily and unpleasant and the risotto ai frutti di mare was tasteless and dry. There are many better restaurants in Dorking and we won’t be coming back to this one.

I was puzzled by the whole experience. Only one other diner in the restaurant. I would say the food is overpriced and small portions. Lasagne, oily which I mentioned to the waiter. His response 'enjoy your meal'. BTW, it was a birthday lunch but this wasn't mentioned. We will not be returning.

Took the family (12 people) to celebrate a birthday. Staff were brilliant and friendly and the food was great. Would recommend to anyone to visit and try fresh, tasty food. Thank you for making this birthday special.

Went here as reviews were so great but when I tried the dish I ordered , it was all tasteless. My partner ordered king prawns which were not fresh either. Won’t be going back there again

I went to Aroma for dinner and I was amazed by how friendly the staff were. All dishes were so tasty! I had an wonderful experience and I will definetelly go back there with friends!

Excellent restaurant! Fabulous food, authentic Italian from family recipes, and the staff are wonderful. Family-run business. You feel very welcome. I've been four times and am going back plenty more!

We ate at Aroma twice whilst in Dorking on two separate weekends. Our first visit was so good we went back, The food was very tasty and well presented I had the Calzone on my first visit which I couldn't finish as it was so big. My wife choose the pasta which she said was amazing.The staff were very pleasant ,well worth a visit.

Absolute gem! Service is very friendly and food is top notch. Loved it here- would recommend bolognese and sausage pastas. Will come again.

Have been to Aroma several times. Always so good, food wonderful, friendly staff and outstanding service, thoroughly recommend.

Outstanding italian food. I cannot speak highly enough of this place. We stumbled across it while wandering around Dorking and are so glad that we did. The service was friendly and genuine, and the food is incredible. Everything was cooked fresh and with genuine care. If you are in the area you should definitely check it out.

I really like this place. My husband and I have been here a few times. The food is consistently good, the staff are very friendly. The decor is great, modern, stylish and welcoming. Sometimes you have a bit of a wait for the food but that's because they cook it properly from scratch. It's our favourite place in Dorking. My only suggestion is that I think they should incorporate a certain local sparkling wine into their menu as not everyone likes prosecco. Otherwise perfect!

Lovely simple food in plentiful quantities in a modern setting. The food was beautifully presented, with friendly staff and a warm welcome. We are so lucky to live close by!

Fantastic food, service, wine and prices. Had a lovely dinner here. Pasta perfectly cooked. Lovely Sicilian wines and spritzes. A must visit in Dorking.

Fabulous birthday lunch at this really lovely Italian restaurant. We had main courses of pasta, steaks, salad and risotto and desserts such as tiramisu, pannacotta, profiteroles, sorbet and gelato. It was all really good. Friendly and attentive service. Would recommend.