Located in the picturesque seaside town of Rye, Aurora makes an impact with its stunningly designed, bright and airy dining area decorated in soft colors with smart contemporary furnishings and air of quiet restraint. The dining experience is further enlivened by the aroma of freshly prepared food whets the appetite for some wonderful, robust Italian cooking.

Although the menu is weighted towards rustic Mediterranean cuisine there is a striking exploration of international flavours in dishes such as the Kobe beef ravioli and veal jus with Marsala wine and mushrooms, or grilled octopus salad with fennel, scallions, fingerling potatoes and olive. A tempting entrée selection includes traditional favourites like chicken Milanese with baby arugula, tomato salad and fresh mozzarella, parmesan crusted halibut with tomato 'concasse', chives and white wine reduction, and certified Angus NY strip steak with potato frites, parmesan and truffle aioli.

United States and Italy happily rule the wine list at Aurora Ristorante with some great value wines available by the glass.