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Ristorante Murali
From Venice to Pentagon Row in Arlington, Virginia, Ristorante Murali gives you the opportunity to experience fine traditional and modern Italian cuisine in a Venetian setting with rooms depicting murals from the canals of Venice and hung with exquisite Murano glass chandeliers. Conveniently located minutes from Washington DC and close to Maryland. Metro accessible with a large parking facility. Pentagon Row offers seasonal entertainment from ice skating in the winter to live concerts in the summer.
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35 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 35 reviews
5 stars
(5)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(10)
- neighborhood gem(10)
- good for groups(6)
- romantic(6)
- great for lunch(5)
- great for outdoor dining(5)
Ristorante Murali Reviews List
Review 1 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Order the Calamari!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The calamari was the among the best I've ever had! The main course was ok but expensive. I'd definitely recommend this place for appetizers and dessert!"
Dined on 5/16/2013
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Review 2 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Lunch Menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service for lunch were both outstanding; I had a business meeting combined with lunch and my colleague was very impressed with his food. We would both recommend this restaurant in the future."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food is fantastic and the staff is terrific. They are friendly and attentive. Love this place. Special kudos to Manager/Owner Danko and staff Ronald."
Dined on 4/06/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Decent
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food and service were average. Bread wasn't good enough for an Italian restaurant, beer and wine selections were decent, pasta was tasty but oily. We picked this for Mother's Day since it was in Pentagon Row and we figured we could walk around before and after, shop, get ice cream, etc. I'd recommend it for a quick uneventful bite to eat, in a convenient location, but not for a special occasion."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We sat outside and had a good meal. Seafood salad and hot vegetable appetizer followed by chicken picatta and lamb sausage in pasta. Efficient professional service. We always enjoy Murali's."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
All in all just short of excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Mussels had a very good sauce, but other restaurants offer better variations on this dish. The wine with dinner was very pleasant. The Lamb Shank was excellent. Meat was falling off the bone and the saffron Risotto was very creamy. The cannolis were good, but the portion was a little smaller than at other places. The creme brulee was ordinary, and the coffee was very good. The service was unfailingly excellent and timely. We spent a very pleasant couple of hours there, for a small mother's day celebration, a day early."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 7 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not that great...
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This place just wasn't that good. The service was ok but the food was really bad and it was quite expensive. I don't nor ally complain but it just wasn't worth it."
Dined on 4/29/2013
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Review 8 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Unfortunately, the food is
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Unfortunately, the food is just so/so in this Italian restaurant. The service was good though."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
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Review 9 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Very accommodating, friendly
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Very accommodating, friendly staff. Went out of their way to make out-of-towners feel at home on Easter Sunday. Priced very reasonably and all four of us loved our selections. We are from New York where we are somewhat spoiled with great Italian eateries. Ristorante Murail did not disappoint! Planning to be back in Crystal City soon and I will be back!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
To be fair, there was a large
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"To be fair, there was a large party that had the cocktails hour(s) portion of the event spill out into the dining room, so the noise was close to unbearable. Perhaps, the kitchen was giddy with anticipation with serving this large group as the food was mediocre at best with skimpy portions to make the evening a loss both in terms of culinary expertise for the money spent."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2006
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Review 11 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This is one of our "go to"
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is one of our "go to" restaurants. Always efficient but friendly service with high quality food. Love the grilled calamari salad appetizer!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Extremely slow service. We
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Extremely slow service. We waited over 1 hour for our entree, which were very simple dishes. Chicken breast with penne pasta (overpriced for sure)."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
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Review 13 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great experience and terrific
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"Great experience and terrific food. Our server was great and very attentive."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
the service was quick but
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"the service was quick but the waiter was not enganing at all- was hanging out in the back dining room with other waiters. We never got to hear the specials. it was really "blah" service. The food was really average. It came fast as if it was already sitting waiting to be served. I ordered the filet but i have had better at Outback. Desser was creme brulee and it was runny and cold."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
Special Features: scenic view
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Review 15 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The area has so many great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The area has so many great restaurants to offer. While there are superior restaurants, Murali serves well prepared dishes, has a convenient location, and attentive servers.
I have been before and will certainly continue my patronage."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 16 for Ristorante Murali
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very pleasant, casual dining.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Very pleasant, casual dining. Waiter was enthusiastic and good.
Pumpkin ravioli and cioppino were both excellent, though cioppino broth could have been hotter."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Ristorante Murali
Based on the average of (19) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate