Aurora - Williamsburg

Name: Aurora - Williamsburg
Address: 70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY, United States, 11249
Telephone: (718) 388-5100
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1436 Reviews

$50 and over

Italian

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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.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(718) 388-5100

Other options

Order online

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm -3.45pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10.30pm; Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am - 3:45pm; Dinner: Friday and Saturday, 6:00pm - 11.30pm; Dinner: Sunday, 5:00pm - 9.45pm.
Phone number
(718) 388-5100
Website
http://www.aurorabk.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
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
Private party contact
events@aurorabk.com: (718) 388-5100

Location
70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Tuscan Kale Salad$16.00
Brussels sprouts, pistachio, lemon oil, pecorino oro
Colorado Lamb Ribs$22.00
grilled artichokes, chili gremolata
Delicata Squash$18.00
Chicory & pear salad, pumpkin seeds vinaigrette, feta cheese
Octopus$20.00
Dried fava beans purée, sweet peppers, tomato confit, taggiasca olives
Fried Calamari$20.00
Shrimp, seasonal vegetables, lemon aioli
Croquettes$13.00
Carnaroli risotto, fior di latte mozzarella, tomato & basil

Pasta & Grains

Spinach Pappardelle$24.00
Veal and pork ragù bianco, grana padano DOP
Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$20.00
Pecorino romano, cracked black pepper
Carnaroli Risotto$25.00
Wild mushrooms, brigante sardo DOP
Agnolotti del Plin$30.00
Braised duck and pancetta, duck jus, preserved truffles
Tortelloni$25.00
Butternut squash, amaretti, sage, giusti aged balsamic vinegar, pecorino
Squid Ink Paccheri$27.00
Tomato sugo, lump blue crab, wild shrimp, chili, rustic breadcrumbs

Mains

Branzino$33.00
Cauliflower, radicchio, cara cara oranges, anchovy vinaigrette
NY Strip$36.00
Creekstone Farms NY Strip steak, crispy potatoes, broccoli rabe, hazelnut romesco
Long Island Duck$36.00
Sunchoke purée, poached figs, turnips, mustard greens, thyme jus
Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Eye
Creekstone Farms dry-aged bone-in rib eye (suggested for two)
- MP

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Calabian chili, grana padano DOP
Shishito Peppers$10.00
Lemon, sea salt
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$10.00
Rosemary, maldon sea salt

What 1,436 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Brooklyn
Great for outdoor dining
Brooklyn
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, service was amazing! Definitely would go back.
TA
ThomasA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always everything was amazing to the point I want to go back today. Great place
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aurora never disappoints. The food, the drinks, the setting, the service were all excellent. Love this place!
SI
ScottI
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
I've been coming here for years. Always food made with care here. Parking is now the usual Williamsburg non existent so we have started using cabs sometimes. Oh well? You could make a meal of their bread with olive oil!
j
jeff
Orange County
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I've eaten here once before. My meal was ok. Shishito peppers were good. My lamb chops were a little chewy but isn't most meat these days? Artichokes that came with lamb chops were good. Service was very good and a nice atmosphere.
JC
JoseC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff was welcoming and attentive. The food is finger licking good.
ML
MayL
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We sat in a cute outdoor dining enclosure - very cute - food excellent and the staff went above and beyond to accommodate us
NP
NickPorJr
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
ive been coming to aururoa for at least 13 years, my wife and i rented the restaurant 13 years ago fornour wedding sincw we loved it so much and we have come back on or around our annniversary date every year since, they never disappoint
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good, and service. Outdoor garden is a gem.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This place was absolutely beautiful and everything was delicious.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely amazing as always! Our favorite neighborhood restaurant.❤️
MP
MalaikaP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great expeience on Mother's Day and will be back!
SA
SallieA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had s wonderful evening and fantastic dinner! Thank you.
i
ijones
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Ordered the parpadelle, ravioli, french toast, kale salad, and NY strip and everything was phenomenal.
q
queensbabe
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My mother and I had a wonderful meal at this restaurant. We came there for Mother's Day brunch/lunch. The menu was limited but everything we got was delicious! Our waiter was professional and attentive and had a beautiful smile. We were seated right away outside and we did not feel rushed when we finished our meal. I recommend it and hope to go back soon.
KR
KirkRM
New York Area
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Always top notch service, food and lovely space. Great for singles, couples with or without kids. One of my and my wife’s better dining experiences. Highly recommend you always make a reservation!
H
Hadi
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good drinks, food, and ambience! Roberta è fantastica!
TE
TonyE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great anniversary dinner in the garden at Aurora. Our waiter was top notch. Ambience was chill and comfortable. Food was delicious!
S
Shorty60
London
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A very nice meal, one of the best Italian meals outside of Italy! Very helpful and friendly staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food great service they always deliver my favorite spot 🥂
KQ
KathleenQ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an incredible experience visiting Aurora. The food was amazing, service was great, and the ambience adds to it all!
ZM
ZuzusMom
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Aurora only takes reservations for inside, so we booked it. But when we got there, we realized we probably could have eaten outside. It didn't look like a crazy wait. So skip the res and go for outside! Food was nice. Service was great. Def recommend.
MC
McCordH
Charleston
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Corine was a delight. Thanks for a great meal! Will be back!
AG
AdrienG
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good food and love the place ! I recommend for sure
SK
ShawnK
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, Great environment, Friendly staff!
CG
CoGa
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best Italian food I ever had! Staff as friendly as can be! Quite noisy inside. Upon request, we got a table outdoors, which was wonderful. I will definitively be back and I recommend this place without any hesitation.
CM
CMCC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious brunch, in a pretty outdoor garden! Will be back.
TM
TunM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 19, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
The service was attentive and the food was great! It's exactly what I expected and they delivered.
S
Sal50
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Had a great dinner with 7 other physician colleagues part of the Mangiata group. There was a great choice of appetizer but the pasta were the highlights. We especially liked the pacchery with seafood and the special risotto with scallops and sea urchin. The wine selection is well curated all italian with some very good values such as the Cannonau for $60
DA
DonnaA
Washington DC
145 reviews
vip
5.0
145 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A perfect evening in every way! Aurora is a true Brooklyn gem.
WK
WadeK
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good food. Great service and atmosphere. Will definitely be back
EG
EricG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
Loved 99% of the experience but although sitting 1/2 way outside (outdoor room with roof by main dining area)… it was remarkably loud; very difficult to hold conversations.—- I’ll be back but will choose different area
L
Leah
Ireland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service1ambience4
It was all amazing, but the waitors were very loud banging lots of plates serving us and next door to us.
t
trufflehunter1
New York Area
52 reviews
vip
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Beautiful garden enhanced the dining experience for us. Pastas were innovative and delicious. Definitely will return.
HZ
HeatherZ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waitress Roberta was absolutely amazing and a pleasure to be around. Super attentive and friendly!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely place but most important: great food!! We ordered part of the Easter special menu and everything was amazing.
LV
LeylaV
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this restaurant! The people who were there are always nice. The food is delicious. The ambience is just right.
GC
GabeC
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The spinach ravioli with mushroom was absolutely amazing! Would and will order it again!
D
Dee1
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A lovely, welcoming place with excellent service and food. We took our 9 week old and they were very attentive and helpful to make us feel comfortable. Would highly recommend to families wanting somewhere to take their little ones.
MF
MichaelF
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always, always freaking DELICIOUS!! This place never disappoints.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Aurora - Williamsburg using the Order Online button. Aurora - Williamsburg also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 388-5100.

Aurora - Williamsburg is rated 4.7 stars by 1436 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 35 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(718) 388-5100

Other options

Order online

70 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Additional information

Cross street
Between Kent Avenue and Wythe Avenue
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday, 12:00pm -3.45pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 10.30pm; Brunch: Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am - 3:45pm; Dinner: Friday and Saturday, 6:00pm - 11.30pm; Dinner: Sunday, 5:00pm - 9.45pm.
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
Owned/operated by
LGBTQ+, Women
Executive chef
Riccardo Buitoni
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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
Private party contact
events@aurorabk.com: (718) 388-5100

Aurora - Williamsburg

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

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For the Table

Focaccia & Stracciatella$8.00

Prosciutto di Parma$21.00

Whipped Ricotta$15.00

To Start

Tuscan Kale Salad$16.00

Colorado Lamb Ribs$22.00

Delicata Squash$18.00

Octopus$20.00

Fried Calamari$20.00

Croquettes$13.00

Pasta & Grains

Spinach Pappardelle$24.00

Tonnarelli Cacio e Pepe$20.00

Carnaroli Risotto$25.00

Agnolotti del Plin$30.00

Tortelloni$25.00

Squid Ink Paccheri$27.00

Mains

Branzino$33.00

NY Strip$36.00

Long Island Duck$36.00

Dry-Aged Bone-In Rib Eye

Sides

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Shishito Peppers$10.00

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$10.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Cleaning & sanitizing

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Does Aurora - Williamsburg offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Aurora - Williamsburg restaurant rated?

Is Aurora - Williamsburg currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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