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Aurora Restaurant 1350 Raleigh Rd (919) 942-2400
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Antipasti

Bruschetta
smoked mozzarella cheese on grilled garlic bread served with
roasted peppers, roasted garlic and marinated artichoke hearts
6.95

Cozze
steamed Prince Edward Island mussels, garlic,
tomato, and wine. Served with grilled garlic bread
6.50

Funghi "Portobello" Ripieni
herb and goat cheese stuffed-portobello mushroom
baked in the wood-fired oven and served over polenta with tomato sauce 6.95

Anitra Affumicata
hickory-smoked breast of duck served on focaccia with blackberry mascarpone and mesclun greens tossed with cranberries, olive oil and balsamic vinegar
7.50

Affettatone San Danielle
Prosciutto ham, soppressata, and Genoa salami with Fontodi Extra
Virgin Olive Oil, marinated artichokes. Served with focaccia and roasted pepper salsa
6.75


Insalate e Minestra

Caprino
goat cheese, walnuts, calamata olives, tomato and artichoke, mixed greens
5.95

Pere
Bosc pears wood-fire grilled and tossed with gorgonzola dolce
latte, pistachio nuts, and served over mixed greens with pear vinaigrette 6.95

Paradiso
radicchio and assorted greens, shaved parmesan cheese,
olives, croutons, pine nuts, and sun-dried tomato dressing
6.25

Spinaci
spinach salad with red onion, marinated carrot, almonds,
apricots, gorgonzola cheese and tomato vinaigrette
6.25

Verde
assorted mixed greens with homemade croutons,
balsamic vinegar, and extra virgin olive oil
4.50

Zuppa di Cozze
mussel bisque with tomato. leeks, and basil
4.95


Pizze
From the wood-fired oven

Caprino Speziato
Celebrity Dairy jalapeno-goat cheese, roasted
peppers, mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and black olives
9.25

Salsiccia
Italian sausage, pesto, tomato, and mozzarella cheese
9.50

Bianco
shiitake mushrooms, prosciutto ham, smoked mozzarella, spinach and garlic oil
9.75


Polenta

Granchio
fresh crab, basil, cilantro, tomato, Parmesan cheese and cream served
atop polenta made with chicken broth, garlic, red pepper, and parmesan cheese
13.50


- For tables of six or more, an 18 percent gratuity will be added to the check
- We suggest one check per table. However, if separate checks are required, please request them before placing your order. An 18 percent gratuity will be added to each check.
- A smoking section is usually available for your comfort. Cigars and pipes are allowed after
10:00 PM in the bar.


Primi
*The pasta dishes below may be split for two or more to enjoy as a first course
*All pasta house made with fresh eggs and semolina flour and rolled daily

Rotoletti
spinach pasta rolled with ricotta, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses
and herbs, baked with pesto of sun-dried tomatoes, basil, garlic and pine nuts
12.50

Linguine "Caterina"
shrimp, artichokes, bacon, raisins,
pine nuts, pimentos, red pepper flakes, and garlic
14.50

Pappardelle
hand-cut broad ribbons of herb pasta tossed with a hearty
ragú of braised veal, onions, carrots, celery, tomato and thyme
12.95

Capelli d'Angelo
citrus-flavored Angel Hair pasta with grilled shrimp,
lemon, garlic, basil and pine nuts. Sprinkled with Parmesan cheese 14.50

Capellini al Pesto
thin-cut pasta tossed with pesto of walnuts, garlic, Parmigiano Reggiano
cheese, and olive oil. Topped with braised spinach and wood-grilled portobello mushrooms
12.95

Ravioli ai Carciofi
artichoke and ricotta cheese-filled ravioli served in mushroom broth and topped with parmesan cheese and cream reduction, sun-dried tomatoes and white truffle oil
13.65

Ravioli agli Spinaci
con Pancetta spinach pasta filled with chicken, pancetta, and sage.
Served with rosemary cream sauce with mushrooms and a dollop of tomato sauce
13.50

Tagliatelle con Salmone Affumicato
spinach and egg ribbons of pasta tossed with smoked
salmon, asparagus, gorganzola cheese, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, chives and lemon zest
14.95

Lasagne con Salsiccia
fresh spinach pasta, spicy Italian sausage,
Parmesan, mozzarella, and ricotta cheeses, fresh basil, tomato sauce 12.75



Secondi

Petti di Pollo

boneless breast of free-range chicken with porcini
mushrooms and pancetta flavored with garlic, white wine and shallots 16.95

Filetto di Manzo
tenderloin of beef stuffed with mountain gorgonzola cheese, wood-grilled,
topped with Madeira wine and bourbon reduction. Served with garlic mashed potatoes
21.95

Bistecca
well-marbled prime ribeye steak, spice-rubbed and wood-fire grilled.
Served with red wine reduction with fried onions and garlic mashed potatoes
23.50

Scaloppine di Vitello con Mela e Porta
free-range veal sauteed
with Granny Smith apples, port, fresh thyme, sage, and shallots
19.95

Agnello
marinated lamb wood-fire grilled and served with garlic flavored lamb bordelaise
17.95

Anitra
red wine-and-ginger marinated breast of duck wood-
fire grilled topped with chianti and dried cranberry sauce
16.95

Lonza di Maiale
smoked pork loin with apple chutney and apple cider
reduction. Served with roasted butternut squash with hazelnuts
16.95

Tonno
wood-fire grilled yellow-fin tuna served with fresh and pickled ginger, green onions, soy sauce, wasabi, rice wine vinegar and topped with crispy fried leeks
17.95

Salmone
fillet of fresh Atlantic salmon over fresh corn,
shiitake mushrooms and spinach sauté and balsamic beurre
16.95

Dolce

Torta di Cioccolato Bianco
frozen white chocolate mousse
on a candied almond crust. Served with raspberry puree
5.25

Cioccolata Fusa
chocolate soufflé with a molten chocolate center. Serve
with Kahlua whipped cream and an espresso chocolate disk
6.25

Crema di Cappuccino
caramel cappuccino custard with cinnamon whipped cream
5.25

Torta di Formaggio del Autunno
pumpkin cheesecake with a
layer of lemon ginger on a graham cracker cocoa crust
5.95

Torta a Strisce Nere
chocolate souffle cake filled with white chocolate
mousse and layered with bittersweet chocolate truffle
5.95

Torta di Mela
Granny Smith apple cake served with
spiced Calvados caramel syrup and vanilla bean gelato
5.95

La Dolce di Natale
frozen eggnog mousse flavored with brandy and nutmeg and
layered with stripes of bittersweet chocolate. Served on almond pecan crust
5.95

Gelato di Caramello
homemade white chocolate caramel gelato
served with fudge sauce and sprinkled with almonds
5.50

Sorbetti
three flavors of seasonal housemade sorbetto
5.25


Cognac
Remy Martin VSOP 7.00
Martel V.S. 6.00
Courvoisier VS 6.00
Hennessy VSOP 7.00

Single Malt Scotch
Aberlour 10 year 7.00
Balvenie Doublewood 12 year 8.00
Balvenie Founder's Reserve 10 year 7.00
Dalwhinnie 15 year 8.00
Glenfiddich 7.00
Glenlivet 12 year 7.00
Glenmorangie 18 year 13.75
Laphroaig 10 year 8.00
Knockando 1982 8.00
Macallan 12 year 8.00
Oban 14 year 8.00

Cordials
Grand Marnier 7.00
Benedictine and Brandy 6.00
Bailey's Irish Cream 5.50
Chambord 6.00
Kahlua 5.00
Cointreau 7.00
Drambuie 6.50
Korbel Brandy 4.50

Italian Cordials
Frangelico 5.00
Romano Sambucca 5.50
Galliano 6.50
Amaretto di Saronno 5.50
Antinori, Grappa di Tignanello 12.00
Jocopo Poli, Grappa di Cabernet 26.00

Dessert
Anselmi, Recioto di
Soave 1992 Half Bottle 29.50

Port and Sherry
Harvey's Bristol Cream Glass 4.75
Lustau, Dry Amatillado Glass 6.75
Tio Pepe Sherry Glass 4.95
Fonseca Bin 27
Fine Reserve Port Glass 4.95
Sandemans Founders Reserve Glass 5.25
Taylor Flagate 10 Yr Tawny Glass 5.25
Warres Warrior Port Glass 5.95
Dow's 10 Year Tawny Glass 6.95
Ramos Pinto 20 Year Tawny Glass 12.95
Warres LBV 1992 Glass 6.95

Smith Woodhouse Magdalena
Vintage 1995 Bottle 58.95

Caffe Specialità
Espresso "Espressissimo" Piacere laced with cognac, Frangelico, Amaretto or
Kahlua 5.25

Cappuccino "Espressissimo"
Piacere laced with Frangelico, Amaretto
or Kahlua 5.95

Affogato al Cappuccino "Struzzo"
double espresso, Creme de Cacoa, caramel gelato, steamed milk, and Grand Marnier 5.95

Cafe Milano
amaretto, Kahlua, brandy, coffee, whipped cream 4.95

Vienna Kaffe
brandy, Kahlua, cocoa, coffee, whipped cream 4.95

Cisco Kid
Kahlua, tequila, coffee, whipped cream 4.95

Hot Russian
Kahlua, vodka, coffee, whipped cream 4.95

Chocolate Lace
Godiva liqueur, chocolate syrup, coffee, whipped cream 4.95



Cigars are available for purchase in the bar and may be enjoyed after 10pm in the bar or on the patio

Cohiba Robusto (5.5x50)..........................15.00
Art. Fuentes, Ch. Fuentes (4.5x50) ..........12.50
Macanudo Portofino Café (7.0x34) ............14.00
La Gloria Cubana Wavell (5.0x50) .............14.00
Montercristo (5.5x44) ...............................14.00
Don Juan Cetro(6.0x43)............................. 7.50

For tables of six or more, an 18 percent gratuity will be added to the check.
We suggest one check per table. However, if separate checks are required, please request them before placing your order. An 18 percent gratuity will be added to each check.
A smoking section is available for your comfort. Cigars and pipes are allowed after 10:00 PM in the bar.

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Aurora offers five distinct dining rooms, including private banquet rooms and outdoor al freso dining