Located in Charlottesville, Virginia in the Barracks Road Shopping Center, Aromas Cafe offers bright fresh fare with daily changing specials.
Photos by Mouna Smires
Aromas Cafe is a Charlottesville establishment. Chef Hassan Kaisoum blends his classical French training with a Moroccan upbringing and travels throughout the Mediterranean in order to produce cuisine that is unique, vibrant, and always fresh.
19 years ago, Hassan Kaisoum opened the doors in his new hometown of Charlottesville. Although he has owned restaurants across the globe, he was surprised at how warm the embrace of the local community was from the get go. From the day it opened until now, Hassan makes sure every dish is prepared with the care and quality his customers have come to love.
Phone
(434) 244-2486
Location
1104 Emmet St N., Charlottesville VA 22903
Hours
M-Th 11am–3pm, 5pm-9pm
F 11am-3pm, 5pm-9:30pm
Sa 11am-9pm
Su 11am-2:30pm Call for Reservations
Appetizers
$8.95
Falafel
Chickpea fritters served with tahini and Habiba sauce
$8.95
$8.95
Hummus
Chickpea and tahini puree with olive oil, cucumber, and pita
$8.95
$9.95
Baba Ghannouge
Pureed roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon and garlic with pita
$9.95
$16.95
Mezza Trio
Hummus, Baba Ghannouge, and Dolmas served with pita
$16.95
$11.95
Grilled Jumbo Shrimp
Moroccan rub, preserved lemon, and Habiba
$11.95
$7.95
Zadjiki Yogurt Dip
Served with cucumbers and pita
$7.95
$9.95
Stuffed Grape Leaves Dolma
Stuffed grape leaves over zadjiki with citrus
$9.95
Salads
$12.95
Mista Salad
Grilled eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, kalamata olives, tomato, cucumbers, and feta
$12.95
$10.95
Greek Salad
Feta cheese, kalamata olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, baby greens
$10.95
$12.95
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad
Grilled marinated chicken breast over salad
$12.95
$13.95
Falafel Salad
Chickpea fritters over salad with tahini sauce, feta cheese, cucumbers, tomatoes, and lettuce
$13.95
$12.95
Chicken Shawarma Salad
Chicken over couscous, shredded romaine, diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and pita
$12.95
$13.95
Seafood Salad
Ask about out seafood salad special of the day!
$13.95
Sandwiches
$11.95
Chicken Shawarma
Grilled marinated chicken in pita with lettuce, tomatoes, and Aroma's sauce
$11.95
$10.95
Falafel Wrap
Chickpea fritters, feta cheese kalamata olives, tomatoes
$10.95
$11.95
Moroccan Wrap
Grilled chicken breast in pita with hummus, romaine, lettuce and Aroma's sauce
$11.95
$12.95
Lamb Merguez
Grilled lamb Merguez sausage in a sandwich with romaine, tomatoes, and homemade spicy aioli
$12.95
$11.95
Vegetarian El Morocco
Grilled eggplant, roasted red bell peppers, hummus, tomatoes, and lettuce, on sunflower wheat bread
$11.95
Entrees
$17.95
Moroccan Vegetarian Tagine
Moroccan rataouille over a bed of couscous or rice
$17.95
$17.95
Aromas Marinated Grilled Chicken Breast
Served over pasta dressed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomatoes, and fresh basil
$17.95
$19.95
Mixed Grill
Grilled chicken breast and beef kafta over couscous
$19.95
$18.95
Chicken Marrakech Tagine
Marinated chicken served over a bed of couscous or rice with a mixed green salad of shredded romaine, tomatoes, cucumbers, and feta cheese
$18.95
$18.95
Fresh Filet of Tilapia
Encrusted with fresh herbs and preserved lemon, served over orzo pasta or salad
$18.95
$18.95
Spicy Moroccan Meatball
Pan seared in an iron skillet with tomato Provencal, organic cracked eggs, and a side salad.
$18.95
$19.95
Saffron Risotto
Grilled tigger shrimp over saffron risotto folded with baby spinach, parmesan reggiano, and fresh basil
$19.95
$18.95
Salmon Chermoula
Grilled fresh filet of salmon rubbed in our Chermoula spices, fresh herbs, and preserved lemon over shitake mushrooms, spinach, and orzo pasta
$18.95
$18.95
Shrimp Cassoulet
Grilled jumbo shrimp over a white bean cassoulet served in a tagine with lemon, lime, cilantro, and basil (spicy)
$18.95
$18.95
Lentil and Lamb Tagine
Lean lamb Merguez sausage served over a stew of lentils with caramelized onions, carrots, and celery.
$18.95
$18.95
Spicy Orzo Pasta
Lamb sausage, grilled chicken tossed with orzo pasta, spicy homemade tomato sauce, and fresh basil
$18.95
Desserts
$7.95
Dark Chocolate Dome
Filled with dark chocolate and praline, finished with a raspberry coulee
$7.95
$7.95
Pistachio Bourma Baklava
With shredded phyllo dough, labneh yogurt, and a pomegranate reduction
$7.95
$7.50
Creamy Lebneh Yogurt
Drizzled with honey, topped with roasted almonds, dried cranberries, apricots, and a cashew finger baklava (optional)
$7.50
$7.50
Moroccan Glazed Oranges
Sliced, with fresh basil, and finished with organge blossom balsamic reduction
$7.50
$7.95
Beignet
French style plantain beignets dusted in cinnamon and pistachio, served over lebneh yogurt with toasted almonds, pomegranate reduction, and fresh basil (gluten free)
$7.95
Hot Beverages
$2.95
Moroccan Mint Tea
$2.95
$3.95
Turkish Coffee
$3.95
$3.25
Coffee Noisette
$3.25
$2.95
Selection of Herbal Teas
$2.95
RESERVATIONS
Call (434) 244-2486 for reservations or inquiries regarding group and holiday menus.
Reservations suggested for parties of 6 or more.