Aroma Bar & Restaurant is a bar and pub-style casual dining establishment located on Link Road in LIC Colony, Badambadi Colony, Cuttack-753012, earning mixed ratings of 1.6/5 based on 413 reviews (Restaurant Guru) and 3.0/5 based on 3 reviews (TripAdvisor), ranked #27-28 out of 83 restaurants in Cuttack on TripAdvisor.
Important Note: Justdial lists “Aroma Bar And Restaurants (Closed Down)” at Link Road as permanently closed, though listings on TripAdvisor (updated May 2025), Restaurant Guru (April 2026) and Wanderlog (January 2024) continue to show the establishment, suggesting either recent closure after these listings, listing outdating, or possible confusion between similar-named establishments in the Link Road area.
Wanderlog provides highly positive customer feedback: “Aroma Bar & Restaurant is a great place to enjoy delicious food and experience outstanding service. The owner, known for their humorous personality, adds a sportive touch to the dining experience. The support staff is also highly praised for their excellent service. The restaurant offers mouthwatering dishes with prompt service in a good ambiance, making every visit special. It’s strongly recommended by many who have visited, praising the awesome food and excellent ambiance.”
This glowing review emphasizes several distinctive features: the owner’s humorous and “sportive” personality creating entertaining dining atmosphere, highly praised support staff delivering excellent service, “mouthwatering dishes” with prompt service quality, good ambiance making visits feel special, and strong recommendations from repeat customers praising both food and atmosphere.
TripAdvisor categorizes it under: “Bar, Pub” as primary cuisines, confirming the establishment functions as a bar and pub serving alcoholic beverages with accompanying pub-style food rather than a traditional family restaurant. The bar/pub designation suggests menu items like appetizers, finger foods, grilled items, and beverages designed to accompany drinking rather than full multi-course meals.
TripAdvisor notes ranking: “#27 of 83 Restaurants in Cuttack” and “Bar, Pub” positioning it in approximately the bottom third of Cuttack restaurants by rating/popularity, though the limited 3-review sample on TripAdvisor makes this ranking less reliable than the 413 reviews on Restaurant Guru.
Restaurant Guru shows concerning rating data: “Aroma Bar & Restaurant in Cuttack rated 1.6 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru: 413 reviews by visitors, 51 photos,” indicating very poor reception (1.6/5) with substantial review volume (413 reviews) and photographic documentation (51 photos). The significant rating discrepancy between platforms (1.6 on Restaurant Guru vs 3.0 on TripAdvisor vs highly positive on Wanderlog) suggests inconsistent service quality, possible business changes over time, or different customer segments using each platform.
Contact information varies by source: Yandex Maps lists “+91 9337 27 36 34” (+91 93372 73634 formatted) while TripAdvisor shows “+91 671 231 7203,” suggesting either multiple phone lines or outdated contact information across platforms.
Odisha Company provides operational hours: “Friday 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM” with “Time Open Now” status and location “FV4P+3X3, Link Road New, LIC Colony, Cuttack, Odisha,” though the Friday-only listing likely represents incomplete data rather than actual single-day operation (more complete hours may exist but are not published). The 9 AM to 5 PM hours (8 hours) are unusually short for a bar/pub which typically operate evening-focused schedules.
The Link Road/LIC Colony location places Aroma in the same commercial corridor as other establishments like Green Red AC Family Restaurant and near The Aromas Multicuisine Restaurant, creating potential naming confusion in the area—”Aroma” vs “The Aromas” are different establishments despite similar names.
Wanderboat references proximity: “restaurants: Aroma Bar & Restaurant” near “Badambadi Shree Uttareswar Shiva Temple” and The Aromas Multi Cuisine Restaurant on Link Road, Badambadi, confirming the Badambadi/Link Road positioning.
Magicpin lists the establishment with photos and menu access: “Aroma Bar & Restaurant in Badambadi Colony, Cuttack – outlet on magicpin. View menu, photos, reviews, contact, and save with exclusive deals and offers,” though the actual menu content is not displayed in search results.
The closure listing on Justdial notes: “With its extensive menu, accessible location, and dedication to customer satisfaction, Aroma Bar And Restaurants (Closed Down) promises an unforgettable dining…” using past promotional language before marking the establishment as permanently closed, though the exact closure date is not specified.
Given the conflicting information—positive Wanderlog reviews, negative Restaurant Guru rating, TripAdvisor 2025 listing, and Justdial closure notice—potential customers should verify operational status before visiting by calling the listed contact numbers
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. Where is Aroma Bar & Restaurant located in Cuttack?
Aroma Bar & Restaurant is located on Link Road in LIC Colony, Badambadi Colony, Cuttack-753012, Odisha. Odisha Company provides Plus Code location: "FV4P+3X3, Link Road New, LIC Colony, Cuttack, Odisha" for precise mapping and navigation. Yandex Maps lists: "State of Odisha, City of Cuttack" with contact "+91 9337 27 36 34." TripAdvisor specifies: "Link Road Lic Colony, Cuttack 753012 India" as the full address. The Link Road/LIC Colony location places it in the same commercial area as Green Red AC Family Restaurant and near The Aromas Multicuisine Restaurant (a different establishment despite similar naming). Wanderboat references proximity to "Badambadi Shree Uttareswar Shiva Temple" providing additional landmark reference in the Badambadi area. However, Justdial lists "Aroma Bar And Restaurants (Closed Down)" at Link Road suggesting the establishment may have permanently closed—potential visitors should verify operational status before traveling.
What type of cuisine and atmosphere does Aroma offer?
TripAdvisor categorizes Aroma under "Bar, Pub" as primary cuisines, establishing it as a bar and pub-style establishment serving alcoholic beverages with accompanying pub food rather than a traditional multi-cuisine family restaurant. Wanderlog describes the distinctive atmosphere: "The owner, known for their humorous personality, adds a sportive touch to the dining experience. The support staff is also highly praised for their excellent service. The restaurant offers mouthwatering dishes with prompt service in a good ambiance, making every visit special." The owner's "humorous personality" and "sportive touch" suggests entertaining, lively atmosphere with personality-driven hospitality unusual in typical restaurants. The "good ambiance" combined with bar/pub designation indicates casual environment conducive to social drinking and relaxed dining rather than formal occasions. TripAdvisor asks: "Is this restaurant family-friendly?" suggesting the bar/pub nature may not be ideal for children or traditional family dining. Magicpin offers access to menu, photos and exclusive deals for the Badambadi Colony outlet.
What are the customer ratings and reviews?
Aroma Bar & Restaurant shows dramatically conflicting ratings across different platforms. Restaurant Guru reports very poor reception: "Aroma Bar & Restaurant in Cuttack rated 1.6 out of 5 on Restaurant Guru: 413 reviews by visitors, 51 photos," with 1.6/5 representing one of the lowest possible ratings and substantial review volume (413 reviews) indicating this is not based on a small sample. TripAdvisor shows modest rating: "rated 3.0 of 5 on Tripadvisor" based on only "3 unbiased reviews," with limited sample size making this less statistically reliable, ranking it "#28 of 29 restaurants in Cuttack" (near bottom). In stark contrast, Wanderlog features highly positive feedback: "Aroma Bar & Restaurant is a great place to enjoy delicious food and experience outstanding service... It's strongly recommended by many who have visited, praising the awesome food and excellent ambiance." The significant rating variance (1.6 vs 3.0 vs highly positive) suggests possible inconsistent quality, business changes over time, different customer expectations on each platform, or confusion with similarly-named establishments.
What are the operating hours and contact information?
Operating hours are poorly documented across platforms. Odisha Company lists "Friday 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM" with "Time Open Now" status, though Friday-only hours likely represent incomplete data rather than actual single-day operation. The 9 AM to 5 PM schedule (8 hours) is atypical for bar/pub establishments which normally operate evening-focused hours to serve alcohol during peak social times. Most significantly, Justdial lists the establishment as "Aroma Bar And Restaurants (Closed Down)" suggesting permanent closure, though the exact closure date is not specified. Contact numbers vary: Yandex Maps shows "+91 9337 27 36 34" while TripAdvisor lists "+91 671 231 7203," suggesting either multiple lines or outdated information. TripAdvisor notes "Add hours" indicating operating hours are not published on that platform. Given the closure listing on Justdial yet continued presence on TripAdvisor (May 2025) and Restaurant Guru (April 2026), potential customers should call the contact numbers to verify current operational status before visiting.
How does Aroma compare to nearby similar establishments?
The Link Road/Badambadi area hosts multiple restaurants with similar names creating potential confusion. "The Aromas Multicuisine Restaurant" (note: "The Aromas" not "Aroma") operates separately at "Plot 881, Madhupanta, Palamandap, Ward 36, Siba Bazaar, Link Road, Cuttack-753012" serving North Indian cuisine at ₹500-₹1000 price range with hours "Opens at 11:00 am," operating as a different establishment from Aroma Bar & Restaurant despite the similar naming. District lists "The Aromas Multicuisine Restaurant" at "Plot 881, PS- Badambadi, Ward 36, Link Road, Mal Godown Market, Cuttack" with "₹550 for two" and hours "11:00 AM to 11:00 PM," confirming it as a separate multi-cuisine family restaurant with higher pricing and fuller hours than the bar/pub-style Aroma. Green Red AC Family Restaurant also operates on Link Road in Bishram Nagar/Badambadi offering multi-cuisine with bar service, rated 3.8 based on 374 reviews—providing a comparable alternative with better documented ratings and confirmed operational status. Given Aroma's conflicting ratings, possible closure, and limited published information, nearby alternatives may offer more reliable dining experiences.
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