Aurora Ristorante Italiano Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Aurora Ristorante Italiano, where Italian culinary traditions meet a warm, inviting atmosphere. Nestled in Novato, CA, this delightful eatery offers a diverse menu that is sure to please every palate. With a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients, highlights include the savory Bruschetta and the tender Carpaccino di manzo, showcasing the quality and care put into each dish.
- Insalate: The Caprese salad, featuring fresh mozzarella and basil, is a flavorful companion to any meal.
- Panini: Enjoy artisanal sandwiches like the Romagnolo, bursting with the rich flavors of Parma prosciutto and mozzarella.
- Seafood: The menu also includes a selection of seafood dishes, perfect for those looking for something from the sea.
Family-friendly and accessible, Aurora invites you to savor a delightful Italian experience, whether dining in or taking out.
Antipasti
Bruschetta
Grilled slices of bread with fresh tomatoes-basil-garlic-olive oil
Carpaccino di manzo
Thin/ sliced raw beef tenderloin sprinkled with olive oil, Dijon mustard, parmigiano cheese and capers
Rotolini di melanzane
Rolls of roasted eggplant filled with gorgonzola, pesto and walnuts
Prosciutto e melone
Thin/ sliced Parma prosciutto with melon
Calamari fritti
Deep fried fresh calamari with marinara and tartar sauce
Campagnola
Mixed greens in homemade balsamic dressing with gorgonzola
Caprese
Fresh fior di latte mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil
Ave Caesare
Chopped romaine lettuce with homemade caesar dressing (with egg),parmigiano and croutons
Spinacina
Baby spinach tossed with homemade vinaigrette, roasted beets, goat cheese,walnuts and oranges
Minestrone or soup of the day
Insalate/Zuppe (salad/soup) Small/Large
Panini (sandwiches) & Burger
Contadino
Sandwich with grilled zucchini, eggplants, tomatoes, olive oil, pesto, lettuce and mozzarella with a side of salad
Romagnolo
Sandwich with Parma prosciutto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil with a side of French fries
Del pollaio
Grilled chicken sandwich, slides of tomatoes, mayonnaise and lettuce with a side of French fries
Maremmano
Grilled Rib eye steak sandwich, sautéed onions and olive oilwith a side of French fries
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
Today's burger broiled to perfection with a side of French fries
Margherita
Thin crusted pizza with tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil
Funghi e salsiccia
Thin crusted pizza with tomato sauce, sausage, fresh mushroom and mozzarella
Pepperoni
Thin crusted pizza with pepperoni, tomato sauce and mozzarella
Pizze (pizza)
Primi piatti (first dishes-pastas)
Capellini al pomodoro
Angel hair pasta with fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Gnocchi al piacere
Homemade potato dumplings with choice of meat sauce, pesto or Alfredo sauce
Rigatoni al sugo di carne
Riged tube pasta with homemade meat sauce
Pennette alla puttanesca
Tube pasta with olives, capers, anchovies and garlic in spicy tomato-herb sauce
Penne alla lucchese
Tube pasta in tomato cream sauce with chicken
Fettuccine alla carbonara
Flat pasta, pancetta (Italian bacon) and onions in a light cream sauce
Ravioli Napolitano
Ravioli stuffed with spinach, ricotta in pummarola tomato sauce
Tortellini Aurora
Tortellini with prosciutto cotto and peas in cream sauce
Linguine al salmone e gamberetti
Linguine with fresh salmon and baby shrimp in light tomato cream sauce
Spaghetti alle vongole
String pasta with baby clams in white or red sauce
Risotto allo scogilo
Arborio rice with fresh prawns, calamari, clams and mussels in light tomato sauce
Melanzane alla parmigiana
Breaded eggplant with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce
Pollo Parmigiana
Breaded chicken paillard with melted mozzarella and tomato sauce
Saltimbocca alla romana
Chicken breast filled with prosciutto and mozzarella in creamy marsala-sage sauce
Pollo alla boscaiola
Chicken scallopini with fresh mushroom in a reduced red wine sauce
Piccatina di salmone
Fresh filet of salmon in lemon capers sauce
Gamberoni Medici
Prawns in garlic sauce
Bistecca di calamari
Calamari steak in white wine lemon sauce
Sogliola alla mugnaia
Petrale sole in lemon butter sauce
Petrale alla livornese
Fresh petrale sole with fresh tomato, capers, garlic and basil
Bistecca alla fiorentina
Grilled ribeye sprinkled with extra virgin olive oil
Scaloppine di vitello
Veal capers in butter lemon sauce or with mushroom sauce or alla parmigiana with cheese and tomato