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Aurora - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8
4.8
1670 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
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

Experiences

  • FAMILY THANKSGIVING 🦃

    28 Nov 2024 only
    We will be open from noon-10pm and serve a festive menu for the entire family to enjoy. Please check our website for more details.
    FAMILY THANKSGIVING 🦃 photo

Menu

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What 1,670 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.

1,670 Reviews

  1. Joyce

    Pittsburgh

    65 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    65 reviews

    Dined today

    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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  2. Kaitlyn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  3. Bill

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  4. Michelle

    New York City

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  5. Ali

    Denver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience. Will definitely come again.

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  6. Dennis

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner. The food is top notch and the Gattinara wine was outstanding. However, my girlfriend and I were celebrating our 2 dating anniversary and no one said anything about it.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic first experience at Aurora and will definitely be back. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive. Our cocktails were delicious and we enjoyed everything we ate. Highlights were the Tuscan kale caesar and the oxtail pappardelle. Thank you for a great time.

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  8. Shirley

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We got married in Aurora because the place is beautiful and the food amazing. We go back every year for our anniversary and it continues to be amazing. The Octopus dish, pasta dish and burger are perfectly seasoned and delicious. The pasta is al dente and has just the right amount of sauce. Burger has enough flavor to make it feel high class. I would recommend anyone to go here.

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  9. Tom

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you - we love Aurora Williamsburg! See you again soon.

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  10. Martin

    Tucson

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best food for a consistent 21 years. Aurora never disappoints

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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 1670 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 46 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aurora - Williamsburg

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
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