Cafe Aura

Order type selection

From:

45 E Center St , Manchester, CT


Appetizers

Eggplant App

eggplant, burrata, marinara
$20.00

Fried Calamari

domestic calamari, cherry peppers, fried lemon, marinara
$18.00

Tuna Carpaccio

Tamari marinated, yuzu aioli, zucchini nest, semolina crisp
$23.00

Mussels Napolitano

white wine, garlic, parsley, pomodoro sauce
$19.00

Whipped Ricotta

local buffalo ricotta, honey, calabrian pepper paste, grilled bread
$16.00

Brussel Sprouts App

pancetta, butternut squash, honey, saba
$16.00

Arancini

Cacio e pepe style risotto, parmesan cheese, mozzarella
$14.00

Meatballs

Nonna's recipe
$14.00

Shrimp Cocktail

cocktail sauce and lemon $4/ea
$4.00

Prosciutto & Mozzarella

Arugula & heirloom tomatoes
$27.00

Chacuterie Board

Grilled toast points, grapes, giardiera, Meats - prosciutto di parma, capocollo, sopressata Cheese - asiago, manchego, vino rosso
$27.00

Soup & Salads

Harvest Salad

Kale, frisse, roasted acorn squash, candied plum tomatoes, pepitas, Manchego, orange vinagraitte
$16.00

Arugula Salad

Arugula, Peruvian bell peppers, mozzarella pearls, poached pears, candied walnuts, shallot vinagraitte,
$14.00

Aura Salad

romaine, green leaf, cucumber, pickled onion, tomato, parmesan, balsamic vinaigrette
$8.00

Tri Color Caesar Salad

romaine, kale, radicchio, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons (half/full)
$8.00

Soup of the Day

$10.00

Pasta e Ceci

Pancetta, cannellini beans, vegetables
$12.00

House-Made Pasta

Linguini & Clams

garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, parsley, little neck clams
$31.00

Fettucine Bolognese

homemade with beef tenderloin and hand-cut vegetables
$29.00

Lasagne

bechamel, beef tenderloin bolognese, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella
$31.00

Pumpkin Gnocchi

house-made ricotta pumpkin gnocchi, brown butter, sage
$28.00

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Romano cheese, fresh cracked black pepper
$29.00

Linguine Calabrese

shrimp, calamari, Nduja sausage, escarole, garlic, white wine, touch of marinara, focaccia breadcrumbs
$33.00

Chef Creations

Salmon

Baked in a Norwegian glaze, sweet potato mash, cauliflower
$39.00

Cioppino

salmon, shrimp, scallops, mussels, white fish, roasted garlic, clams, white wine, tomato, fresh herbs, angel hair
$37.00

Chicken Parm

panko-breaded with marinara, fresh mozzarella, pasta marinara
$32.00

Chicken Funghi

Chicken scallopine, porcini mushroom sauce, parppadelle
$34.00

Chicken Milanese

Arugula salad, grape tomatoes, balsamic vinagraitte
$32.00

Aura Burger

10 oz hand-made burger, lettuce, beefsteak tomato, spicy aioli shoestring fries, brioche bun (gf bun available)
$22.00

Filet Mignon

8 oz, mashed potatoes, market vegetable, choice of sauce: gorgonzola cream sauce, porcini mushroom, green peppercorn compound butter
$56.00

Short Ribs

barolo braised short ribs, creamy white polenta, sauteed spinach
$39.00

Veal Osso Buco

Slow braised, saffron risotto, gremolata
$44.00

Eggplant Parm Entree

marinara, fresh mozzarella, pasta marinara
$28.00

Additions

Grilled Asparagus

$8.00

Side Brussel Sprouts

$8.00

Roasted Potatoes

$8.00

Green Beans

$8.00

Mashed Potatoes

$8.00

Sauteed Spinach

$8.00