Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8

1676 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 25 times today

Charming
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Established over a decade ago, Aurora restaurant is a landmark of the Italian cuisine in the vibrant neighborhood of Williamsburg.
Aurora creates a perfect balance of tradition and innovation, with a great respect for seasonality, by combining top quality Italian imports, sustainably grown local produce and house-made specialties.
The wine program offers a list of over 150 labels, along with craft beers, signature cocktails, and a full liquor bar.
The rustic and charming dining room with exposed brick walls and high ceilings, opens to an intimate, leafy garden, enclosed during the colder months, and perfect for a relaxing dinner "al fresco" during the warm season.
Aurora is a great spot for a romantic date, a casual getting together with friends, or private events.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Phone number
(718) 388-5100
Website
http://www.aurorabk.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Riccardo Buitoni
Private party facilities
We can accommodate up to 80 people for a full sit-down dinner/lunch service and up to 100 people for a cocktail style event with passed hors d'oeuvres and lighter fare. We have an enclosed patio that can be used as a private space without reserving the entire restaurant.events@aurorabk.com for inquiries

Location
70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Area
Williamsburg
Cross Street
Between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L train at Bedford, J-M-Z trains at Marcy
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

What 1,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Brooklyn
Great for outdoor dining
Brooklyn
Italian
Brooklyn
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Aurora in Williamsburg delights with "food that is always good and often excellent" and a warm, rustic ambiance. Known for its "exceptional service" and a menu that features both traditional and innovative Italian dishes, Aurora is perfect for both intimate dinners and lively brunches. The friendly staff ensures a memorable dining experience.

1,676 Reviews

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Elias
New York City
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The host and our waitress were absolutely wonderful
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Christopher
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is tasty and nicely served, super service - highly recommended.
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louis
Salt Lake City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great footed. Scallop preparation was outstanding. Gnocchi was light and delicious. The lamb was some of the best chops i have eaten. Services was attentive and welcoming. We had a fabulous night
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Jennifer
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional all the way around! Food was delicious, ambiance was on point. Just a great evening, looking forward to going back!
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Jill
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Everything was top notch, except the drinks were mediocre
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Count Alexei
New York City
106 reviews
vip
5.0
106 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If there’s ever a testing time for a restaurant, it’s on a Saturday night. High expectation from people a sort of friendly hysteria …happiness of the weekend refuge - the joy ….and with it comes the pressure to the front of house , the waiting staff - and no more so, to the kitchen …and yet this place always performs so incredibly well like a well healed Premier League football team. Fabulous I can’t recommend it highly enough. What are you waiting for?-it’s without doubt the best restaurant in Williamsburg.
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Joyce
Pittsburgh
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Pasta was cooked perfectly. Our group ordered four kinds of pasta and all so delicious Steak was tender with a nice char. Squash blossom and arancini was incredible.
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Kaitlyn
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The aurora team is unmatched! My friend and I went for brunch and before we knew it, we had talked and eaten for 4 hours. It’s not often you get a great staff so supportive of a good, long yap session. They even gave my friend a free birthday tiramisu! I will absolutely be going back.
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Bill
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was prepared to serve our table of 9 and everything was great - food, wine, service and vibe
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Michelle
New York City
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ambience was great, staff was great. Wish The burrata prosciutto app had provided regular bread the tomato soaked bread was not good. Prosciutto and burrata were great though. The ox tail pap pasta and squid ink pastas were just ok. The ox tail had way to much fat in it. And the squid ink pasta had too much going on. Could barely tell it was a pasta. The verde bolo that used to be on the menu was much better actually what I was hoping to have but it wasn’t on the menu. Still enjoyed, will come and try something else next time- the flavors are always good. Love the chocolate cake.
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FAQs

Aurora - Williamsburg offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 388-5100.

Aurora - Williamsburg is rated 4.8 stars by 1676 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

29 Nov 2024

20:00

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue
Area
Williamsburg
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:45 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–3:45 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 6:00 pm–11:30 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
L train at Bedford, J-M-Z trains at Marcy
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Riccardo Buitoni
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.aurorabk.com/
Phone number
(718) 388-5100
Private party facilities
We can accommodate up to 80 people for a full sit-down dinner/lunch service and up to 100 people for a cocktail style event with passed hors d'oeuvres and lighter fare. We have an enclosed patio that can be used as a private space without reserving the entire restaurant.events@aurorabk.com for inquiries

Aurora - Williamsburg

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Additional information

Popular dishes

NY Strip

Affogato Gelato

Ravioli Burrata

Menu

What 1,676 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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