This was SUCH a gem of a find. A few of my girlfriends and I decided to walk around Brooklyn while we waited for a table at a different restaurant that quoted 2 hours. We ended up in this area, realized we were starving and decided to eat here. The decor, esthetic and overall vibe was incredible. They have a indoor/outdoor dinning patio that really adds to the space. It's very well put together. The service was super friendly. Our server was very attentive and kind. It all felt very authentic. Now for the good part, the food! Based on other reviews I had read, I opted for the French toast. GUYS; it is SO good. The presentation is so pretty and while it doesn't seem like a big portion, I got full pretty quickly. The French toast mastered textures, with a crust-like exterior and a warm fluffy interior. This toast was packed with flavor and was even (stuffed?) with an (apple?) compote at the bottom. This toast is really the perfect sweet breakfast- not overly sweet in the slightest. I was also able to try my friend's dish. An english muffin topped with fresh prosciutto egg and black truffle. woah, this gets my mouth watering. It was a bite filled with decadent flavors. (I will probably order this next time!) Five star experience for sure, can't wait to come back. 5/5 read more

Aurora - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Sat in the garden on a weeknight with a group of five and had a great dinner. Standout dishes were the delicate squash, ravioli and Tonnarelli Cacio & pepe. Also enjoyed the burrata and prosciutto, Montauk diver scallops, roasted sunchokes and mushrooms. Only thing I didn't love was the broccoli rabe (it's not my favorite anyway). Overall a great spot! read more

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I forgot to book a table at Lilia, so I booked Aurora instead. I'm not sorry that I did. Aurora is a tiny restaurant on Grand Street that serves amazing food. There is a lot of outdoor seating, so don't hesitate to book. The menu is very small, but very well executed. Our Octopus was fabulous, as was our Tuna Tartare. We ordered Striped Bass as our Main course and it was fabulous. I'm cancelling our reservations at Roberta's tomorrow and coming back. read more

Aurora - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food delicious. Decor perfect. Service on point. If your looking for good place in Williamsburg to eat italian food this is it!! read more

I had my birthday dinner with friends here at this this cute little Italian restaurant. They had a beautiful outdoor seating setup which was also COVID safe. There are shields between tables which made me feel safer. The food was delicious and fresh. We started off with Delicata Squash and Roasted mushroom. Both delicious. My favorite dish was the Tonnarelli Cacio & Pepe. It was super creamy and dreamy read more

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Father's Day brunch with my family. Beautiful day to sit in their patio. The brunch menu was just what we needed. The service was good if not a bit slow but I chalk that up to a holiday Sunday. read more

Aurora - Eggs Benedict with an Italian flare - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We recently hosted our wedding at Aurora and couldn't be happier with how it turned out! It's the perfect venue for an intimate, romantic but low-key wedding in New York City. Many of our guests told us it was the best wedding food they'd ever had, and several commented on the quality of the service they received. They handled food allergies incredibly well, despite it being a 'family style' menu. The staff also went above and beyond to quickly 'winterize' the mixed indoor/outdoor space in the 48 hours before the wedding since we happened to get married during a tropical storm! We really can't thank the Aurora team enough! They are truly the best. read more

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Aurora is one of those high quality restaurants that provides the high level of food and service that one will expect from a top tier Italian restaurant in Brooklyn. My fiance and I came here for a Saturday night dinner and we were very impressed. The atmosphere, service and overall quality, provides for a wonderful Italian dinner experience. With Italian food being one of our favorite cuisines, we came in with some high expectations. What we ended up experiencing, was nothing short of amazing. First off the ambiance captivates you, it's small and cozy, with a garden like seating area, which made me feel romantic when I wasn't trying to be. The wine selection was a perfect complement to the dishes. In addition, the food tasted delicious. The service was top notch, with the waiter being very attentive and charismatic. Aurora should be the sure fit choice for a perfect romantic date night on any occasion. It doesn't pretend to be more than what it explicitly states as, Italian "Comfort Food" and this, my friends, is surely satisfying. read more

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Nice wine collection, knowledgeable friendly staff. The octopus was grilled to perfection, the gnochetti was delectable and the homemade pasta amazing . This place is a must if you want simple good Italian with great service. Couple friendly w nice atmosphere read more

I came here with my friend for dinner as we were in the area and I had heard really good things about it. We were able to snag a table outside (even though it was on the colder side), it was pretty warm in the sidewalk setup. We both ordered the Cacio E Pepe and it was delicious! The service was pretty good, though we did have to wait a while to get our check. The ambiance was really nice and it would be perfect for a date or catching up with a friend. Would definitely come back here again! read more

Super cute with a good, relaxed atmosphere. The service is actually pretty quick once you order things but the staff lets you go at your own pace without rushing you. The food is good, I'd definitely recommend the pastas. I think the lemon ricotta cake could've used a bit more flavor but I was still happy with it. And the drinks are good for the price point. read more

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Honestly okay food but leaves a lot to be desired. Service was lackluster but we didn't take it horribly since it was Sunday brunch.

The restaurant has a beautiful decor and we were seated in a nicely-enclosed (but not fully heated) extension that felt almost like being inside of a structure, except when it was windy and the chill seeped in. The host and servers were all very welcoming and pleasant throughout. The food, however, was in all respects marginal. Nothing rose above average despite above-average pricing. The tuna tartare and fried calamari and shrimp were decent appetizers that met the standard. I had the squid ink paccheri as my entree and had looked forward to the sea urchin which was faintly present, at best, and really just lacked being anything special. Others at the table got the cacio e pepe and the octopus and nobody had a reaction beyond "eh". The highlight, such as it was, was the side of roasted brussels sprouts. I would not go back because my priority is the food's uniqueness and flavor and, unfortunately, it just did not achieve high marks in those regards. read more

I went there after work randomly one day to celebrate a job interview going well. Came in and got sat immediately in the beautiful outdoor garden area. My host and the server I had were both so sweet and patient. I'm very indecisive, but they were patient and helped me choose what I might want. I started with the Prosciutto with the Rosemary pizza Bianca. It was so good! Afterwards, I decided to get the burrata ravioli with truffle and it was so flavorful, yet light and filling. Definitely try it if you're thinking about it! read more

Rustic, underrated and a nice change of atmosphere from the super hyped up establishments down the street. A place that not too many people talk about but can always draw a crowd. Aurora's team has created a crowd pleasing menu that strikes a balance between "lunch" foods and "brunch" foods -- which is exactly why we love coming here time after time again. We sat at the bar and ordered the scrambled eggs (made dairy free) and the Agnolotti Cacio & Pepe. Eggs were perfect and I could eat a side of those roasted mushrooms alone. Service is consistently attentive and I'm looking forward to coming earlier next time so we can sit in the patio again. read more

Aurora - Agnolotti Cacio & Pepe - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My friend recommended Aurora and I'm glad she did! Very pretty indoor and outdoor spaces. We sat in the outdoor dining structure which was cozy. They have an extensive wine list and I was happy to see they had (very reasonably priced) Soave so we shared a bottle of that. I ordered the squid ink paccheri that came with toasted breadcrumbs, tomatoes, shrimp, and most importantly sea urchin. I could eat this dish over and over again, it was so incredibly good! The seafood in the dish tasted super fresh and the flavors meshed so well together. My friend ordered the ravioli with burata and eggplant which she also enjoyed. Highly recommend! read more

Aurora - Squid ink paccheri with shrimp and sea urchin- AMAZING!! - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here when I had a bad sore throat and had a few of my taste buds missing but still had an excellent meal. Walking in you feel the coziness of this restaurant with its dark lighting scheme and closely placed tables. The place is packed on a Saturday night being that the food is realllyyyyy good. We had reservations for 8:30 and had to wait for seating. It seems that people come, sit, and stay the night. When we finally sat down we were greeted by a few waiters every couple of minutes who were all happy to take our orders. Very busy but all worked together. We both ordered a glass of the gavi-- a refreshingly light white wine. We ordered the artichokes and the whipped ricotta to start. The artichokes were my favorite things from that night for sure so perfectly grilled with a beautiful stracciatella compliment-- ooooooh so good. The ricotta was decorated with a gorgeous roasted pepper dip and beautiful, thick, crusty bread. It was just the two of us so we decided to order one meal and a side and thankfully we did because that amount of grains and cheese stuffed us right up. We decided to go for the mushroom risotto again with stracciatella. My friend who normally doesn't eat mushrooms was delighted by this dish. So perfectly done for a dish that's hard to get good and right. And the side of cacio e pepe polenta was fantastic!! So crispy and crunchy a small part of the meal but an excellent addition. Overall I am happy we finally decided to try this place out but I am upset that I wasn't able to get the full experience because of my lacking of tastebuds. Oh well I guess I'll have to try it again!! read more

5+ stars... Our server Juan José was nothing less than amazing and his attention to detail in accommodating our group for Jane's graduation made all the difference. The food is beyond delicious - literally everything was so good - with great great staff and service, and the out of this world food we will definitely be back. Aurora is a MUST try!! read more

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Both times we have come here & left thinking the space & food are great, but the service is just awful. They are not helpful or professional. They are almost rude & dismissive. Both times we went early & were not greeted or given a specific server. They were more focused on setting for later, bigger parties than giving us attention & proper service. We had to ask for the check several times to several different people. It's a shame, because we really want to like it here, but unfortunately will not be going back. read more

I came here for dinner for NYE night. Great food. The pasta good and the Bread pudding delicious. Really liked the fried Calamari. Will be back to try their brunch. read more

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The food here is simply wonderful. Ingredient driven. Well done. Nice setting. I highly recommend read more

Aurora - Taglierini with shaved truffles and fresh chanterelle. As good as it looks. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had such a great time here for a close friend's wedding! The venue was lovely and virtually transported me to Italy for the duration of the ceremony and the reception. That is the magic of NYC restaurants. They have the ability to allow you to experience whatever their vision is. Aurora's vision appeared to be a quaint Italian neighborhood that had a charming restaurant tucked away off the beaten track full of great staff, adorned with running plants adorning the walls and a sunroof that let all the light in on the patio. Not only was the ambiance, customer service and location right, the food was delectable! I ate so much in one night I don't think I could have even desired anymore food to consume. I have to preface this review by saying that I am thankful that the dishes were served family style so there were about two or three dishes per table so people could take the portions they wanted. This was a BRILLIANT idea because once I saw all the options on the menu I made sure to save room for the next and the next....you get the idea. To start we had the antipasti aka appetizer. This was a peach salad with arugula, stracciatella cheese, hazelnut an cured Valtellina speck. It was not my cup of tea because I am not a fan of peaches but the dishes to come were more than satisfying! Course 1: Grilled Mediterranean octopus, cipollini onions potato salad , almond romesco, Calabrian chili was good but I knew better was coming. Course 2: Prosciutto e Burrata was a 24 month aged Prosciutto di Parma, burrata cheese, rustic filone bread with tomato. Since I don't eat pork, I only had the burrata cheese and it was just divine. Course 3: Ravioli Gallinelle e Tartufo: Burrata cheese filled pasta, chantelle mushrooms, blanchetto truffle ragu, ParmigianoReggiano- Was my favorite. I love some pasta but this one was AMAZING! Course 4: Branzino: whole roasted Meditternean sea bass with sweet pepper caponata was my second favorite because the fish was so fresh and well seasoned. I am not a big seafood person but this dish was done very well. The sweet pepper was a nice touch. Course 5: Steak and Potatoes rounded out the course list. I nippled on a little bit from this plate but was pretty full by the time this came around. After all of this you must be wondering how I had enough space to eat the cake? I wondered how I did it too. Not only did we have cake, but the bride had an ice cream truck so I was stuffed but very very happy and satisfied beyond words. read more

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I really enjoyed Aurora: the staff were nice and the food was delicious. The Kale Salad was surprisingly good: very light, and the mixture of the kale, pistachios and pecorino was delicious and we'll balanced. The Skirt Steak was also very good, with potatoes cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Went last night and it was a busy night. Definitely need to make a reservation. We ended up just sitting at the bar to have drinks and have dinner. The drinks were great and the food was amazing!! Great place! read more

Can't recommend it at all. Indoor dining went way over the allowed 50% capacity, not to mention the outdoor space which was super crowded. The tables were ridiculously small and it was impossible to sit there comfortably. The music was super loud, we couldn't keep up a conversation as we couldn't hear each other. Out waiter was absolutely terrible: he spilled my cocktail all over the place, to the floor and onto the table then spilled the fries as well to my husbands lap an on the floor--it hasn't even crossed his mind to replace the fries with a new one given that the 1/3 of it ended on the floor. The food is mediocre, the burger patty was chewy. The cocktail was awful: it should've been a mix of different drinks (hence the name and according to what was on the menu) but I only could taste the very strong, cheap booze. A waste of money, not a pleasant memory whatsoever. read more

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Such a gorgeous restaurant! We sat outside and it felt like we were transported somewhere outside of the city. The food was pretty good. The calamari was really yummy, and the two pastas we ordered were both good. Not the best pasta in New York, but the ambiance makes up for it. Our waiter was great and had good recommendations for wine pairings. read more

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Located in South Williamsburg, close to Domino Park and the East River waterfront, Aurora is a solid weekend brunch spot. The restaurant is very popular - even with reservations, we still had to wait about fifteen minutes to be escorted to our table. Inside, the exposed brick walls and wooden furnishings create a rustic ambience, while the garden seating outdoors offers an abundance of natural light. More space is available outside near the entrance to accommodate additional guests. I kicked off brunch with a mimosa, which was strong enough that I didn't need a second one. Because Aurora serves Italian cuisine, I had to get a pasta dish for my main course. I went with the spinach and ricotta ravioli, dressed with a wild mushroom sugo, chives, and freshly grated cheese. The sauce was creamy, yet light, and the ravioli were cooked al dente. The filling could have used more spinach, as the ricotta inside plus the grated cheese on top made the pasta a little too cheesy for my taste. But overall, I was pleased with my choice. Despite how busy the restaurant was, we never felt rushed at any point during our meal. I'd definitely return to try some of the other pasta dishes on the menu. read more

The food is delicious. The housemate gnocchi especially! The service is pretty quick, and the interior design is beautiful, perfect for a date! read more

Always left with happy mood and happy tummy! Squid-ink spaghetti with crab meat is my favorite. Sour dough here is divine! read more

Aurora - Squid ink spaghetti - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Everything we got here was delicious. Good outdoor environment and great vibes all around. Got the rice balls, chicken sandwich, and meat tomato pasta dish - all delicious. One of the best dining experiences I've had in a while (: read more

I enjoyed eating at Aurora. I had the Croquettes, squid ink risotto, lemon, fior di latte mozzarella and I was pleasantly surprised. It was a delicious appetizer that was filling and the outdoor ambiance was nice as well. The food had fresh ingredients imported from Italy! My friend had the octopus from the brunch menu and enjoyed her meal as well. read more

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This restaurant remind me a beautiful Wiliams burg area. We came here weekend, but there is not so crowded and not so expensive. We ordered chicken and pasta, they're pretty good. I love that. I will go dinner when I come NYC next also. read more

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Food was so good!!! Atmosphere was amazing, service was excellent! (Thanks Elliot!) I definitely recommend this place and it was also recommended to me by friends who live in the area! Love read more

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The food is okay and the drinks are okay. Ive been there twice and it usually take about 20-25 minutes to get a drink. It is a really fun place to go to, they have live performances and a dj so the ambiance is fun. I would recommend going there for a fun night out. I like that the tables are spaced out so people aren't on top of each other and you still have room to dance without being on top or too close to other people. read more

Foods were ok, very noisy and crowded. I reserve them on open table but they checked me as no show so now my open table account is deactivate ugh. Tried to call them multiple times but directed to reservation. Nothing special about the food just ok. read more

Aurora - Brioche, avocado, salmon, goat cheese and egg - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing eggs benedict! The service is great. The outdoor seating in the back is so cute!

We were in the Williamsburg area and decided to check this place out. The food itself is a pretty solid 3.5-4.0 but putting overall at a 3 because of the longer than anticipated wait time. When we got there, we asked how long it would be for us to get a table and he greeted us like we had already checked in before and said that it would still be around 15 minutes, which was fine with us. But, we hadn't checked in before so he must have confused us with a different Asian couple who came in before.. We didn't see any other Asian couples waiting inside or outside though, so we figured it would still be 15 minutes and waited towards the front. 15-20 minutes later we checked in and he said they were getting the table ready, but then this took another 10 or so minutes, so the wait time was much longer than 15 minutes. For the dishes we got the mafaldine with oxtail ragu and the ravioli. My boyfriend really liked the ravioli, although was a smaller portion than expected. The mafaldine was recommended to us by the server, but I felt it was a little too salty. The presentation of both dishes though was well done and the server was pretty attentive. Overall, I'm not sure I would recommend this place unless you are already in the area. I would suggest getting appetizers if you want a more filling meal. read more

Aurora - Mafaldine with oxtail - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Nice place with a cute atmosphere. Staff is great and let's you relax without pressure to finish fast which is nice. Food was well cooked and had a ton of flavor and the pasta was portioned perfectly. They have a big wine selection and the waiter was knowledgeable and able to help pick up the perfect match. Lots of daily specials that are to die for! Good place for a special occasion dinner or just a classy night! Pretty much all of the dishes can be made gluten free and they also offer gluten free pasta, staff is knowledgeable about cross contamination and it's safe for celiac people. read more

Aurora - Ricotta flan with a truffle sauce and crispy mushrooms. SO GOOD. - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've had this place bookmarked for so long. Finally got to come with family and I have to say... overrated! Nothing special and overpriced. The ambiance and decor was super cute. But that's about it. I really wanted to like it. Just bland. read more

Aurora - Super bland - Italian Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We visited this past Saturday and had a lovely brunch. The food, atmosphere and service were all impeccable. I'd describe Aurora as an elevated experience in a very peaceful environment. Hats off! read more