LOCALE - Aurora

4.8

2664 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Italian

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem
Charming

Locale Aurora is the sister restaurant of Locale King City. We are energetic neighborhood restaurant & bar with a Chef led scratch kitchen that serves a quality driven, Italian focused menu and handcrafted cocktails, notable wine list.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Canadian, Farm-to-table
Hours of Operation
SUNDAY BRUNCH Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(905) 503-4800
Website
http://www.localerestaurants.ca/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
To enquire about entertaining your loved ones and friends or hosting a team outing at Locale, please email our events team for availability and pricing options at aurora@localerestaurants.ca.

Location
14845 Yonge St., Aurora, ON L4G 1N1
Area
Aurora
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

FocacciaCA$6.00
House-made, rosemary, maldon salt
Olive e NodiniCA$9.00
Warm marinated olives, fennel seed fried bread knots
FritturaCA$23.00
Fried shrimp, calamari, zucchini, herbs, lemon
AranciniCA$14.00
Three, featured daily
CanederliCA$14.00
Spinach and mushroom dumpling, mushroom brodo, grana padano
PâtéCA$22.00
Foie & chicken liver, truffle, fig jam, crostini
Mezzo Mezzo
Salumi & cheese, preserves, honey, crostini
- For TwoCA$26.00
- For FourCA$48.00
Calamari alla GrigliaCA$24.00
Grilled squid, baby spinach, eggplant caponata, aleppo
Polpo alla GrigliaCA$35.00
Poached & charred octopus, brussel sprouts, romesco, fingerling potato, calabrian pesto
BurrataCA$22.00
Heirloom tomatoes, crostini

Insalate

RucolaCA$18.00
Baby arugula & kale, anchovy, cherry tomato, pumpkin seeds, pecorino, lemon vinaigrette
AmaroCA$18.00
Castlefranco radicchio, green oak leaf, cider & honey vinaigrette, pears, walnuts, parmigiano
BarbabietoleCA$21.00
Golden, purple & candy beets, honey ricotta, orange gastrique, walnuts, orange, beet chips
FarroCA$20.00
Cremini, oyster & porcini mushroom, spinach, butternut squash, ricotta salata, red wine vinaigrette

Pasta Fresca

Primi

Pappardelle alla CinghialeCA$28.00
Braised wild boar, white wine, tomato sugo, grana padano
Paccheri FunghiCA$30.00
Truffle panna, cremini & oyster mushrooms, parmigiano, pan'grattato
RisottoCA$25.00
Arborio rice, guanciale, butternut squash, parmigiano
Ravioli al Sugo di PomodoroCA$27.00
Ricotta filling, cherry tomato, basil
Spaghetti Frutti di MareCA$32.00
Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, cherry tomatoes, white wine, saffron

Piatto Forte

Secondi

Misto di FunghiCA$30.00
King oyster mushroom, swiss chard, celeriac purée, fried enoki, polenta, cucumber agrodolce, balsamic reduction
Pollo PrimaverileCA$40.00
Lemon rosemary half chicken, fingerling potatoes, baby carrots, rosemary jus
BranzinoCA$39.00
Seared sea bass fillets, verona black rice, golden raisins, butternut squash, baby spinach, carrot puree
Lamb ShankCA$47.00
New Zealand lamb, rosemary orange, whipped potato, wilted tuscan kale, rosemary jus
Tagliata di ManzoCA$70.00
12oz USDA prime striploin, fingerling potatoes, rapini, heirloom carrots, demi

Pizza

Add prosciutto $6, add arugula $4

MargheritaCA$20.00
Tomato sauce, fiore di latte, basil
SopressataCA$25.00
Tomato sauce, gorgonzola, mozzarella, picante salumi, taggiasca olives, roasted red peppers
FunghiCA$26.00
Mushrooms, pan'grattato, mozzarella, truffle mascarpone, parmigiano
PepperoniCA$27.00
Crushed tomatoes, pepperoni, mozzarella, hot honey, oregano
Prosciutto CottoCA$27.00
Mozzarella, mushrooms, arugula, wildflower honey, parmigiano

What 2,664 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

York
Best Overall
York
Best Service
York
Best Ambience
York
Good for special occasions
York
Italian
York
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Locale in Aurora is a dining gem, celebrated for its "amazing food and service," creating memorable experiences. Guests rave about its "fantastic atmosphere" and consistently "delicious" meals, making it perfect for special occasions. Though some note high noise levels, the "outstanding service" and attention to detail shine through.

2,664 Reviews

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Maria
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service has always been a consistent delight , unfortunately the 2 young girls beside us were incredibly and unreasonably LOUD & OBNOXIOUS!! Understandably not the restaurants fault ! We love locale “ especially Aurora location! Shout out to Sue “ who made our evening great with her wonderfully fun and professional aura!!
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Jane
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic. Also the host was great. The food was very well presented however super bland.
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Armineh
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great place to dine with a great service.
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Joe
VIP
Toronto
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food with exceptional customer service and a special mention of our server; Danielle, who was very friendly & professional. Will definitely repeat.
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Jim
Toronto
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
You have an excellent dinner. It is one of our favourite restaurants in York region.
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Gillian
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The beet salad and the steak were spectacular! They also allow you to re-cork a bottle of wine, so go ahead...order the bottle! Lovely dinner for a special occasion.
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Kian
Toronto
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sam was our server and was very good and had good recommendations that tasted very good and I will definitely be coming back because the service was great and I didn’t even have to ask to have my water refilled which was very impressive.
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Sandra
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service with Sam & Matt! Delicious food - our table enjoyed the lamb, the pollo, the pizza, ravioli, and wild boar parpardele. We shared the mezzo mezzo charcuterie board and the arancini are fantastic. Superb recommendations for drinks and wine. Fabulous night out enjoyed by our family.
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Alexandra
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice restaurant! Great food and service. Highly recommend!
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rajeev
VIP
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Healthy and delightful menu with outstanding service!
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FAQs

LOCALE - Aurora does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. LOCALE - Aurora also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (905) 503-4800.

LOCALE - Aurora is rated 4.8 stars by 2664 OpenTable diners.

LOCALE - Aurora does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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2 people

2 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

14845 Yonge St., Aurora, ON L4G 1N1

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Aurora
Hours of Operation
SUNDAY BRUNCH Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Italian, Canadian, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.localerestaurants.ca/
Phone number
(905) 503-4800
Private party facilities
To enquire about entertaining your loved ones and friends or hosting a team outing at Locale, please email our events team for availability and pricing options at aurora@localerestaurants.ca.

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LOCALE - Aurora

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Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Margherita

Caprese Salad

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Antipasti - Per Il Tavolo

FocacciaCA$6.00

Olive e NodiniCA$9.00

FritturaCA$23.00

AranciniCA$14.00

CanederliCA$14.00

PâtéCA$22.00

Mezzo Mezzo

Calamari alla GrigliaCA$24.00

Polpo alla GrigliaCA$35.00

BurrataCA$22.00

Insalate

RucolaCA$18.00

AmaroCA$18.00

BarbabietoleCA$21.00

FarroCA$20.00

Pasta Fresca

Pappardelle alla CinghialeCA$28.00

Paccheri FunghiCA$30.00

RisottoCA$25.00

Ravioli al Sugo di PomodoroCA$27.00

Spaghetti Frutti di MareCA$32.00

Piatto Forte

Misto di FunghiCA$30.00

Pollo PrimaverileCA$40.00

BranzinoCA$39.00

Lamb ShankCA$47.00

Tagliata di ManzoCA$70.00

Pizza

MargheritaCA$20.00

SopressataCA$25.00

FunghiCA$26.00

PepperoniCA$27.00

Prosciutto CottoCA$27.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does LOCALE - Aurora offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is LOCALE - Aurora restaurant rated?

Does LOCALE - Aurora offer gift cards?

Is LOCALE - Aurora currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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