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Cafe Martorano, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cafe Martorano

4.8
4.8
4835 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Hot spot
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Cafe Martorano combines exceptional food, music and movie entertainment to create the most unique dining experience. Get a taste of our original Italian-American dishes such as made to order Warm Mozzarella or the Famous Homemade Meatball which Gourmet Magazine voted "Best in the World." We feature a full premium liquor bar and our own Fresh Hand Crafted Cocktails. Join us Sunday through Thursday for a comfortable relaxing restaurant atmosphere. Friday and Saturday nights after 10pm and have our live DJ take you on an audio and visual ride spinning everything from Hip-Hop to Disco accompanied by scenes from classic movies(not always suitable for children). Dancing is strongly encouraged. Check us out at CafeMartorano.com

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
    (954) 561-2554
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Dedication Benitez
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8, please contact the restaurant directly either by phone at 954-561-2554 or email at info.cafemartorano@gmail.com
  • Neighborhood
    Galt Mile
  • Cross street
    Oakland Park Blvd and A1A
  • Parking details
    valet and/or public parking lot to self park
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ Friday and Saturday nights after 9:30 PM. Come watch the game or enjoy a classic movie on one of our 11 HD TV's.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 4,835 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Hot spot

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Martorano offers an unparalleled dining experience with "the best Italian food in Florida." Guests rave about the "fantastic service," "high-energy atmosphere," and "delicious, authentic dishes." The lively vibe, complete with a DJ and disco balls, makes it perfect for a fun night out.

4,835 Reviews
  1. phillip

    West Palm Beach

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was one of the best places in S Florida and I lived here for 50 years. Top food, great service and what a fun atmosphere. Highly recommend to go.

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  2. Tony

    Las Vegas

    27 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I recently had a highly disappointing dining experience in Fort Lauderdale. Upon being seated, the servers began pouring bottled water without inquiring if we preferred tap or bottled, resulting in an unexpected $18 charge for what appeared to be a single bottle. We ordered appetizers, including a meatball salad priced at $25. I requested the meatballs to be served separately from the salad. To my surprise, we were charged $25 for the meatball appetizer, an additional $18 for the salad, and $1.50 for ricotta cheese, which was supposed to be included in the original appetizer price. For entrées, we chose the rigatoni, which was decent but not exceptional, and the carbonara, which was the worst I’ve ever had—the guanciale was excessively fatty and inedible. On a positive note, the cannoli and homemade pumpkin cheesecake were quite good. Overall, I felt overcharged and dissatisfied. My wife and I shared pasta dishes with our children, and my older son had the chicken parmigiana. The total bill was nearly $400. I will definitely not be returning, as this establishment seems to take advantage of its patrons.

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  3. ANNETTE

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Was not crazy about it. Stuck in the 80s. Food was ok. Very expensive. Not many choices on menu.

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  4. Angelo

    West Palm Beach

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is very delicious. Wine list is moderately priced. Service usually outstanding.

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  5. Devyn

    Philadelphia

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Martorano has been my favorite restaurant anywhere in the world for over 20 years. Even after all this time, I am never disappointed. The veal Sinatra was out of this world. Keep it up Steve. Your restaurant is amazing.

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  6. gary

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always great. Service is always top notch. Meat ball salad is a must, Sicilian slice is awesome too.

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  7. Eric

    Key West

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is good, felt very rushed by staff to turn table over. 6:30 reservation, out by 8:00. No break between courses.

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  8. Erika

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to spot in South Florida. The BEST Italian restaurant on the East Coast outside of Philly and New York . Very vibrant and made to order dishes that will bring you back to your nona’s kitchen.

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  9. Alexis

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Hostess was rude food was GOOD but not worth price tag....sat us outside which shouldn't even be an option!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Debra

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cafe Martorano is an experience that is not forgotten and keeps us coming back.

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FAQs

Cafe Martorano is rated 4.8 stars by 4835 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Cafe Martorano

3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Oakland Park Blvd and A1A
  • Neighborhood
    Galt Mile
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue, Wed 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    valet and/or public parking lot to self park
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Dedication Benitez
  • Entertainment
    Live DJ Friday and Saturday nights after 9:30 PM. Come watch the game or enjoy a classic movie on one of our 11 HD TV's.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (954) 561-2554
  • Private party facilities
    For parties larger than 8, please contact the restaurant directly either by phone at 954-561-2554 or email at info.cafemartorano@gmail.com
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