This is a cozy place perfect for dinner with friends or a date night. The menu has wonderful original dishes as well as classic favorites. The service is excellent. I recommend making a reservation.
After 11 years living in SoFL, it was my First time at Martoranos this weekend - celebrating my birthday with family. We should have eaten here years ago. I’ve made resys here before but always had to cancel plans.
The service was exceptional. Joshua took care of us immediately with our appetizers: the mozzarella and meat balls. Joshua said he just started working there, but you would never know it by how professional, social, and efficient he was.
Tommy explained the specials in detail. The mozzarella app, the meatballs, the cavatelli and sausage, the chicken parm, chicken cutlet and peppers, egg plant parm were all excellent and the best I’ve had in SoFL. They use high quality varieties of pasta always al dente. I wanted to order so many things off the menu but our bellies were full half way into the main course. I love cannolis and all I can say is get the cannoli here! I’ll be back. Yo Cuz !
Even though this is the original location, we regularly frequented the location in Paris Hotel, Las Vegas. Service is impeccable. Food was good, but expected great. Atmosphere was good as well. Veal Chop Parmesean was huge. Yo Cuz!
Top notch Italian dining experience at Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale. I loved the ambiance, all the servers dresses to the T, and Steve Matorano in the kitchen with his staff. I started a glass of wine and brought over super crispy bread with a spicy oil to dip. For my entree, I had the Fusilli and Meatball. Was completely stuffed, but I had to get a canolli to go!
Came today while on vacation and could not ask for anything better. When arriving we were greeted by the owners wife who was so so sweet! We then we’re served the best of the best hospitality by Corey.. the food was to die for and worth every penny. We started with the meatball salad … then got chicken parm and the special seafood linguini on todays specials! Espresso martini was the best I’ve ever had, and the dessert was the real cherry on top as the waffle melted in your mouth! Amazing job on food , dessert and drinks! I will definitely be back and hope Corey will be there again for the great service ! Will come back from Jersey just for this place !!!! Can’t wait to be back cuzzzzzz
If I could have given it 10 stars I would have . Hands down the best food I've ever had, and as a reviewer and food critic at heart, that's saying something. The staff were amazing ,they were dressed to the T's , we're very polite and professional. The interior was beautiful , and so is the outside area. The food was phenomenal. The pizza appetizer was by far the best pizza I've ever had, and I'm from the northeast where pizza is hard to beat. Meatballs were great too off the appetizer menu. But the entrees were flawless. Each one was better than the next . I can't wait to come back .
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if i could give them 6 stars i would. from the moment i was greeted, to the moment i paid the bill, i experienced nothing but impeccable food and service. being in the business myself for more than half of my life… i know that it is extremely hard to go out and truly enjoy experiences these days after what covid did to the restaurant business- i cook for myself at least 28 days a month, the few times i do go out nowadays, it’s nothing but hiccups- but Martorano’s pleased me and my girlfriend from start to finish. superb job from our server G, phenomenal with explaining the food menu in detail to us, and even better job explaining the dinner specials (we ordered mostly dinner specials)
Mediterranean Style Octopus (special)
Fried Mozzarella (special)
Pigs Feet (dinner menu)
Veal Rib Chop Parmigiana (special)
Bolognese Pasta (special)
one more important aspect- I am from Central New Jersey, about an hour from New York City via public transportation… i must say this restaurant was the best experience i’ve had since moving to Florida in early 2022, and it was certainly my first of many, many visits. excellent job Steve & team- there’s a reason why your good workers stay with you and are loyal to you. 6 out of 5.
My favorite Italian restaurant in Florida … the owners, the staff, the ambience … service was impeccable, food is outrageously delicious… every appetizer … fresh mozzarella, the pepperoni pizza, the meatballs, the calamari, every entree … the Chilean sea bass, fusilli with meatballs… party of 7 and each of us loved everything we tasted. It’s that good! Good drinks, nice selection of wines and the desserts …
The food was Ok, I ordered the lobster Fra Diavolo and received a dish of spaghetti 🍝.
Great staff and atmosphere 👏
Best Italian food in South Florida period. Apps were the eggplant stack, pizza special (type changes nightly) & the meatball salad, all were excellent. Entrées were Cacio de Pepe, Chicken Martorano & fussili w Sunday Gravy....all exceptional again. The killer desert was the Pistachio cake, unreal, best cake I've had in years and I'm not a desert guy. Atmosphere is a "Goodfella's" vibe & gives you the feeling you are anywhere but south Florida, think Boston, Philly, Providence. It was my second time there & it did not disappoint
Jackie, the bartender is great. Made us feel like family and was so attentive. The chef sent out little tastes of their different plates, which gave a real VIP feel to the visit. We had a wonderful time.
Simply put, Steve Martorano is THE BEST Italian-American restaurateur in South Florida!! For 20+ years, he has consistently served up the absolute best food that your Nonna would be jealous of. He's outlasted Macaluso's & Randazzo's & is still the king of the meatball down here.
It's always a pleasure & experience to eat at Cafe Martorano. Simply the best.
First time here and I will definitely be back! It’s a dining experience like no other. Everyone from the owner to the bus boys are making sure you’re ok. I made a reservation for two but went alone and they still accommodated me right away. The ambience is top tier and the prices are reasonable. The food is delicious and make sure you’re hungry. You definitely get a lot of food for your buck
Step into Cafe Martorano and enter a world of sophistication. From the ambiance to the presentation of dishes, everything exudes elegance. A perfect choice for special occasions or a luxurious dining escape.
STEVE is a CLASS ACT! Fantastic food and experience! Can not wait to come back!
Ok. The best Italian food since Sortolinos in Boston. Epic. Consistent. Chef behind the line. Family owned. Amazing. Order the veal chop Parmesan. Great wine list. Great service. Make reservations or come early and air at the bar! Woth every penny.
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