Aurora

My friend and I ate at this beautiful restaurant last night. The food was excellent and the staff were polite and helpful. I was celebrating my 60th birthday and we were given a complimentary glass of bubbly by the manager. We will certainly be returning the next time we are in London.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Sunday, October 23, 2011

I loved this restaurant. My boyfriend and I went in for our anniversary and had the most romantic meal in their enclosed courtyard - fantastic atmosphere. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly.
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Jennifer
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Having read many good reviews about Aurora, I had lunch there on Sunday with friends. It turns out they recently started doing Sunday roast there and at £12.50 a head, it was excellent value for money. I did have a look at their normal menu, it all sounded very tempting too. The weather was nice so we sat in the garden at the back. The food was great - the roast lamb was tender and the trimmings were delicious. We got great service and a great time so I'll definitely be going back! I highly recommend it.
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Jane
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Monday, March 28, 2011

Have eaten here a few times over the past year and have never been disappointed. The monthly changing menu is a nice touch and means that the produce is always in season. Excellent wine list, reasonable prices and friendly, relaxed staff. Most definitely a restaurant I would recommend, and one I will be coming back to.
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Marc
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Sadly somewhere which was a good find for interesting modern cuisine, has lost its way.

Having dined there 5-6 times over the past year, I felt I had found a reliable and welcome place to dine with friends. After tonights dinner I will not bother.

Firstly the woman who seated us at our table seemed obsessed with trying to drag any posessions from us, which was delivered in a rather annoying tone. When questioned over the zealous tact scorn was directed at my friend and I.

The starters came which were partially refrigirated and partly tepid in temperature, mine claimed to have Chorizo as part of its ingredients which I believe has flavour but not in this dish, instead a bland slither of coloured plastic with overly chilled beetroot, rocket & such a whisper of pear that was nearly undetected.

Main course Squid with Chilli Polenta and more ice cold rocket, sadly even more disappointing as the squid looked like it had been shown the heat for a few seconds and tasted barely above room temperature, which made me concerned and so I left it. the chilli seemed to have gotten into everything rather than just in the polenta.

Our waiter did not bother to ask how the meal was at any point even when clearing the plates. However they did manage to add a large service charge to the bill-interesting that!

I like to recommend good places to eat and sadly I think Aurora is just not good in lots of ways.

Ideally I would like to direct my displeasure to the owner of Aurora interestingly their website has no email address to send such a message which I find rather telling.

My recommendation:- Spend your money elsewhere!
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Darren
1 Overall rating
Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 0
Thursday, November 25, 2010

Took my girlfriend to Aurora for her birthday on Saturday night.Atmosphere was perfect and very romantic.Menu was small but everythng we ordered was excellent and well presented.Ordered a bottle of Viogner to accompany which was nicely chilled and and served by our waiter throughout our meal without being over fussy.Service was appropriately attentive and humorous without being intrusive.I was a chef for 27 years in London and would recommend this restaurant to anyone who is looking for an intimate dinner for two in a central lively location with good service and wine with value for money.
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Brian Phillips
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 23, 2010

Went on a first date to Aurora - staff friendly, service brilliant, food AMAZING. Perfect setting for a romantic dinner!

Highly recommend it!
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Jefferson
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Saturday, March 13, 2010

We came across this restaurant in a restaurant guide book for London and it got a good rating, and thankfully they had a table for a Saturday night at short notice. We were not disappointed. We chose to sit outside in the courtyard which was lovely and intimate, a lot less 'buzzing' than inside the restaurant and very romantic. The food was excellent, with a sensible sized menu at reasonable prices. Both myself and my husband loved every course, and the wine recommended was also excellent. The staff were friendly, efficient and un-intrusive. Overall we loved this place and would recommend it.
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, September 09, 2009

I have longed a romantic meal in this beautiful restaurant for years - yesterday, (July 2009) finally managed to get a table booked, plus hot date, nice dress and all... but ...

Wine - totally average - we could have got a better bottle at the Turkish corner shop!

Olive Oil & Balsamic in a deep bowl meant you couldn't even reach the balsamic!

Starter - was OK - was a plate of cured meat - you can't go wrong there!

Main Course - Steak with Sauteed Potatoes, Samphire & Roasted Veg - The worst I have ever eaten! Even though we asked for Rare - I still have jaw ache from the chewing that had to be done - we both looked like cows munching on grass. The meat was also completely tasteless. The samphire was extremely salty. The roasted veg had no seasoning and the potatoes were like pieces of wood. I ate it out of pure hunger and nothing else!

We couldn't even talk to each other - we were so utterly disappointed. It ruined our evening! And it set us back £70! What a complete waste of money - think I would have been happier if my money fell down the drain!

Never ever again! We couldn't wait to get out of there.
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4 Overall rating
Food 2 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 0
Saturday, July 18, 2009

Excellent restaurant, a real find. I thought the food was great, the staff we're friendly knowledgeable and helpful and the bill underlined the fact we got value for money. In fact, I'm going to find a restaurant site and post that as a recommendation.

Well worth a visit.
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Neil
9 Overall rating
Food 8 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 10
Friday, April 10, 2009