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Osteria il Muro Denton Reviews
Osteria Il Muro is one of Denton's gems.
Housed in a cozy little home with a garden out back that supplies herbs and veggies, it feels more like a dinner party than a restaurant. Monthly Reservations are gone in five minutes, and there are only two seatings. I recommend the 7:00 pm--at 5:30 you might feel the need to finish up when the next guests arrive. The experience and food? Memorable. The focaccia with cultured butter is addictive, the chicken liver mousse is rich and fabulous, and the oysters are fresh and bright. Entrées like pasta, short ribs, and pork chops have all been standouts. The wine list is well-priced and offers value. The menu changes often, so favorites may vanish, but that's part of the charm--it pushes you to try something new. We've been four times in a year and loved every meal.
Amazing! Unique and fantastic! So glad I finally got an
Amazing! Unique and fantastic! So glad I finally got an opportunity to eat here. The service was phenomenal and it was really a next level dining experience. Appetizer tonight was Caponata and it was one of the best things I've ever eaten.
Yea that was amazing.
I never give yelp reviews but wow. Will be coming here as much as humanly possible.
This is a true five star dining experience on its own
This is a true five star dining experience on its own scale! On first arrival, you see the cutest garden right behind the restaurant. There's a decent amount of parking. The restaurant itself is a home converted to a restaurant. The dining room is incredibly intimate. You'll feel like you're eating in a family member's home. It probably seats about 24 people or so, small space. The food itself was spectacular. We tried the warm olives, bread with fresh churned butter, squash blossoms, chicken liver pate, gnocchi, wagyu special, chocolate budino, and lemon-poppy seed bombolini. I loved everything, but the squash blossoms were my favorite. They were stuffed and creamy. I took the "pane" bread and churned butter home and ate it for days. Elsa is the best! She helped us every step of the way and every recommendation she made was perfect. This is a good seasonal restaurant so I'm already planning a Fall return.
I was very disappointed with the experience.
The bread was bland. The stuffed squash blossoms were hot but lacked seasoning. The entrees were not served hot and one had set around long enough that the sauce was sticky and congealed. It is a very small restaurant with one area a long bench on one side with tables very close together across it. Despite being so tight, one of the staff had several long and personal conversations with the table next to us which meant for long periods of time, she was just inches from me. The conversations were not about the food or restaurant - she seemed to know them personally. I could not help but hear them as she was literally inches from me. It made the experience claustrophobic.
Food and service were excellent.
The atmosphere was not. It is small and very loud. We had a rather obnoxious person sitting behind us spouting profanities that ruined the vibe. Our waiter was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and creative. If you are looking for a romantic restaurant, which we were, this is not it. But, the food is very good and I will go back with friends.
OMG!! you MUST try this little gem if you're ever in Denton.
we have a party of 6 and literally tried everything on their menu and we weren't disappointed! well worth the wait to make a reservation and you won't regret it and like us can't wait to go back.
I waited over a year to try and get into this restaurant.
IT WAS WORTH IT!!!! From the second we walked in we felt at home. The service was phenomenal, and the servers knowledge of the menu, even when given all of my food allergies, was amazing. If you ever get a chance to have the squash flowers, don't miss it! Get on the wait list, take the time, the experience is worth it. I watched this place open and instantly grow a waitlist, and then watched them grow an online presence very quickly because of great influencers. I know the waitlist can be a daunting situation, but it is so so worth it!
Visiting the area, but we originally heard about the
Visiting the area, but we originally heard about the restaurant from a friend from the area as well as the process to secure a reservation. We were astounded when precisely at noon central time on the last Monday of the month prior, we clicked the button to submit for a party of FOUR and we were unable to find any times for the whole week we were there. So sorry to our other two guests, they had dinner at another restaurant instead. I always love a good farm to table restaurant, and when parking, it was lovely to be able to peak into the actual garden! The menu changes every day so I didn't bother uploading the menu here, you'll just have to go an be surprised. The place itself is an old house so it's located in a quiet neighborhood, and the interior is comfy with tables sat very close to each other. Our server was very attentive and extremely knowledgeable on the menu so we went along with all of his recommendations. The dishes were all tasty, and the freshness of the ingredients was impressive, but for all of the commotion/stress/hassle to get a reservation, I was expecting a bit more. It was our anniversary, so they presented us with a celebratory dessert as well as a card. It was humorous as we opened it up to see that it read "Happy Birthday" so we must have gotten switched up with another table. The card was signed by all of the staff which was a lovely, personable touch.
Nice Ambiance, Fresh Ingredients--But Lacking a Wow
Nice Ambiance, Fresh Ingredients--But Lacking a Wow Factor We had been looking forward to trying this restaurant for quite some time, and finally scored a reservation for a double date. We went with friends who are Italian, and between the four of us, we ordered nearly everything on the menu--except the risotto, due to an allergy. The overall vibe of the restaurant is lovely: it's small, cozy, and charming, with a beautiful little garden in the back where they grow many of their own ingredients. Everything is made from scratch daily, and you can tell they really care about freshness and quality. Major points for that. That said, the food itself was just okay. Everything was prepared well--pastas were cooked properly, sauces were balanced--but nothing really stood out. There was no "wow" dish that made us feel like we were having a truly memorable meal. It was all... fine. Not bad by any means, just not exceptional. The wine list was also underwhelming, which was disappointing for a place that clearly puts effort into their concept. Would I go back? Probably not, especially given how hard it was to get a reservation. It's a cute spot and a nice experience for a date night, but for us, it didn't live up to the hype.
Making a reservation for this restaurant is very
Making a reservation for this restaurant is very challenging. I tried to book a reservation for my 1 year anniversary and looked at the date that they open their reservation for the month of July. This was in May when I tried to book through their online system. I received a notification that I was put on their waitlist even though the month of July had just opened up. And I know they don't take reservations over the phone because you are directed to voicemail when you try to call the place of business. I have heard great things about the food but with how much trouble it is to even eat here, is it really worth it?
Wow.. what a dream dinner. One of the best Italian dinners
Wow.. what a dream dinner. One of the best Italian dinners I've ever had. The attention to detail in each dish and the freshness is incomparable. I highly recommend starting the dinner with an order of the focaccia and burrata. The warm bread is baked fresh and changes daily. We loved the arancini as well. My favorite pastas of the night were the gnocchi with ramps and also the pasta that had the rabbit sausage. I was skeptical at first but there was no gamey or tough texture to the rabbit sausage at all. Always end the night on dessert! My favorite was the chocolate caramel flan. My friends really enjoyed the vanilla cake (similar to pound cake). Definitely a must try restaurant if you are able to book a reservation! All the staff is super nice and informative about each dish. The restaurant is this cute little house so it's super intimate. 5/5
Great food, great service, and an even better manager.
James was great, he came out at the end to see how everything was so that was truly a great addition to the night. We sat outside, and the sun shade worked well for especially how warm it was outside.
This place was not worth the hassle of the reservation
This place was not worth the hassle of the reservation process. The waitress was standoffish. Felt more like when we asked questions it was an inconvenience to her to answer our questions. The food is average nothing to write home about. My friend and I ordered and her food came out cold mine was lukewarm. Well the management did fix the issue it's just was not worth it. The focaccia bread was great. I would not come here again.
Osteria IL Muro made our 19th wedding anniversary an
Osteria IL Muro made our 19th wedding anniversary an unforgettable feast! From the moment we stepped through the door, it felt like we were being welcomed into a warm Italian home. Ben, our server extraordinaire, was like the godfather of good vibes and impeccable service. His enthusiasm for the menu and the dishes was so infectious, we almost asked him to join us for dinner! The food was pure Italian magic. Every dish was a love letter to our taste buds - from the melt-in-your-mouth Wild boar polpette, Heirloom wheat focaccia with house made cultured butter to the Pansotti and Spizzulus pasta dishes that made us question every other pasta dish we've ever had. Ben's recommendations were spot on, and his passion for the cuisine shone through with every delightful morsel. Celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary here was a brilliant choice. We laughed, we ate, we toasted to another 19 years. If you're looking for a dining experience that's as heartwarming and joyous as an Italian family reunion, Osteria IL Muro is the place. Thank you Ben, James and team! You've won our hearts and our stomachs!
Incredible food, incredible people and service, the space
Incredible food, incredible people and service, the space was cozy and intimate. Awesome place!
Well, it's been a while since I've left a review.
But we tagged this place yesterday. 1. Wild boar appetizer. Really great sauce. The meat is also great. 2. Service is truly impeccable. I normally dont care about service - slap the food on a plate and gimme. But the service was perfect. 3. It's literally some old house. Which is quite interesting. It gives the place character. 4. The bread and butter appetizer, wow. Best part of the meal, ha! 5. Wine is interesting. Got a unique unfiltered one. Great taste. A bit expensive but this place doesn't even try to say it's anything "value" oriented. This is a bougie restaurant, so I get it. 6. I mean, what else is there to say. Cons? Reservations. They are impossible to get. Ya gotta get lucky. And I get why. It's literally some dudes old house, it's not a large space. Take it for what it is. 7. Price. For two we spent $170. Definitely expensive. But again, this isn't advertised as a cheap or value place. This is advertised as fancy, unique flavors, cooked right here all by hand. And it tasted as such. It's a celebration restaurant, not a casual lunch. 8. The chef owns the place. Apparently he cooks there every day in the mornings, prepping pasta. That's pretty cool. Will I go back? Honestly... Probably. Probably yes. Which I'm shocked to say about a fancy bougie restaurant. I'll bring my family. And they will love it.
Much like all the other reviews have said, it took a bit of
Much like all the other reviews have said, it took a bit of work to get my reservations. I finally scored a reservation and gave them up because we made reservations for their Spring wine dinner instead. I bargained with my husband like a child for this wine dinner for our anniversary and fortunately he loves me enough to agree. The space is intimate and inviting. Wonderfully homey with a special occasion feeling without feeling like you have to be too dressed up. Our meal was impeccably paced and the wine pairings were perfect. The staff was friendly and inviting and the manager was very informative discussing each wine between courses. The food was delicious. We enjoyed every course. I cannot wait to go back and will waiting until the reservations open again to snatch one up.
Excellent!! Everything on menu is prepared by hand!
Excellent!! Everything on menu is prepared by hand! Server shared ingredients & flavor experience s in fine details of the menu & pairing wines also.
Competitive eating at its best! But maybe not in the way
Competitive eating at its best! But maybe not in the way you might be thinking. This is a reservations-only restaurant with a small amount of tables, so the competition to snag one is fairly fierce. WORTH EVERY EFFORT. The facility is unassuming, an older home converted into a dining experience, but one that will blow your mind. The care, quality, and thought put into the menu is impeccable, the service on par with the highest of haute cuisine. With an ever changing menu, I can't confidently recommend specific items, but I can say whatever you choose might be the best thing you've ever eaten. We started with arancino then shared the tagliatelle bolognese and corzetti with a rabbit and iberico pork sausage. We topped it off with a vanilla bean semifredo with amarena cherries that I actually dreamed about that night! I stated following them on Instagram (@osteriamuro) so I could relieve the dream! Highly recommend.
Grazie mille!!!! My mouth waters while I write this
Grazie mille!!!! My mouth waters while I write this thinking about the food again. Food - 10/10 Atmosphere - 8.5/10 Service - 9/10 first night, 10/10 second night. My husband booked a reservation two nights in a row one for date night for us and the second to invite some friends. You know when you stuff yourself on a type of food you're like "I can wait a while to have Chinese again" but not for this place. I couldn't wait to go back... and it was authentic and delicious. I didn't feel gross after like a lot of other places. It was SO flavorful, good portions, creatively put together. We truly felt like we were in Italy all over again Antipasti - we got burrata, spicy and sweet. Delicious. Arancini was soft in the middle and crunchy on the outside, cheesy. Three per order. We got the bigger order of Salumi, was plentiful for up to 4 I'd say. With 6 people we had one piece each of a meat. Primi - tagliente bolognese was DELISH. And I got a pasta dish both nights, different ones, and perfecto. Chefs kiss. On the el dente side which I love. Dolci - WOW. We literally tried every option and you cannot go wrong. Torta della nonna was SO FRICKIN GOOD. As was the Gelato, which was rich, creamy, I had the Orange which was sweet and a little bitter, tasted so good. Could not find anything like it anywhere. Atmosphere - in a cute house like restaurant. Smaller, there's like 10 tables inside so if you're with one other person you'll have another couple on each side of you which is fine. Simple interior. But I can't for the food so I don't really care, it's cute, quaint and simple. Service was great but just truly exceptional our second night with Elsa. She was so friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. She explained all options of the primi without even asking which was very helpful. Reservations - are in advance and we had to set an alarm and go on otherwise you're at a loss, which yes can be frustrating but it is what it is. They keep their restaurant what it is, small and special.
Yes it's very hard to get a reservation.
... But there is a reason. We have now been twice since it opened and both time have had spectacular meals, service and overall experience. Having been to many fine dining establishments in DFW it is beyond me how this place doesn't get the recognition and notoriety of some of the others. Step for step this is as good and better than all the major players. The focaccia, charcuterie, pasta, desserts, wine, service, ambiance this is easily the best meal going. Kudos to chef and the team.
There is no greater dining experience in Denton - hell - in
There is no greater dining experience in Denton - hell - in DFW than Osteria il Muro. Everything on the menu is made in-house daily from scratch, and the menu changes, if slightly, every single night. Service wise, it doesn't get better. Each server we've had walks us through the menu with such care and passion, accommodating our tastes and our guest's dietary needs. It truly feels special, like the meal you order was created and embellished just for you! The food is, no exaggeration, some of if not the most authentic, delicious and enchanting Italian we've had. Because the menu changes all the time, I can only recommend what we had that night, which would be the tajarin with black truffle and mushroom, the pork special, the cavatelli, and the oxtail tortelli - all blew us away. The cured meats were delectable, the burrata is a must. Always start with the focaccia! No exceptions. Wine and beer list available, but they also accommodate BYOB with a $35 corkage fee. Reservations open up every 2 months, and book quickly! It is 10000% worth it, and every time we experience it, I always can't wait to return! Can we nominate for a Michelin star??
We had a great dinner.
It was a bit of a trick to get in for a reservation. They open up reservations every so often and they fill up for a couple months (high demand but intimate dining area. We saw a note the day off that space had opened in their outside covered and heated dining area so we jumped on the chance. Wait staff was excellent, food was excellent. Well worth the extra steps and prior planning.
Never disappoints.
Fresh, delicious, and worth every penny. Our waitress was so knowledgable and every recommendation was perfection. I can't wait to go back again.
We absolutely love this place.
..getting in is very difficult...you truly have to keep a watch on the open reservation post and book right away...otherwise you'll have to get on a wait list every day. It's so worth the wait though...been here 4 times and never disappointed...service, food, atmosphere you name it, completely on point!!
Another amazing meal at Osteria Il Muro! The focaccia is a
Another amazing meal at Osteria Il Muro! The focaccia is a must...you may be tempted to overlook it but that would be a huge mistake! We had the speck crostini as an appetizer and loved every bite! The combination of creamy cheese, salty ham, apple and mustard seed drizzle on top of crusty sourdough was brilliant! I had the truffle pappardelle with beef shank ragu and was in heaven! My husband had the tagliatelle bolognese and raved about it! We boxed about half to save room for the always stellar desserts. We enjoyed a chocolate bonet with amaretti and crème fresh which paired perfectly with our Montepulciano and could not resist the blood orange bombolini too. The warm citrusy donuts were on a bed of marscapone that added creaminess to every bite. It's no wonder reservations for this gem get scooped up in seconds!
A friend recommended this restaurant, mentioned how
A friend recommended this restaurant, mentioned how difficult it can be to get reservations. My friend loves Italian food. I was determined to get 2 reservations and I did. I love the overall environment, and the food was authentically top tier. We had the focaccia, salumi misti, seafood gimella, the house special which was short ribs, and bonet for dessert. It did not disappoint. However, at the end of our dinner the manager James delivered our receipt and his demeanor was not as appetizing as the food we had just enjoyed. Maybe my expectations were too high because Belen said it was a finale, I expected to be asked about my first experience at the restaurant or my thoughts on the food. Our server Belen was amazing and knowledgeable about all the dishes. I decided to gift my 2nd reservations to a friend. I hope they have a greater experience.
Unique intimate dining experience.
Food has always been the highlight here, for good reason but the entire dining experience is absolutely perfect. Service is impeccable. Don't miss this!
AMAZING! I really wanted this place to be worthy of the
AMAZING! I really wanted this place to be worthy of the hype and it was! It took me forever to figure out the reservations, but my husband and I finally got in. It is a super small place, but that will hopefully keep the quality high. Next time I will take pictures!
Wow! Yes! Wasn't sure if the hype was real or due to the
Wow! Yes! Wasn't sure if the hype was real or due to the fact reservations are hard to come by. Hands down one of the best meals in the metroplex. Wine selection was robust, and the small menu proved huge on flavorful and thoughtful dishes. Everything we tasted was top notch . Favorites were the focaccia, coppa, tortelli, and arancini. Delicious!
5 Star Service from our lovely waitress and manager James!
5 Star Service from our lovely waitress and manager James! Delicious food, a nice casual vibe while also being intimate. Unique dishes loved it all!
Service - always great!Ambiance - needs work, too many
Service - always great!Ambiance - needs work, too many tables squeezed into a very small space. It is quite loud to the point that it is sometimes difficult to hear your server or carry on a conversation with people at your own table. Our server even commented to us that they too struggle with the volume at times.... The music they play also does not help (yacht rock doesn't exactly give off the right vibe).Food - they have some consistent items on the menu, especially the appetizers. The pastas can be great but also mediocre (read: not deserving of the hype). Other entrees seem to be fine. We've been multiple times and I think it's safe to say that it is wise to avoid the specials due to consistency issues.Overall it's a great place, especially considering there's no real competition for proper Italian food in Denton but, based on multiple experiences, I do not feel it warrants the current hype or waitlist. People seem to be enamored with exclusivity and therefore they are willing to overlook quality and/or consistency.. I wish them luck but we don't plan to return again until they make some improvements.
Ambiance/Atmosphere food and service are all outstanding
Ambiance/Atmosphere food and service are all outstanding here. The Sourdough bread is probably the best I've ever had in my life! Seriously!!
Best meal I've ever had in my entire life.
Anyone that says anything different and gives this place less than five stars knows nothing about food and probably thinks McDonald's is good.
Great food and excellent service.
Very cute place in an old home with about 9 tables. Starters The bread-, really good Arancini- very tasty. Had a nice sauce. Was a bit heavy to have two and then eat a ton of pasta. But really good. PastasPaccheri * wild mushroom trifolata * pancetta * parmigiano reggiano: this was really good. I'm not a mushroom guy, but I didn't mind the mushrooms and honestly probably wouldn't have known it had mushrooms if you didn't tell me. Very flavorful dish. Tagliatelle alla bolognese * parmigiano reggiano * rosemary oil: really really good. Not your typical bolognese as it wasn't a red sauce. I really enjoyed it. Bucatini gigante * tomato sugo * burrata * Calabrian chili oil: this was only dish I didn't think was great. The pasta was cooked extremely well, I just wasn't a fan of the sauce. Desserts Salted chocolate tart * hazelnut shortbread * whipped crème fraîche: really really good. Stracciatella gelato: huge serving and excellent. Excellent service. I forgot our servers name, but he was excellent. He did a great job describing every item on the menu. I will be back.
We managed to get a reservation here awhile back.
Great service and knowledgeable service staff, The descriptions of the food were elaborate and extensive, but frankly the food wasn't anything special. If I'm spending $100/person, I think I should be blown away by the food. To be truly honest, I have had very few expensive meals that I thought were worth it. It seems that hype is expensive.
The service and meal were amazing.
Our waitress walked us through every dish on the menu with great detail to where we felt confident that we could make our meal choices with ease. Her service was personable and informative. The food itself was out of this world. Both bold and delicate flavors in every dish made our experience unforgettable. We look forward to coming back again!
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