Food was absolutely delicious! Fresh ingredients, savory flavors, plentiful portions! Service was friendly, warm, and welcoming! My go to spot for Italian food! read more

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After a prolonged desire to dine at this establishment, my husband and I finally made the decision to do so on a romantic evening. However, I must express my disappointment with the overall experience. The menu, while seemingly promising, fell short of expectations. While I would be willing to elaborate on the specific dishes that did not meet my standards, it would be excessive. The staff was a mix of friendly and unprofessional. One of the male staff with long hair displayed poor decorum when we entered the dining area, making the experience uncomfortable. Furthermore, the staff engaged in unnecessary conversations from a distance, as if the restaurant were deserted. While the inside section was relatively empty and we were the only client in the interior area, this did not deter the staff from running around and acting as if they were late or overworked. The overall experience was uncomfortable. In contrast, our waitress was exceptionally pleasant and attentive. Despite our lack of interaction, she continued to engage in conversation with me while completely ignoring my husband. It is unclear whether this was due to my Caucasian appearance and my husband's African American background, or if there was another reason. However, it was evident that they were solely interested in hearing my opinions and orders. read more

This was my first time visiting this restaurant. I really didn't get a look at the inside of the restaurant. We sat outside on the patio and I used the outside gate to meet up with friends who were already seated. The weather was perfect for sitting outside and we had a great view of the sunset and lake. Our server was Danny. He was prompt, friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was pretty good. I was able to order a side house salad with a side of grilled chicken which worked out perfectly for me. The chicken was a bit dry but it was a generous piece which I appreciated and the salad seemed fresh. They didn't have blue cheese dressing but Danny recommended the creamy parmesan dressing and it was perfect. The old fashioned cocktail was strong and only $12. My friend enjoyed her espresso martini. The meatballs were just ok and a bit overpriced at $15 for 2. They were filled with ricotta and oddly served over hash browns with marinara poured on top. I didn't try the stuffed mushrooms but apparently they were so good, a second order was placed for them. Shoulda woulda coulda... you snooze you lose. I would definitely come back here if I'm in the area. However, although our view was great, when it got dark, we couldn't see much. The restaurant should put some lighting in this corner. We all had to use our phone lights to view the menu. Other areas on the large patio had lighting from the overhang but we sat away from the overhang. read more

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Cafe Murano is situated on a nice lake with pretty view. We sat at bar which was nice and staff was friendly. Full bar selection and great menu. We had a fungi experience Ordered the stuffed mushrooms WHICH WERE AMAZING!!! just wow- if you go I recommend ordering them. We also had a pizza... can you guess we got the mushrooms pizza which was very tasty! The crust was that crunchy burnt bits with it being cooked in a wood fire oven. Highly recommend this place . read more

Cafe Murano - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

We had a reservation on Valentine's Day at 5 pm. We normally never go out to eat on this holiday, because it's a nightmare anywhere honestly. We were out of town, so we decided to chance it. We were sat immediately and our server showed up about 5 min later with waters. We got our first round of drinks in and a calamari put in. Drinks came out quickly and so did the appetizer. Our server never brought us bread, even after asking for it. So I had to flag down another server, and he brought it immediately. That annoyed me, but I was just happy to get bread. I know working holidays in the restaurant industry is really difficult. Our entrees took over an hour to come out, but tbh we don't get to go out much, so it was nice to just enjoy each other's company and the view was beautiful as well. We enjoyed another round of drinks. Food finally came and was delicious! The pasta was homemade and I added a lobster tail for $20 and shredded it on my pasta. It was great!!! Our server disappeared for a while and he never asked us if we wanted dessert, but we were ready to get outta there after 2 hours. Overall, we enjoyed the evening and the food and drinks were great! read more

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Fist time at the restaurant and I'm planning on going again! Meatballs fantastic, Brussels sprouts great and the tiramisu delicious but the service was outstanding!!! read more

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We went here for an "early Valentine's" dinner to avoid the insane February 14th. We had been years ago (pre-Covid) it is not that it wasn't good because it is, however it is about an hour away from where we live and we just haven't made it back until now. We did go early around 5:00-5:30 and were greeted and sat right away on the patio per our request. Kylie was our server, super nice and helpful to my wife as she navigated the menu. I knew what I wanted before we got there- Veal Piccata! One of my faves and this one did not disappoint, tender with the perfect blend of lemon, butter and capers. We always enjoy patio dining when we can and this was nice over looking the water in Cranes Roost Park, but as we left I wished we had sat inside as it seemed very warm, cozy and a little more "romantic" than the patio but again that was our choice. read more

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I went here with my wife before a movie, very convenient location to the altamonte mall AMC. We were seated right away and told about the specials, one of which was a great steak. They cooked it perfectly. My wife had pasta with chicken, which she said was wonderful as well. read more

Great place for a drink and some Music. We came here after Red Hot and Boom. We did not eat but my husband got some craft beers He said the Bartenders were just acting dilly dally and were unengaged with the customers . Took forever to get a beer and only two people at bar. But overall the place is really nice Love the Music. read more

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Excellent brunch! Nice atmosphere, crowd is on the older side. Our waitress was great. The inside was really nice! It's got a warm, romantic vibe for sure and would make a great date night. We're looking forward to trying dinner. For brunch, we shared the steak and eggs, and lobster/ricotta pizza. Delicious pairing!! Highly recommend going for it! read more

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Came to cafe Murano for my birthday. We made a reservation same day for 10 people which was really surprising that they had it available. We arrived and started at the bar while we waited for our party. I ordered a sangria, which was on happy hour. The restaurant reminded me an authentic Italian restaurant, but had beautiful views of the lake outside. When the remainder of our party came, we were seated at a table in the middle of the dining room. Our server was quick and attentive to us. We ordered a plethora of different things such as: calamari and meatballs. I ordered the chicken franchaise and others ordered pizza. Overall great experience here. Will be back! read more

Met up with a couple girl friends for dinner and we decided at Cafe Murano. It's an Italian restaurant right at Cranes Roost Park so theres a lot of people out and about and theres a nice view of the water. They have happy hour from 4-7 and ALL drinks are half off. We're talking wine, cocktails, beer, all of it! Erica was our server and she was absolutely wonderful! She checked on us often, gave recommendations and never made us feel rushed. Erica brought us some bread with dipping sauce and i'm not sure what was in the oil concoction but it was the best oil/spice bread mix i've had! Next up we had stuffed mushrooms which came out fast and were exceptional. They were filled with all sorts of yummies including lots of cheese! I got the chicken rollatini and it was truly an instagrammable moment, cutting into the chicken and the melty cheese oozing out! I've been to Cafe Murano a few times but it's been a while. This most recent trip reminded me that I need to go more often! read more

The mushroom pizza (add truffle oil--trust me) is still a favorite, and while I usually go for a Chianti, the beer flight was a fun change of pace. Our favorite pour was Single in Havana. Debbie took great care of us with friendly, attentive service, and we love the view on the dog-friendly patio at sunset. read more

Cafe Murano - Beer flights - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Stopped by for dinner after our movie on a random weekday evening, and a nice dinner. It wasn't super busy, so we got seated right away; but the service was kinda slow and we had to wave down our server to get our orders taken. The bread with olive oil was ok! It was toasted, but still felt a bit stale. The meatballs were also ok; the portion was very good for 3 people. I liked my pasta, but my husband thought his pizza was a bit chewy (not in a good way) and the sausage meat on top isn't our favorite because the texture felt dry and tough. It reheated better the next day in the air fryer. The dessert was just fine; I'd skip it here. I hear their brunch or live entertainment nights are better here, so I'd come back to check out those events. read more

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Cafe Murano has been one of my go-to spots for years, and I finally realized it was overdue for a review. The restaurant is located next to Cranes Roost Park, offering great lake views and a strong local feel. Fridays and Saturdays tend to be the busiest, but they also offer a popular Sunday brunch. Parking can be a bit confusing at first due to the park layout -- we usually park in the movie theater lot across the street, which makes things easy. Food & Drinks The food here is consistently excellent. The pasta tastes fresh, and we honestly haven't had a dish we didn't enjoy -- though the bucatini is our go-to. We usually pair it with one of their pizzas, which are also very good. Appetizers are solid across the board, with the Brussels sprouts being a standout. The bread service deserves a mention as well -- warm bread paired with olive oil, balsamic, and Parmesan, and we almost always need more than one serving. Drinks are equally as great. They offer rotating craft beers, and their signature cocktails are well done. I'd recommend the Old Fashioned, something from the wine list, or the Dutch Lace. Service Service has always been excellent. We've been coming here for years and regularly see the same servers, which speaks to both consistency and a well-run restaurant. Final Thoughts Great food, great drinks, and a relaxed local vibe. A nice bonus is being able to take a walk along the boardwalk after your meal when the weather cooperates. A reliable favorite we're always happy to return to. read more

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Came here for brunch with some friends. I've never been and our server suggested the Eggplant Al Forno as it was their #1 ordered menu item. It was delicious as described, but I would've liked it with just a little less sauce. We sat out on the patio and wished the fans were a bit cooler as they weren't in our direction. Overall, friendly service and the timing was just right. read more

Cafe Murano - Eggplant Al Forno - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

We were visiting my 82 year old parents due to a serious medical crisis and decided to stop by for a quick drink after dinner. We were seated promptly outside as it was a lovely evening. Kylie M was our server and she helped with our wine selections, advised us of other fun restaurants with outdoor dining, recommended dishes here for a future visit, etc. She is so friendly and professional, ask for her fora special occasion or anytime as she is that good. The restaurant is lovely inside as well, but on a cooler evening sit outside with a view of the lake and watch the sun set. We can't wait to return and try the food. From tables nearby, it sure looked amazing. read more

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One of my favorite local eateries brick oven pizzas are always very delicious. The drinks are always good in the staff is always very friendly. They also have live music on Friday and Saturdays. read more

From start to finish -everything was immaculate. Marcos was an absolute joy and made this a memorable first time visit for people who have been here for over 20 years. Definitely recommend the stuffed mushrooms as a starter, we graduated to the spaghetti bolognese which did not disappoint. Highly recommend with phenomenal views!!! read more

The food is delicious. The service is great-,everyone very personable. Great ambience that satisfies multiple tastes! read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try Cafe Murano ever since we spotted it from the AMC parking lot across the street. When we finally did try it, my husband exclaimed, "Why haven't we been here sooner?!" Cafe Murano is among the many shops and restaurants that surround Crane's Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and have both a front and back entrance. The decor is what I call New York Italian. Meaning, it's reminiscent of decor you'd see in Italian restaurants in New York City. Our server, Cole, was excellent. He gave great suggestions, checked on us often and made sure we were happy. Our meal began with complimentary bread and herbed olive oil. It was so good that we gladly accepted more when offered. My husband had a side Cesar salad (you can get it with or without anchovies - he chose without) and I had the house side salad. Both were fresh and a good way to prepare our pallets for our entrees. I had the chicken della casa and made my husband try it so that he could try to recreate the dish. My husband chose the house special: a NY strip steak with garlic butter and sautéed mushrooms. It came with delicious (I know because I tried them) smashed potatoes and steamed broccoli. A well-rounded dish that my husband enjoyed. We were full but also wanted to try one of their delicious-looking desserts, so we chose the Limoncello cake. It was light, lemony and just what we were looking for. We most definitely will go back to Cafe Murano! read more

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I love this place! They have awesome brick oven pizza, a fantastic lobster pizza for brunch, an amazing happy hour, great appetizers like the stuffed meatballs and Brussels sprouts. The happy hour is half off all cocktails. Staff is always friendly. They have music every Saturday, usually around 8:45pm. Cafe Murano is a great date spot, brunch spot, or fun night out to dance to classic rock. It's on Cranes Roost, so there a beautiful view of the lake if you sit outside. The only con that I can think of is the volume of the live music. I personally think it's a tad too loud. Overall though, this is a great spot for so many reasons. Also, dog friendly outside. read more

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Bender over and over again the food is great. The people are always nice and friendly. The atmosphere is awesome. Highly recommend this place. Try the Penny vodka or the pizza is the best place in the in the joint. read more

Amazing ambiance, food and service. The perfect place for a brunch date. We are looking forward to going back for dinner. read more

Cafe Murano - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Came here for dinner and got the Pineapple Express cocktail and for my entree got the chicken rollatini. Everything was delicious and love the location in cranes roost park read more

Cafe Murano - Chicken Rollatini - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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I love this place so much! The food is always great and the service to match. It's very old school vibes but the quality is worth it! read more

Cafe Murano - Rigatoni Calabrese - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

If you're looking for a sign to eat here, this is it! My fiancé and I have wanted to try Cafe Murano and after stopping by for dinner on a Friday evening, we can't wait to go back. Everything was phenomenal. Would absolutely recommend everything we tried. We started with the Brussel Sprouts as our appetizer and each had a side salad. I had the Shrimp and Scallop Checca and my fiancé had the Steak Diane. Everything was so delicious we decided to try the Bread Pudding for dessert and we were not disappointed. We have leftovers we're looking forward to enjoying today. With it being a Friday night, there was live music inside which we were able to enjoy from our table seated outside. The service, the food, the ambiance was all exceptional. We'll definitely be back. read more

A work friend of mine planned a retirement party for two of our coworkers this past Saturday night and let me tell you how good this place was. They provided us with some good eats while we sat around some high top tables ordering drinks. Some of the apps we had were meatballs, chicken tenders, mozzarella and sliced tomato's with balsamic vinegar, two types of pizza (margarita and white), and shrimp. Everything there tasted wonderful. Thank you for providing such an amazing atmosphere for our two ladies taking their next steps into retirement land! "They're your tastebuds. Satisfy them!" -Allan Delacruz read more

Jason was one of most experienced waiters I have had in a long time. His attention to detail and explanation of the menu and recommendations were phenomenal. The ambience was comforting as well as the order to table time was very efficient. Want to thank Jason for being an amazing waiter and his professionalism really showed in his delivering of the food and the expertise on the explanation of the menu. Thank you for a wonderful time at Cafe Murano. read more

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Whether it's lunch or dinner, Cafe Murano's is wonderful! A bit too dark inside unless you sit at the windows, but the ambiance is still good. Can be very romantic in the evening. Their food is homemade, mouthwatering delicious, and never disappoints. Oh, they also have great pizza ! The service is always impeccable. They have a very large bar and a couple of TV's for the sports fans. Plenty of very pleasant outdoor dining where you can enjoy the view of Crane's Roost Lake. Plenty of parking. If you have never been before, once you try this delightful restaurant, it will become one of your regular dining spots. read more

Walked in with my coworkers and were immediately seated. The place was a bit dim but warm and cozy. It was chilly outside, so the warmth was appreciated. Our server was so friendly and attentive to our table. Everyone finished eating at different times and she would be there to remove the plates and silverware. Now down to the food I tried their grilled chicken and spaghetti with just the sauce. The chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The pasta was al dante. I will be back to try their fresh mozzarella. I seen some being carried to other tables and they looked amazing. I will be back for sure. Thank you for such a great experience. read more

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I really enjoy coming here for a quick lunch, meeting with friends, or a nice dinner. Food is good, ambience is nice and the service is good. Price point is reasonable read more

Pizza was Delicious!!!! Our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised! They had a band that was fenomenal! Franchise band! Super good! read more

Cafe Murano - Prosciutto Di Parma Pizza - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

My neighbor took me to Cafe Murano for lunch. She raved about it. The parking was plentiful (we shared the altamonte springs parking lot and crossed the road on foot). The restroom was easy to find but was quite a walk from where we were sitting because the place is huge! The ambiance was nice and our server was kind and attentive. I ordered the lobster and crab ravioli with a side salad and unsweetened ice tea and water. Delicious! I highly recommend this place for lunch. I imagine they are busier at night - during the day there was no wait to be seated. read more

We love eating at the bar. We enjoy the staff and usually order appetizers. Try the meatballs - they are excellent! Authentic Italian food and atmosphere. read more

We have been here several times and have never had a bad meal. The service is always top notch also as well as the atmosphere

This place never disappoints location has a great view no matter where you sit. The service is friendly and timely, and even when it's busy it's not stuffy or too loud. They do close one dinning room off when they have live music by the bar!! Food is delicious, everything I have ever had has been wonderful. read more

Cafe Murano - Stuffed Mushrooms Calamari Fritta - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

My husband and I came here on a Wednesday evening with only about an hour to eat at dinner time. We were greeted and served immediately by a very friendly hostess and waiter. There was plenty of seating inside, a large bar area and outside seating overlooking Crane's Roost. The food selection was extensive, with daily special options. They offer bread with oil prior to the meal, which my husband loved. I enjoyed the bread, but thought the oil lacked herbs and was too oily. We ordered the date appetizer for something different. It tasted pretty good, but looked a bit funny, and my husband thought it had too much sauce on it. We both enjoyed our main course selection and ate it all without taking any home because it was so delicious. The cost was reasonable for the food we ordered, and the service was fabulous from beginning to end. read more

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Came here for brunch and it was so nice and relaxing! We made reservations for first thing Sunday morning and it was so nice to sit inside at the bar and listen to the life jazz music. It was so clean, the bathrooms were elite and the service was amazing. The Espresso Martini was amazing and the food was top notch! 10/10 will definitely be back to explore more of the menu and music acts! read more

Great happy hour and great food!! Always enjoy my times here. They also have a patio with a great view of the lake.