Came here again last night and had one of my better meals in recent memory. Well made moscow mule cocktail to start. My chicken francaise with spinach and a freshly made linguine was perfect...thin, tender and generous portions of chicken cutlets in a delicious lemon butter sauce over spinach. My wife loved her eggplant dish. Great interior vibe...cozy and not too loud. Friendly and attentive service. GO THERE read more

Came in again tonight, this time we were able to sit outside because the weather was fantastic. Once again this is place hit it out of the park. Very happy with our meal and to say it was delicious is an understatement. The staff is super attentive and very nice. Love it here and will come back again and again and you should too! read more

Aurora’s - Beer and whiskey - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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Highly recommend for very well prepared salads (champagne dressing and grapes on one) and seafood (salmon with clams/mussels) and calamari) and exceptional service. We closed the place down for a recent birthday celebration without complaint. read more

Everything at Aurora, from the food to the ambience to the service was great! We enjoyed our dinner and will definitely come back for more. We also tried some alcohol free beer. read more

Service was excellent. Plenty of options on the menu including vegetarian and gluten free. Indoor and outdoor seating available. We sat outside and loved the setting. We had chickpeas and spinach and avocado crab for apps. Entrees included BRANZINO PICATTA, LINGUINI PRIMAVERA, RIGATONI SCARPALIELO and LEMON JUMBO SHRIMP. We enjoyed everything. Note that if you go to the website to make a reservation they may not get back to you. The didn't get back to me. I was able to call and make a reservation with no trouble, though. You will want a reservation as it is a very small place that can fill up even on a Sunday night when we went. I will definitely return. Beer menu is limited but you can find something you like. Wine menu is very good for both wines by the glass and bottles. Parking is on the street or in nearby lots. There are a lot of options in the area for dining, which is why we hadn't made it to Aurora's before last night, but having been there once we can't wait to return! read more

Tried this place on a whim. Our group enjoyed this place immensely. It used to be a French place but recently became an Italian restaurant. PRKING - like Fairfield it it horrid DECOR - very elegant and worth noting there are a small number of tables. I'd make reservations for a weekend attempt. ENTRANCE- greeted quickly and seated right away albeit it was Thursday night at 6:30 pm SERVICE- very attentive and congenial even the bus were active. Good thing too as tables are small so clearing dishes is a great thing VINO - I tried the house Cabernet that was decent. Didn't try the bottles as I wasn't with a wine crowd. Lol APPETIZERS- all I can say is wow. My scallop dish was out of this world. The fried mozzarella was prepared differently and was unusually good. Others had the lobster bisque that I was told was excellent ENTREES- my linguine and clam dish was great. I sometimes use it as a comparison when I'm at a new restaurant. Reviews from others were equally good for the fluke dish and seafood pasta dish DESSERT - we all shared a lava cake that was great PORT - I tried a Port as an after dinner drink. It was great. So try if you are into that like me PRICE - our friend insisted on paying so I have no great insights. But the menu is not big and prices for appetizers ranged $15-$20. Prices for entrees ranged $18-$30 read more

Aurora’s - Inside view to back. Lol - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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I had been reading the reviews of this place for some time and finally decided to give them a try. It was a bit later in the evening so we decided to call and see if they were still serving dinner, luckily they were. The restaurant is a bit the small side so I recommend you call and do reservations. They have both outside and inside dining, we chose to eat inside since it was a bit cold outside. For dinner my girlfriend had the beef corn empanadas and I had the surf and turf. My girlfriend enjoyed the empanadas especially with the homemade hot sauce. The surf and turf was absolutely delicious. It was cooked at a perfect medium rare temperature and it was served over sautéed spinach with a Gorgonzola, mushroom cream sauce. The steak came with 3 shrimps as well. The meal was excellent! I truly enjoyed my meal and I look forward to trying other items on the menu in the very near future. The staff was excellent. Everyone was so helpful from the server to the bartender. read more

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Great service and wonderful food. Mediterranean seafood dish with spinach pasta was outstanding.

Food fantastic Service outstanding and Ambiance comforting and small. Thank you all for a great dinner and dessert every time we come to dine. The canolis wete the best per my daughter. Thank you! Tonie and Tiona read more

We don't come here near enough. Good atmosphere especially in the summers. Food is always reliably good and well priced' as are the wines. Staff are always on top of it and polite. Friendly family owned. read more

Wife and I went to Aurora's with another couple last weekend. Delicious dinner. Without a reservation would never have gotten in. Was completely full. Fairly small in size. Food was delicious. Service terrific! read more

We had an absolutely fabulous experience tonight at Aurora's. The staff was very nice and professional. The restaurant was cozy and not too loud. It's all about the food and ours was all excellent. The bread they served as we got seated was a fresh pita with an olive tapenade, pesto oil and ricotta cheese. It was a nice light start. Burratta with grilled sweet corn and pear with a balsamic glaze. This was a tasty sweet dish that everyone enjoyed. For dinner I was in the mood for more olives and the waitress suggested the salmon. It was served over julienne vegetables with olives and capers. Wow it was really one of the best salmon dishes I have had in years. My wife enjoyed the butternut squash soup and my daughter absolutely loved the short rib ravioli. Overall we were all very impressed with Aurora's tonight. Was a nice spot. read more

Aurora’s - Tonight's specials. - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

This is one of the best meals I've had in Fairfield! I do not cook. So when my restaurant dining experience is beyond absolutely fabulous, made with TLC, & feels like a decadent (it's so good, I'm indulging) - home cooked meal - then consider said restaurant an absolute GEM! The ambience alone hails welcome, family, friendship, kindness, romance - whatever good vibration is on your agenda that day - will be fashioned on your table. There is a European feel going on here. It is not Positano in Italy - think Larnaca, Cyprus, nestled within a seaside promenade. Just imagine you are offshore with a buzzing bar, the waterfront is your table - where everybody knows your name, & the seafood is so fresh - like fresh of the line - Catch My Drift! In the food department our table ordered Scallops in Lobster Brandy Sauce - (Mmm Mmm Mmm Good)! The dish is served over asparagus, cherry tomatoes, parmesan risotto, & fresh green pea purée - $30. Note this was my dish & let's just say lock, stock, & barrel - I embraced everything before me. Swordfish Steak - served over grilled asparagus, topped with corn, cilantro, tomatoes in a soy & mustard sauce - $30. Another meal with delightful presentation. What stood out most for me was the fresh corn which was literally cut off the cob, the bright colors of the fresh avocado & tomatoes. A round of applause is in order for the well executed steak! Chicken With Shitake Mushrooms - $26, plated in a light cream sauce with asparagus. Though I did not try this dish, it truly looked amazing and Wendy raved about it (on my must try list). The last dish was on the specials. It was a blackened Mahi Mahi - the cut of fish was perfection. Every intricate detail was in adherence. The food came out piping hot, Byron and his entire staff were all smiles, engaging, & left no stone unturned. One must try there delicious desserts and order from their solid wine list. We had two bottles of their Kunde Cabernet Sauvignon - add to your must try list. #HatApproved!!!!! Thank you Bob & Wendy for introducing us to such a hidden restaurant gem. I look forward to many more meals read more

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Went for a late afternoon lunch. Decided to have entrees instead of lunch fare. We've eaten here a couple of times but I think we're done. Food was so salty, and after telling the waiter no effort was made to correct the situation or make amends. It was better the first time we went read more

Made a reservation for our anniversary. My wife and I were looking forward to this meal all week since we have 4 kids and we are never alone. The night started with the moms table next to us legit screaming f bombs left and right in my wife's ear so she couldn't hear a word I said. Then another table bumping into her every time they went in and out and not even like an "oooops sorry!" Now a restaurant can't control it's patrons but they can control the quality of what they serve. There was no quality control at all. The lights were on full force so bright there was just no ambience, on a Friday night. We ordered sangria and wine. My wife's sangria had a molded slice of strawberry in it. I let that go. Ordered scallops and steak rollatini for apps. Scallops were like hockey pucks nothing was seasoned. Steak was honestly just gross like no seasoning not even salt and for an $18 app to get basically steak sandwich from shop rite is outrageous. My wife had ordered surf and turf and I ordered lobster risotto for our meals. Surf and turf again shrimp overcooked terrible, steak was fine, spinach underneath burnt in certain spots - so weird. I start dismantling the lobster out of the shell - which really it should be poached for a risotto but whatever and I cut in and it's raw and cold in the middle. I send it back, they don't refire the entire ticket so my wife eats alone. My food comes out the second time and the risotto is raw crunchy and the wine isn't even cooked off which is the reason YOU CAN'T RUSH a Risotto. Now I'm pissed and ask for the bill - they took off the risotto but didn't even offer us a drink or anything. So I asked to speak to the manager and the response we got was "what do you want me to do? It's the first I'm hearing about it", now I'm beyond livid. So you're the manager and you're not expediting for quality control? I guess he was too busy bartending. Someone needs to control that kitchen. So we just walk out. Never in my life have I sent food back 2x in one meal. And to be honest I can't remember when the last time I sent anything back. But for nearly giving me food poisoning and then letting my wife eat alone I never thought I'd get a response that I did. I will never go back there. Under no circumstances actually and anyone that asks me I'll tell them this place is trash because it is. We ended up going to the castle and having drinks and I took wings home so basically our friend Patrick saved our night with the best Irish Pub in town. And if the owner sees this don't offer me anything except a full refund. I will never step foot in your establishment again. read more

Aurora’s - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

Always a great meal and service at Aurora's! We have eaten there several times and have never been disappointed. It's definitely a go to place! We brought two couples with us and everyone loved their meals. Great drinks too! read more

We came here for my Dads 70th birthday and it blew us all away. My Dad is extremely picky about restaurants as he feels they are often overpriced for something he could cook better, but he was so happy with his meal, all 4 of us were. I got the short rib ravioli (as did my brother) and it was delicious. When I first saw the plate I didn't think it's be enough but it was the perfect serving size. The cream sauce was amazing, all the flavors really blended amazingly. Dad got the pork sorrentina and raved about it, said he'd go back and get it again, which I've never heard him say. My brothers girlfriend got the linguine Del Mar and enjoyed it as well. I can't wait to go back and try more dishes. Was a little bummed to not see chicken franchaise, when it was on their website so hopefully they'll have that in the future. read more

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Worst experience in FF since moving here. 30 minutes to get a drink. Was overly polite to the staff. Another 1.5 hours to get the food. Two dishes were cold. Ask to speak to owner. He/she NEVER came to speak with us. Waitress slapped the bill down rudely. Disgusting. DO NOT GO HERE. WORST. read more

Great restaurant! The food is consistently delicious and the staff is wonderful. I highly recommend Aurora's!

Very good meal all-around. Went for dinner last night with 2 friends. From apps, to main course to desert...all solid. I'd recommend seafood at a Mediterranean restaurant, the dish with seafood over spinach linguine in a spicy red sauce was excellent as was the Mahi special. Have been frustrated with all the average-at-best restaurants in town & the surrounding area. Nice to finally find one above average spot to go to. read more

Another wonderful meal, outside and safe, presented by Aurora's. The lemon shrimp is my go-to and I have to make myself slow down so as not to inhale it. My BF made a meal of two apps for his lunch - crab stuffed avocado and the scallops. Both super yummy. I love this place and I love the kind servers and the great outdoor space, just off the parking lot so it gets great sunshine. Go. Yumola! read more

Aurora’s - Lemon Jumbo Shrimp - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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We had a mixed experience. Arrived at noon on a Saturday and it was absolutely empty which felt odd. We sat outside. The seating area is cute. Service was really good, our server was so friendly. We were shocked at the menu. Online, the menu looks amazing and prices reasonable for the area. When we got there, 50% of the menu is gone and prices jacked up. We got penne alla vodka and lentil soup. Penne was amazing, we really enjoyed this. The lentil soup ($14 for a small bowl), was vegetable soup with some lentils tossed in. Not what you'd imagine and it was over flavored, one big garlic bomb. We probably wouldn't eat here again because the reduced menu isn't appealing at all. read more

Aurora’s - Outdoor space - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

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Love this place. Never disappoints. Quiet, quaint atmosphere, delicious food and the services is always good. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

LOVE this spot!! The food and drinks are delicious and the service is wonderful. Came here for the first time with my Mom, brother and my 9 month old daughter and the staff was super accommodating and friendly. Jerry is the owner and came over to our table to make sure everything was to our liking which was really nice. Highly recommend coming here. Great ambiance for dinner with friends or family. read more

Amazing restaurant! Intimate atmosphere that feels very homey and comfortable. Service is good and food is divine. The drinks are also great with a good selection of wine!! Highly recommend! read more

Very friendly environment, with staff that will do everything they can to give you the best possible service. I'd really give it a 10* for the service. Food was OK, not impressed with the cantaloupe/buffala/ham dish. Real prosciutto would have been much better and would have made the dish worth the price. Ribs ravioli were tasty but not filling, should have been a larger plate considering the price here as well. The food is definitely too pricy considering this is a café. I would probably not return for a meal, but I would definitely return for a desert or a coffee with friends ! Such a nice cozy atmosphere. read more

Nice, cozy spot, in downtown Fairfield. Mostly Italian dishes but some Greek/Spanish food as well. I had the spicy chicken and it was very flavorful. Grilled shrimp appetizer excellent as well! read more

Delicious takeout on my Coronavirus Birthday celebration. They throw in a bottle of wine if you spend over $75. We will definitely go again for takeout or dining "in" when ban lifts. Loved the Seabass. Linda Dee read more

Went for lunch on a Saturday at 11.30pm. We were the first ones and by the time we left, there were only 3 tables occupied outside. It still took the chef 50 min to make our Chicken Panini and Salmon/vegetable dish. The food had nothing special, the fish was not seasoned at all, and the panini is probably the worst I have ever eaten. Our kids were served in 15 minutes (thank you!), and were done with their meals before we even started. Our waiter was nice and polite, which is why I am giving 3 stars and not less. read more

I have consistently experienced happy servers and great tasting food choices. This is one of my favorite Fairfield restaurants. I highly recommend it. read more

My husband and I enjoyed Aurora's so much, we returned for dinner. As before, the food and service were excellent. However, the prices were not. I said in my previous review that the the lunch prices were reasonable. The dinner prices were exorbitant! We'll be back -- for lunch, but not for dinner. read more

I've been meaning to try Aurora's for months and finally made it for dinner with my mom on Friday night. I had heard great things about it and was so thrilled that it lived up to my expectations! We had a reservation and were seated right away. It's not a huge place, which makes for a lovely cozy and intimate feel. I'd definitely recommend making a reservation since it was pretty busy during the normal dinner time. We decided to share some small plates so we could try a variety of things, starting with the scallops and the butternut squash stuffed with hot sausage. YUM! My mouth is watering now just thinking about that squash. Next, we moved on to the mussels with chorizo and the shrimp entrée served over chickpeas and spinach. All of the flavors worked so well with each other, we had no problem clearing our plates! The portions were perfect - the small plates are large enough to satisfy, but small enough to leave space for more small plates! The timing of everything was also impeccable. Our server, Tommy, asking when we wanted each dish to come out and waiting till we finished each course before moving on to the next so we never felt rushed. He also kept the wine flowing throughout, which is always appreciated! We finished our meal with the chocolate marshmallow pizza (with a special request for gelato on top because why not). We were warned that it's 6 slices and normally shared by groups, which just made it more of a challenge. We got about half way through - this thing is legit pizza sized. But go big or go home, right? Or in our case, go big, then go home... Our entire dining experience from start to finish was great, from the welcoming faces and friendly conversation of the staff, to the attentive service from our waiter, and of course all of the delicious food. Can't wait to return and try more things on the menu! read more

Nestled next to Quattro Pazzi, Cafe Madeline offers a bistro feel in the bustling suburban center of Fairfield. Their prix fixe lunch menu is anything but limited, with a selection of gazpacho, minestrone, or Cesar salad for the appetizer and a vast variety of entrees. It goes out with a bang, offering a fresh assortment of gelato. The Cesar salad lunch was standard fare but the rigatoni with meatballs was heartily prepared with just the right amount of cheese. My attentive server Colton offered even more cheese, so know the option is available. In between lunch and dessert, my cappuccino arrived in an ENORMOUS cup. Fantastic! For dessert, a chilled flower-shaped bowl arrived with gelato happily cradled. The chocolate chunks in the chocolate chocolate gelato were the perfect flaky texture paired with the creaminess of the gelato itself. I will definitely be returning! If you have the choice, make it a point to eat outside where you can people watch like a gossiping European while enjoying the sun and summer breeze. read more

Aurora’s - Mediterranean Near Me - Fairfield, Connecticut

My husband and I went here for dinner last night. Our food was amazing! We will definitely go back. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Excellent food, desserts and coffee! Don't be in a rush ! It's small ! Come to enjoy!

QAdded some delicious items since new ownership bought renewed vitality to the restaurant. Talented chef complements great service. Hope I can get a table on a Saturday night! . read more

Very good restaurant. Staff was fantastic. Extremely courteous and helpful. Had clams and eggplant for appetizers which were delicious. For main course had NY strip. Ordered medium, but came out almost well done. Still, other than that, definitely enjoyed and would recommend. Will be back. read more

Excellent, high quality Mediterranean cuisine. Food is fresh and service is top notch. You are greeted immediately by hot pita with tasty dips. Everything I've tried there has been great. The Mediterranean seafood special is especially good and is one of my favorite dishes now! They are also baby and dog friendly for outdoor dining. They will even bring a water dish for your dog! read more

Cute little spot on the main strip in Fairfield. Incredible service and the corn hash was superb. that said, I was less than inspired by the dates, borderline cheesy decor. I could have gotten over that if the food was perfect -- my husband ordered a shrimp and spinach dish. tasty but not sure it was worth $30-ish (the spinach reminded me of the frozen kind I used to make at home). It was an OK meal but I don't get what all the fuss is about when we have other restaurants like Toto, Sinclair, Martel, Molto and Artisan nearby (and Quattro Pazzi right next door). read more

With a crowd, our food was generally very good. Wine, very good. Service however, needs improvement. I and another party at our table ordered a steak, mine medium, the other person's was to be close to well done. After we partly ate the steaks, I discovered, mine was too well done, and the other party appeared to have been given my steak. Not wanting to delay the entire meal process, we ate the steaks. Later, I ordered coffee with cream, but received espresso with foam atop it. Thus, although the waiter help was very pleasant, I wondered at their young age, did they know what they were doing? A knowledgeable chef will mark a steak's level of sear, or ensure the waiter knows what's its level. read more