Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

One of the best outdoor restaurants in Raleigh. If you're able to get here when the weather is nice, you will not be sorry. That being said, they do a good job adjusting some of their patio seating when there is less than ideal weather. The food is very good. Just quality Italian through and through. So many delicious things on this menu I need to go back and have more asap

The ambiance is phenomenal. The outdoor seating on a cool evening is perfect for an outdoor dinner.The amalfi holiday and the aperol were both great! Very refreshing cocktails with plenty of flavor.Here's the interesting part. I told the waiter that I was going between the carbonara, gnocchi and the pizza as an options, but that because I ordered bread that I would choose the carbonara. He brought out a margherita pizza. Dumbfounded, I just said, okay I'll eat this. My wife confirmed that I ordered the carbonara. Her ordered pasta dish was rated at a 3 star as well. Decent food, but not worth the prices they charge. I'll pay for top quality Italian, this isn't it.

Mulino, aka "Melrose Knitting Mill" is housed in a renovated 19th-century building that was originally used as a knitting mill which specialized in underpants and bathing suits. The building retains much of its historical character, with exposed brick walls, large windows, and wooden beams. It truly is a beautifully renovated venue. Fortunately, the underpants and bathing suits have long been replaced by an endless resource of stunning Italian cuisine, where red vino and red sauce pleasantly litter the menu and one of the finest entrees on it is their house made lasagna. Its rich in flavor, layered with thin noodles to ensure your palate captures the flavors of all ingredients across the board. As far as I am concerned, the best seats in the house are on the outdoor patio next to the large fountain, on a good weather day of course. No worries if there is a good chance of rain, they have everything covered. I am a fan of authentically made cannoli, so end the night right with one of the freshly prepared cannoli's'. The subtle sweetness of the filling, the slight tang of the ricotta, and the delicate flavor of the crisp shell, all prepared in-house, YUM! Mulino will see us again, Cheers!

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.

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 SICILIANBrick oven pizza Pesto ravioli

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.

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

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!

This was the first time we have been here and it was amazing!Our server was Rose and she made the best drinks! My boyfriend wanted a drink with a mint flavor and she came back with one of the best surprise drinks we have had. I would recommend this to anyone!

The surround area and place looks amazing and that's where it stops. The server was doing great at the beginning but after we got our first drinks and appetizers there was at least a hour in between before he came back. He was attending to a larger party that got there much later than we did. Our reservation was at 730 didn't get seated till 8. When the food came out it was cold in the middle but at this point we're already waiting 2 hours. Didn't get any apologies except for a sarcastic "I'm sorry I'm not purposely avoiding you guys". honestly I wish I didn't leave a tip at all. First and last time here. High recommended not coming here.UPDATE: I will be doing my best to make sure I tell everyone I know NOT to come here. As you can see a very basic response from the owner. No personally message. I repeat do not come here for mediocre Italian food and terrible service.