Aurora Brooklyn

About

A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking.

Reviews lean positive — 4.5 out of 5 across 1,652 Google reviews.

Parking is the easy part: free street parking and metered street parking. And if it does not suit, 18 more gardens in New York are listed further down this page.

The quick take

Drawn from this listing's ratings, amenities, hours and how it stacks up against other gardens in New York.

What works

Solid local standing
A 4.5 average from 1,652 reviews puts it comfortably above the middle of the pack.
A genuine local landmark
1,652 reviews is the kind of number a place only reaches when the whole city knows it.
Open every day
No closed days on the schedule, though the hours shift through the week.
Restrooms on site
The difference between an hour here and a whole afternoon, especially with a group.
Free parking
Free street parking — one less thing to pay for, though paid options sit alongside it.

Worth knowing first

Dogs are not permitted
Leave them at home, or look at the dog parks listed for the same city instead.
Popular enough to be busy
1,652 reviews cuts both ways. Weekend afternoons draw a crowd, so go early or go midweek if you want it quiet.
Strongly seasonal
What is in bloom drives the whole visit. In winter this is a barer, much quieter place than the photographs suggest.

Planning a visit

General guidance for gardens, adjusted for what this listing records.

What to expect

Planted grounds built for a slow loop — paths, labelled beds, and a bench roughly when you need one.

A good fit for plant people, photographers and anyone wanting a calm hour.

When to go

Peak bloom is the whole point and it moves by species — check what is flowering first.

What to bring

A camera
Comfortable shoes
Admission money if the garden is ticketed

Hours

Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Amenities

No Dogs Allowed

Restrooms

Parking Available

Featured in

#15 in Best Gardens in New York, NY

Common questions about Aurora Brooklyn

What is Aurora Brooklyn?

A Tuscan-styled dining room & a large, leafy garden set the stage for rustic Italian cooking. It is a garden in New York, NY, at 70 Grand St.

What are the opening hours at Aurora Brooklyn?

Hours vary by day: Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Wednesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM; Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 12:00 – 11:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.

Are dogs allowed at Aurora Brooklyn?

No. Aurora Brooklyn is not listed as allowing dogs.

Are there restrooms at Aurora Brooklyn?

Yes, restrooms are available at Aurora Brooklyn.

Is there parking at Aurora Brooklyn?

Parking options here include free street parking and metered street parking.

How is Aurora Brooklyn rated?

Aurora Brooklyn holds 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,652 Google reviews.

What else is nearby?

New York has 18 other gardens listed on AllParx, including Antidote, Conservatory Garden and Elizabeth Street Garden.