Is there any restaurant in Charlottesville or Albemarle—or the entire Commonwealth, for that matter—with a weirder location than Aroma’s? At the end of a lonely road in Fontaine Research Park, in a space that’s more cafeteria than café, Aroma’s somehow manages to feel homey. We ordered the El Morocco sandwich, which layers eggplant, cilantro and tomato on whole wheat toast, and some dolmades on the side. And though all of this food was perfectly savory and wonderful, it was the extraordinarily personable service that really made this institutional spot so inviting. No scowling lunch ladies here!
Aroma’s Café 900 Natural Resources Dr. 244-2486
