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Aurora, Orlando, FL

Aurora

4.6
4.6
931 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for business meals
The stunning lightshow of auroras wouldn't be visible without the combination of unique elements. In turn, we know that true beauty can be found when people from all walks of life come together under one roof for a shared purpose. This is the spirit of Aurora at the Celeste. We believe wonder is created in the midst of communal experiences, particularly over a shared love for delicious food and captivating atmosphere.

An immersive concept set apart from all others in Orlando, Aurora is a restaurant experience that captures vast attention through colorful flavors, stunning ambiance, and refined service. With an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced food, Aurora is a glimmering spectacle within the Celeste Hotel experience.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (407) 207-4700
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak

What 931 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Orlando / Central Florida East

    Contemporary American

  • Orlando

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora, nestled at The Celeste Hotel near UCF, offers a culinary delight with "amazing food and beautiful presentation." Chef Mike Trudnak impresses with creative dishes, especially the oxtail empanadas and fried chicken. "Service is excellent," though occasionally slow during peak times. The "ambiance is charming," making it perfect for special occasions.

931 Reviews
  1. charles

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The resturant is an amazing hidden gem. The decor and design are great. The food and service were the best. Our server was very attentive and friendly. it was a special occassion and the Aurora made it special too. We will return again, and soon. Thanks Aurora for a great Anniversary celebration!

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  2. Laurie

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice comfortable seating with a quiet atmosphere. The menu had many different and interesting options which made for a difficult decision. Attentive friendly staff made for a lovely Christmas dinner

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  3. Dana

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was excellent with large portions and a great presentation. I felt the price was reasonable for the quality of the food.

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  4. Deborah

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first ever experience with Aurora was not in keeping with everything we had read. Christmas Day was to be something special and instead was quite disappointing. We were seated promptly however waited over 5 minutes to be greeted by our server Carlos. Mind you there were only 3 other tables seated at this time and 2 servers on the floor. I requested a margarita and was told the bar was closed. It was 12:15. My grandson and I ordered iced tea and my husband had water. We had a carafe of water placed on our table. If you want bread with your meal it must be purchased which was the strangest thing I’d ever heard but whatever. While we waited on our meal the other server in the room was serving wine and beer to nearby tables. We were told the bar was closed by Carlos and never given the option of ordering wine or beer. We had drank our ice teas and emptied the carafe. No replacements were offered. When the ceasar salads we ordered were brought my husband asked if anchovies were available but Carlos either didn’t know what they were or didn’t understand the word. My husband said never mind. My grandson had placed his iced tea glass at the edge of the table, hoping for a refill and instead it was taken away. When the food was brought, I requested a refill on the ice teas and water. He brought one iced tea and never brought the water. We had to ask the other server in the room for a carafe of water which she pleasantly brought. Although our food arrived hot and the presentation was fabulous Carlos never came back to check on our meal. Also, our salad plates were never cleared from the table. When I asked for the check, we had never been offered dessert nor did we ever see a dessert menu. When we left, we still had dinner plates sitting on our table as they had never been cleared. A few poinsettia scattered throughout the restaurant would’ve been a nice touch at Christmas instead of the dead cactus sitting on our table.. Carlos needs retraining.

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  5. Char

    Orlando

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    We had an 8 o’clock reservation which was confirmed. The on site manager decided to close the kitchen at 8:30, without notice to the patrons. The bar closed during our dinner, there was no dessert service and our ambience was servers vacuuming and cleaning up for the night. Regular posted hours were 10 pm. They should have called us at 3pm so that we could have chosen another venue. Instead, they called us at 8:01 to see where we were. $350 later- a waste! I spoke with the bar manager who was less than helpful. I explained I get it let your people have Christmas Eve but let me know before I spend my money. My next email is to Marriott Bonvoy. I’m sorry

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  6. Penny

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was impeccable, food was delish with beautiful presentation, large portions. The Supernova desert and presentation were amazing! I will definitely return

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  7. John

    VIP

    Orlando

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 21 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dine at Aurora often and it is always good. We love all of the food but their cocktails and wagu sliders are awesome!
    AuroraResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for dining with us! We are so glad you have enjoyed your experiences, and we also love those sliders. We can't wait for your next meal with us!

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  8. Barbara

    VIP

    Orlando

    142 reviews

    5.0

    142 reviews

    Dined on 20 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go to Aurora a lot, and the one thing I noticed is they never changed their menu. I would love something new on the menu because they’re very creative. The food was very good. Service was great.
    AuroraResponded 6 days ago
    Thank you for returning to the Aurora restaurant! We do our best to update our menu seasonally, with our latest update early this fall, but sometimes this may only be certain items rather than a full menu change. We are absolutely looking forward to showing off some new culinary offerings in 2025, and we hope you will join us for more wonderful meals!

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  9. Lisa

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was incredible! We had the tuna and empanadas to start. The seafood chowder was amazing as were all of the entrees. Highly recommend.
    AuroraResponded on 20 December 2024
    Thank you for dining at the Aurora restaurant! We are so glad you enjoyed your meal, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another delicious experience!

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  10. Andy

    VIP

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    2.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Poor service..cold food…long line for food..unsanitary conditions at certain food tables
    AuroraResponded on 17 December 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that our service did not meet your expectations. We are always looking for ways to improve, particularly for our holiday experiences. We never want our guests to receive food at anything more or less than the appropriate temperature, and we will share your concerns within our team to ensure nothing but success for our next event. We hope you will dine with us again so that we can display our true commitment to our guests!

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Aurora is rated 4.6 stars by 931 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Aurora

4105 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32826

Additional information

  • Area
    Waterford Lakes
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Daily 7:00 am–11:00 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 4:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Mike Trudnak
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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