Review of Aurora Ristorante Italiano

8 Commercial Boulevard, Novato, CA 94949

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This is a nice Italian restaurant located conveniently close to 101, but tucked away inside a business park so it is actually very secluded. The staff was very attentive, and the restaurant was busy but not crowded for dinner.They offer gluten-free pasta and pizza for $3 extra, and there is a decent selection to choose from (and no weird trendy pizzas like BBQ). I had the mushroom and sausage pizza - a little bland, but I don't like spicy food so it was fine for me. The crust was crispy and tasty, amazing considering how much cheese was on it! There was plenty for me to take home as leftovers.I also ordered a side salad - fresh spring greens with bleu cheese on it. It was decently-sized, which was a good thing, because you pay for the salad separately.All in all, the food was good, with good (though not enormous) portions, and the atmosphere was definitely conducive to a romantic dinner date. Probably not so good for small children though.

Updated 9 years ago