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Aurora - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8
4.8
1686 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 39 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Romantic
  • 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

  • 🎅 Join us for Christmas Eve 🎄

    24 Dec 2024 only
    We will be serving our regular dinner menu along with festive specials for the entire family to enjoy. Check our website for more details.
    🎅 Join us for Christmas Eve 🎄 photo

  • 💥 Celebrate New Year's Eve 💥

    31 Dec 2024 - 1 Jan 2025
    We will be open all day and serve a special festive menu. See our website for more details.
    💥 Celebrate New Year's Eve 💥 photo

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 1,686 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Brooklyn

    Romantic

  • Brooklyn

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora in Williamsburg is a culinary gem blending traditional Italian and fusion dishes with a tapas flair. The "exquisite and thoughtful" menu changes seasonally, offering fresh, delicious ingredients. Guests rave about the "perfect" service and "lovely" ambiance, with standout dishes like octopus and oxtail pasta. Cozy interiors and a charming outdoor patio enhance the dining experience. Despite occasional service hiccups, Aurora remains a "neighborhood favorite" for its consistent quality and welcoming atmosphere.

1,686 Reviews

  1. Gretchen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding!!! Service was excellent and I love the atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back!

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  2. Count Alexei

    VIP

    New York City

    107 reviews

    5.0

    107 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most special people in my life flew across the world to come and see me for a few days. And there was only one place I wanted to share the first day together with and that was at this wonderful restaurant. I always find Sundays tricky at restaurants, but I knew this one would not disappoint me. The ever changing eclectic menu, carefully crafted - was as usual - filled with wonderful choices and when our meal came out only one word comes to mind ..wow! The other test of a good place is what happens when the key manager is not there-not to worry here. The staff absolutely are a team- quietly and efficiently making it all happen. The service absolutely on it The vibe in the restaurant - authentic, relaxed - and chilled out ..just as it should be - seemingly effortless … I’ve said this before and I can only say it again this truly is the best restaurant in Williamsburg. Sorry Missy. Sorry everyone else. You’ve got a long way to go. Which makes me wonder - Why aren’t they on the top 50 New York list? Lazy journalists maybe? Go! Truly And no- I don’t hold shares in the place , although I wish I did

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  3. Madison

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a reservation last night and the experience was okay. Drinks came out pretty quick and the food came out immediately after not giving us much time to sip our drinks at all. We felt rushed and the food was cold. We ordered the bavette steak and it was cooked very nicely but our sides were cold. Not the happiest with our experience last night.

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  4. Tahlia

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here is absolutely amazing! I'm already planning dates to go back! The octopus and branzino is definitely out of this world! Antonio also an amazing waiter with great insight for guests.

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  5. Yonatan

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to be . Food was amazing but drinks can be more strong

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  6. Paula

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, coffee, service, and ambiance. Knowledgeable and accommodating staff. Highly recommend.

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  7. Henry

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thank you for accommodating such a large group! Food was great, staff was helpful, and restaurant was nice.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food took a while and the steak came rare. Service was fair

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  9. Jose

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All the charm and the character you good expect from a place run with care and attention to detail. If you get excited the bill can go up quickly but the experience is worth it!

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  10. Elias

    VIP

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The host and our waitress were absolutely wonderful

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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 1686 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 39 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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