We have frequented CM for years. Birthdays, special occasions, Red Hot Boom etc. It's always been a family favorite. This past year it has gone down hill drastically. The pizza was soggy, the drinks were horrible, the shrimp diavolo was overcooked, the Chicken Della Casa had ONE artichoke heart in it and hardly any mushrooms or capers. We didn't complain, we didn't send anything back because we just wanted to enjoy our time together with family and friends. Our server was WONDERFUL. Always has been on top of things when we come in. The reason for this review is because of the manager. Trent is usually really cool. Last night he was literally walking around cursing and dropping the f-bomb at his servers and even yelled at customers. Including us. He did try to rectify it with us but he kept going off on people and was just ugly energy. I get it, Red Hot Boom is stressful, but it honestly wasn't as busy as last year, the patio was essentially empty all night (until 9:15 and let's be real, NO ONE paid $50 per person to show up 15 minutes before the fireworks went off, they all came from inside) A manager should be used to handling things professionally no matter the kind of day they are having. We all have bad days now and again but last night was over the top. As of now, we won't be back. read more

Sunday Brunch with the girls by Cranes Roost Park. Patio seating safely distanced, we had a wonderful server named Debbie who recommended the veal schnitzel which was delicious, crunchy, fried and served atop fresh arugula salad with light vinaigrette and capers- very yummy! The dish comes with a side of eggs which I got poached but next time I will go with fried or scrambled. While they serve bottomless mimosas featuring basic orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, they also have peach aka the Bellini. You may select unlimited champagne, too! My friends had a variety of mimosas but I had a delicious vodka martini called Dutch Lace with lemon and elderflower- LOVED IT! The eggs Benedict looked appetizing but the lobster pizza wasn't very pretty! My friend really enjoyed it, but I couldn't get past the appearance. Sunday brunch is super popular so make reservations! read more

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1st time at Murano's but definitely not the last! Awesome happy hour, food was delicious, but overall Danny B was hands down the absolute best! read more

Delicious food & service great atmosphere! I order a salad and had a glass of wine, Sat outside and enjoyed the sunset. read more

Cafe Murano - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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This is one of the best restaurants in central Florida. There's great variety on the menu, and everything is made fresh to order and is delectable. We've had several servers over the years, and everyone of them is pleasant, attentive, and very complementary of the management and staff. The outside deck offers a great view of Crane's Roost lake, and you can bring dogs if you want to. A couple of years ago they hosted my wife's retirement party of 80 people and did a fabulous job. read more

Cafe Murano - Looking out toward the outside deck - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

I've been to this restaurant several times and each time it's fantastic! The food quality and taste is consistently amazing. Shrimp and scallop checca is my new "go to". Great service, ambiance and delicious food! Highly recommend (Shout out to Nick the server. He's on point and excellent at what he does) read more

I can't believe I've waited so long to eat here. I've been missing out! My husband and I ate here with some friends for lunch on Saturday and it was delicious! We were started with a loaf of warm bread that was soft inside and crusty outside and accompanied by a spice and oil dip. We shared a few small plates including: th e stuffed meatballs, caprese and goat cheese dates wrapped in prosciutto. Everything was the perfect temperature, was a good portion, served in a timely manner and was scrumptious! The fresh caprese was good and the o ly thing I can say is that I wish it had more Basil. The goat cheese dates were such a rich, savory treat. Service was good and the decor really made you feel like you were in Italy with the rich wood and tile. Rating from F to A+++ I give it an A++. read more

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Pizza is certainly above average but some of the other Italian dishes are mediocre at best. While I appreciate they make some of these dishes in house, they're in line with other average Italian restaurants. Our server was great, though. Super attentive. He gets 5 stars. Pizza gets 4 stars. My dish (ravioli) gets 2 stars. I'm taking an average here. read more

Cafe Murano - Pepperoni pizza - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Came in on a Tuesday for lunch. Not busy at all. We were served some bread and dipping oil which helped curb our hunger! We ordered a chicken Caesar salad, Eggplant Al Forno, Lasagna and spaghetti and meatballs. My son said the chicken on the salad was flavorful. My other son ordered the spaghetti and meatballs which he said was good. I personally got the lasagna which was tasty. I would have preferred to feel less "crunch" from the chopped up veggies within it. I definitely felt some onions and maybe mushrooms? The flavor was nice though. I feel like the best dish was the eggplant my husband got (i love me some eggplant). Our waitress was pleasant and kept our drinks filled. The restaurant itself has some character. It's got that dark and cozy feel inside. What I didn't like were the bathroom stalls. I felt claustrophobic since the walls on each side (and the door) go all the way to the ground. It's not like your Typical bathroom stalls with the bottoms opened if you get what I mean. Anyways, I had a lovely meal. I would definitely visit again. read more

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It has been years since I've been here. Looks like nothing has changed. The building sits across the road from Crane's Roost Park so you have a lovely view while you eat. Our server was very friendly and attentive, answering questions and getting special gluten free menus. My water glass was never empty and we had plenty of lemons. Lunch was absolutely delicious! I had the Grilled chicken Murano Salad with pineapples, strawberries, slivered almonds, baby spinach, arugula and a balsamic dressing. Huge bowl of healthiness! Two of our friends had the Cesear Salad which they said is a regular favorite choice. They promised to have it again next time they come in for lunch. They also enjoyed the bread that was put on the table while we waited. I couldn't cause it wasn't gluten free. Another wonderful gluten free dish was the Chicken Masala with mixed veggies. There was so much food my friend had to take half home! She also ordered an Italian sausage open face sandwich to take home for her husband after seeing the mouthwatering dish our fifth dining partner ate. I was drooling over her plate and plan to try a modified version next time I come here. read more

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After a nice walk on Cranes Roost we had lunch at Cafe Murano. We were greeted promptly and then the host lead the way to our booth table. We placed our order and then received complimentary warm bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar dip, I really loved this dip and the bread was warm to perfection. My son wanted the shrimp scampi and so I ordered the lunch portion. It was a decent size of about 2 cups of pasta and 6 large shrimps. I ate majority of it and since he's only 6, well, I knew he wasn't going to each much, so I shared it. The pasta was al dente, the sauce was very fresh and delicious. There was a perfect amount of garlic and I loved the wine reduction and creaminess of the sauce. The service was great, our waitress was pleasant. This was my first time eating here and I almost changed my mind when I walked in the door because of the smell of mold or dirty carpet. I think the building needs updating and I would recommend it. All in all a nice place for an Italian lunch. read more

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The Eggplant Al Forno is absolutely AMAZING.It is baked layered eggplant with a small amount of cheese and red sauce.They have an outside seating area.It overlooks Crane Roost Park. read more

Used Open Table to make a reservation for outside seating (which said there were 6 remaining reservation openings). Open Table confirmed via email; only to drive there and be told there was no reservation & there was no availability. But we could sit at the bar!!!!! Update: The Reservation was for 5 pm. At 5:21 THEY cancelled my reservation. Apparently they must have found it .......after we left Horrible customer service read more

The food was AMAZING. Everything we got was wonderful thanks to our AWESOME server Ryan who made wonderful selections. We sat out on the patio which was beautiful and the interior was super beautiful. read more

It was ok...Very expensive for a risotto. Good, just not great. I'd go back but choose something else

We have been here several times and always very good! Then you can take a nice stroll around the lake !

Great place for drinks and appetizers! Service was great. We totally enjoyed our time here.

I went for a run around Cranes Root the other day and i passed this cute little place by the lake. It has seating outside and a great view. Our waitress was very welcoming and attentive. My family really enjoyed the food but I personally think my dish was the best. I had the shrimp and scallop dish which was light and filling. We had to end the dinner with some limoncello cake and tiramisu (not pictured) read more

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Very fresh and authentic. Truly should visit while in Altamonte. The walk around the lake after dinner was a relaxing bonus. The wait staff was very attentive and friendly and made us feel at home. read more

We've been a few times now and had did experiences. Our most recent trip it was nice enough to sit on the patio outside and they have an excellent view! Take advantage of the good Florida weather while you can and sit out there. The restaurant is larger and can definitely accommodate larger groups if needed. They have an Italian style menu and plenty to offer. Full bar. They do happy hour specials even on weekends and half off any wine by the glass! I did the classic spaghetti bolognase and it was perfectly al dente with a good sauce. I did the half portion so I could try the parmesan risotto, also delicious! Very large for a side and super filling. Definitely a share dish. Service was great! Our waitress was attentive and quick. It wasn't super busy, but it was an off time for normal meals. The parking lot is the only downer here. They aren't attached to the mall and you have to walk across a lot to get to them, which also means crossing a busy mall side street. Not ideal. Overall: A Solid menu, food and service. Sit outside if you can and enjoy the partio. Happy hour! read more

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The service was good but the food was a mixed bag. We ordered the Brussels sprouts and calamari for appetizers - both were good. The calamari was tender, not chewy and the Brussel sprouts were flavorful and cooked without being mushy. The hubs ordered penne Al a vodka with shrimp, which he said was good. And I got lasagna...the center was cold - I get it, no one is making a fresh lasagna to order. It was made in advance and refrigerated until they reheated it for me - but I guess I just expected their chef mike would be double checked on temps. What made it probably the worst lasagna I've had was the under cooked celery chunks. It was like they made a mirepoix for flavor but didn't cook it enough to not have chunky, fibrous surprises in every other bite. If I didn't have to play what's in my mouth, it would have been a fine lasagna - I'm a monster and like cold left overs, so it being cold in the middle wasn't that big of a deal - and I would have given them 4 stars. This isn't a place to go if you want to have dinner conversations. The music was pretty loud. read more

We had a group of 22 tonight and the staff was more than accommodating! The music was fabulous! The drinks were great and THE FOOD !!! Omg the food was exceptional! Thank you so much for a wonderful birthday celebration evening. read more

The atmosphere is very elegant, very nice and clean. The attention at this site was wonderful. I don't remember the name of the waitress but she was a super kind and loving older lady. The food was very delicious. We enjoyed the pasta and salad to the fullest. For starters we ordered Stuffed mushrooms and although the price was a bit exaggerated they were also delicious. I would repeat the restaurant. Vale plans to go and then walk along Altamonte Boulevard. Thank you read more

Cafe Murano - Grilled Chicken Murano Salad - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Really Good! Service was fantastic which is always appreciated. The food came out pretty quickly and I felt that the portions were quite large, especially for the price. Certainly a great choice for some solid Italian. The service, price, quantity should bring you back and with the selection available I am sure you will find a favorite that is suited to you. read more

My husband and I like this place. They're in a good location in Cranes Roost-- the outdoor patio has a nice view of the water. The food is always good and at a pretty standard (if on the higher end of the scale) price point you'd expect. It's a good option for date nights. read more

Love the view of the water. When I'm in town I love staying at the Embassy Suites and trying Italian. I love the vicinity of this restaurant to the hotel (which is walking distance). I ordered the lasagna with bolognese sauce. Candice our waitress was amazing. I ordered a Long Island which was good but was not filled with the alcohol as Long Island should have but it was during happy hour so I guess I can be happy I didn't have to pay the full price of the drink. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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This place never disappoints me. Enjoyed 4 appetizers... the prosciutto wrapped dates (yes, order that), stuffed mushrooms, stuffed meatballs, and the calamari (always satisfying). I ordered the eggplant entree again. I loooove their tomato sauce. Good service. Nice interior. No complaints. read more

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Thus far always had a decent experience here. Service isn't always the best. When I'm at a table always been good. At the bar the ladies are not responsive on there phones and rude at times. But besides that the food has always been good and live music sometimes is always great. read more

Overall pretty great experience. Made a reservation for outside and was seating immediately. I could tell that they were short staffed but the employees were doing the best they could. I had the beer flight for $9 and the options were great but i guys I'm just not a craft beer guy. The pizza was great and the ravioli and eggplant are always delicious. It was a crazy hot day but the breeze on the patio was perfect. Definitely will be back. read more

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We have eaten here 3 times; each time we come into town for a swim meet. The first time we went, my 12 year old son loved our extremely attentive and friendly waiter, Danny (Daniel). The second time we went, months later, my son saw Danny and said "Do you remember me?" And you know what, he did! He remembered my son swims and where we sat even. Our third time, we requested Danny's section. He made sure to continue encouraging my son and cheered him on in his swim successes for the day. He hadn't done well on his favorite swim and been down, but that encouragement from Danny cheered him right up! Now, let's talk about the food. The stuffed mushrooms, the stuffed meatballs, the Philly cheesesteak, the Brussels sprouts, and the Caprese Salad are absolutely delicious. The Chicken Marsala is different and good. My friends absolutely raves about the Chicken Parmesan. And they said the pizza was good. Lastly, the best thing ever for the kids is the brownie a la mode. We will enjoy this amazing place every time we come into town. read more

Cafe Murano - Brownie A La Mode - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

Came here with my partner for an anniversary dinner and had an amazing time- food was wonderful! I ordered the pineapple express cocktail and it's great for those who prefer a sweeter drink. I had the eggplant al forno and partner had the chicken rolatini, both were fantastic and would order again. Food comes with bread service with oil and balsamic and is delicious. Our server was Eric and he was amazing, gave great food/drink recommendations and was super friendly. We got the limoncello and black tie cakes for dessert and he brought out limoncello shots for us on the house as well. The desserts were great and the restaurant even offered to compensate them in honor of our anniversary. Overall our first experience at this restaurant was amazing and we will definitely be back and requesting Eric, he helped make our anniversary experience amazing and we can't thank him enough. read more

This is my home town and I've been coming to Cafe Murano's for years. Last night, I sat at the bar like I always do usually I come here for their espresso martinis they have really good pours here and the bartenders really know what they're doing (That's why I gave them 3 stars) I've always loved how they have live music on select nights. Always lively with cool lights. I've indulged their brunch a few years back but never have I tried their pizza or dinner menu. Tonight I decided to try the prosciutto pizza. It's a brick oven pizza however it didn't have any flavor at all. The crust was dry and it could have used more cheese and sauce. No salt or pepper, I was a bit disappointing. I went out of my comfort zone and tried the strawberry mule. It may have just been me, but I just didn't like it. I only drink 3/4 and just let it be. The bartender was busy, but I felt like there could've been a quality check on the drink and pizza (she saw me eating it but didnt ask how it was I would have asked for garlic and pepper etc ) It definitely was just fast service. I think next time I'll try a pasta dish before I give up on them. read more

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What a fun place for an intimate meal, just be prepared for the number of people you Will run into. This seems to be everyone's favorite secret place. It is full service and the server's have always been very attentive. The bar is as old school as bars in Altamonte are - a great place to meet people. The menu is Italian with little variation, but when you do things right... A little more flair with the desserts would help, but there is always the mudslide... We had such a nice time recently and the food, service and ambiance all played into our enjoyment. read more

Always treated like a VIP here:) The food is consistently good and they are willing to accommodate your requests for changes to a dish. Staff are friendly and attentive. Highly Recommended! read more

Cafe Murano - Grilled Chicken with white wine sauce and angel hair - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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First time here last night, overall a good experience. I made a reservation, they found it host stand was wearing masks. No wait time, quickly seated outside on patio. Lakeview a little obstructed by a tent, no fault of theirs. I will say I had reservations here before once only to arrive and realize they had closed that day with no notification to me, had to re route to another restaurant. A nice patio area, restaurant was welcoming and clean. Walking in you just smell good food, a chef on the side flipping pizza dough, good signs! Based on other Yelp reviews (thanks Yelpers) we decided on the stuffed mushrooms as an appetizer. They are a win. I would definitely order them again! For my entree I went with the meat (beef and pork) ravioli topped with bolognese sauce. Options were a half portion or full, asked server a half was 3 raviolis. Who eats 3 raviolis? So went with full portion. It was enough with no leftovers and delicious. My friend with the lobster ravioli, topped with a white sauce. He had no complaints. I'd definitely eat here again. Service? Wait staff no masks. Our server was friendly, we would have liked to see more of her. I had to flag her down for a refill on our drinks. Restaurant just maybe a forth full. Overall a good experience, I'd certainly like to go again try more of their menu! A nice walk around the lake after to burn off the pasta carbs was perfect. read more

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Been going here for years, this is my favorite local Italian restaurant! Great happy hour and delicious food !

Nothing is fresh. Salty food and very low quality pizza. They use frozen pizza maybe. Service is fine.

Located next to Crane's Roost Park, with covered outdoor seating, it was the obvious choice for dinner after visiting the holiday market. Good wine list, short list of craft beers (mostly IPAs), friendly service, tasty food, reasonable prices. The only thing I wasn't a fan of is the dim lighting and many paneled rooms - it had an old NJ family restaurant vibe. read more

Cafe Murano - Bucatini Murano - Italian Near Me - Altamonte Springs, Florida

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Very accommodating and good service. Food was good too. Ambiance is relaxed. Right on a park lake walk. read more

Excellent food and service in Altamonte Springs! Nice vibe and great options. Grilled Shrimp RisottoStuffed Dates read more