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A beautiful dining atmosphere at Cafe Aura - Cafe Aura, Manchester, CT

Cafe Aura

4.6
4.6
593 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
CT Magazine's pick for Best Italian Restaurant, Cafe Aura brings authentic Italian cuisine to your table in a beautifully redesigned restaurant. An award-winning wine list paired with Executive Chef Erminio Conte's signature specials create a dining experience that rivals the most well-known restaurants throughout Connecticut. From brunch to Happy Hour, to date night and private events...Cafe Aura brings a versatility that covers a wide customer base. Owner and Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma has created an atmosphere that combines dishes from the old country with a modern but understated decor. Don't miss the opportunity to come enjoy all that Cafe Aura has to offer.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 643-2751
  • Website
    http://www.cafeaura.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Erminio Conte
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Aura offers three beautiful private dining spaces to cover a variety of events. Our Cavey's Room is perfect for events from 10-20 people. Our Garden Room, which has a street view, located in the front of our dining room holds 20-30 people. Our downstairs banquet room has the capacity to hold an event up to 75 people.
  • Location
    45 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040-5201
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Cross street
    South Main Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 593 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Best Ambiance

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Great for fine wines

  • Hartford

    Romantic

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Aura in Manchester, CT, offers a "beautiful aesthetic" and "top-notch service." Diners rave about the "outstanding" meatballs and chicken parmigiana, while the extensive wine list enhances the experience. Though some find it a bit pricey, the "fantastic" ambiance and "exceptional" customer service make it perfect for special occasions.

593 Reviews

  1. Gloria

    New York City

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time at Cafe Aura! Met two friends for dinner and really liked the value of their pre-fix menu on Mondays&Tuesdays. Inside was cozy and nicely decorated for holidays. For a Monday night, they were busy! Food was delicious. Server was ok, could’ve been warmer and was a bit abrupt. Service was on the slower side which gave us lots of time to talk. I heard there was a large party downstairs that may have contributed . The manager checked in on us which is always a nice touch! I will definitely return! Bar area looked very nice and would be fun to pop in for a drink.

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  2. Bill

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great meal in a great space. The staff is friendly and attentive and service is perfect.

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  3. Peter

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The calamari and zucchini appetizer was crisp and crunchy, the fish soup delicious. The service was quick, friendly, and amazingly helpful. When my date was looking desperately for her lost car keys the hostess actually got down on her hands and knees to make sure they hadn’t fallen under the booth where we’d eaten. A wonderful place with supremely nice people.

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  4. Kathy

    Greater Boston

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The new chef at Cafe Aura is fantastic! The meatballs and sauce are very good! We tried the lasagna and the linguine and clams. Both dishes are excellent!

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  5. Terry

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you are looking for that special place for a special occasion or just an incredibly delicious meal, choose Cafe Aura!!

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  6. Michael

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opted for the three-course price fix menu. Salad very fresh, Salmon best I haver had as cooked just right but the risotto cake and grilled vegetables were out of this word. Tiramasu was perfectly balanced. Server Kelley was gracious and very helpful.

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  7. Roz

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If possible don’t sit near the entrance to the kitchen.

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  8. Cherish

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Sunday Brunch. The menu had unique items and the service was very prompt. We shared the delicious French toast for dessert.

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  9. john

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food,( my wife and I had the BRANZINO!!) and we shared the linguini with clams. BOTH were delicious! Service was fabulous and ambiance very nice. We will definitely return and bring friends with us. Thank you to the staff, servers and the kitchen crew! John Rousou

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  10. Gregory

    Greater Boston

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have dined there several times and the food has always been excellent. This time my wife and I had the Brazino fish entry and it was outstanding. Service was excellent. Only downside it was a little noisy.

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FAQs

Cafe Aura offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 643-2751.

Cafe Aura is rated 4.6 stars by 593 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cafe Aura

45 E Center St, Manchester, CT 06040-5201

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South Main Street
  • Neighborhood
    Manchester
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Erminio Conte
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.cafeaura.com/
  • Phone number
    (860) 643-2751
  • Private party facilities
    Cafe Aura offers three beautiful private dining spaces to cover a variety of events. Our Cavey's Room is perfect for events from 10-20 people. Our Garden Room, which has a street view, located in the front of our dining room holds 20-30 people. Our downstairs banquet room has the capacity to hold an event up to 75 people.
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