Osteria Il Muro

Half of the fun is actually getting a reservation at this spot..... but holy moly it's worth it! From the moment you step into this hidden gem, it's clear that this is not just another restaurant. It's an experience, one that took us back to our honeymoon in Italy. The ambiance is warm, elegant, and intimate--perfect for a special evening. Everything is made in house including all the pastas which are to die for. I had the truffle pasta which was what dreams are made of. Do not miss the grilled cake! The staff greets you like family, offering impeccable service throughout the meal.Non vedo l'ora di tornarci!

From start to finish, we enjoyed every aspect of our dinner last night. We arrived a few minutes before our 7:00 p.m. reservations and were seated right on time. Our server came over immediately with water and to take our drink orders. Throughout the evening, she was timely in coming by, was very friendly, and described every dish beautifully and in great detail. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We shared an order of focaccia with cultured butter and the buratta and both satisfied. The freshness and quality of the ingredients as well as the care that went into crafting each item really showed through. My mafaldine was also of high quality and composed beautifully with no ingredient dominating the dish. The pasta itself was perfectly al dente and it was not overly sauced. We closed the meal out with the vanilla bean semifreddo which was a perfect ending and not too sweet or heavy. All in all, everything was balanced and satisfying.The interior is very cozy but we didn't feel cramped. The decor is rustic but highlights the same authenticity & purpose found in the dishes. It's not easy to get a reservation but it's well worth the effort. We look forward to enjoying another meal here, hopefully in the near future.

Fabulous! It was a dining experience! Our server was amazing and was very patient with us explaining all the deliciousness! Intimate surroundings that make it like home!Scratch made different dishes that are so yummy- from Appe's, mains to Desserts!!!Get in a reservation if you can!!

All I can say is WOW! Truly a 5-star dining experience. The staff explained all the dishes we tried and accommodated my food allergies. Every dish was mind-blowingly good, but the true stars of the show were the focaccia bread and bucatini. The dessert gelati included a pumpkin biscoff flavor that I'm so bummed I can't purchase. Worth the drive to Denton! While reservations are tough to get, I plan on try again soon.

Yes, this place is difficult to get a reservation at, but no it's not impossible (just have to time the app right!) It's well worth the effort, trust me. We had a party of 4 who was able to secure a table inside the restaurant (house) and we were not disappointed. The waitress was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about their current offerings. I've added photos of the menu, but note that it frequently changes. Like, I had a coworker who went 2 weeks prior, and only 2 of the items they ordered were on the menu we had. They were out of the wine I originally ordered, but it turned out to be fate because it turns out I probably wouldn't have liked it anyways based on the waitress's description.The focaccia is a MUST ORDER item. I almost ordered a second serving. And the butter is made in house. We also got the squash blossoms (phenomenal), the salumi plate (meats also made in house, and so good), the peppadew peppers (I would've ordered these on their own), and their version of a ceasar salad (kind of standard).Both of the guys ordered the Tagliatelle al ragu, made with wagyu and aged parmesan - it was TO DIE FOR, cooked perfectly, and seasoned just right. I ordered the Tortelli ai tre formaggi and loved it (but I'm biased towards anything with truffles). My bff ordered the Strozzapreti and said it was good, but I think she missed out on the full experience (she's also not a foodie, so take that with a grain of salt).Dessert was their Bombolini which were perfectly small fried donut-like items and an excellent way to round out our meal. Highly recommend ordering these as well, even if you're not a big "sweets" person.Overall, highly recommend if you're willing to make the trek to Denton and can secure a reservation. For us it was worth the drive/experience. Plus it's walking distance off the main square where you'll find lots of other shops/bars.

This place is amazing. I would say this is a rated restaurant. Service, presentation and the food are all on point. There is no better restaurant in the area in my opinion. Small seating so make your reservations way ahead of time. Their budget friendly wine menu is spectacular and always changing just like their food menu. This is The Bear style restaurant. The staff is super knowledgeable and the local ingredients that are sourced just puts this place on the top of my go to restaurants. Ask me anything.

Harder to get reservations than Taylor Swift? No way, but the anticipation of clicking refresh in my free time was totally worth the whole experience! I had the pleasure of being able to secure the late night patio option on a supurb cool fall day. The heaters were on which was a nice touch since the indoor option at the time was pretty cold I was happy being outside.Our server was excellent, providing amazing feedback on the different dishes offered. The focaccia was mind-blowing good, textured amazingly with a nice plush. The butter paired is soft for spreading, I would prefer the butter to be a little saltier. The Squash Blossom app was lightly fried and topped with a sweet honey glaze. This is another amazing dish as part of their fall seasonals. I got reminded of a relaxing summer morning watching cartoons with the fruit loops-esque taste mouth explosion when I bit into it. An interesting dish that is well executed. Gnocchi is my second favorite right below the focaccia. It is a non-traditional spin with the use of flour as opposed to potato from what I recall. The meat was fried with a range of plump fat pieces and some that were more protein forward, along with the chili crisps, this created a unique experience with a different kaleidoscopic flavor profile with every bite. Tagliatelle pays homage to a more traditional flavor profile that has thick long pasta and meat sauce for anyone that is looking for a classic.Bombolini is their spin on brioche donuts with hazelnuts and homemade Nutella. Not too sweet, and a well balanced end to the experience. If you are able to secure reservations and trek your way to Denton, you won't regret it.

This place continues to wow us. Just when we think - there's no way they can top this - hold my beer! We recently celebrated our anniversary there, and they welcomed us with a lovely card and came over to personally wish us a happy anniversary, a touching gesture. They always make us feel special for every visit. We enjoy dining there because it is a relaxed, intimate environment to sit back and enjoy the experience - much like you're having dinner at a friend's house. I cannot recommend just one dish. They're all just spectacular.

Best Fine Dining Meal I have had in DFW so far...This place? Harder to snag than a table at The French Laundry. I nailed the French Laundry reservation on my first try--this one took me seven tries. But, hey, persistence pays off! I would give you a few tips to help you snag one, but after your 7th try, you will have a few tricks of your own, and you gotta earn this reservation like I did! They only have about 26 seats inside (and a few outside if the weather and luck are on your side). Pro tip: Be prepared for the Irving-to-Denton traffic since they only hold reservations for 15 minutes. We went for our anniversary (well, a day early), and they left a sweet card signed by the entire staff waiting for us.The sourdough focaccia with honey wash and some special higher fat butter? Divine. We paced ourselves, only eating one piece each, then moved on to the apps--squash blossoms (with a lightly fried tempura style batter - score!) and fennel-heavy arancini with minty pesto. We even got a "human bag" (you know, the adult version of a doggy bag) for leftovers. Reheated arancini in the air fryer the next day? Perfection!The food was coming out pretty fast, so I told Ben to hold putting gin our pasta order, to give us a moment to breathe and make a little tummy room.We split two pastas, recommended by our fab waiter, Ben: the Corzetti and Casarecce. Both were mind-blowing and had me wanting to add guanciale and chestnuts to all my future home-made pasta "concoctions" (as my husband likes to call them.)Dessert? We went with the lemon and pine nut tart (my minor quibble would be - like "cow bell" it could have used "more pine nuts", and I would have liked it slightly less chilled). Definitely planning to try again, maybe when their garden's in full bloom--if I can ever score another reservation!It says $$$$ on Yelp - but the most expensive thing on the printed menu was $28, so I would put it more at $$-$$$. With our $50 of wine, our total was $165 before tip, and this was us ordering everything we wanted. I would say I would bring all my out of town friends here to impress them, but with thereservtion situation as it is, that is impossible. Also I asked, the largest table they can accommodate is 5 people (and only 1 table will fit that).

Secure that reservation by any means!!! You do not want to miss out on this quaint restaurant. I secured this reservation a month in advance and it was something I thought about constantly until the day came! We visited to celebrate our birthdays and were greeted with a personalized birthday card, it was a great touch. The food was amazing, we had so many pastas that I forgot what we ordered. The focaccia bread is a must! The moscato that they offered was sooo good. Embarrassingly for me, I spilled my wine into one of the pastas but they promptly replaced it. Our server was outstanding and very knowledgeable. I can't wait to come back!