AURORA Restaurant at ILA

Truly shocking experience. Attended with a group including a celiac vegan. Rang the day before to advise of dietaries out of courtesy, which were acknowledged upon arrival. First course included sourdough rolls, with a separate item for our guest which she double checked with the waitress was gluten free and was assured it was. After taking the first bite, the waitress rushed back with a substitute item, saying the first one wasn't gluten free after all. By this time our guest already had ulcers in her mouth in allergic reaction, which ruined her and our evening. The restaurant's response was simply to apologize and remove drinks from the bill and bring a plate of cookies, still charging our guest for her meal. Didn't follow up after to see if she was ok despite her physical reaction in the restaurant. Didn't respond to a voice mail I left asking to speak to the manager in the days following (will still take this call, if you're reading this). Generally arrogant attitude throughout the evening. Negligent and lacking accountability. Separately from the incident, we needed to share two plates of the main course between 5 people (was supposed to be a main between two), with the 3 course "degustation" for $95 leaving us all hungry and angry.

Fanatic food and service. The fact that they can cater to coeliacs without an issue just makes this place that much better.

Looking for the somewhere special for a dinner date, romantic and dimmed lighting will set the mood here! This dining experience we had the DEGUSTATION CHEF'S SELECTION 5 Course $130 | 3 Course $95 also available with wine pairing addition cost $75 pp. ✨ Bread, house butter ✨ Kohlrabi, Tomato & basil ✨ Kingfish, Davidson plum, saltbush ✨ Smoked Mussel, Macadamia, Native Thyme ✨ Pork, Abalone with pearl barley ✨ Leaves, fennel & shallots ✨ White chocolate, sticky date with berry broth These were a selection of the chefs choices and kitchens favourite dishes. They worked really well and wines were chosen to complement each decadent dish. Menu can be accomodate to Vegetarian, Vegan and Coeliac diets with prior notice. The Amazing service, attentive and friendly.