Il Mulino New York Uptown

The only warning i have about this restaurant is that service is very slow because it’s more of an experience. we got to the restaurant at around 4:40 and we didn’t leave until 6:30, if you don’t mind a long dinner than this is the place to be. il mulino has locations all around the states and i’ve only ever been to the trattoria at the swan hotel is disney world. both were amazing! they started us out with a hunk of parmigiana reggiano aged 24 months ,which if you ask they will give you more of. that was free which automatically makes it good but it was very wonderful. afterwards we received bread which consisted of a crostini and focaccia, both were amazing but be warned the crostini is filled with olive oil. afterwards we were offered fried zucchini and traditional bruschetta. the tomatoes used were so fresh and i absolutely loved the zucchini. i will say for reference we didn’t get our menus until 5:10 but we knew what we wanted so we ordered quickly. for appetizers we ordered the baked clams and the eggplant melanzane. i wasn’t a big fan of either, the eggplant was a little bland and the baked clams were a pretty basic flavor. the entrees are what stood out. we ordered the chicken parmigiana (which is what they’re known for), the chilean sea bass (a special) and i side order of the il mulino pasta (vodka cream, black truffle, pancetta, mushrooms and peas). we had the parm in florida too and both agreed that one was better because it had more sauce and cheese but this one was also amazing! the bass was the winner of the entrees, it was so buttery and came with broccoli rabe and a lemon sauce which was amazing! the pasta was our least favorite of the three but still good. there were not many mushrooms and neither one of us got pancetta but there were loads of peas if that’s what you like. the sauce was good but didn’t particularly taste like vodka sauce or truffle. at this point we were completely stuffed but the kitchen was so kind and sent us a dessert platter of ricotta cheesecake, tiramisu and flourless chocolate cake paired with homemade whipped cream and zabaione. the chocolate cake was the winner and the whipped cream was also fresh and slightly sweet. the tiramisu didn’t feel so fresh and was the least favorite of the three. the cheesecake was extremely light and had an underlying flavor of lemon. overall the experience was amazing, we had many waiters because we were the only party in the restaurant for the majority of our meal. the manager was also very attentive and nice. the atmosphere is quaint and wonderful with photos on the walls. i highly recommend this restaurant but just know that it will not be a quick bite.

Clearly a successful Upper East Side restaurant with patrons ready to plunk down a chunk of change for a well prepared meal from a solid menu of old world Italian recipes. Food was tasty and pleasantly plated. Service for water, bread, and starters was rushed with many hands flying around the table and then slowed to a turtle while we waited 20-25 minutes for simple mains. Noise level demanded I retreat to the street for a quiet break. With boisterous patrons nearly shouting at each other plus kitchen and waiter noise, this is not a place for a romantic celebration or a quiet family dinner. Once alerted to the delay on serving the main course, the staff went full tilt on trying to make amends with dessert comped. We appreciate the gesture but it just didn't bring us the warm fuzzy feeling that makes you want to return and give it another try.

Cozy place! Had a very good experience... We are vegetarian and they had options plus they accommodated to our needs.

It’s RARE to come across spot that’s this good. Service 10/10. food drinks 10/10. Told the server what I was craving the chef made me up something that was not on menu and It was amazing. Will be returning soon!

I had the pleasure of dining at Il Mulino for the first time and I can't say enough about the exceptional service provided by all the staff especially the GM Wayne. From the moment we walked in, he greeted us with a warm and welcoming smile, making us feel right at home. Wayne's professionalism and genuine passion for ensuring our dining experience was nothing short of perfect. Thank you to the entire staff for making my first experience at Il Mulino a memorable one.