Aurea Restaurant
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About Aurea Restaurant
Aurea Restaurant runs as an evening dining room on Crackenedge Lane, in Dewsbury town centre. The Yorkshire Nihari draws people in specifically, and it sits on a menu that also carries Katwa Ghosht and Lahori Machli, with curries forming a core part of the cooking. Vegetarian options appear across the menu, so mixed groups can order from the same list. Meals are brought to the table, and the manager or hosts check back during service. The kitchen also packs orders for takeaway, which suits anyone eating at home rather than in the dining room. Doors open daily, in the evenings only, and reservations are recommended if you want a table at a set time. Starters, breads and rolls fill out the rest of the order, and mocktails are available for those skipping alcohol with their meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb chops starter, yorkshire nihari, mocktails and beautiful decor and atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lamb chops starter, yorkshire nihari, mocktails and beautiful decor and atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
The lamb chops starter is what reviewers name most, described as tender and falling off the bone, and several expressly recommend it to others. Close behind is the Yorkshire Nihari, singled out as rich, full of flavour and tender, with one diner also picking out the Katwa Ghosht, Lahori Machli and masala chips from a larger order. Others praise the authentic curries, the chicken bruschetta and mocktails called refreshing and generously poured. The decor and low music draw repeated comment, described as beautiful and elegant, and several mention being checked on frequently by the manager and hosts even when the room was busy. The dissent is narrower but concrete: one reviewer found the paratha roll filling lacking in flavour, the Romali roti no different from a normal roti and the piña colada mojito disappointing, while another felt portions could be larger though the quality held up. One party mentions receiving a free gift and an opening-week discount.
Customer Review Summary
The lamb chops starter is what reviewers name most, described as tender and falling off the bone, and several expressly recommend it to others. Close behind is the Yorkshire Nihari, singled out as rich, full of flavour and tender, with one diner also picking out the Katwa Ghosht, Lahori Machli and masala chips from a larger order. Others praise the authentic curries, the chicken bruschetta and mocktails called refreshing and generously poured. The decor and low music draw repeated comment, described as beautiful and elegant, and several mention being checked on frequently by the manager and hosts even when the room was busy. The dissent is narrower but concrete: one reviewer found the paratha roll filling lacking in flavour, the Romali roti no different from a normal roti and the piña colada mojito disappointing, while another felt portions could be larger though the quality held up. One party mentions receiving a free gift and an opening-week discount.
Featured reviews
- zaynab mahmood
“Visited Aurea Restaurant today. The food was amazing, especially the Yorkshire Nihari it was really tasty and rich full of flavour. The starters were excellent too, especially the lamb chops and the chicken bruschetta, both cooked perfectly and really enjoyable. The mocktails were also very refreshing and well made, which made the whole experience even better. The service was excellent as well, and the manager really stood out by making sure everything was okay, which made us feel very welcomed. I’ll definitely will be a returning customer. ☺️”
- Iqra Ali
“Visited today and was amazed at the mouth watering food, the starters were so good especially the lamb chops that fell off the bone with how tender they were, the mocktails were also really flavourful and there was a good amount in the cup, the Yorkshire Nihari was the best it was so tender and full of flavour. The manager was very attentive too and helped us decide with no complaints. Would definitely recommend!!”
- Hanna Patel
“The decor was lovely and created a great atmosphere, and the staff were polite and accommodating. Service was efficient, with food arriving in good time, and there was a decent …”
- Sadaf Khan
“Chicken curry was nice. But piña colada mojito and paratha rolls wasn't nice and Romali roti just looked and tasted like a normal roti. Filling of paratha rolls lacked in flavour. And same with atmosphere, there was …”
- Olivia Steen
“Had a lovely meal here 😊 The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the decor is beautiful. All of the dishes were amazing, especially the lamb which was cooked perfectly! Despite it being quite busy, we were seated and served straight away and the hosts came to check on us frequently. Highly recommended and looking forward to returning in the new year 😊”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Casual
- Serves coffee
Show more amenities
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
- Good for solo dining
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
Location
How Aurea Restaurant compares to nearby restaurants
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Aurea Restaurant This shop | Casablanca | KC Fast Food & Milkshakes | Fredsters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.7(65) | 4.3(164) | 4.6(122) | 4.3(101) | |
| Price | £10–60 | £10–20 | £1–20 | £1–10 |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 1 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Good for kids | — | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Reservations | ✓ | — | — | — |
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