Pasta, pizza and seafood anchor dinner at Aurora Ristorante Italiano in Novato, CA, with pickup available for your evening meal.
Order onlineCalamari Fritti
$22.00
Fresh calamari is deep-fried and served with marinara and tartar sauce.
“We had a dinner at Aurora Ristorante for twenty-four people and the staff members were extremely friendly and helpful. The food was delicious! I had sole which is tricky when cooking for a crowd - it was PERFECT! We loved the calamari and bruschetta too. I highly recommend Aurora Ristorante for the food and the wonderful staff, whether you have a large group or just are in with just a few friends.”
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$18.00
Crispy Brussels sprouts are served with lemon and sliced apple.
“Amazing service and the Crispy Brussel Sprouts were A. M. A. Z. I. N. G. They even gave me their recipe to recreate at home. Pairing the Brussel sprouts with an olive lemon sauce/gorgonzola/red delicious apples was the winning combo. This will be our go-to restaurant anytime we are in the area. The whole meal was excellent!”
Carpaccio Di Manzo
$22.00
Thin-sliced raw beef with olive oil, Dijon, Parmesan, and capers.
Guazzetto
$20.00
Clams and mussels simmer in spicy tomato-herb sauce with grilled sourdough.
Caesar Tradizionale
$16.00+
Little gem lettuce with Caesar dressing, Parmesan, and homemade croutons.
Barbabietole
$16.00+
Arugula salad with roasted beets, goat cheese, walnuts, and oranges.
Caprese
$16.00+
Fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil are dressed with olive oil.
Campagnola
$13.00+
Mixed greens with balsamic dressing and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese.
Pappardelle bolognese
$25.00
House-made ribbon pasta comes coated in meat sauce.
“We went in for dinner late evening. Staff was excellent service. kudos to the chef for a delicious and awesome meal. fresh pasta is always the best. Cant wait to go back. They have a nice outdoor patio. Look forward to trying it once it cools enough to be outside.”
Capellini al pomodoro
$20.00+
Angel hair pasta with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
“An Italian visitor picked this place and it didn't disappoint. She is gluten free and needed a custom order. Brushetta was great! I ordered a second plate because it was so good. I ordered the angel hair pasta and had them add broccoli. Yummie! The hostess asked why my car was running and I said my dog needed the AC on. She said I could bring my dog on the patio. They even brought a bowl of water for him. He approved of the bread. 😀 I will be back with my dog.”
Linguine alla pescatora
$30.00
Linguine with mixed seafood in spicy garlic olive oil and tomato sauce.
“What a treasure! We very much enjoyed our lunch. The Risotto with shrimp and clams, linguine with shrimp and clams and the ribeye with olive oil (med rare) were spectacular. Magdalena was our server and she was very attentive and timely. We will definitely return and I’m sorry we’ve never dined here before. Thank you so much!”
Penne Alla Lucchese
$24.00
Tube-shaped pasta with chicken in a tomato cream sauce.
Pepperoni Pizza
$23.00
Gluten-free thin-crust pizza with pepperoni, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Prosciutto di Parma
$24.00
Pizza topped with Prosciutto di Parma, an Italian dry-cured ham.
Margherita
$22.00
Thin-crust pizza topped with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
Ortolana
$21.00
Thin-crust pizza topped with seasonal vegetables, tomato sauce, and mozzarella.
Gamberoni Medici
$29.00
Garlic-cream prawns come with scalloped potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
“Delicious food with a very friendly staff. Dining in was a very pleasant experience and the prawns were cooked perfectly.”
Risotto tuttomare
$29.00
Arborio rice with seafood and fresh tomato in a light, spicy sauce.
Prawns Dore
$29.00
Prawns are coated in egg batter with lemon and white wine sauce.
Bistecca Di Calamari
$28.00
Egg-battered calamari steak comes with white wine and lemon butter sauce.
Piccatina di salmone
$29.00
Salmon fillet in lemon-caper sauce with scalloped potatoes and vegetables.
“Delightful neighborhood Italian place. Delicious salmon entree with well prepared grilled vegetables. Very accommodating for my dietary restriction. Attentive service, with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating.”
Petrale Dore
$31.00
Egg-battered petrale fish comes with lemon white wine sauce.
Aurora Ristorante Italiano serves dinner with house-made ribbon pasta, thin-crust pizzas and grilled ribeye steak with olive oil. Seafood dishes include salmon, petrale sole, prawns and calamari.
Margherita pairs tomatoes with fresh mozzarella and basil. Calamari Fritti is deep-fried with marinara and tartar sauce, while Campagnola combines mixed greens, homemade balsamic dressing and gorgonzola.
Join us in Novato, CA for dine-in, or order pickup or delivery. Gnocchi al piacere features homemade potato dumplings with a choice of pesto or Alfredo sauce, plus optional grilled chicken.
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