Aurora Pizzeria & Cafe

Insalata caesar Pricey at $12 for the small portion. The croutons were very good, but at that price, not good enough. However it was served with a high quality thick balsamic and olive oil... but I don't normally add that to a caesar so I didn't. This would be a skip for me. gnocci al ragu $18 Very tasty. Not the most pillowy soft but it was moist and chewy (My favorite still being at The Fairmont Sonoma in the lounge, but cooked by the michelin star chefs of Sante), but very tasty. It feels like a heartier dish. Gnocchi is one of those things that's harder to price. This was house made. It was served with chili flakes on the side. We discussed that a shaker might have been more convenient, but in the tiny bowl with its tiny spoon gave it a much higher end feel. boscaiola pizza (italian sausage, mozarella, mushrooms) $16 It came sliced in 8. As it sat there, the oil started making the middle of the pizza soggy. The first piece was the best as it still had its structure. However, we asked for the oil and balsamic to use on the crust. I figured it would pair well since I've had balsamic on a similar pizza. It really enhanced the pizza! Dessert: Tiramisu Alle Fragole: Savoiardi, mascarpone cheese, eggs, strawberries $9 I did not have this one as it had limoncello and I'm allergic. Jack said it was good however... It is saying something since he doesn't like alcohol. At $9 its an acceptable price since there is actual alcohol inside. Cappucino Aurora That is the highlight of the top left picture. The tiramisu is in the back. I felt at $4.50 That was a fantastic deal. It was like a dessert for me. Ultimately I can see what they are going with. We had very good service. He explained everything to us and was friendly and chatted about the restaurant. His mother is the chef I believe. Its a family business. There are many touches that many might miss as to why the prices are higher. I still say skip the caesar, get the pizza and ask for the balsamic there. Its a better deal. The setting is very comfortable. The food is all made in house from scratch when possible from what the server was saying. Tea was $3 for higgens and burke :P You are better off with the cappuccino for that price.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have possibly the finest, real-deal pizza in this city. There are a lot of pizza snobs out there, but I would die on the hill defending this place as one of our city's best. A relative newcomer, but bringing the authentic item to our frozen seats. I was spoiled on pizza after living in Italy, and it brings me great joy to say that every bite from Aurora brings me back across the ocean. However, they are not a one note band, as the rest of their food is equally outstanding! After experiencing this place for the first time, it made such a lasting impression on me that every time I have the option to eat out I have to compare my options to Aurora and most of the time the other options don't win.

If you love Italian food, you will love this place. We have tried about half a dozen of the pizzas and pasta dishes - they are all exceptionally good. The tomato sauce (made in house - as I have been told) is very good... it takes you back to Italy every and each time. The food is always fresh and very consistent. My daughters favorite; Calamari and Margarita pizza.