Murano

Love it, love it, love it!

I have been a fan of Angela Hartnett since visiting, and meeting her, at the Connaught.

The food was superb. I had the Crab Ravioli (delicate and delicious), the duck was just right, and the desert was a treat.

I also got a glimpse of Mr Ramsay himself as he popped in to have a nosey...

It is expensive, but so is flying first class.....
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j - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, September 26, 2008

I visited Murano with clients, and was lucky enough to be sitting at the chef's table, with a view of the kitchen. I'm sure it was expensive (the bill didn't make it as far as me) but it was a fantastic experience. The food was stunning, the wine was delicious, and the atmosphere sophisticated and calm. Unusually, the vegetarian options were really good - risotto with black truffles, gnocchi with oyster mushrooms and goat's cheese (amazingly light and creamy - I can't rave enough), arancini, courgette flowers - the list goes on. Desserts were gorgeous. Just lovely, really.

Sell your auntie and go.
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Alex
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, September 09, 2008

Gordon Ramsay just seems to have the 'knack' for 'doing' great restaurants and Murano has delivered on every level.

We had a lovely lunch there yesterday and were pleased they lived up to all our expectations.

I would like to give a special thanks to restaurant manager Jose Garcia who was absolutley brilliant, he was so accomodating it was unbelievable.

The food really was of the highest order, and the decor was simply second to none.

The atmosphere was relaxed and the staff were both friendly and attentive without being 'in your face'.

We just cannot wait to return to Murano with friends and family. What an amazing experience, thank you very much.
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Mitch & Beejal Desour
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, August 31, 2008

Having eaten Angela Hartnett's food at The Connaught twice I was eagerly awaiting her new venture, Murano. We went with two friends for dinner on Saturday 23 August and were not disappointed. The dining room was elegantly furnished and the chairs were very comfortable. The restaurant manager Jose was funny and charming and very professional. In fact the service was spot on.

We all had difficulties in making our choice from the menu because it all sounded wonderful and contained some authentic traditional dishes from Angela's home region of Italy. We know this because our friends are Italian and come from the same region.

I went for Cromer Crab Tortorleni with celeriac puree and baby leeks to start which was fab. Then I had Welsh rack and braised shoulder of lamb which again was faultless and then Apricot soufle with Amerato Ice cream which I thought I'd never finish BUT I DID. There was also a pre and post dessert which were divine. My husband had risotto to start and Turbot as a main which was absolutely stunning and he ended with figs in red wine with warm zabaglione which melted his heart.

My husband spent some time perusing the long wine list and ended up choosing a dry Tokaji which was interesting as we had only ever had it as a dessert wine before! However, it did complement the food vey well.

We sat down at 8pm and left around 11.45pm. The time just flew by. We also had a chance for a quick visit into the kitchen to see Angela in action. All in all, we had a fabulous evening during which the food shone out. I'd go back again and again.
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Patricia Gay
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Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 9
Monday, August 25, 2008