Alex M.
Yelp
Our first time at Aurora was excellent. We were looking for a new restaurant for dinner, and chose Aurora based on the high reviews. It did not disappoint! The inside is beautiful, the food is phenomenal, and the service was absolutely amazing. Our server Niko went above and beyond for us, and based on that alone I will be returning.
Aurora offers both valet and self park options. We arrived at 5 PM on a Wednesday and were able to be seated without a reservation. The restaurant did get quote crowded after we arrived, so I would recommend reserving a table ahead of time.
First, I was pleasantly surprised that they offered multiple mocktails and at a reasonable price. I ordered the mango mocktail which had hot peppers in it. It tasted great, but definitely got spicier the longer it sat. Next time I would definitely try the blueberry cocktail. When we were seated we were given warm bread with a side of olive oil. They added grated cheese in with the olive oil which was also a nice touch.
For our appetizer we ordered the Arancini Primavera. The breading was not too thick, and the sauce it was served with was very flavorful. One order came with 3 pieces, and I could have eaten 2 orders easily.
For the salad we had the Aurora salad. Good overall, loved the roasted peppers in it. We couldn't detect a strong lemon flavor in the lemon vinaigrette. Most tables were ordering the table side Caesar, which I think we would get next time instead.
For our main dishes we ordered the Truffle Risotto and the Salmone Capri plus a side order of the Crispy Yukon Potatoes. The Truffle Risotto was AMAZING. Would absolutely order again. As someone who is not a huge fan of mushrooms, I still loved it. When I ordered my salmon I made the mistake of ordering it medium well instead of medium. When Niko noticed I wasn't a fan of my dish he immediately took it back and brought me another cooked medium. The salmon was very good, but I personally was not a fan of the citrus sauce that it was in. The green beans that came with it were nicely cooked and had a good amount of garlic. We did have to wait for the Crispy Yukon potatoes but it was worth it! The Truffle salt on top took them to the next level.
For dessert we had the Tiramisu and the Chocolate Temptation. We would absolutely order both again. The Tiramisu was so light and fluffy, and also not overly sweet. The Chocolate Temptation was definitely a lot sweeter, but the flavors were great. We finished everything off with a cappuccino.
The meal was as paced very nicely and we did not feel like we were being rushed at all. As someone who historically does not choose Italian food over other types of cuisines, Aurora absolutely changed my mind. Everyone was immediately welcoming, and Niko went above and beyond for us. I would absolutely recommend!