Aurora in Edinburgh

Best vegan meal we’ve ever had. All the tasting menu courses were delicious and surprising. We had the wine pairing and the non-alcoholic drink pairing and were not disappointed. All drinks were very well paired and the non-alcoholic drinks in particular were totally unique. Well worth it. We also had extra vegan cheese board which again was incredible and the best vegan cheese we’ve ever had. The staff are very knowledgeable and friendly and the decor is tasteful and welcoming. Highly recommended

Wonderful place. While the space itself is rather small, the atmosphere was great and the restaurant managed to still feel spacious. Once we arrived we received a little beetroot soup as we looked through the menu. The dishes themselves were wonderful with a large range of flavoured and textures. I find the risotto the most memorable. The wines added a superb depth to the experience, each picked to match the strong points of the dishes. Also, the service was sublime. All in all a great experience which I will think about for a long time

Unfortunately I thought that the menu I had at Aurora didn’t live up to the good reviews. I found it represented poor value for money and was overly priced for what was served. I didn’t really get why it was a “tasting menu”.I found 3 of the dishes on offer tasted the same salty flavour but one was meaty (oxtail), one fish (cod) and one had no discerning flavour just texture although lovely (rice). I thought that all dishes were served luke warm on cold plates. Some individual elements of dishes were nice by themselves but I found overall none of the plates of food really came together. The dessert (camomile ice cream) was a scoop of ice cream surprisingly laced with popping candy and some aromatic wafers on top. One amuse-bouche was a half crumpet topped with sautéed mushrooms, pine nuts and pomegranates that fell off when you tried to pick it up.I found that if description of ingredients hadn’t been listed in the menus I wouldn’t have been able to taste them in the food. Overall although the dishes were presented beautifully with interesting ingredients although I thought actual cookery was basic.I think that plating food nicely, using unusual ingredients and calling it a tasting menu unfortunately did not mask the disappointment of paying that amount for dishes of that calibre. I found it amateur.Atmosphere, wine, service etc we’re all good and overall nothing unpleasant about the dinner. The above is just how I found the food and overall I felt that it simply wasn’t worth the money. Having ate at other similarly priced places after, on reflection it was very poor.Hopefully it was a one off as it looks loads of other people really enjoyed it from the reviews.

Worthy tasting menu with lovely mixture of flavours and styles and with some very interesting dishes. Small and cosy restaurant with friendly service. Overall a very enjoyable experience at a reasonable price point. Definitely to be recommended.

We dined at Aurora for a New Years Eve treat and will definitely go down as one of our best New Years ever. The restaurant is intimate, beautifully designed and relaxing and the staff are friendly, welcoming and knowledgable. My partner is a chef so he was really excited by the well put together menu anyway but I’m a bit of a novice and didn’t really know what half the things were from the description so I was a little apprehensive and wondering if I’d enjoy it but my word, I’m still day dreaming about it now. Every single dish was a taste sensation, the combinations were absolutely delicious, it was incredible. What a wonderful experience, thank you so much x

Fabulous lunch with unusual ingredients and beautifully presented food. Wine flight was a little bit different too. Staff very friendly.

Great service, Great food!I've certainly paid more for similar tasting experiences (double in fact) and you defiently get a lot more than you pay for so I highly recommend planning a visit.

What an amazing experience!It was my first time in a restaurant serving by courses, but I am definitely overwhelmed...Firstly, the environment is cozy and make you feel comfortably relaxed, the music combines perfectly with the vibe,The staff is really friendly and ready to help with any doubt or question. I have started drinking a Bellfield IPA and then, started with the courses...The food is absolutely great, the taste, the textures, the temperatures, the smells, the flavors, everything compound an ineffable experience!To be honest, the Aurora is one step forward compared to any other experience in Edinburgh for a comparable cost (and it worth every £ spent)...I really recommend to reserve a table on your last days in Edinburgh, thus you will leave with an extraordinary affective memory regarding your trip!

Visited Aurora for dinner this weekend and had high expectations - they were very much met. The tasting menu really stretches your imagination in terms of innovative pairings, flavours and culinary choices. Each dish was really cooked to perfection, generous and served by knowledgable, capable staff. Would definitely say this was the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh and worth the trip into Leith. Get here before the Michelin stars pile in.

Be warned…once you’ve eaten here you will always compare other food to it and always be disappointed!This was an excellent 5 course tasting experience. The food was incredible, unique, tasty and every detail had been thought about. Even down to what plates to use - see photos.The value is amazing. We paid £45 for the tasting menu which is exceptionally good value for the quality of food, how much you get and the experience.The restaurant is fairly small but well laid out with enough space.I would highly recommend trying this restaurant out if you are in Edinburgh. you will not be disappointed.