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Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Fine Italian Authentic Homemade Food!
From the Owner, “I have been a restaurateur for 47 years. If you come to my restaurant you will get a great home cooked meal and great service by a very accommodating staff. The majority of my customers are repeat customers. Try my restaurant once and you will see why.”
Carlo
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From the Owner, “I have been a restaurateur for 47 years. If you come to my restaurant you will get a great home cooked meal and great service by a very accommodating staff. The majority of my customers are repeat customers. Try my restaurant once and you will see why.”
Carlo
40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(30)
- fit for foodies(14)
- great for lunch(13)
- great for outdoor dining(12)
- special occasion(12)
- good for groups(8)
Aurora Ristorante Italiano Reviews List
Review 1 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
First visit
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the menu on the web Aurora sounded like a great find to visit before going to an art show at Hamilton. The waiter was very nice. We sat outside and enjoyed theirmflowers and the day. The spinach salad was overdressed for our tasted and the pizza dough was thin but not light. The sauce was just ok. The mozzarella underwhelming. I don't remember the basil. A Pizza Magarite is simple but the ingredients have to be great. Sometime the dictum of beware a restaurant with a great view held true for a change. Too bad."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there foe Mother's Day with two children 7 people in all. The food was excellent ! Everyone loved it!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Small neighborhood restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Small neighborhood restaurant with a small but inviting menu. Fish dishes are flavorful with fresh fish prepared in tasty sauces. Pasta is fresh and tender. I had a pasta dish with bits of tenderloin in a wine sauce. Meat was cubed and tough, sauce unremarkable. Fish dishes are your best bet. Service excellent."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I have eaten at this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have eaten at this restaurant quite a few times & have always found the food to be excellent, the service friendly & efficient & the prices moderate. I have recommended it to quite a few people who were looking for a restaurant in North Marin. I also found the wine selection very nice & again the prices moderate."
Dined on 04/17/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 5 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cute little restaurant with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cute little restaurant with great tasting food and a very nice and accommodating wait staff. My party of 3 all enjoyed our meals, especially the Lobster Bisque Soup. I would come back just for that. Thank you for an enjoyable dining experience."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
It's out of the way in Bel
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"It's out of the way in Bel Marin Keys. Food was very good, we had the calamari (lightly fried) special pasta and sole, all were excellent. Prices are very reasonable. Very cheerful service even if they weren't quite on top of it (forgot to check if everyone had silverware after entrees were delivered, and didn't check back to see if people wanted another glass of wine)"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
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Review 7 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always enjoy lunch or dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always enjoy lunch or dinner at Aurora. Food is always fresh and wonderful. Can be a little noisy when busy."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 8 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Happy Friday Night
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"While I don't dine here very much it is like coming home after a short vacation. Warm welcome, excellent food and outstanding service. It's a great way to spend any night out."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everyone loved their meal!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Everyone loved their meal! Would definitely go back. The outside looks charming with all the flowers!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food and close to
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food and close to home!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great place to dine!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Our entire dining experience was great. We were seated immediately and our waiter knew that we were on a time schedule. He was charming, considerate, and attentive to our needs. The host and bus boy were equally as professional. The minestrone soup was tasty, every part of our entrees were delicious, and desserts we chose were yummy. It was nice to see such an extensive dessert list beyond the 'usual'. I would highly recommend this hidden treasure to anyone who wants a good, but not too expensive, dining experience."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Family place
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We went on Valentines Day. This is not the place for a romantic occasion. It is probably good for a night out with the kids. There were many there."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 13 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place.We go to Auroras
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love this place.We go to Auroras when we want a special lunch or dinner. We always take our out of town guests."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 14 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Intimate and cozy w/ no piped
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Intimate and cozy w/ no piped in music!!!"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
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Review 15 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent food, well prepared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Excellent food, well prepared with good service and ample parking. The noise level was very high during lunch which made it hard to talk, even though i had requested a quiet table. I don't think there is a quiet table."
Dined on 01/31/2013
2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Wonderful servers, good Italian
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Wonderful servers, good Italian food, warm and friendly, relaxed. We'll be back."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2009
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Aurora Ristorante Italiano
Based on the average of (24) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate