Aurora Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Aurora Restaurant, a hidden gem nestled in Old Tappan, NJ, where Mediterranean flavors dance on your palate. The menu is a delightful reflection of culinary artistry, featuring a range of dishes that cater to both seasoned foodies and casual diners. Start your evening with their Avocado Salad priced at just $15, or indulge in the Jumbo Lump Crab Cake for $19. The selection of pasta courses, like the succulent Seafood Pasta with shrimp and clams, makes a statement at $31.
For something truly special, the lamb shank, praised by many for its melt-in-your-mouth tenderness, is a must-try. The ambiance is equally remarkable, with warm lighting enhancing the dining experience. Whether you’re sharing a meal with friends or celebrating a special occasion, Aurora Restaurant promises an unforgettable feast, where every dish tells a story and every visit feels special.
Dinner - Raw Bar or Salads
East Coast Oysters 1/2 Dozen
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail 3 Pieces
Clams, 1 Dozen
Ice Tower For Two
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, croutons, shaved parmesan and traditional Caesar dressing
Greek Salad
Beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, onions kalamata olives, feta cheese, balsamic vinaigrette
Beets Salad
Red and gold beets, mixed greens, candy almonds Asian pear, goat cheese, honey balsamic vinaigre e
Avocado Salad
Chopped avocado, mixed greens, onions, feta cheese oranges, pomegranate, lemon citrus dressing
Greek Spreads
Tzatziki, melitzanosalata, htipiti with pita.
Meatballs
Traditional red sauce, tzatziki.
Tuna Tartare
Avocado, mini tostadas, ponzu sauce and harissa mayo.
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
Jumbo lump meat, small mix green salad lemon mayo.
Fried Saganaki
Pan fried cheese, watermelon, honey drizzle and sesame seeds
Baked Shrimp
Garlic, ouzo, chopped fresh tomato, sauce feta, bell peppers, feta, pita.
Spanakopita
Spinach pie with roasted pepper sauce.
Baked Clams
Breadcrumbs, garlic & white wine sauce
Aurora Chips
Zucchini & eggplant chips with tzatziki.
Fried Calamari
Tomato sauce.
Aurora Bifteki
Mediterranean bi eki with pita bread and tzatziki sauce
Grilled Octopus
Kalamata olives, red onions, dill, red roasted peppers, capers, salsa verde.
Dinner - Appetizers
Dinner - Pasta
Penne Vodka
Vodka sauce, parmesan cheese.
Cheese Ravioli
Vegetable lasagna with kefalograviera, bechamel and fresh tomato sauce
Linguine Vongole
Linguine white clam sauce.
Shrimp Santorini
Garlic, ouzo, chopped fresh tomato, feta, spinach over linguine.
Rigatoni Bolognese
Rigatoni beef ragu.
Lamb Pappardelle
Fresh egg noodles with braised lamb, topped with burrata
Seafood Pasta
Shrimp, clams, scallops and calamari over linguine in pink sauce
Lobster Ravioli
Fresh homemade lobster ravioli in lobster pink sauce
Cavatelli & Broccoli Rabe
Cavatelli, Broccoli Rabe, Sweet & Spicy Vinegar Peppers, in Garlic and Olive Oil
Margherita
Fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil.
Mushroom Pizza
Deluxe mix mushrooms, bel paese cheese, roasted portobello, finish with truffle oil.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
Chicken cutlet with buffalo sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana Pizza
Fresh basil, mozzarella, tomatoes, red roasted peppers, eggplant.
Prosciutto Di Parma
Tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella arugula, extra virgin olive oil.
Pizza Bianca
Fresh Mozzarella, ricotta, topped with dried figs, arugula, and honey drizzle.
Dinner - Pizza
Dinner - The Land
Aurora Chicken
Pieces of chicken, roasted peppers, garlic balsamic sauce, sauteed spinach, roasted potatoes
Prime New York Strip Steak 12 Oz
Sauteed horta, roasted fingerling potatoes, creamy chimichurri sauce
Chicken Kebab
Rice pilaf, salad, Tzatziki sauce, pita bread
Filet Mignon 8 Oz
Crispy shallots, sauteed spinach, roasted fingerling potatoes, creamy chimichurri sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pasta
Skirt Steak 10 Oz
Sauteed horta, roasted fingerling potatoes, creamy chimichurri sauce
Pork Chop Milanese
Arugula salad, cherry tomato, red onion, shaved parmesan
Lamb Shank
Braised lamb ozobuco , orzo & feta cheese
Pork Chop Giambotta
Sweet peppers, spicy vinegar peppers, onions, roasted potatoes
Cheeseburger
House aioli, arugula, red onions, tomato & French fries
Lamb Chops
Sauteed horta, roasted fingerling potatoes,
Broiled Veal Chop
Sauteed vegetables and Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Scallops
Butternut squash risotto, grilled asparagus, topped woth crispy prosciutto
Grilled Tiger Shrimp
Lemon potatoes, sautéed spinach.
Filet Sole
Pistachio crust, tri-colored cauliflower, red peppers in a lemon wine sauce, port wine reduction.
Blackened Tuna
Farro, spinach, red peppers, red beets, honey wasabi sauce, sweet soy sauce & spicy mayo.
Miso Glaze Salmon
Sautéed shiitake mushrooms, red cabbage brussels sprout leaves.
Shrimp Scampi
Colossal Shrimp in Scampi Sauce over Rice
Dinner - Fish Market
Dinner - Sides
Lemon Potato
Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli
Greek French Fries
Feta Cheese Oregano
Brussels Sprouts Crispy Prosciutto
Side Of Pasta
Choice of tomato or vodka sauce or garlic olive oil.