Reviews Cafe Murano

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Frank K
+4.5
Ambiance this place has. Nice bar. Food average at best and quality wasn't worth the price
Feb 11, 2015
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Checks And Balances
+4.5
Yep. So I'll admit right up front, I've been here 3 or 4 times, but every time it was on the company dime, so my experience might be skewed because of that. I find the service during lunch time to be very good. The servers are always attentive and polite and seem to work hard to do a good job. The food has always been good. Their brick oven pizzas are surprisingly great. If I ever had to, I would have no problem coming here to spend my own money.
Oct 13, 2014
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Beawm
+4.5
Cafe Murano - Great Restaurant. Having been eating at this great restaurant for many years - ever since they opened. The food is excellent, the sservice is very good, the ambiance is lovely, the price is right and that is the place to go to just have a meal or celebrate an occasion.
Jul 04, 2014
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Janine Johnson
+4.5
Fabulous service and good food!. I had never been there but attended two organizations' installations luncheons there this month. Both were exceptionally good. The smaller event had us ordering off the meni and even with 34 ladies, it went smoothly, service was great and the food excellent. The second was buffet as there were 83 attendees. Again, the service was excellent and the food fabulous. I can't say enough nice things about this fine restaurant. Besides the expertise of the chef, they have a definitely wonderful asset in their leading server, Mary. I will definitely be back and recommend to everyone!
May 15, 2014
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Undercover Ninja
+4.5
Nice Italian Eatery. My sister and I had lunch at the Altamonte Springs location of Café Murano on October 28, 2013.
We ate at an interior dining room however, there is ample covered patio seating if one so chooses. Al fresco dining would certainly be treat as the restaurant overlooks Cranes Roost Park and would be a perfect spot for people watching.
Our server, Lisa, was cordial and efficient. She provided a litany of the specials of the day but, my sister and I decided on the Chicken Parmesan which came with a side of spaghetti and the Penne Shiitake which was served with chicken and sautéed shiitake mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic pine nuts and parmesan cheese. Both entrees were ample and delicious.
We were in and out within forty-five minutes but, in no way did our lunch seem rushed. I will definitely have this restaurant in mind for future visits with friends and colleagues.
Oct 29, 2013
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Marji Wagner
+4.5
Fantastic!!! Great date night! Service and food were both amazing!
Apr 17, 2013
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WeirDave
+4.5
Wonderful. I found this place while doing a quick search in Google around the hotel I was staying at (the Hilton in Altamonte Springs) it is conveniently located directly across Altamonte Drive from Northlake Boulevard. I called ahead and made a reservation just in case. It was a Wednesday night and I made my reservation for 6:30 PM. Parking was made easy with a private lot adjacent to the restaurant and plenty of parking was located surrounding the restaurant. This restaurant is also located directly behind the AMC theaters. From the side that I entered the building it was a little confusing at 1st as the door is actually a duel use door with access to a hallway leading to some other businesses upstairs. There is a sign that says the hostess will see you at the hostess stand. Directly to your left after entering this lobby is the restaurant and you’re basically walking into the side of the bar. Immediately the nice subdued lighting, dark wood tones, and brick oven, caught my eye. I made my way across the restaurant to the front of the house. I was pleasantly greeted by the hostess, Crissy. Her bubbly personality really helps to set the tone for my meal. Sometimes when dining alone the staff makes you feel a bit awkward. This was not the case with Crissy however who warmly welcome me and explain that she had saved a booth with a nice view out the window just for me. I found the seating in the booth to be comfortable with a pleasant view of the rainy evening outside on their deck.

My servers name was Lewis. He was an older African-American gentleman who unfortunately was quite soft-spoken. I was thinking about having a glass of Pinot Noir from Oregon, but alas the only Pinot Noir available, at least by the glass, was a Sonoma. I opted for water, as I wasn’t really offered any other beverage even though, now after reviewing the website, I have discovered that I had arrived during happy hour. For my meal, I decided on the Rigatoni Broccoli Rabe with Chicken & Sausage after looking over the menu which is of a moderate size. It is described as Large tube pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage in garlic oil, butter and parmesan cheese. It appeared as if all the entrées are available in individual and family sizes. I was hungry, not that hungry so I opted for the individual size priced at $14.

Placed on the table are Parmesan cheese, small salt-and-pepper grinders, a bottle of oil and a bottle of balsamic, a plate with a mixture of balsamic and oil with a bit of Parmesan and a small candle. Visible from my location were the 3 large-screen TVs behind the bar and a large screen TV directly ahead of me, several tables up and about 8 feet in the air above the windows in the corner. Wi-Fi is broadcasting as available, with both a guest network and a network that has security however even with the password from another server I was unable to get an IP address. I was later told that the wireless was a new feature, and that they still had not worked out all of the bugs.

Ten minutes went by and I was brought my water and then a few minutes after that I was brought a basket of warm bread with no conversation. I tried the plate of oil and balsamic and found the balsamic to be a little more tart than normal and the oil just seemed flat. It may have been that this mixture was sitting on this plate out in the open air for quite some time. I would’ve liked to have some butter with this warm bread but I wasn’t offered any and my server was busy with other tables both inside and the single remaining table outside on the deck under what I could see, was a tarp with a pattern of holes in it that look like someone accidentally sprayed it with a pressure washer and blew a stream of holes in it. Fortunately for the people sitting outside, it wasn’t raining that hard.

Twenty minutes went by and I was brought out my entrée. The China used was a beautiful artistically shaped bowl atop a doily and a large plate. Accompanying the dish was a large spoon. The presentation was quite lovely with the vibrant fresh green broccoli rabe scattered throughout the dish. There was a fair amount of chicken breast and about a half a dozen pieces of sliced sausage. The rigatoni noodles were cooked perfectly and were swimming leisurely in a pool of decadent cream, butter and garlic. The sauce was so good in fact; I used up most of the bread sopping up its deliciousness. The Italian sausage was tangy and a bit spicy which offset the sauce perfectly. I found the chicken to be thoroughly cooked and moist. The broccoli rabe was fresh and tasty. The overall portion size was incredible. Although they served this to me as an individual portion it could easily be shared with someone.

Unfortunately, I ran out of water a couple of times, and was assisted by another server for a fresh one. That same server was the one that gave me the information on the wireless. It’s nice to see this type of assistance in action and it was much appreciated in my thirsty case.

I never thought I’d utter these words but unfortunately, the personality of my server Lewis, was way outclassed by the personality of the hostess Crissy. Even upon the completion of my meal the offering of dessert seemed like a chore. I was presented with a small one card dessert menu complete with after dinner drinks and the selections of dessert. Unfortunately, because I was quite stuffed none of the desserts actually seemed to stand out to me, instead I asked for the check. A few minutes later I was brought a check for a party of 4. A few minutes after that when he returned to pick the checkup I informed him of the mistake he apologized and left with the incorrect check. A few minutes later he returned with my check apologizing again.

Based on the food, the reasonable pricing, the decorum, and Crissy’s great personality I would definitely recommend this establishment. I would like to be better armed with everything that this establishment has to offer such as their happy hour specials and the like and I’m hopeful that another server may be able to offer me these things in the future. I would also like to note that I saw a varying degree of patrons dressed in a wide array of attire as well. There was an extremely large group of about 20 people, families, couples, solo people at the bar and in the booths like myself, young and old alike. Since my booth was situated at the beginning of the row I was able to catch a glance of the food being brought out to several tables and the pizza looked delicious. I just might have to try it on my next visit.
Apr 04, 2013
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Montag
+4.5
Had a great time ! Great food service was exceptional! Just a lot of fun and good food. Good value proposition!
Mar 16, 2013
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Floyd
+4.5
After thought. I guess all the competition has went stale. The last one standing is still here!
Check it out and you'll see what we mean!

HAPPY 2013 TO ALL
Jan 09, 2013
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Tom L
+4.5
A nice place for a wood oven pizza and a glass of wine after a movie. Rigatoni is a nice meal as well, but a little heavy.
Dec 30, 2012
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Aunt Chelle
+4.5
Great service. I hadn't been here before but gave it a try because of the location, menu and reviews. To my surprise the service was outstanding. The seater was super-friendly and helpful and our server Rebecca was incredibly attentive and anticipated our every need. The food was good and served in generous portions. The atmosphere was on the verge of just okay but it was still an enjoyable dining experience. Stop by if you are in the neighborhood.
Sep 21, 2012
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Jose
+4.5
Table the way l requested, service quick, food was excellent,ambience greatly improved especially the restrooms. Great first date.
Jun 07, 2012
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MaryAlfonso
+4.5
Love it!. Awesome food and great service! Will be back!
Feb 03, 2012
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Sean
+4.5
I have been here two times now and the food and service was good both times. The have outdoor seating but just a note they allow smoking on the patio. Nothing like having three smokers light up the same time your meal arrives. I will know better next time.
Jan 22, 2012
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MyWay
+4.5
As a professional market researcher, specializing in customer satisfaction, all I can say is...I know the truth to the motto The customer is always right. But...sometimes, customers can't be satisfied, no matter how hard you try. So, I have a hard time believing that this customer could possibility be in their right mind regarding Mary Hoskins. She has always been a delight, the most customer service oriented person in this local market. When Danny Meyer wrote book Setting the Table, he would have been proud to use Mary as a model for how to treat guests. I can only conclude that orlandolender is insane.
Oct 12, 2011
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Christine Orowitz
+4.5
Ms Christine Orowitz. We took my husband out for his 73rd birthday and a friend who retired after 33 years at ups and we were all blown away. Our reservations got messed up but the manager was so great to the 6 of us. We just want to say we loved the food and the prices were great also serving size was very generous and can't wait to go back. Thank You Cafe Murano for makinig the evening so special for us.
Oct 02, 2011
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Haley
+4.5
Resevations. I went here for my aniversary. The seat was set just where i asked and reserved with bread and wine already waiting to be poured. The feacini alfrado was amazing and so was the vodka penne. the have a text club so i can get two meals for one and that makes the bill go from 56 or so to like 26 or so. great enviornment just dont ever go during red hot and boom . but i realy loved everything. and dont forget to ask about the day's chice dessert.
Aug 21, 2011
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Cafe Murano
+4.5
Thanks Everyone!. We would like to thank all of our loyal guest for all the great reviews we've recieved and of course a special thanks to our wonderful staff for making this happen!!
Aug 16, 2011
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Tim Wilkins
+4.5
Fantastic. We had a rare opportinity to try Cafe Murano tonight and we'll be back again. We sat on the deck outside after a movie. The hostesses were extremely friendly and when we asked to sit outside, were escoted promptly there. The waiters ( a tall man named Tim and a bouncy blonde named Cindy) were promptly there. As we were new there, we asked what was good. Tim explained the specials, but told us the things he liked best as well. Deb had the eggplant and I had the rollatini (sp?). They were both exceptional.
Saw a couple of Pizzas at the table next to us and they loked GREAT.
Would recommend this place to anyone who is tired of the chains and other high priced places. Cindy told us about the happy hour they haveduring the week, Tim talked about the food. We were Very happy when we left and would reccomend this to anyone
Aug 14, 2011
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Deb
+4.5
A great place!. This is one of our favorite restaurants! From the minute you walk in the door and are welcomed by the very pleasant and upbeat hostess until you leave, you feel very welcome. We eat there often for lunch and dinner. They have great salads! The grilled chicken salad (I'm not sure what it is called exactly) with fruit in it is one of my favorites. The arugula pizza is so yummy! The eggplant is delicious! The panninis (sp.?) are so yummy! I love their creamy parmesan dressing on house salad. So fresh and delicious! It's so hard to pick what to have! They have happy hour M - F from 4-7:00 2 for 1 on all their drinks! Great deal! Sign up and you get coupons via your phone. Love them on Facebook and you see what is going on almost daily. The service is great! The atmosphere is great! The food is so delicious! Love, Love, Love this place!
Aug 07, 2011
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Croach29
+4.5
Dinner on Sat. night. Had a nice dinner but it was very difficult to understand our waiter as his accent was so strong and the volume of the restaurant made it even more difficult. This was before the music even started. I will say, we enjoyed hearing the band "Sleep til Noon" and it was nice to finally find a place nearby that has live music. The food was good but the menu did not offer an array of anything too healthy other than a salad or their grilled chicken plate and they were out of their only fish of the evening. I would give it 3starts but I love the view of Crane's Roost park
Hopefully, they will fill the empty seats we saw outside since we could not sit out there. They told us there was a 40min wait to sit outside though we saw multiple empty tables
May 01, 2011
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Judy
+4.5
AWESOME!. I had a luncheon at Cafe Murano today for 20 ladies and it was fantastic. The servers Luis and Eric were awesome. The service was professional, quick and responsive. The food was excellent and the place was spotless. Thanks Luis, Eric and Cafe Murano for making our event successful! We couldn't be happier! Judy, NAWIC Orlando Chapter 73
Mar 07, 2011
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Linda Finley
+4.5
Best Italian Food in Altamonte Springs. This is not your run of the meal Italian restaurant, it is well seasoned and great portions
Feb 10, 2011
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Theklings
+4.5
Nice. The service was fantastic. The waitress was informed, honest, friendly, and attentive. The food was first rate. The bread was fresh and warm. We will go again. If making reservations online do so before 4pm, the band was ok, I would suggest something with a guitar.
Jan 08, 2011
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James Emerson
+4.5
Food So So Good. Service So So Slow. If you're not in a hurry, give Cafe Murano a chance. You'll have to search a huge dining space to find your server but the food is (almost) worth it. Don't miss The Roman Sandwich, the balsamic dressing and dessert.
Dec 21, 2010
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Bob
+4.5
Bob. This place is great! Please, if you've had a bad experience which is highly unlikely, please visit again. We try to go several times a month. Meatball sliders are super. the eggplant fiorno is outstanding. Best balsamic salad dressing in the area. The food is always great. The angel hair w/ marinara $3 and green salad $5,is plenty for a lighter lunch (or dinner) YUMMMM!
Scott Joseph, I really sorry, but you should go back for a second visit. Nothing at this place is lackluster.
Nov 09, 2010
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Eve2915
+4.5
Love it!
Aug 25, 2010
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Mike Oxhuge
+4.5
Good but slow. Took the wife and kid to dinner on Saturday night. Friendly hostesses checked us in and gave us a buzzer. Very short wait. We were shown to a nice table inside; great view of Crane's roost. Server acknowleged us and told us he's be with us in a few moments. Well, it was more than a few...but I appreciated the communication.

Restaurant was busy but not packed to the gills. Took way too long to get our bread and entirely too long to get our entrees. Once they arrived, they were delicious. I had the steak Giambotta and the wife had the catch of the day (flounder). Great stuff. Server was apologetic for the long wait.

Great food, nice atmosphere, a little expensive but we will probably return for a special occasion.
Aug 23, 2010
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Arianna
+4.5
I really like it. I really enjoy this place. The pizzas are so good and you can eat overlooking Crane's Roost Park.
Aug 14, 2010
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Willinator
+4.5
FANTASTIC - We'll Be Back!. Went there Saturday evening, and had a great meal. Service was excellent, skipped the appetizers, and started with the "family style" salad. It was a little disappointing, as the portions were small - especially considering what "family style" typically means, but the meals were all terrific. I highly recommend the eggplant parm w/ spinach, although all meals were great!

We're looking forward to returning on our next trip to Orlando!
Jul 22, 2010
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Debbie
+4.5
Great Food, Atmosphere & Music. I ate there last night, the atmosphere is beautiful, had a booth by the window looking out over the lake, ordered the eggplant entree with a side salad and iced tea all for under $20. The food was delicious, service was great and the live music on Friday nights made the dinner a very enjoyable experience. Will definitely be back again soon!
Jul 17, 2010
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Sunshine L Rodriguez
+4.5
Always Awesome. I accompany my Parents and their Freinds to Cafe' Murano the first Tuesday of every month.

Prior to discovering this wonderful place, they would go to several different locations and usually one or two would have a less than favorable dining experience for one reason or another... since our first dining experience at Cafe' Murano we have all been hooked.

The staff is amazing and the food is always excellent..... we always go for lunch and there is a nice $7.00 lunch menu that they always order from. (One day I intend on having dinner there)

We have never had a bad meal and the staff will always go above and beyond the call of duty to create an excellent dining experience.

My thanks for all of the fine folks at Cafe' Murano and a special thanks to Brent and Chris... you guys are awesome.

Two thumbs up!!!!
Jul 07, 2010
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Mamorini
+4.5
Scott Joseph Review. This guy doesn't like anything, really has lousy taste in food. The food at Cafe Murano is very good. Mr. Joseph's tastebuds must be aging!
Jun 29, 2010
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Diane Barrett
+4.5
Sunday at Cafe' Murano. Thanks, Cafe' Murano for a great dinner experience, the food was excellent and the ambiance was great and a special thxs to Michelle for the fantastic desserts!
May 24, 2010
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Janet Bloom
+4.5
My family celebrated my husband's birthday at Cafe Murano. We made the arrangements with Mary Hoskins and she, along with the rest of the staff, made the event very memorable. The food was delicious and everyone, from the youngest child to the oldest guest, was treated with special attention. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone celebrating an event or just for a meal out.
May 23, 2010
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Sybil Willard
+4.5
MURANO'S CAFE. Best Italian food. Beautiful surroundings. Servers are attentive and caring. My fav is the Steak salad with their very tasty balsamic dressing! Very pleasant dining inside or outside. Sybil Willard
Apr 18, 2010
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ShannaGrace
+4.5
Incredible food and professional, inviting service!. My co-workers and I enjoy Cafe Murano frequently for lunch. The $7 lunch specials are hard to beat, and the food is consistently fresh, authentic, and delicious!
The atmosphere is beautiful and the view is fantastic.
The staff is always cheery, welcoming and accomdating. We have never been disappointed!
Mar 26, 2010
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Barbie
+4.5
Amazing Food & Atmosphere. Although from Chicago originally, this is THE
best Italian Food in Orlando, Fl. Yes, with the Holidays
even at lunch it can be busy but calling ahead and making reservations is your best option to avoid the wait.
Believe me the food is well worth the wait and I love how the new owners have incorporated Old school with New Style; hence football games on flat screens, with VJ, lights and then later live music with variety of Videos but Always great food and lots of Energy. Especially Thursday night, LADIES night! Finally a NEW concept not another bar & eatery with lame entertainment. Something for everyone and we're booking our Holiday Party because Cafe' Murano has it all!
Dec 16, 2009
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Terry
+4.5
Thursday Night. Went last thursday with the gurls from our Salon... had a blast! Of course they got to drink for free, but thats ok! The Vidoes were a cool addition to the atmosphere. The VJ was excellent! He played alot of cool tunes that you just don't see on MTV anymore! Will be back for sure!
Nov 09, 2009
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JJ
+4.5
Great food - I recommend. The food is terrific! We had a party of three, and not one complaint about the food. The DJ however was a jerk.
Sep 28, 2009
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RunRunRun
+4.5
Food and football no singer please. Love this new restaurant and so glad it's not "Gina's" crowd. BUT......with that type of entertainment (man singing VERY LOUDLY) over a group of people trying to unwind from working all day is not going to work!!!

Please don't change the food, the drink princes but PLEASE change your selection of entertainment on Friday night.

I don't want this to be misinterpreting as a poor review because the food is amazing and the ambiance is up there but that singer has got to go!

Keep the Football on the weekends especially over the audio and you will get a good crowd for both lunch and dinner. Turn off the singer!!!!
Sep 21, 2009
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FoodieForYou
+4.5
Young and Fresh in the Works. I visited Cafe Murano for my Birthday (mid thirties okay...) last month with about ten people on ladies night. We didn't have a reservation but I spoke with Trent the manager that night when I got there (before all my friends got there) and he was able to accomodate us the best way possible in the bar which I thought was so nice and did not expect it being we had no reservation. While Trent and another Manager it looked like were pulling a couple high tops together, he made sure we had a drink in hand (i don't know if it was because I told him it was my birthday or what but I was very impressed by this) As we all sat down quite comfortablly our server took our order in which I ordered a couple appetizers for the group; Calamari, Bruchetta and Stuffed Mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms were out of this world!!! We ended up getting another order before dinner. They also brought out to us fresh bread and this dipping oil with balsamic vinegar that just blew me away. I ordered a family Caprese salad to share with a couple other ladies and had the house wine throughout the night. Oh and because it was after 9pm the house wine I was drinkiing was free!!! I'm not cheap but their house wine is very very drinkable. What was really nice was the server was on top of everyone's drink orders and did a great job with it being so busy in the bar.

The rest of my group ordered and everyone was so pleased and full!!! My date had the bucatini and I'd never had such a great dish. We hung around while good music was played and the guys of course could still watch their sports up on the big tvs which kept them entertained and us ladies able to really enjoy a good night out. Only one piece of advice would be to turn down the music, we had to talk very loud to hear one another.

I definitely had a great Birthday at this new up and coming restaurant. I would definitely tell others my age to come on Thursday night for ladies night as it's a great crowd and it's only going to get better. Thank you Trent and other Manager (sorry I did not catch your name) for accomodating us on such short notice. We will definitely be back and will bring others your way. It's nice to finally have a place close by that we can enjoy authentic Italian food and also unwind around my age of people.

WE WILL BE BACK!!!!
Sep 21, 2009
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Mick
+4.5
Great place. Drink prices were great.Place is beautiful in a beautiful location.Goodby Ale House,Hello Muranos.
Sep 14, 2009
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Bobby
+4.5
Johnny A.'s Meatballs are the cats meow!. To me, you can judge a real Italian restaurant by the simple things; the sauce, bread, meatballs, pizza etc. If these foundation items are a hit, then odds are everything else will be as well. At Cafe Murano all of the above are fantastic!!!!!!!!
I enjoyed the home-made bread so much I almost filled up before the meal. But once the meal arrived I was able to make more room! Wow the meatballs are delicous and everyone at my table thouroghly enjoyed everything! To top it off the chef makes his own Lemoncello which is sweet and creamy with suttle hints of fresh lemon zest and if your not carefull it will sneak up on ya! :) Overall Cafe Murano has alot to offer to anyone and It's nice to see a real Italian restaurant come to our town!! Get out there and try it and I guarantee youll be back!
Sep 11, 2009
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Chrissy
+4.5
My school essay was on Cafe' Murano!. My essay for school was to write a reveiw on a resturant because people moved to this state recently and they wanted to know the best resturant in town, so guess what i wrote about? I wrote about Cafe Murano because I think it's one of the best resturants in town! So my essay was something like...

If you want to go to a cool resturant then Cafe Murano is the place for you. It has a great atmosphere, great tasting food, amazing service, and a great location.

Ok you get the point. This goes on to be a six paragraph essay on how great Cafe Murano is. Now you people who wrote bad reveiws are out of your mind because Cafe Murano is the best resturant in FL except for Kobe' Steakhouse, but that place is expencive. Ok well that's about it I hope that you people reading this will go to Cafe Murano because it really is Amazing.
Sep 10, 2009
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Gatorfan
+4.5
Cafe Murano is Awesome! I repeat, Cafe Murano is awesome!. Great food, atmosphere and entertainment! I have been at least 10 times since opening! This is my new favorite restaurant for sure!! The chef makes the best Italian food I've ever had and the Managers Luke and Trent are awesome!
Sep 09, 2009
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Anthony1b
+4.5
Football Fan. Food is great! Great location. Been there several times and can't wait to go back. Chef John does great things. Would like to see him unleashed and get into some high end specials! Love the TV's, can't wait for football to start! Would like to see some burgers, wings, etc for sporting events. Great place to be at the bar. Just need to update the music and get rid of the videos.
Aug 23, 2009
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Muranofan
+4.5
Old farts!. After visiting Cafe Murano ( the old Ginas) we were glad to see the improvement of the restaurant. The food was fantastic and anyone who says different need to go back to Fridays. We like the soft music of the pianist and the warm ambiance. Thank God that old Ginas crowd is gone! They need to continue to stay at the Why Not where they belong.
Jul 30, 2009
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Lanig81
+4.5
Great food!. The pricing was a little higher than we wanted to pay, especially for lunch, but the food was amazing! Will definitely be going back. It's nice to finally have a great restaurant that's NOT a chain!
Jul 18, 2009
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Spork Orlando
+4.5
Jan 13 2015   Altamonte Springs isn’t exactly known for its culinary scene, sure the city hosts “Red, Hot and Boom” every year and boasts quality suburban living for its residents. Yet, there’s a hidden gem of sorts tucked behind the mall with a lakeside view. Café Murano has over 30 years of experience serving guests and creating delectable recipes. Every menu item is made in-house including bread and pastas, all under the hand of Chef Khai and Chef Scott. Their portions are generous, service is friendly and new dishes are introduced monthly depending on the chef’s choice. The lively bar scene is filled with locals, regulars and rotating craft beers. If beer isn’t your thing, their wine list is fairly extensive and cocktails are crafted with care. With an affordable made-from-scratch menu, there’s sure to be something for everyone in your party. The atmosphere is lively, but not pretentious, and the dishes are filled with Italian goodness. Recently, we ventured over to Café Murano and enjoyed quite a lovely meal. Here’s what we tasted and recommend for your next night out: Happy Hour: We dined on a Friday and enjoyed half price drinks until 7 p.m. Amazing. Plus enjoy the sounds of live music on Fridays and Saturdays. We happily sipped our half price wine and beer, while unwinding from a long week! Chicken Marsala:  When dining out for Spork I tend to completely ignore the fact that I’m terribly allergic to gluten and soy. It’s just not practical and, let’s get real, everything tastes better with carbs. When I do venture out for pastas, it’s gotta be worth it! Luckily, this fantastic dish was worth every bite, the chicken is sauteed with shallots, mushrooms and Marsala wine atop fettuccine. The homemade pasta was perfection and I nearly licked my plate! Chicken Parmesan: (Actually) hand-breaded, topped with marinara, mozzarella and served over spaghetti. Lots of places claim “hand-breaded,” but here you can taste the difference. From the house-made pasta to the fres
Jan 13, 2015
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Lake Mary Food Critic
+4.5
We had a good meal in a pleasant setting at Café Murano the other night, and I'd certainly go back for more! We arrived to a short wait around 7 PM on a Friday night. They were quite busy and also had some large tables reserved for some wedding parties. T
Jul 03, 2010
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Watch Me Eat
+4.5
I ate at the newly opened Cafe Murano in Altamonte Springs, FL. This Italian restaurant was formerly Gina's Lakefront and has a nice view of Cranes Roost Park. After waiting about ten minutes, we were seated. We ordered our food and then waited. The food
Sep 02, 2009
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Hanna Shchurova
+5
Very delicious food. Have been 2 times in this restaurant and I liked. Also drinks are delicious!! The waiter was very kind, fun and always very attentive to us. They missed to serve the drink but in the end they didn’t charge the drink. Lovely and quiet place. Highly recommended
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Edward Torres, Realtor
+5
The food was fresh, made from scratch, and delicious. We enjoyed several of the traditional dishes from the menu. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere. There was a live band which was very enjoyable. The servers were friendly and attentive. Overall, the prices are reasonable, especially for the quality of the food.
5
Kanessa Wilson
+5
Great happy hour!! Drinks were PHENOMENAL - ask for Jenny when you go to the bar. We had pizza and shrimp scampi - both were delicious!
5
Diana Nasreddine
+5
I had a really great time at this restaurant. I really liked the vibe, the live band was amazing and they played all the great Rock and roll classics. The food was also super delicious. We started with the capris salad and all the ingredients were very fresh. My entree was the shrimp and sausage risotto and it was so flavorful. I’m normally not the biggest fan of goat cheese but it complimented the spicy and smoked risotto so well. The service was also great. Our waiter answered all of our questions and gave us great suggestions and our food came out so quickly. I’ll definitely be sure to come back to this location again.
5
Monica Sotomayor
+5
Absolutely DELICIOUS! Surprised they had some sangria at all but it was very tasty. The pizza is hands down THE best. My lobster and crab ravioli exquisite. Risotto was cooked very well and had a bunch of flavor. Our server could've done better but the food was definitely worth it. Will no doubt come back for more.
5
Gutierrez Silva
+5
I was curious of this location, the name caught my attention, and oh ,man what a great choice I made. The location Is beautiful inside, it has outside seating with a wonderful view to a small lake, the costumers services was top notch and the food was a delight. I was craving pasta Alfredo, and they freaking delivered a great dish. Freshly made and super delicious. Definitely will be coming back again. Oh, and the cherry on the top, for the cat lovers, there is a calico cat that rest outside. They let her/him take naps on the hot days and they feed him... I was please very please...
4
Judy
+4
This place is warm. The restrooms hot. I liked it very much. Good food. Excellent service. We had a great time here. Great for a night of fun w the band. If you can take the heat go for it.
5
Janice Gibson
+5
A tasty Italian inspired restaurant. Fancy and affordable- something you don’t get to say often. The service was excellent. We had a beautiful view of the lake. Our pooch was welcome on the deck.
5
Steven J
+5
Tried the fettuccine Alfredo with steak. My wife had the grill chicken salad. The food was good, the service was great. We sat outside and had a great view.
5
dawn a
+5
Always delicious! Absolutely one of our favorite places to dine. Service is spot on!
5
Noryeliz Luna
+5
First time eating here and you know what they say - first impression is everything. We walked in and I can honestly say it’s really clean, the bathrooms were very clean as well, really good vibes and atmosphere overall. The food was a TAD pricey but the quality was there so I’d say it’s worth it. What really topped my experience off was our server. Her name was Mikayla (not sure if spelled right) but she was off the chain. She was super friendly and very easy to talk to, gave good recommendations and knew the menu very well. We didn’t even know the name just showed her a picture and she knew exactly what it was. She also Didn’t bombard us but was VERY Attentive, made sure our drinks were kept full and our food was good and fresh. Overall 10/10 we would definitely return. Clean and friendly environment, great service and delicious food.
4
Darcey Dinh
+4
We've been here two times in the past 6 months for a date night. It's a wonderful experience if you get to sit outside. Service is top-notch and the nightly entertainment is great! Oddly enough, our food experiences here have not been amazing when it comes to pasta-based dishes (not bad by any means, just OK). The charcuterie board and steak salad were awesome.
5
Pru
+5
Like omg the fooood!!!! Always consistent. Nick is by far the best waiter I’ve ever had. He is attentive and sweet. He cares!!! This place is def top 5 on my list of repeat, I bring everyone here!! Thank you
5
Britt Lynn
+5
All of the food is so delicious, so good in fact that I can never decide what I want to eat - to solve my dilemma I just order a little bit of everything. My favorite time to come is for brunch on Sundays I can have a taste of everything, some mimosas and enjoy family time while outside. The experience is even better when Colton is your server he was so polite and on top of everything from start to end. Thank you!!
5
Brianna Betancourt
+5
We went as a group of 7 and were attended by Ryan. He was AMAZING! This was our first time there and he was super knowledge on all the plates, he basically chose all of our plates and we all loved every single one. We got the calamari, shrimp scampi, carrot cake, banana bread, etc and everything was delicious! Will be returning just because of Ryan! Atmosphere was amazing, drinks were good. Scenery was amazing to be next to the lake.
5
Evelyn Bula
+5
Came here based on a friend’s advice, specifically for happy hour. Had an amazing time and not to mention, happy hour was truthfully a deal! Happy hour is Monday-Friday 4-7pm and everything is half off, even shots. A deal you can’t go wrong with. I had shots, beers and my friends had a few cocktails and I don’t think any of us spent over $20. Bartender was great and helpful! Will definitely be coming back.
5
Austin Manning
+5
Took my girlfriend here on Valentine's for our 1 year anniversary being together. The food was amazing! I got me the Alfredo with Chicken and it was very delicious! Couldn't stop eating the bread and oil! Good portion sizes! Waitresses we're extremely friendly and the atmosphere was very nice. Will definitely come here again!
5
Tony Lim
+5
Exquisite! From the outdoor dining, to the great service and the food, everything was a wonderful experience! The dishes were simple yet elegant and wonderfully delicious! Visited this establishment on my anniversary with my wife and had the best time! Definitely recommend a visit!
5
Amy Green
+5
Table service and the wine suggestion were superb. We sat on the porch and enjoyed the fact we could hear each other. The menu includes some classic Italian menu items but has evolved to include some modern options as well. I recommend this restaurant.
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