Aurora

70 Grand St.
(Near Wythe Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY 11211

718-388-5100

Hours
Mon-Thu: 12pm - 3:30pm and 6pm - 11pm
Friday: 12pm - 3:30pm and 6pm - 12am
Saturday: 11am - 4pm and 6pm - 12am
Sunday: 11am - 4pm and 6pm - 11pm

Price
Moderate to expensive
Cash Only

Often in Williamsburg you'll learn that the further you move away from the nexus of Bedford and North 7th the more likely it is that you'll find a place you can claim for yourself. For Italian dining that consistently raises the bar that place is Aurora. Here, aperitivos compete with the main courses for making a lasting impression on one's palate. The desserts are delightful and the dessert wines are a perfect afterwork activity. On a balmy weekend afternoon it would be best to brunch outside in their comfy patio.

As far as nontraditional Italian restaurants go it is only rivaled by Al Di La---maybe. The staff is a bit laid-back and as a testament to its quality & popularity the wait can be more than bearable on the weekends. If you're on a group outing I suggest you use this time wisely to hunt down (another) nearby ATM as it's cash only.

--Frantz Barosy