Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

My wife and I were staying at the Longleaf Hotel and Lounge, in for the Pearl Jam Dark Matter Tour 2025. We asked Sherry if she could recommend a place to eat. Sherry told us Mulino Italian Kitchen, which is right across the street. My wife looked to see if she could order a meal to pickup, which she did. I have to say once we went there plans changed. The staff were so accommodating, when we decided to eat the meal there at the bar. They changed everything from takeout to a wonderful dinner setup. It wasn't just take takeout and put it on a plate. No, it was a nice Italian meal presentation. I was so impressed that I dropped off my wife as planned at the Levono Center in Raleigh. I returned to Mulino. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend you plan a visit here, sit at the bar, Ben,Tim, or Brandan will be glad to see you. (Tell them Ed from CT recommend you stop by) If you are like me, I like to make sandwiches and sit and eat food with my fingers,then I recommend Tagliere, a combination of Italian meats,cheeses,olives, some sweet peppers,and pickles. (See photo). I also recommend a Cappuccino w Black Samuca. Once again, Ben,Tim,and Brandan, great job, really enjoyed our conversations . Thank you for making this visit so memorable.

My niece planned her 21st birthday dinner here and it was a beautiful experience. The vibes here are perfect. I love the outside at night by the water and the lights make it the perfect ambiance. The bread was yummy, the drinks were perfect! The food was good but not great, except for the steak and the pizza!

What a beautiful atmosphere and such a vibrant energy here! The people were so welcoming and the management was just incredible. My boyfriend and I did find the food a little salty, so we mentioned it to our lovely waitress Megan, who was super sweet and kept offering to replace or refund our meals. We politely declined, but then the manager came by and was even more amazing—he insisted we choose two desserts on the house! Honestly, it made us forget all about the saltiness and just enjoy every moment. We left feeling so taken care of and truly happy. Highly recommend!

Unfortunately I did not enjoy my food. For the price my expectations were high. The atmosphere was beautiful tho. The Italian vibe was nice, but the food was subpar. I had the ribeye that came with asparagus and mash potatoes. It was cooked right. But had absolutely no flavor what so ever. My partner had the lamb shank and it was weird. Tasted like roast beef then gainy like lamb. It wasn't good. I may need to come back and try the lasagna or pizza but what I had this time was not good. It was a waste of money. I also had a drink. It was strong but not good.

We’ve been here twice and each time the food is just as good as the last time! Sometimes it gets busy on the weekends so a reservation is definitely needed. But was able to get a table for 4 on a weekday at 6 pm. The lasagna is probably one of their best dishes!! But all the pasta is just as good. Service is always great and the drinks are also delicious and tasty!

You can feel like you are in Italy. Inside you have a more intimate environment. Outside, you have the sensation to be in a restaurant of South Italy. The food? Sooo good! I tried the carbonara and that’s delicious! I have to come back again to try their pizza (it looks perfect, let’s see how it tastes… haha)

SO GOOD! Fresh Italian pasta for sure. Other than the specials (salmon for example) their portions are nice and big. They have a pretty small menu but I believe it’s got something for everyone on it. Our food came out pretty quick also. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. She was excellent in making sure our water was always full. As far as the atmosphere this place is beautiful. Their “outdoor” dining which is completely closed in and heated is centered by a large pool with beautiful glass chandeliers above- it’s beautiful. This is definitely a great place for a date night, work dinner, special occasion, parents in town, etc. Will be coming back!

The atmosphere and food were both amazing but the service is truly what made our experience outstanding! Our server, Justin, was knowledgeable about the menu, answered questions and gave recommendations. His table side manner was nurturing and genuinely fun! I haven’t had this level of service in years, and it has made me want to go back to Mulino and ask for Justin each time I have a special event! Thank you for making my birthday special!

Lasagna was average but drinks, my pesto ravioli and the ambiance were great. Server was very good too. Quite spendy though.

Overall we had a disappointing experience. Restaurant has everything to be great, yet falls short. Ambiance is excellent and comfortable. Service was really outstanding and well trained. Wine list is excellent, pricy, but great selection. Unfortunately food is terrible. I am a little biased as I come from Italian heritage and lived there, but... wow. We had the salmon that was overcooked, two plates of pasta that were too salty and did not represent what they should've- too much fat and poorly executed. Lamb shank dish was ok, but should have been amazing. Appetizers were better than entrees- I don't understand if the kitchen was having a bad day??? Overall - we went there with high expectations and now it looks like that was the last time we'll be visiting. Too bad!

I came here last August for a friends birthday and it was amazing, I recently came here for my birthday (5/5/24) and it was awful. I ordered the gnocchi and there was a hair in it. As much as I hated to point it out, I did. The waitress was super apologetic and got me a new one. While waiting for the new gnocchi she came back over and asked if the manager has come to speak with me. I told her no, because they have not. When my new (hairless) gnocchi came out, it was delivered by the "manager" who said "here's your new one, do you need a new fork". Nothing more, nothing less. I accepted the new fork and ate my newly made gnocchi. My waitress was super apologetic the ENTIRE TIME we stayed. I used to work in the food industry, I understood it wasn't her fault. But management clearly didn't give a crap and they STILL charged me for my gnocchi. My husband and I both got it, his didn't have a hair in it but my did and they still had me pay full price for it. So if you want to come here, go for it. If you have a bad experience, I feel you because management clearly didn't care and we will not be coming back here.

For a location that has such a beautiful courtyard and ambiance, this was the most disappointing dining experience in a long time (especially since it was a pricier meal = $160+). Cocktails were great and the appetizers (Burrata and Arancini) were tasty, but that's where everything went downhill. We ordered our appetizers (2 listed above) at the same time as our main courses thinking that the wait staff and kitchen would know not to bring everything out at once. That was a mistake. Less than 5 minutes after the first course came out and with the small table still being full, our two seafood pasta dishes came out. With a full table and no room on the table, we let the server know that we were not ready for the meal. Two minutes following that, the servers come back with the meal again - the table is still full and first course is only half complete. Understanding our frustration, the manager comes out and apologizes for not spacing out the meals and that our meals will be freshly re-made. That made us feel better until we realized the manager lied as the food comes back for a third time only 2 minutes later than that (clearly not freshly made). Overall, the main courses were lukewarm and disappointing (not just because of the service). In the end, the ambiance and cocktails were very nice, but ultimately, the extremely poor service/spacing of the meals, cool entrees (not hot/warm) and lies coming from the manager, created a very disappointing experience as a whole.

Mulino is a pleasant restaurant and during the holiday had a lovely Christmas decor out on their extended seating area. This was heated well, but dimly lit but and concrete flooring made the chairs didn't necessarily mesh well making it hard to move around seating. The food was underwhelming, and it was very disappointing for how long the party was waiting. Especially since we were there for a birthday and the meal that wasn't properly prepared the most was the person we were there for there too.

If you're looking for a posh dinning experience, then this is it. Beautiful outdoor seating area and very nice indoors as well. Pasta is made in house daily and always delicious. Have not had anything I dislike from this facility. I've been twice and the first time met the owner and he was very gracious. Good can take a little longer to come out, but good things take time. This spot is especially lovely in the summer. Great cocktails, highly recommend the Moscow mule.

This place is right off the highway in a corner not too much parking so very crowded .looks very much like a fast dining AL Fresco bistro style dinner . There is a small bar , an enclosed large party area and a couple of small tables inside seating inside but not as much as on the outside . The waiter was very knowledgeable and was quick to advise us that the menu items were incorrect and he recited the menu available for that night . Food was good and not too expensive . I must say I felt a bit overdressed . Food : ARANCINI SICILIAN Brick oven pizza Pesto ravioli

Went here for my daughters 10th birthday dinner - her choice. Her priority was an Italian place that serves good pizza. Ok, check. But also this place is beautiful. Parking was a nightmare and you should def get reservations because they were packed on a Friday night. A wedding reception was hosted there earlier so that only made things extra congested. The host and wait staff are awesome. Very kind and attentive. Our water glasses stayed full and they were patient with our kids, who somehow took forever to order their pizza and soda even though they knew that was what they were gonna get all week. Us grown ups got a rib eye steak and the lamb chops for our main. The ribeye was beautiful but sinewy. Lamb was cooked perfectly. Both were served with asparagus and polenta. Had the sfizziosa and burrata salads to start and wow who doesn't love fresh burrata? Also, don't skip the bread basket!!! I mean good bread and good olive oil really are a completely and satisfying treat if you know where to get them. This place is one. Now of course we had a couple cocktails too. I had the gin special which was gorgeous, and hubs went for the Fibonacci which is their bourbon cocktail with yuzu and salted honey. (yum yum). Given that this place is super popular and delicious, and I didn't go for the homemade pasta this time, I totes see a brunch date or three in my future at the bar on a random weekday (work from home life). Also, we didn't do dessert here cuz my daughter was itching for Milk Bar, but again, just more reasons to come back. Will be showing this one off to friends who come visit

Service was very good. Atmosphere was neat. Food was ok....completely acceptable but not exceptional. I got lasagna and my wife got Gnocchi. Lasagna was more bland than I expected with less sauce. Couldn't tell there was pork in the sauce although it was advertised in the menu. Gnocchi was very "fluffy" as if maybe they squeezed the potato dough thru something that added air to it, like a 'ricer', before boiling? I've never tasted it that way before. My wife liked it well enough, but I'm glad I didn't order it.

Unique drinks, tasty food with rich selection and served in a good taste. Their risotto is very good (albeit a bit too salty)

Decided to dine here for New Year's Eve! Easy to make a reservation online and when we arrived we're sat promptly right near the pool that had a very nice Christmas tree right in the center. You could tell they were busy but the food still came out great! We tried the lasagna and for dessert had the crème brûlée.

Ambiance is spectacular, food does not measure up to how beautiful the place is. Good for drinks

Really enjoyed the outdoor patio seating for our dinner! The octopus appetizer is delicious with the chickpeas - would order again. Unfortunately we were slightly disappointed with our entrees. I ordered the risotto of the day, a mushroom and tomato base, and added shrimp. The shrimp was a nice addition, but the risotto had a bit of chew to it and felt undercooked. We also ordered the pizza of the day, a roasted pork loin and apple chutney, with a white base. The pork loin was a little dry and could have used more seasoning. To no fault of our waiter, our food also came out a little late and I saw another table receive their entrees when they were sat after us. I do regret not trying the pasta and would consider returning to do so.

I called at 7pm on a Friday to see if they had any availability for two, as we were traveling from out of town. The man I spoke to on the phone was really nice and said they could take us. They were super busy, too, so it was very kind of them to accommodate us! Our server was super sweet and gave great wine and food recommendations. I had a Chianti, and we shared the arancini, lasagna, & tiramisu. Everything was delicious. I also appreciated the lighting and ambiance. Highly recommend if traveling to the Raleigh area! Thank you for such a great experience!

Nice ambience with quality service and delightful fare. Pasta is from scratch, in house. The Picci and Scallop soup atr A1. Looking foresed to visiting again.

Phenomenal! Beautiful atmosphere - patio of lights with cute fountain. The inside was dimly lit, but gave off a cozy/ romantic atmosphere. Nice Wine list, great pasta dishes, and the tiramisu was one of the best I've ever had! Service was at times slow, but we were ok with it!

The noise level was very loud in the tent! The staff was generally very nice. We had reservations for five people, the table was just big enough, but not still better for four not five. The focaccia was a delicious appetizer, however, they also served a plain one with olive oil on top for the bread basket (not the loaf of bread I anticipated). The gnocchi was very good, however, the serving was small! The other dishes served seemed plentiful, however, $24 for barely 1 cup of gnocchi? The sauce was delicious! The desserts were very good, however, smaller servings! It is a good place to go for a special occasion.

Loved the atmosphere. The arancini was probably the best I've ever had! My hubby had the Salmon Chef's special and I had the tagliatelle. My pasta was good but I personally felt that it needed something creamy or a bit of sweetness. It was a touch salty for me. My husband loved the salmon but wasn't crazy about the pesto fusilli. The portions are huge. I only made it through 1/3 of the bowl. I'd go back for the arancini and to try the lasagna which looked amazing.

Set in a renovated early 1900's mill, hence the name, Mulino, is one of the most authentic Italian spots around Raleigh and certainly the most aesthetically pleasing. My wife and I came here for her birthday with a reservation and we're promptly seated. Our server, Brandon was extremely knowledgeable, made quality suggestions and never let the wine glass empty (until our bottle was finished ). We had the bread basket and Arancini Siciliani for appetizer. The bread was simple, delightfully chewy with an olive oil drizzle. The Arancini Siciliani was phenomenal! Just imagine the best cheesy rice you've ever had, rolled in a ball and fried with a nice marinara and arugula garnish. Our main courses deserve their own section as the Lasagna was simply the best I've ever tasted. Like a well cooked steak, it cut like butter, and was dense in flavor. The Tonarello was also quality and well balanced in its flavor. Did I mention that all their pasta is made in house?! Give it a try and see for yourself!

This place is perfect. Food, service and decor. Thank you for a wonderful dinner. Special thanks to Tim for his stellar service.

My new favorite Italian restaurant in Raleigh. This place is lovely and...it makes its own pasta with ingredients from Italy. MENU It offers a decent variety of options, including pasta, pizza, steak, chicken, salmon and beer, wine and cocktails. My party ordered bread, the burrata, the Mulino Pizza and the lasagna. Everything was delicious and not too salty. For dessert we had the crème brûlé and the tiramisu. Both were great. LOCATION AND PARKING Centrally located in a history building of what ised to ne a mill. Hence, the name Mulino (mill in Italian). Parking is free but gets a bit tight as it shares the parking lot with another restaurant. OTHER Staff was professional, helpful and knowledgeable about everything in the menu, history of the building and ingredients. The vibe was great but it was a bit dark for my taste. Overall, a great restaurant and can't wait to come back!

I can't imagine not giving this place five stars..starting with the outdoor area when you come in, there is a gorgeous pool outside with plenty of greenery and decor to make it feel like you're not in downtown Raleigh. The food was excellent--the bread appetizer was SO good. Fun list of cocktails and a decent wine menu. Quick service--water was never left empty (this is a key way I judge good service). Pricing was reasonable. The ambiance inside was perfect too.

We had reservations for 6:15 outside. The atmosphere here is really cool and we were able to sit next to the "pool". The chairs we were sat at were pretty uncomfortable though. We had mixed reviews on the food. We had the spinach ravioli which was divine, some of the best ravioli I've ever had. I then had the gnocchi at the recommendation of our waiter and I was not impressed. The portion size seemed really small and I didn't think the flavor was all that great. We also ordered a cocktail and wine and liked both. Overall it was pretty nice but I had higher hopes for it.

This was my first time at Mulino! I went by myself on a whim and was able to sit at the bar. There were so many good drink options and I settled on the Fibonacci (pic with ingredients included). It was smooth and I was tempted to get another but I had to walk home and wanted to be wise since I'm a lightweight, ha ha. I was between the gnocchi and the margherita but the bartender sold me on the gnocchi with a thorough description of the melt-in-your-mouth house-made pasta. The wait staff was super attentive and I received my cocktail and dinner in minutes. When finished, I was offered a dessert menu or coffee! The ambiance is modern and sexy with dim lighting, lounge areas, and candlelit tables. Can't wait to come back.

Mulino is in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Great location and space. The courtyard is so cute and a great place to host a party. The service was fine. A little slow but otherwise fine; everyone was very nice. For being an Italian restaurant they have limited options for wine by the glass. I did enjoy my selection however. Started off with the Burrata salad and the arancini. The burrata salad's dressing was wayyy too salty. The arancini was good, good portion size, and tasty. However, very disappointed with the entrees. I don't know if it's because I'm Italian or I've been to some of the best Italian restaurants but the pizza and pasta were not good. I took 2 bites of each. We ordered the Pepperoni pizza and the tagliatelle Bolognese. My boyfriend didn't like the pasta at all either. He did like the pizza and ate that but I didn't eat. I personally wouldn't come back here because of the food. The drinks and atmosphere however were great. Pros: atmosphere Cons: Food

Homemade pastas and bread service amazing ! Unique wine list and cocktails. Highly recommend if you want a cool vibe, great Italian and outstanding service.

Ethan at Mulino is a true gem of a server! His attentiveness and genuine care elevated our dining experience to new heights. Bravo, Ethan. You made our evening unforgettable. Grazie mille!

We went to Mulino's on 5/9/24 - it was WONDERFUL! I highly recommend this restaurant. The ambiance of the courtyard in front of the restaurant makes you feel like you're in Tuscany! The staff was very friendly and our server Miriam was EXCEPTIONAL. The food was delicious! Great experience all around. Can't wait to go back!

Mulinos mulinos mulinos .... Situated in a interesting place downtown Raleigh ... if you miss the turn off the main road you will miss the place ... Hidden away in the lower level of 309 Dawson with it's own parking lot and pretty spacious outdoor seating area. . It seems like the outdoor space comes alive at night with their lighting against the brick building ... with the warm intimate indoor seating barely visible from the outside ... Service was good and attentive . . Food ... lets just say the star of the table was the Polpo ... yup one of the most tender pieces of octopus I've ever had and very tasty and full of flavor . Its served Mediterranean style on a chickpea and tomato salad .. The Arancini wasnt bad but have had way better... couldve been a lil crispier and not sure what it was... but wish it couldve been better .. The main dish I had was the Agnello ... braised tender lamb shank served ontop of risotto and asparagus spears. .... It was ok....ouldve used a bit more spice ornkick and less salt ....the dish was very salty in my opinion. Overall a nice spot for a date night just for atmosphere and service ... Had higher Hope's and expectations for this place .. might give it another try

Stunning ambiance and nice service- perfect for date night or even hosting an event. Pizza was fantastic however the pasta dish that we tried literally tasted like Chef Boyarde.......

Terrible service! I ordered flowers to the table for a special event and the kids response was "my bad" terrible service definitely was disappointed was not offered any formal applogy at all. Did not make the event special for us at all

I made my first visit to this amazing restaurant last night for dinner! Our server, Brianna was awesome, the atmosphere was was amazing, and the food was exceptional! My friend and I made a reservation and we were seated near the pool. Our server recommended the amalif holiday, not something I would have considered but she described and it peaked my interest. I was impressed at how clearly she communicated a number of specials and was extremely pleasant and attentive. I ordered the gnocchi and WOW! Brianna suggested I order a protein and I decided to add some scallops. The consistency of the gnocchi was like no others I've ever had-they were pure perfection, in an absolutely amazing truffle sauce. I had the chance to taste my friends piece of lasagna and it was good too. My friend and I also shared a salad which was delicious too. I was so impressed that when my food was placed in front me by a different server and no scallops were there that Brianna in passing noticed and had them delivered without me even asking. This was such a wonderful meal with service that was out of this world in a beautiful space. Keep up the good work! I'm looking forward to visiting again and giving some of that amazing looking pizza a try sometime soon!

DO NOT BRING CAKE TO THIS PLACE! It was my friends birthday and she brought a cookie cake the host offered to store the cake and then we were hit with a 2.50 cake fee PER PERSON. Because we were a party of 6 the cake fee was a total of 15 DOLLARS.

Lived briefly in Raleigh years ago now I'm back here because daughter in college. Each trip the food is just mediocre but tonight, I stumbled upon MULINO. Beautiful setting in an old industrial building with a beautiful courtyard/dining area with a reflecting pool. Food perfectly cooked. Limited menu but everything is delicious. Better to keep it basic and do it very well, and They do. Homemade Pasta cooked perfect al denté. Sauce perfectly seasoned with amount of spice, flavorful steak. Crisp vegetables. No mushy, oily, or fried food here. Service attentive. Wine selection good. Not snooty. Highly recommend.

I cook a lot of Italian food. Going out for it is always a risk (especially when it's pricy) but I'm always looking for new sources of inspiration. Amalfi Holiday ($15) - My wife's cocktail. It was a bit strong for her but she thought it was very well made. Polpa ($17) - The one small arm we got was tasty. The broth too. But the rest of the octopus was like chewing rubber. Arancini ($13) - I make this a lot. Nothing new here but it was good. The best of the four dishes. Eggplant Ravioli ($22) - Or soup? I love pasta flooded in sauce but this was over the top. I thought it was good but could be done much better. Risotto with Scallops ($36) - The scallops were fantastic. Well cooked and tasty. I didn't see anything on the menu that mentioned the jump from $24 to $36 for the scallops (it seemed to be a shrimp or scallop option) but honestly they were worth it. The risotto however was not. It was rice mush. This is a simple dish to do well though it takes more time and effort than most restaurants are able to commit. If you can't do it right, don't put it on the menu. And don't charge $24. I feel for the people that left thinking they had a proper risotto. The atmosphere was nice and our server was fantastic. I thought the food was generally good but not worth the prices. I'd pay just about anything for a top quality product. I just didn't get that.

I truly felt like I was in Italy here! My experience was relaxing yet formal. The pizza crust was slightly over cooked but the gnocchi made up for that. They were out of bread which was disappointing, and our waiter was a bit disengaged, but I think that is because our reservation was for 8pm. We ordered the cannoli for dessert, which I really enjoyed, although I wish it had been fresher. I would definitely go back and try something different...it's a great place for celebrating something special!

This has become our Valentines date spot! For one, Mulino is a beautiful restaurant - there's a pool on the outside and the inside gives off cozy and romantic vibes. The menu is short and sweet - curated to focus on the quality of the food rather than quantity (but don't worry, you'll be full because the portion sizes are excellent). The handmade pastas are a MUST. We got the pappardelle bolognese and lasagna - both were *chef's kiss* and we ended on the heavenly tiramisu. Every time we finish a meal here, we already dream to come back time and time again. FYI - the parking lot is tricky (tight corners and spaces) when the restaurant is packed.

After our last visit to Mulino, we left quite disappointed. Reservations are always a safe bet here, but since the website doesn't correlate to actual availability, you are better off just dialing the digits to confirm those seats. We were very disappointed to find they no longer had one meatless starter on the menu, other than a bowl of bread, not even a bruschetta! Apparently, they have bruschetta sometimes and other times not, what? After I realized, our server wasn't pushing the envelope and anything for us, we just went straight to ordering the entrees. Now my past recollection of the gnocchi was very positive, excellent truffle sauce, house made, large and Oh So Fluffy! I had never tasted a hint of basil in the truffle sauce until this last visit, the gnocchi is still house made, but has shrunken in size and now served as a larger portion. Based on the absence of a suitable starter, we literally just breezed through dinner, grabbed desert to go and left. Definitely not the evening out I was looking for and definitely not an Italian dinner night. Cheers!

Bottom line: I had an OK experience with Mulino recently, but with the Tonarello Carbonara coming in as a bit heavier than expected in texture and a few maneuvers to get in at a desired time even though they had what appeared to be many empty tables, I have to go with 3.5 stars but feel they have 4 star potential. The Deets: I have been wanting to go to Mulino for a while now and a group of us got to go recently. There was a gap in availability when trying to get a reservation, either 545pm or 730pm so went with 730pm as the former was too early for us to arrive. I had called to see if can try to get moved up to 630pm or 645pm but was not possible I was told, can try 7pm...we came early anyway to enjoy the bar and then we were seated at a table after all in our 630-645pm desired time to our surprise. And it was not crowded as noting a good number of empty tables, so a bit puzzling for all of us how that all was done. Anyway, glad we were seated early, we were shown to our table. The restaurant itself has a great atmosphere and look. We decided to get a couple of bread baskets ($6 each) to get things started, and drink orders were taken. The bread was wonderful, good crust, light and delicious inside. I will mention that some noted some sticker shock on the $16 cocktails on the menu but there was also beer/wine/cider options as well. For my entree, I went with the Tonarello (carbonara with organic eggs, Italian guanciale, black peppercorn, pecorino). I have to say my constant search for a nice light carbonara dish in the NC Triangle area continues...when this dish came out it was a pretty heavy type of carbonara so I was a bit disappointed on this aspect (do a internet search for carbonara images such as Google for example, and you will see the majority of them look light instead of a heavy cream-like appearance). The taste of the tonarello dish was good in itself, but just heavier than I had hoped for. Others were satisfied in their choices, the Tagliatelle (bolognese with fresh pasta, beef and pork ragu, reggiano, San Marzano) got good feedback especially within the group. For dessert, I had a cannoli (made with fresh ricotta and chocolate chips) and it was great, enjoyed this dessert here that they state is made in house. I will mention our server was helpful, positive, and made sure we were taken care of during our meal. In summary, I had an OK visit to Mulino...with the reservation maneuvers and the disappointment at the heaviness of the carbonara I can't go with a full 4 stars for this visit, but a solid 3.5 star experience this time around.

I found this place via TikTok. My friend and I came here around 6pm on a Tuesday evening. I was going to make reservations online but was a little turned off about the reservation policy. You book online and must enter a credit card number. I called to get clarity on this practice. The hostess told me that the credit card is to hold your reservation but if you didn't cancel within the 12 hour mark or were a no show, they would charge a cancellation fee of $25 per person on the reservation. So just an FYI before you book online. The restaurant itself was beautiful. In the courtyard is the "pool" and outdoor seating. I can def see what the hype is all about when it comes to sitting outside. The inside was beautiful as well. The lighting was low with a small candle on the table. The ambience was perfect. This restaurant is definitely perfect for date night. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. She was training a new waiter and he was very nice as well. I didn't feel rushed or like I was a bother while I waited about half an hour for my friend to arrive. I ordered the lasagna. It tasted amazing. It didn't give the regular "chain restaurant" lasagna. I'd order it again. The only thing I can say, is that the menu seems to be very limited. Our waitress did say that they were revamping the menu soon. Hopefully they'll add more menu items. I will be returning and next time we'll sit outside.

Came here with my family to celebrate 2 birthdays, right off the bat it took almost 10 min before a server showed up. After they poured our water they left and we were sitting without menus for another 10 min we had to remind our server that they forgot our menus. After that she barely knew the market price of the protein. We ordered our appetizer the Fritto Misto, it's supposed to come with calamari, shrimp and fried pickles. Honestly felt cheated since they had more fried pickles than the actual protein. Honestly the best thing out of everything that was ordered was the gnocchi, it's very creamy and delicious. It was one of the those experiences where it was a first time and last time.

I've been to many Italian restaurants in the states as well as Italia but the first thing I noticed here was no Italian bread with a little olive oil with rosemary and balsamic Vinger on the table. Anway, we ordered cocktails which weren't anything to brag about and small. We ordered scallops for appetizer. I asked if they were bay or sea, we were told sea scallops. When apps arrived, it was in a cup size bowl in a huge plate. The sauce was very good, but the scallops appeared to have been cut in half, and poorly at that. We did however love the sauce, so we ordered the loaf of bread with oil to enjoy it with. For $6 bucks we received a cold piece of tasteless backed flat bread, hard as a rock and wouldn't soak up anything. We ordered the Principessa, and when asked we were told it was only a personal pizza, maybe 8". So we ordered another ontray, the Bolognese. When the pizza came out, alone I might add, the best thing I can say is, it was hot. Unfortunately, it was tasteless, and it was a 16 to 18 inch pie. The other dish arrived shortly after, but it wasn't what we ordered, not sure what it was. When the Bolognese did arrive it was okay, could have seasoned the pasta better, but it was okay. I'm not sure who is writing these great reviews, but I found the place nicely decorated, extremely loud, well-staffed and pleasant. But the food was presented well but extremely disappointing. I will not be visiting again anytime soon.

Food was very bland!! Ragu would have been better. Pear, walnut, prosciutto and béchamel pizza was tasteless. Also, very loud.

Nice place, service and atmosphere. For the price the food is just okay. Our small town has much better offerings.

Went to celebrate graduation. Requested seating outside but there was no space. Food was underwhelming but service was good.

The food was great and so was our server. I loved the homemade pasta and and the house cocktails. We enjoyed the pane and scallop appetizer. After pasta entrees we had crème brûlée, which was excellent. We also loved on site parking and not having to find street parking. We will come back when the weather warms up and enjoy dinner on the patio by the pool.

The restaurant itself is really cute, both inside and out. There's a tent outside so you can eat without freezing. Our waiter was friendly and we didn't have to wait too long for our food. I had the Tagliatelle Bolognese ($24) and Arancini Siciliani ($13). The portions were a decent size but the flavor was just okay. The menu selection was limited, in my opinion. I would recommend it just because the atmosphere was really nice but I probably won't go back if I'm the one paying.

Mulino is a beautifully hidden gem in Raleigh. Driving to the restaurant you're bound to miss it if you're not paying attention. The exterior area is perfect for the spring summer with it's eclectic decor and poolside dining experience. Inside gives a completely different secret society type of vibe. The food was pretty good. Calamari was fresh and tender. The drinks were satisfyingly smooth. My team ordered everything from the Bolognese, margherita pizza, gnocchi and I got the lasagna. Although it was a great potion size, I was wanting more depth in the flavor. Lastly you've GOT to get the Creme Brulee

This place had nice ambiance the staff was really nice our waitress was great but the food really wasn't up to part especially for the price I was expecting the food to be better, other then the rice balls and the cocktails they were delicious. The pasta and pizza could use more flavor kinda bland.

My friends and I went here for a nice dinner the other night. The scenery was very aesthetically pleasing and all the workers were nice and well put together. However, the prices on the food weren't worth it. Ranging 20-30$ for a pizza or a pasta. The food wasn't anything special, it was good just not worth 20-30$. All in all, I would recommend this place for a date night but definitely not a place to come back to afterwards.