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 fresh tomato sauce, you’ll be instantly transported to Italy with each bite!
If you’re looking for something different, lively and family friendly venture over to Café Murano. It’s conveniently located within walking distance to a movie theater, so why not make a night of it with your favorite people? Café Murano is located at 309 Cranes Roost Boulevard, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.
