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Aurora’s
- 1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Mediterranean restaurant, Italian restaurant ★4.0·$$

1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA

4.0
This is one of our favorite restaurants. The food and service here is exceptional. This time I ordered the chicken Parmesan with penne pasta. My girlfriend had the seafood pasta. Both meals were excellent. We always leave room for dessert, we had a bourbon pecan tart which was really good. - Andres Ayala
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Aurora’s Introduce

For discerning Connecticut residents seeking an exceptional dining experience that perfectly balances the fresh, vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with the comforting classics of Italian cuisine, Aurora’s in Fairfield is a must-visit destination. Located right on Post Road, this restaurant transcends the average dining spot by offering a menu filled with Healthy options and high-quality, inventive dishes. Aurora’s has quickly become a gathering spot where everyone is welcome, a place where you can escape the daily stresses and indulge in fresh, delicious food.

Aurora’s takes pride in its unique fusion identity—part Italian restaurant, part Mediterranean restaurant—ensuring a broad appeal. Their dedication to freshness is evident across the menu, from daily-sourced seafood to homemade pastas and scratch-made soups. The menu structure encourages an exploration of flavors, starting with diverse "Small Plates" like the unique Feta Bruschetta and the savory Mussels & Chorizo, perfect for sharing. Their commitment to authenticity is further highlighted in their Entrées, which feature Mediterranean staples such as Branzino Picatta and Sole Mediterranean, alongside rich Italian preparations like Chicken Saltimboca and the comforting Rigatoni Scarpariello, which combines organic chicken, hot cherry peppers, rosemary, and Portobello mushrooms in a light marinara sauce.

Dining at Aurora’s is an experience centered around more than just food; it’s about the Atmosphere. The space is described as Casual, Cozy, and notably Trendy, with a touch of Romance, making it an excellent choice for a date night, a celebration, or a sophisticated group outing. Patrons also highly praise the beverage program, noting the Great wine list and expert creation of Cocktails. Furthermore, the commitment to excellent hospitality is a consistent highlight, ensuring that whether you are stopping by for Lunch, a full Dinner, or simply a quick Solo dining experience, the service is exceptional.

The extensive menu even includes a selection of specialized Pizzas, such as the classic Margherita Pizza and the distinct Pear Fig Pizza, proving their versatility. Regardless of the choice, every meal at Aurora’s is concluded with a choice from their spectacular Homemade Dessert list, featuring decadent items like Lava Cake and scratch-made Gelato, ensuring a memorable final course.

Location and Accessibility

Aurora’s boasts a prime location on one of Fairfield's most well-known streets, making it easily accessible for customers throughout the Connecticut Gold Coast area. The restaurant’s position on Post Road provides a central and convenient landmark.

The establishment is located at:

1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Understanding the importance of convenience, Aurora’s offers excellent accessibility features for all patrons:

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot (Free parking lot and free street parking are available)
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Its Post Road location is in close proximity to major local attractions and shopping areas, allowing guests to easily pair a fine meal with other activities in the Fairfield community. The availability of both dedicated parking and convenient street parking helps eliminate the stress often associated with dining in popular town centers.

Services Offered

Aurora’s provides a comprehensive suite of dining and hospitality services tailored to meet the needs of the modern Connecticut diner.

  • Reservations: Accepts reservations, with Dinner reservations highly recommended, ensuring guests can plan their visit without a long wait.
  • Dining Options: Offers full Table service for Lunch and Dinner, Dessert, and comfortable Seating in a Bar onsite environment.
  • Takeout and Delivery: Provides convenient Delivery and Takeout options, including No-contact delivery.
  • Beverage Program: A full bar service featuring a Great wine list, Cocktails, Beer, Hard liquor, and Coffee. They also offer a popular Happy Hour.
  • Catering: Available for Catering large or small events, bringing the Mediterranean and Italian flavors to your special occasions.
  • Family Friendly: Offers High chairs for younger guests, making it a comfortable option for family dining.
  • Menu Variety: A deep menu covering Small plates, Salads (such as the Pear Salad and Chopped Salad), Homemade Pastas (including Short Rib Ravioli and Lobster Ravioli), and Entrées.
Features and Highlights

The distinct qualities and offerings at Aurora’s contribute to its reputation as a leading destination for upscale yet comfortable dining in Fairfield.

  • Dual Culinary Focus: Seamlessly blends the best of Mediterranean and Italian cooking, providing a truly unique and expansive menu not commonly found elsewhere.
  • Signature Homemade Items: The kitchen takes pride in preparing food from scratch, including Fresh fish bought daily, Homemade Gelato, soups (like Butternut Squash Soup), and fresh pastas.
  • Ambiance and Vibe: The Romantic, Cozy, and Trendy Atmosphere, enhanced by Outdoor seating, is perfect for a special night out or a relaxed group gathering.
  • Exceptional Drinks: A standout Great cocktails program and an expertly curated Great wine list elevate the dining experience, distinguishing it from casual eateries.
  • Accessibility: Comprehensive support for all guests is a major highlight, with fully Wheelchair accessible facilities and multiple Parking options.
  • Speed and Efficiency: Noted for Fast service, which is particularly beneficial for Lunch diners and those choosing Takeout.
  • Gourmet Entrée Selection: The "Entrées" section is a testament to culinary expertise, featuring premium proteins and flavorful preparations such as Salmon, Swordfish Steak, and Chicken Shiitake.
Contact Information

To secure a reservation, inquire about the menu, or arrange a delivery, Aurora’s professional staff is readily available.

Address: 1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Phone: (203) 259-5800

The restaurant operates on a split schedule most days, serving Lunch from approximately 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Dinner from 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (times may vary slightly, and they are typically closed on Mondays), ensuring ample opportunity to enjoy their cuisine. Due to their popularity, especially for Dinner, calling to secure a reservation is strongly recommended.

What is Worth Choosing Aurora’s

Choosing Aurora’s means selecting a high-quality, elevated dining experience deeply rooted in the fresh and flavorful traditions of Mediterranean and Italian cooking. For Connecticut residents, it provides a perfect middle ground—a place offering Comfort food and classic dishes like Chicken Parmesan (available as a Kid Chicken Parmesan and a panko-crusted entrée), but executed with the sophistication and ingredient quality typically associated with fine dining.

The menu versatility ensures repeat visits are always exciting. You can enjoy a light, refreshing Pear Salad at lunch, indulge in a decadent Seafood Paella or Lobster Ravioli for Dinner, and finish with a Homemade Gelato, all in the same location. The ability to find high-end dishes like Branzino Picatta and Lemon Jumbo Shrimp alongside casual fare like Mediterranean Pizza speaks to their commitment to satisfying every palate and occasion.

Beyond the food, the experience is enhanced by the full-service Bar onsite, making it an excellent spot for happy hour or an evening out centered on the impressive selection of Wine and expertly crafted Cocktails. The management's focus on creating a welcoming, Cozy, and professional environment, along with the convenience of accepting Dinner reservations and offering reliable Delivery, solidifies Aurora’s status as a premier choice for those in Fairfield and the surrounding Connecticut communities looking for a reliably Great dessert, great drinks, and exceptional Mediterranean-Italian fare.

Aurora’s Vibe

  • Drinks

  • Diet Coke $2.00

    Cans.

  • Ginger Ale $2.00
  • Orange Juice $2.50
  • Coca-Cola $2.00

    Cans.

  • Sprite $2.00

    Cans.

  • Tonic Water $2.00

    Small bottle.

  • Club Soda $2.00
  • Salads

  • Greek Salad $15.00

    Vegan, gluten free. Fresh tomato, fresh cucumber, kalamata olives, capers, oregano, crumble feta cheese, arugula, red onion, house red vinaigrette dressing.

  • Caesar Salad $14.00

    Served with romaine, croutons, and shaved Parmesan, Caesar dressing.

  • Pear Salad $15.00

    Vegan, gluten free. Arugula and endive, walnuts, Gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinaigrette.

  • House Salad $11.00

    Balsamic dressing, tomato, and cucumber.

  • Chopped Salad $18.00

    Romaine, cucumber, olives, onions, tomato, white beans, shallot vinaigrette.

  • Apple & Almonds Salad $15.00

    Grapes, dried cranberries, toasted almonds, apples, shaved Parmesan, and champagne dressing with mix greens.

  • Homemade Dessert

  • Cannoli $6.00

    With mascarpone chocolate chip filling.

  • Lava Cake $12.00

    Chocolate cake filled with chocolate lava served with gelato.

  • Homemade Gelato $8.00
  • Apple Galette $12.00

    Flakey apple pastry served warm with gelato.

  • Entrées

  • Chicken Shiitake $28.00

    Organic chicken breast, served with chopped asparagus, mushrooms, in a light cream sauce and touch of truffle oil.

  • Chicken Saltimboca $29.00

    Organic chicken breast topping with sage, prosciutto, melted fontina in a white wine sage sauce, asparagus.

  • Linguini Di Mar $32.00

    Homemade pasta served with chopped scallops, jumbo shrimp, cherry tomato, arugula in a lobster brandy sauce.

  • Sole Mediterranean $30.00

    Sauteed artichoke, black olives, and caper in a white wine sauce touch marinara.

  • Lemon Jumbo Shrimp $30.00

    Lemon white wine sauce over spinach and chickpeas.

  • Seafood Paella $38.00

    Rice cook very slow in a lobster brandy sauce and saffron, manila clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari, lobster tail.

  • Branzino Picatta $32.00

    Pan-seared and topped with capers in a lemon white sauce, over broccoli rabe

  • Pork Sorrentina $29.00

    Topped with eggplant, prosciutto, melted mozzarella in a sherry tomato sauce.

  • Swordfish Steak $32.00

    Pan-Seared Wild swordfish served over sauteed spinach topping with Greece Tapenade. (cherry tomato, capers, kalamata olive, basil).

  • Chicken Burrata $28.00

    Lightly breaded organic chicken breast topping with homemade marinara melted fresh burrata cheese, served over penne pasta.

  • Chicken Franchaise $28.00

    Lightly dipping egg wash served over sauteed spinach, hot cherry pepper in a light lemon butter sauce.

  • Salmon $32.00

    Serve over julienned vegetables, capers, black olives, onions, and fresh basil pesto sauce.

  • Chicken Caprece $28.00

    Organic chicken breast, topping with fresh mozzarella, fresh basil and fresh tomato in a white wine sauce.

  • Spicy Chicken $28.00

    Spicy. Organic grilled chicken breast, served over hot cherry pepper, onion, red pepper, chopped asparagus, crumble sweet sausages in a light marinara sauce.

  • Mediterranean Seafood $32.00

    spinach linguini, clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, black olives, capers, spicy marinara.

  • Kid Menu

  • Kid Chicken With Broccoli $15.00

    Grilled chicken breast served with broccoli or pasta sautéed with garlic and oil.

  • Kid Cheese Ravioli $12.00

    Served with tomato or butter sauce.

  • Kid Chicken Tender $16.00

    Breaded chicken breast served with French fries.

  • Kid Chicken Parmesan $18.00

    Served with penne pasta and marinara sauce.

  • Kid Pasta $10.00

    Choice of penne or rigatoni, sauce (tomato sauce or butter).

  • Pizza

  • Margherita Pizza $17.00

    Fresh marinara and fresh mozzarella topping with basil.

  • Mediterranean Pizza $18.00

    White crust, topping with fresh artichoke, black olive, capers and arugula.

  • Pear Fig Pizza $19.00

    Fig glazed and Gorgonzola cheese, pear.

  • Chicken Pizza $21.00

    Grilled chicken, sun dried tomato, broccoli, garlic and oil crust.

  • Prosciutto Pizza $21.00

    Caramelized onion, prosciutto di Parma and Gorgonzola cheese.

  • Small Plates

  • Spinach Chickpeas $14.00

    Sautéed with E.V.O.O and garlic.

  • Panko Crusted Mozzarella $16.00

    Sautéed crisp in our marinara sauce.

  • Feta Bruschetta $15.00

    French bread topping with tomato, basil, and E.V.O.O.

  • Spicy Bouillabaisse $18.50

    With chopped shrimp, scallops, calamari, pepper flake, in a cherry tomato garlic and oil broth.

  • Sautéed Mushroom $15.00

    Portobello, shiitake and parsley with E.V.O.O porcini glazed.

  • Shrimp Appetizer $18.00

    Grilled and served with arugula, cherry tomato, chickpeas, white bean in a lemon zest dressing.

  • Mussels & Chorizo $20.00

    Spanish chorizo, white beans, in a garlic and oil broth.

  • Broccoli Rabe & Hot Sausages $18.00

    Crumble hot sausages, sautéed with broccoli rabe and garlic and oil, cherry tomato.

  • NY Steak Rollatini $20.00

    Filled with provolone, fresh Parmesan and Gruyere cheese, served with Gorgonzola cream sauce and caramelized onion.

  • Fried Calamari $18.00

    Served with homemade chipotle aioli and house green hot sauce.

  • Iberico Ham Plate $17.00

    Gluten free. Hand cut very thin 8 month old iberico ham (prosciutto) served with fresh mozzarella, baby arugula EVOO and balsamic reduction.

  • Soup

  • Butternut Squash Soup $14.00

    Lightly creamy roasted butternut squash soup.

  • Roasted Tomato Soup $13.00
  • Lentil Bowl $13.00
  • Sides

  • Side Spinach $9.00

    Sautéed garlic and oil.

  • Side Regular Broccoli $7.50

    Sautéed and garlic and oil.

  • Side Broccoli Rabe $13.00

    Sautéed with garlic and oil.

  • Side Asparagus $12.00
  • Side Pasta $12.00

    Penne, rigatoni, farfalle, spaghetti or fresh pasta. Choice of sauce: marinara, pink vodka sauce, alfredo or garlic and oil.

  • Pastas

  • Meat Ragu $19.00

    Homemade pasta with meat sauce, topped with shaved Parmesan cheese, light marinara.

  • Lobster Ravioli $32.00

    Topped with fresh lobster claw meat and pink sauce.

  • Rigatoni Scarpariello $30.00

    Traditional pasta, organic chopped chicken, hot cherry pepper, rosemary, Portobello mushroom, onion, red pepper in a light marinara sauce.

  • Rigatoni And Broccoli Rabe $24.00

    Hot sausages, white beans, cherry tomato, in a garlic and oil sauce.

  • Spaghetti Puttanesca $25.00

    Kalamata olives, capers, cherry tomato, anchovies, fresh basil, garlic and oil, touch marinara.

  • Cavatelli & Broccoli Rabe $26.00

    Crumble sweet sausages, Tuscan beans, in a garlic and oil.

  • Linguini Primavera $25.00

    Vegetarian. Fresh corn, asparagus, white beans, cherry tomato, baby arugula, garlic and oil.

  • Manila Clams Aurora $28.00

    Fresh linguini pasta, sautéed with oregano, parsley, garlic in a white sauce.

  • Short Rib Ravioli $17.00

    Serve with prosciutto, mushroom in a light cream sauce.

Aurora’s Details

  • Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Wine
  • Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
  • Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Romantic
  • Trendy
  • Crowd

  • Groups
  • Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations
  • Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Children

  • High chairs
  • Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Parking

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Aurora’s Location

Aurora’s

1603 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824, USA

Aurora’s Reviews

An average rating of ★4.6 from 146 user reviews.

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