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Cafe Martorano, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Cafe Martorano

4.8
4.8
5057 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
3343 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Lively
  • Good for special occasions
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–10:30 pm Thu–Sat 6:00 pm–1:00 am
  • Phone number
  • 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 5,057 people are saying

Cafe Martorano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale

    Italian

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Overall

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Food

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Best Service

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Hot spot

  • Fort Lauderdale East

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cafe Martorano offers a dynamic experience with "bold flavors, old-school charm," and a lively atmosphere. Renowned for its "outstanding service" by staff like Jose, the restaurant serves Italian-American classics that leave guests raving. While the "music is way too loud" for some, the vibrant energy and "amazing food" keep patrons returning.

5,057 Reviews
  1. Guido VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, and great atmosphere.

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  2. Sean

    Orlando2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Steve and his staff are the best of the best! Hospitality is top notch, the food is amazing, attention to service, detail, & experience is unmatched! Shoutout to Jose, he made sure our dinner service was perfect! Thank You!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    West Palm Beach2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently excellent food and service. Brought friends from out of town and they raved about everything.

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  4. Nina

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I’ve been coming to Martorano’s for 10+ years and the service and food are always amazing. Best Italian food in the US.

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  5. Jalima VIP

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What an experience! My reservation was after 9pm when the DJ started. The atmosphere was amazing! The vibes and energy were top tier! And the food was exceptional. I had the linguine and clams. Outstanding! Add this to the list. It’s a must!

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  6. Charles

    Fort Lauderdale1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It all started with the veal chop—thick, tender, and seasoned like it had a standing ovation coming. If Michael Corleone ordered this in Little Italy, even he’d crack a smile. Charred on the outside, blushing on the inside—like it just stepped off a first-class flight from Palermo. Then came the Sicilian slice. One bite and suddenly you're in a smoky back room with Robert De Niro saying, “Try the slice, kid—it’s a real slice.” Crispy crust, molten cheese, and that sauce? Fuggedaboutit. The kind of slice that doesn’t just hit—it talks to you. And the carbonara? Pure Roman gold. Creamy without cream, with that rich pecorino bite and silky pancetta that whispers, “This is how it’s done.” Picture a Goodfellas dinner scene—long table, laughter, red wine flowing—and this dish getting passed around like family secrets. Every dish was a main character. No extras, no fillers. Just bold flavors, old-school charm, and enough soul to make you want to light a cigar and toast to la famiglia.

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  7. Angela VIP

    Miami12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an awesome dinner last night. Food was delicious! Music was a bit too loud but we still enjoyed the experience. Adrian & Jose were very attentive & on top of everything for us. Thank you, we will be back!

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  8. Marlena

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    I wanted to share some feedback regarding my recent visit. The overall experience had a few issues that I hope can help improve future visits. To start, the music was extremely loud, and we were seated directly under a speaker, making it almost impossible to hear each other. Thankfully, the volume was eventually adjusted, which we appreciated. Unfortunately, the drinks were also disappointing. I ordered a Manhattan twice, and both times the flavor was off. The waiter attempted to fix it by adding more bitters, which only made it worse. I eventually went to the bar myself to explain the issue, but the bartender told me there was nothing he could do. I asked him to just make me a different drink, which I was willing to pay for, but the Old Fashioned I received came in a martini glass and had an overwhelming licorice taste—completely undrinkable. I paid for it but left the drink untouched. I had also requested a birthday accommodation in advance, but it was a bit disappointing. It arrived after dessert when we were getting ready to leave, so the moment felt rushed and unprepared. Lastly, our server seemed to be rushing the entire process. It was hard to hear him over the noise, and he was speaking so closely that I was uncomfortable, as he was unintentionally spitting while talking. I didn’t say anything at the time because I felt embarrassed. I wasn’t planning to share this publicly, but I wanted to bring it to your attention in hopes that it helps improve the guest experience going forward. Thank you for taking the time to read my feedback.

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  9. Kristen VIP

    Philadelphia5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best Italian restaurant in South Florida! Food was amazing. It’s a loud fun atmosphere

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  10. michael

    Fort Lauderdale4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been coming to cafe Martarano since day 1, this place will always be my favorite place . From the food , music and service no one does it better than Steve. Coming to Fll isn’t the same without coming back home to cafe Martarano.

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FAQs

Cafe Martorano is rated 4.8 stars by 5057 OpenTable diners.

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  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Fort Lauderdale
  4. Fort Lauderdale East
  5. Galt Mile

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 26 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–10:30 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
  • 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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