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Aurora - Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

Aurora - Williamsburg

4.8
4.8
1678 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 31 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Romantic
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
    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
  • 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
  • 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

Menu

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What 1,678 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Brooklyn

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Brooklyn

    Italian

  • 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.

1,678 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    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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  2. Jose

    New York City

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    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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  3. Elias

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

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

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  4. Christopher

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is tasty and nicely served, super service - highly recommended.

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  5. louis

    Salt Lake City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great footed. Scallop preparation was outstanding. Gnocchi was light and delicious. The lamb was some of the best chops i have eaten. Services was attentive and welcoming. We had a fabulous night

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  6. Jennifer

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional all the way around! Food was delicious, ambiance was on point. Just a great evening, looking forward to going back!

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  7. Jill

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was top notch, except the drinks were mediocre

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  8. Count Alexei

    New York City

    106 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    106 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If there’s ever a testing time for a restaurant, it’s on a Saturday night. High expectation from people a sort of friendly hysteria …happiness of the weekend refuge - the joy ….and with it comes the pressure to the front of house , the waiting staff - and no more so, to the kitchen …and yet this place always performs so incredibly well like a well healed Premier League football team. Fabulous I can’t recommend it highly enough. What are you waiting for?-it’s without doubt the best restaurant in Williamsburg.

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  9. Joyce

    Pittsburgh

    66 reviews

    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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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  10. Kaitlyn

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    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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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 1678 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

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
  • 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.
  • 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
    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
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