The Aurora Hotel in Highland

Welcoming owners, breakfast was very good and plentiful. Had a meal in the restaurant and it was authentic Italian and good. We had room 8 on the second floor and found it very noisy from the road outside all night, however both my friend and I live in very quiet areas and so maybe a little sensitive to noise. Also found the shower cubicle small and not very easy to access.

Llegamos de casualidad a este restaurante italiano que forma parte de un hotel. A pesar de llegar relativamente tarde a cenar, no tuvieron problema en darnos mesa. Servicio rápido y muy amable. Carta bsstante completa en la que destacan los platos de pasta, pero no esperéis encontrar pizza. Tomamos unos antipasti y pan de ajo como entrante, y un plato de pasta cada uno. De postre, un tiramisu. Platos muy buenos, bien presentados y muy generosos. Totalmente recomendable.

Very friendly Italian family run hotel restaurant. The service was great. Unfortunately the chef let it down a bit. The menu was very typical with most classics in their style (although no soup). We just shared garlic bread starter at £4.50. Had a good load of Garlic butter just a shame the bread was not toasted enough. My son has escalope milanaise with pasta Arabia ta. I added some salt and was delicious. I had scaloppino al limone.. Veal slices in lemon and white wine sauce. Was very lemon could not taste the wine and the Veal was over cooked and tough... Shame! For £20 + side of saute bump the price up to a dish that should be delicious. It would have been of the chef was more attentive... But it had a nice ambience and service. Food had potential, just not executed will today.

Location of Hotel good, had to park on the road as no room in the hotel car park. We stayed in the family room - lovely large room, comfortable and clean. Decor in public areas needs updating - new flooring, walls painted, furnishings etc. could be very nice as lovely old building. Breakfast was very tasty and owners polite. I would probably stay here again if in Nairn as room was not bad value in comparison to other places we stayed in around Scotland.

È stata una piacevolissima cena in un posto accogliente gestito da una famiglia squisita. Abbiamo mangiato come a casa in Italia, con il sorriso e l’ospitalità di una bella famiglia unita e affiatata. Servizio e cucina impeccabili. Consigliato!

Tolles Willkommen von Amadeus. Tischdecken aus Stoff. Stimmige Tapeten. Starter bestens Italienische. Pasta zum satt werden. Der Rimitivo zum Essen hervorragend. So wünsche ich mir Italiener in Deutschland.

Very pleasant small hotel with lovely staff.. We stayed for a couple of days on a tour of the Highlands. Nairn is a very pleasant quiet little town and great if you want to stay away from the hustle and bustle of the City. It also features a top class Italian Restaurant where we had dinner on arrival. Good authentic Italian food and very friendly pleasant waiting staff. The decor is a little dated however and the TV in the room is tiny (we didn't use it so not a problem for us). Also worthy of note in the town is the Nairn Tandoori where we had dinner the second night 5 stars there too?

Absolutely fantastic food with a real Italian feel. No pizzas here, just a real authentic great tasting Italian menu. Reminded us of our holiday in Italy last year. Great owners and really friendly staff. Would highly recommend.

Took my wife out for her birthday meal and had a fantastic evening. Food was delicious and the service was brilliant. My wife's dessert came out with a candle and the staff sang happy birthday to her which made her evening. Thanks to the staff and owners for the great evening. Would definitely return for another meal or lunch.

Ottimo ambiente a livello familiare,caloroso educato e ben tenuto cibo abbondante buono e sempre fresco consiglio

Walked round the whole of Nairn looking for a restuarant that took my fancy. When I saw Italian I thought, Lasagne. I wasn't disappointed either. Piping hot and delicious. Closely followed by some smooth ice cream rounded off by a coffee. Decor was like your mums front room, but apart from that it was great experience.

Stayed here again in 2022. Very clean & welcoming. The couple who own the hotel are lovely and very friendly. Check in was quick & easy - my room on the top floor very clean & functional. Single bed was super-comfy and breakfast a mix of continental and/or cooked. Very good value & very good service. Hope to return again soon.

When we arrived the staff were very welcoming. We were sat at a table in the conservatory which was very dated, needed a good clean and decorated. Unfortunately it was raining and there was a leak right above our table. The waitress was very good and moved us immediately. The menu is quite extensive, however there are no children's menu. Also, be warned that when you order a main course that it only comes with a small side salad, sautéed potatoes are £4.50/ £4.95 extra. We had the mushroom tagliatelle which was priced at around £14, and the lemon veal escalopes at priced roughly at £17. The veal was grey, obviously frozen and had a lemon and oil sauce that was so overpowering you could taste nothing but Lemon. The veal was also very fatty and looked extremely unappetising. The tagliatelle was mediocre with mushrooms that were well past their best. A member of staff did ask if everything was ok to which we replied mediocre. He just replied with oh ok and carried on. Another member of staff asked, we gave the same reply and he mumbled something as he walked away. The lady (whom I presumed was the manager) did not ask if our meal was ok, and still said nothing when we paid. The staff were all very friendly which is why I gave 2 stars instead of 1. We should have left when we seen how empty the restaurant was. It's the height of the season and the only Italian for miles. I will definitely not be returning. Overpriced and mediocre food.

Nairn was a pleasant bus trip we took to celebrate our anniversary at this outstanding Italian restaurant; which also has a comfortable and resonable hotel attached. We were so impressed with this family owned and operated restaurtant and hotel everything about it was a perfect choice. What a pleasure it was to see everyone in the family working so hard to have everything above our expectations and so proud of their establishments. We had a delious veal dinner and a nice bottle of red wine and finished with the best ever tiramasu derssert. We were seated in a lovely setting at a nice round table for two in the bay window with a nice view. The Aurora Italian restaurant was our personal favorite over the 2 weeks we dined out and the highlight of our trip to Scotland.

We have been twice now to have a meal there. The food served is Italian and it’s taste is very good. The staff are very helpful and the restaurant is clean. Parking is on a side street with no problem. Would recommend anyone to have a meal there when in Nairn.

Was touring Scotland (best trip ever)! Hadn’t had Italian for awhile, was driving through town, saw the sign and in we go! Warm welcome, interested friendly staff, great food! If we were in the area again, wouldn’t hesitate to enjoy this restaurant again. Thank you...

We stayed at this hotel and had one of our best ever Italian meals, in 2012, or thereabouts, from the USA. I just checking to see if it is still operating, and am very pleased to see it is. Enrico and Maria Angeles were very...

I have visited a couple times to get food while staying in Nairn but both the quality to attention and the service deserves praise. I really enjoyed the food and the portions were big and good value for the inverness region. I would say stop...

Easy to book, nice atmosphere, cozy. Lady waitress was very nice & young waiter super polite & chatty:) food was delicious & plentiful!! Could not ask for a nicer meal at a fantastic price!!

This was a return visit, six years after our last stay in Nairn. The food was very good, well presented and hot, which is not the case at all restaurants! The service was good and the staff friendly.

Just had a delicious meal in the hotel restaurant would recommend this eatery to anyone very generous size portions of beautifully cooked food. If you are staying in Nairn you should visit this establishment.

Visited here on the first night of our holiday. Staff were friendly and helpful, food lovely and good sized portions. We really enjoyed our meal.

Food was outstanding and plentiful, hosts were happy to be advise on dairy free options would recommended a really nice place to eat

A pleasant hotel in the centre of Nairn. We got a huge room, en-suite and nicely furnished. Lovely Italian couple run the hotel, and didn’t mind us turning up a little late for breakfast! Didn’t try the restaurant as we were dining with friends, however,...

Just wanted to let people know how good this restaurant is! Food was brilliant & excellent value for money, unlike a nameless a la carte restaurant nearby! Certainly worth going to whilst in Nairn.

Fantastic Food and Friendly Service and as a frequent visitor to many Italian restaurants I would rate this up there with the Best.uve been too. Delish fresh quality food and excellent value. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it and will definitely visit when in Narin again.

Absolutely blown away by this place, really great food amongst other things. I don’t normally take the time to review places, but this restaurant definitely deserves it. From the minute we entered the door to the minute we left we felt really welcome. Very friendly,...

Lovely food, really tasty and good value. Super service. Clean friendly surroundings. Have recommended already and will definitely go back.

Very welcoming, very relaxing, beautiful food, friendly staff/ owners. Just perfect! Thankyou ❤️👏🥂

Visited the evening of Saturday 03/07/21 and, from the off, customer service was excellent. A warm, family run restaurant with a great menu. Food was excellent, we had starters and mains accompanied by wine. Nothing was too much trouble and the atmosphere was lovely. A...

Called in on spec for dinner and was made very welcome in this friendly family-run restaurant, with very good food (and generous portions)

Had an amazing meal very tasty & wholesome & flavoursome, staff & service was excellent, first class service

Leider sind auch dort keine Hunde erlaubt und am besten man reserviert einen Tisch. Das Restaurant öffnet auch erst um...

We enjoyed a really lovely meal here last week. The food was absolutely delicious and very reasonably priced. The hosts were also incredibly charming. We will definitely go back when we return to Nairn.

We went for dinner on a Sunday evening, food was both plentiful and great quality, thouroughly enjoyed the meal served by very professional and considerate owner I guess. Would have no hesitation going back in fact we are doing so on Tuesday. A cut above...

Had a lovely meal in the Italian restaurant.. Freshly made pasta, nice portion size and friendly service. Would highly recommend.

Delicious food, generous portions, friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Perfect place for a delicious Italian meal.

Great family restaurant with a warm welcome. Food was lovely and large portions. It had a really relaxed atmosphere but service was attentive. Would definitely recommend.

we chose this restaurant as it was near our hotel.pretty quiet and we ended up being the last ones in the place. we got chating to the staff, the owner and his son. very friendly and informative about their predicament regards covid. I had the...

We stayed here two nights and used this as a base to see the area. Two beaches and a hope of seeing dolphins. Charlie Chaplin used to stay here on holiday and a little theatre (unfortunately closed because of covid) We ate here one night,...

We stay not too far away and thought we would give the Aurora menu a try and boy were we impressed. It's been two weeks since we were there and we're still telling our friends about it. A lovely family run authentic Italian restaurant. Lovely...

Having lived in Nairn for 2 years I had never eaten here before. It was pretty quiet, which is surprising as the food was delicious. The service was excellent and the Italian food was fantastic. We are both vegetarian and the options were great. Can't...

My husband and myself came here for a meal on a Saturday night. We couldn't of asked for better service, from the young waiter to the husband and wife team who own it they were very attentive. Reasonably priced and large portions. My husband didn't...

It is very difficult to find good Italian cuisine. Look no further. Top quality food and wine, friendly and informative service. When in Nairn I recommend you visit. Faultless 10/10.

We enjoyed our dinners and the conversations with the owners at this restaurant. They were very friendly and welcoming. After dinner we spent time discussing their history and hearing many stories about the town and local areas.

Myself and my husband went to the restaurant part of this hotel as we were staying nearby in Nairn,. I had 3 courses which were all delicious, my husband's starter of prawn cocktail was lovely but he did say his chicken in his pasta mains was a little tough, that said though we still had a thoroughly enjoyable night as the owners &staff were very helpful, friendly, attentive and interesting to talk to, we would like to go back to Nairn and would consider staying in this hotel.

Very good Italian food and service with a very comprehensive menu. We have been here a few times over the past 3 years and always enjoy the food. Thoroughly recommend the restaurant for an evening meal

A real treat to find such high quality food and service in the highlands! Everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. Service was top notch. We stayed on for a few minutes to enjoy the owners hospitality and great conversation about travels abroad. Lovely evening!

I stayed here for work and the staff are really friendly and helpful the rooms are comfortable and clean the Italian restaurant on site is amazing for food and the food is very delicious the restaurant is very reasonably priced

Had a great meal here recently with friends.As usual a warm welcome from staff , mostly family members.Food as usual great and ample portion sizes.Staff very friendly and created a lovely dining experience .If you have never dined here then make it your choice next time for a meal in Nairn

The service was incredible friendly, absolutely professional. Garlic bread was awesome. Really tasty and spicy penne calabrese. The only thing was the lasagne... Probably a bit to much Scottish influence 😉👌

Food was absolutely delicious. Husband had steak and said it was the best steak he had in a long time. Would highly recommend.

Brilliant food, served fresh excellent selection reasonable prices and very attentive staff. Highly recommend

The food was delicious and tasted very fresh. Attentive and helpful staff. I can recommend the Penne Arrabiata. Thank you, I will definitely be coming back

We came first time here with friends,I was pleased surprised with everything: very friendly staff, good atmosphere, drinks, tasty meals, nice presentation, Italian music. First time here but will not be the last for sure. I will recommend to everyone!

Worth stopping by for the food. The chef is from Italy and really knows what he's doing. Good wine selection as well.

On a Saturday night in Nairn we were lucky to find this place where we managed to get a meal without a booking. The car park is very small and difficult to get into but parking in the street, although allowed was impossible. We were shown to a nice window seat and served quickly. Large servings mean there is no need for any sides. The food was very good

While on holiday in Nairn it was my birthday so my husband wanted to take me out for a meal to celebrate. We'd passed The Aurora driving back to our campsite and decided that's where we would go.

I returned here 2 years after I'd first stayed. Welcomed by the same members of staff - a good sign! Checked in to the very same room - so I knew exactly what to expect.

Enjoyed my one night's stay with a great Italian dinner and a cooked breakfast. Stayed in a single room which was roomy enough, with en-suite facilities. There is also car parking available. The staff were friendly and helpful.

I went in this restaurant during my holidays in Scotland with a big group of friends and, being Italian, it’s very rare to find abroad an Italian restaurant with the same food that you would eat in Italy, but this is the case: great food, great people. Do yourself a favour and go to this restaurant !

We were a little early in the evening (6 ish) when we ate here and so we had the restaurant to ourselves. The food was basic, well cooked, generously portioned Italian fare. I had the spaghetti carbonara and my wife took flat spaghetti with a piquant sauce. Both were excellent. The price was right too and a very enjoyable meal was had! Try this place, especially if you’re hungry!

I’m afraid to say our meal was below average.

Visitors to Nairn do not realise that they have one of the best Italian restaurants in Scotland on their doorstep.

Das italienische Essen war sehr gut. Es ist halt schottisch-italienisch. Das Essen ist nicht wie bei der italienischen Mama, aber trotzdem sehr gut. Die Preise sind völlig ok und die Bedienung war sehr freundlich. Das Ambiente war nichts ausergewöhnliches.

On the way back from Cromarty stopped on impulse at this Italian restaurant in an hotel. Spaghetti Carbonara and Penne Salmone both excellent and helpings just the right size. All staff were friendly and very helpful and attentive. Try the sorbets, delicious!

Das Essen war sensationell. Typische italienische Küche. Besten Essen auf userer Reise. Wir kommen wieder!

The hotel and restaurant are prominently and centrally located in Nairn. The restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and has an extensive menu. We, being a party of three, visited the restaurant at 5.30 pm and were greeted by the owner who also acted as our waitress. Two decided on the smoked salmon tagliatelle, whereas I decided on the vegetarian penne. All 3 meals, which were freshly prepared, were served up with the minimum of delay. The quality of the food was excellent and the portions generous to the extent that all three of us declined the offer of desserts.

Well first the staff and the welcome was excellent, the room was a good size but in need of redecorating the wall paper was starting to peel in bathroom and a CARPET!!!!! In the bathroom also, enough said. I had dinner in the restaurant which was lovely albeit large portion, Breakfast was also very good. Would recommend but minor improvements required

Family run , hostess very welcoming . Chef visited tables at the end of the evening .Nice touch . Busy when we were there for Bank holiday , with locals and visitors . Large portions . Very flexible with menu selection . Complimentary dessert!

Couple that run the place are very friendly and pleasant, felt as if I was a regular! Food is spot on with generous portions. I promised myself to go to a different restaurant every night while in Nairn for business but ended up here twice. Well worth a try

Been here a few times. Food and service are all first class Great menu and wonderful food. We have never been disappointed when we come here. Compliments to all concerned

Menu seemed a little expensive to start with, £10 for melon and parmaham, yikes! My wife ordered anyway, it would easily have fed both of us. Calamari was ok, nothing special. Neither of us could finish our main meals, both tasted really fresh and delicious. No room for a desert, so can't comment. Be careful, some main meals didn't include a side dish, so would have pushed the price up further. Would definitely recommend and return again.

There are two seating areas; one inside and a glass-enclosed room as well. We ate inside and had a cozy corner table. The food arrived steaming hot. The linguini with shrimp in tomato sauce had some chili spice in it. Quite good. We shared a side dish of sautéed spinach and, at our request, it was prepared without the chilis. The spinach was perfectly sautéed; not watery nor too oily. There was a good tea selection including herbal teas which we always choose. Fine menu for vegetarians. The decor is very "1970's" but still looks pretty.

Fantastic warm friendly restraunt ,food is out of this world ,and the warm family atmosphere ,service was excellent will be returning

We had a lovely enjoyable meal which was served by friendly attentive staff. My only complaint would be why don't you make your own desserts, even tho the ones served where nice. Home made always make a better showcase to go with the rest of food. Thank you

Had 3 meals and all excellent. Friendly staff, excellent service, excellent food. Everything is freshly made and chef willing to adapt meals to customers tastes - for example, how spicy an item is.

My daughter and I had dinner at the restaurant. She is a vegetarian and they had many nice alternatives on the menu. We were both very satisfied with the food and the personel was very warm and helpful. I would not hestiate to eat there...

What a lovely couple run this fine establishment the bedroom was so comfortable with on suit facilities of the highest quality albeit we didn't have evening meal due to other commitments the aroma was delightful. Breakfast was served with a smile and a chat.Whenever we...

Wir habe das Restaurant leider erst am Ende entdeckt. Die Pasta- und Fleischgerichte sind fantastisch und (für UK) günstig.

En una visita a Nairn con la familia decidimos darle este restaurante debido a las buenas críticas. Nos recibieron en la puerta del restaurante por el propietario y su equipo, que nos acompañó a nuestra mesa en el invernadero, que era luminoso y bien ventilado. El menú es principalmente italiana con pasta, pizza y carnes opciones. Todos disfrutamos de sus comidas y el servicio era muy bueno. La cerveza se sirve desde botellas y que habría sido mejor si hubiera habido una opción proyecto como Peroni, ya que se trata de un restaurante italiano. En conclusión este es uno de los mejores restaurantes en Nairn y no dudaría en recomendarlo a otros.

Estábamos aquí el jueves. La comida era precioso. Platos de pasta para ambos. También enormes porciones que logró terminar. También debo decir que el personal era muy amable y parecía realmente contento de que disfrute de su comida. Si no has estado antes de ir. Si este estaba en Aberdeen con esta calidad de comida sería lleno cada noche.

We were here with good friends for an evening and had a lovely Italian meal in this restaurant. The owners and some clientele are Italian which was a good indicator and we had high standard of food for all three courses. We sat in the conservatory and it was spotless and the staff were really very friendly and lovely.

We had a lovely meal in the Italian Restaurant within this hotel. The owners are Italian and serve high standard food. We sat in the conservatory and it was spotless and the staff were really lovely.

Was quite disappointed when we arrived here. The hotel needs to be modernised and updated, rooms were ok for 1 night but considering the price we paid for a family room was a bit on the expensive side. The plus side though was a lovely cooked breakfast which was served in the conservatory.

Stayed here recently on business. Owners are lovely people who make you feel welcome. Unfortunately the hotel itself could do with some redecorating as it's a little dated and tired. Room was a single room and it did what it said on the tin. Small. Bed was comfortable enough and good WiFi connection. Didn't have an evening meal here. Breakfast was ample and well cooked to your liking. Would stay here again as reasonably good value.

We booked a table for an early Birthday treat. Very cosy restaurant , the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was wonderful, with a great choice on the menu.The portion size was huge ! We would highly recommend this wonderful family run restaurant.

The menu options were good and the food I ordered was very tasty. The hosts were pleasant and friendly and price was affordable.

We went to the Aurora whilst on holiday in Nairn after reading reviews on here.We had a lovely Italian meal and chatted to the friendly hosts. We would definitely return again if in the area.

The Aurora Hotel has a wonderful Italian restaurant with seating in a dining room and in a glassed in atrium type room. I sat in the atrium. Very pleasant atmosphere and very relaxing. I had a delicious meal - spaghetti with prawns and garlic bread. The staff was very friendly and attentive. Service was very good. Prices were very reasonable. I would definitely dine here again.

Motorists on the main road from Inverness to Aberdeen in the north of Scotland have to pass through the little town of Nairn on the Moray Firth. This is one long line of traffic and few will have the time to notice the Italian Restaurant of the Aurora Hotel. This is a pity as they are missing the opportunity to visit a traditional family run Italian restaurant featuring home-cooked dishes from the Venice area. There is an extensive menu of starters including a great big helping helping of prawns and avocado. The main courses include plenty of pasta dishes with everything freshly prepared. The presentation is different with the veal, ham and mozzarella cheese main course prepared without batter so that the flavours are really noticeable! The sweet courses are very Italian as well with the addition of liqueurs when required. There is a bar with a list of house wines by the glass or the bottle. This is a great place for dinner if you are a lover of local Italian cuisine!

Family run resteraunt. Italian - we really enjoyed our meal. Good to find this type of Italian eatery in Nairn.

Food was very good here. They were able to make my food without garlic, which is a plus for me. The chicken is good and my husband enjoyed the lasagna. The restaurant needs a little better physical maintenance work, but overall a very good meal.

Ok it is a bit tatty. When we entered our hearts dropped. Oh dear mistake.However room was beautifully clean. I was knackered and starving and ordered a starter and a main and for the only time I can ever recall this happening was told that it was too much and I'd never eat it all.Hey ho went with it. We were presented with a beautiful and mountainous portion of authentic Italian food. Fantastic.Don't hesitate. If you want a clean cheap handy room and a full belly. Lovely owners too.

Non è così scontato trovare all'estero la vera (e buona) cucina italiana. Decidiamo per una sera di abbandonare salmoni e specialità scozzesi per ritrovare i sapori di casa. Ci accomodiamo in un tavolo in veranda, bel posto veramente. Nostro figlio è partito in quarta con un bel piatto di affettati misti che ha poi ricordato per tutto il viaggio. Le paste tutte ottime, carbonara, arrabbiata e bolognese, pane con aglio e caffè espresso (finalmente!). Porzioni generose e cibo rigorosamente italiano. Molto cortese tutto il personale. Consigliato.

Visited here while in business nearby. Stayed two nights in a single room in the attic. Small, but perfectly formed. TV, hospitality tray, cramped but functional bathroom en-suite and a nice big window. Very little noise through the night. Free parking for around 8 cars at the rear of the hotel too. Staff efficient & friendly.I'd return if I'm back in Nairn.

This hotel has friendly staff and a good cooked breakfast but....A dank smell in bedroom which did partially clear by leaving window open.Bed was comfortable and room size ok for a single occupying a double .Bathroom and shower just about large enough to squeeze into- just as well my wife not with me.A bit overpriced

Went as other places full. Decor is old fashioned but don't let that put you off. Service was excellent and food better! I had calamari and I can honestly say they were the best I've had- crispy batter and soft squid rings. No children's menu but they do half portions of pasta which are very big. Word of warning- garlic bread starter is half a baguette! Only criticism is I hadn't got room for dessert.

We stumbled upon the Aurora by chance and were not disappointed. We hadn't booked so couldn't sit in the conservatory and the decor in the dining room is dated and in need of some love. We stuck it out though and I have to say that the food was fantastic and reasonably priced. All staff were friendly and attentive and we really enjoyed our experience.

Only had 1 night in Nairn and didn't fancy the usual pub grub and spotted this restaurant so thought I would give it a try.On arrival I was the only customer but the place soon started to fill up with locals as well as travellers, always a good sign!The food was made to order so was not instant but again that is a good sign.All 3 of my courses were lovely and well made. Lots of flavour.The staff were efficient but not too obtrusive.A good experience.Excellent value for money.