After exploring Murano (which naturally included a glass-blowing demonstration and checking out several shops selling Murano glass), we worked up an appetite. It was a late lunch so a lot of places were closed (it's not unusual for Italian restaurants to close in between lunch and dinner for a few hours). We ended up going with Art Cafe & Food. While not the most exciting of names for a restaurant, we were hungry.
Ambiance (3/5): We were seated at a table outside on the patio. Unlike other restaurants that are by the water, this one is in the interior of the restaurant so it's not as exciting. Since this was our first trip to Murano, we would have liked to dine by the water instead. By the time we realized this wasn't a possibility, we would have felt bad leaving.
Service (3/5): Pretty much your standard Italian service. Not terribly efficient or friendly. You may have to track your waiter down. But the job gets done.
Drinks (3/5): Everyone has had an Aperol Spritz. Most have had a Campari Spritz. However, there are several other varieties. Including the one I had here. Sadly, the name is escaping me. But the waiter described it to me as somewhere in between an Aperol Spritz and a Campari Spritz. A bit too bitter for me still.
Food (3/5): We had a variety of appetizers including a hot dog sandwich, pizza, and fried cheese. Several items we wanted to order were unavailable. What we had was mediocre. Not bad by any means. Not a big portion but also not expensive. It did the job but lacked sophistication.
I'd view Art Cafe & Food as more of a coffee and cocktails type of spot where the food is your secondary motivation. Rather than your primary motivation as it was for us. read more