Cafe Aura

Order type selection

From:

45 E Center St , Manchester, CT


Appetizers

Eggplant App

$18.00

Fried Calamari

domestic calamari, yellow squash, zucchini, marinara
$17.00

Tuna Carpaccio

sesame-crusted tuna, roasted Bermuda onions, fried capers, zucchini nest, yuzu emulsion, on, Tuscan olive oil
$23.00

Mussels Napolitano

1 lb steamed mussels, andouille sausage, coconut milk, red curry, cilantro
$19.00

Whipped Ricotta

local buffalo ricotta, honey, grilled bread
$16.00

Brussel Sprouts App

eggplant, marinara, mozzarella
$14.00

Antipasto

grilled toast points, grapes, giardiniera, preserves meats - prosciutto di Parma, capocollo, sopressata cheeses - asiago, manchego, vinno roso
$27.00

Meatballs

nonna's recipe
$14.00

Arancini

cacio e pepe style risotto, parmesan, mozzarella
$14.00

Aura App Platter

pan-roasted petit beef tenderloin, shrimp, zucchini coulis, truffle cheese fondu, lemon bacon gremolata
$25.00

Soup & Salads

Iceberg Salad

petite iceberg, goat cheese, bell pepper, tomato, cucumber, buttermilk ranch
$14.00

Summer Salad

Belgian endive. "lollo rosso", gorgonzola, roasted butternut squash, toasted hazelnuts, avocado oil vinaigrette
$16.00

Aura Salad

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

Caesar Salad

romaine, caesar dressing, shaved parmesan, seasoned croutons
$8.00

Soup of the Day

$10.00

House-Made Pasta

Linguini & Clams

garlic, extra virgin olive oil, white wine, parsley, little neck clams
$29.00

Fettucine Bolognese

homemade with beef tenderloin and hand-cut vegetables
$28.00

Lasagne

bechamel, beef tenderloin bolognese, marinara, parmesan, mozzarella
$29.00

Gnocchi alla Norma

house-made ricotta gnocchi, eggplant, ricotta, light tomato
$28.00

Asiago Ravioli

$29.00

Squid Ink Tagliatelle

crispy pancetta, light cream, egg
$32.00

Cavatelli Pesto

angel-hair pasta, shrimp, roasted garlic, white wine, lemon 'jus, red pepper flakes
$28.00

Chef Creations

Salmon

pan-seared salmon, black rice, winter vegetables, maple orange beurre blanc
$35.00

Cioppino

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

Chicken Parm

Bell & Evans chicken, panko-breaded with marinara, fresh mozzarella, pasta marinara
$32.00

Chicken Piccata

$31.00

Chicken Williams

mushroom, marsala wine, demi-glaze, green beans, roasted yukon gold potatoes
$29.00

Aura Burger

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

Filet Mignon

14 oz, mashed potatoes, winter vegetable, choice of sauce
$54.00

Additions

Grilled Asparagus

$8.00

Brussel Sprouts

$8.00

Roasted Potatoes

$8.00

Green Beans

$8.00

Mashed Potates

$8.00

Sauteed Spinach

$8.00