Aurora
Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 388-5100
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Wythe Avenue
- Directions:
- L at Bedford St
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 6pm-11pm, Sat-Sun 11am-4pm, 6pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Aurora – by Dana Bowen
The Scene
This brick-trimmed trattoria sits blocks away from the hip heart of Williamsburg (as well as the subway), but that hasn't dissuaded diners. The small bar, tucked among wood tables and chairs, attracts a steady stream of wine drinkers, and by 8pm, the comfortable candlelit space is packed. The vibe is casual, thanks to throbbing pop music and relaxed service.
The Food
Carb abstainers, beware: Chef and co-owner Riccardo Buitoni hails from Italy's Piemonte region, and his inexpensive menu showcases impossible-to-resist homemade pastas. His bread basket alone, laden with crispy rosemary focaccia, portends instant relapse. Start with buttery buffalo-milk mozzarella with tomato-herb confit, or generous plates of cured meats. Then yield to cilandretti (spinach-ricotta crepes sliced into gnocchi-sized bites with heady fontina-truffle fondue) or delicate tomato-tossed tagliatelle baked in foil with fresh shellfish. Entrees include Barolo-braised beef, and moist monkfish served with prosciutto crisps. Accompaniments, like creamy polenta and garlicky greens, are superb.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkMore than a dozen Italian wines are offered by the glass, ranging from $5 to $8 for generous pours in thin-stemmed glasses. The fruity Dolcetto and Nebbiolo reds pair well with everything.
Know Before You GoAurora doubles its capacity in warm weather with a gorgeous outside garden, visible through gigantic windows in the dining room--smokers are welcome.
User Reviews for Aurora
05/15/2008 Posted by desieclipse
One of my brunch/ lunch favorites in Williamsburg. A gorgeous patio, great service, and yummy food (I like the wild boar ragu and their salads).
Pros: gorgeous patio, general ambiance, spacious - never feels overcrowded, little to no wait usually, easy parking
Cons: limited menu selection
04/29/2008 Posted by itookawalk
i loved everything about this place except for the 3 or 4 bones i almost swallowed from my fish special...oh well, i forgive them.
Pros: stellar service, amazing mozzarella pizzette
Cons: bones!
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