Cafe Aura

Christmas Eve

Café Aura | 45 E. Center Street | Manchester, CT

Join  us on Christmas Eve for a joyous celebration!

Make your reservations today for Christmas Eve dining (indoor service only) at Café Aura. Call for reservations 860.643.2751.

Bar opens at 2 pm. Dining available from 4:00 pm.

Menu for Christmas Eve Dining:

  • Soup
    • Lobster and Fennel Bisque  $16  
  • Salad and Appetizer  
    • Calamari Fritto  lemon aioli or marinara $14
    • Burrata E Prosciutto  creamy imported mozzarella, prosciutto di parma, Kumato tomato $14
    • Steak Tartare  Filet mignon tips, cornichon, shallots, honey-seed mustard, baguette croutons  $22
    • Beet Salad  red, golden and purple beets, goat cheese, roasted pistachio  $13
    • Caesar Salad  romaine, Caesar dressing, seasoned croutons, shaved Parmesan  $12
    • Chopped Aura Salad  mixed greens, cucumber, tomato, shaved Parmesan, red onion, roasted corn, cabbage, candied-lemon oil $10
  • Entrees
    • Chicken Parmesan  free range chicken, panko breaded, Parmesan, fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce  $28
    • Short Rib Ravioli  pasta pillows filled with ricotta & short rib, brown butter sage sauce  $29
    • Risotto Kiev  Smoked salmon, osetra caviar, creme fresh  $38
    • Black Truffle Gnocchi  Potato dumpling, creamy black truffle sauce  $36
    • Lobster Pappardelle  Steamed half lobster over arugula pesto pappardelle, cherry tomato confit  $42
    • Roasted Lamb Chops  Colorado lamb, mustard bread crumb crust, rosemary, thyme, pomme lyonnaise, cognac sauce  $48
    • Chateaubriand Rossini for Two  Roasted center cut of tenderloin, foie gras, madeira wine reduction  $84
    • Sauteed Grouper  Champagne vinaigrette, celery root puree  $45
    • Branzino Guazzetto  Mediterranean sea bass, celery, green olives, jumbo shrimp, oysters, lemon-chardonnay reduction  $49
  • Dessert   
    • Pineapple Sponge Cake