IL Mulino

i had been wanting to try this place for a while and finally stopped in with a friend. arrived at 8 on a thursday night but the place was pretty empty, to my surprise. there were just a couple tables sat with other parties, seemed like a quiet night.

however, our server was high energy and helpful, which made for a fun experience. we started with caesar salads and garlic bread, both of which were perfect and exactly what i expected.

at our servers suggestion, i ordered the mahi mahi entree on the specials. it was cooked perfectly, served with spaghetti and vegetables, sun dried tomato, and artichoke hearts. the sauce was light but flavorful, not too salty, just delicious.

definitely had to get a desert, which they were kind enough to make for us after the kitchen closed. even though i was full, i ate the entire thing, i couldn't resist.

i'm so glad i got to try this place, and i'll keep it on my list of italian spots to dine next time i'm in the mood.

OMG Il Mulino parking lot was half empty now I know why!
They made all meals Ala Carte $30+, servings were skimpy and they never offered bread!
My small Caesar salad was $12!
Totally disappointed as this was our last night out with family in town from Ohio.
My mother- in-laws lasagna didn't seem like it had hardly any cheeses in it.
It used to be to be a tall slice of thick lasagna.
This was collapsed and as though they had spread it across this large dish, which wasn't even an inch thick! Smallest piece of lasagna we've seen for $30!
We had Veal Parmigiana which we loved because it was so crunchy!
Service was Terrible, we would have liked some bread but by the time our waitress came back to check on us, we were all done with our meals!
Sorry I was too upset to take photos of our meals!

Usually my go to Italian restaurant. But last Saturday night I ordered out a Chicken Parma and 2 other dishes and they were all VERY bland...absolutely no taste. I was shocked. My next craving time, I will go to Cafe Vico or Angelos nearby. They are a bit pricier but more consistent.

I hope it was just an off night!

It was Friday night we had reservations for 3 @6:30 with my 93 year old Mother. Upon arrival no table . My mother without her walker had to stand 2 minutes to be seated. My 2 complaints are the extremely tall white man black hair, comes over to the table like he hasn't slept in 2 days and actually said immediately " oh man this is tough I am exhausted." My mother isn't a MAN!!!
Our food took forever and out of 3 plates the one that was ice cold came for my Mom. Of all people I had to complain that the Branzino was old. After trying to get the attention our waiter I gave up. I asked a shorter man to please reheat " fish cold "
I actually because kitchen is glass saw him place the plate down. Picked up his customers meals and on his way back I thru my hands up like " waiting " I watched him then go into kitchen, hand cold dish over to someone else. After 15 minutes she tried to enjoy her fish but mashed potatoes ice cold. This experience was a train wreck. Not once asked " how is your meal "
After 37 years and ZIPPO apology. I dropped my Mom off at the Belmont for senior living and have decided we all have out grown your reputation and in Wilton Manors and Ft Lauderdale I have many many other restaurants to choose from. You're off our list. Your restaurant can't do any better, cold food. Waiter that could have napped in our food and told us. UNPROFESSIONAL

I have lived in Fort Lauderdale 12 years and never eaten at Il Mulino. I've always heard good things about it and wanted to try it so after a show at the Broward Center my friend and I came here for an early dinner.

I ordered a fish with vegetables and pasta dish. They came around with Parmesan cheese and I had them add some to my dish. About five minutes into the meal I took a bite and I started chewing and chewing and chewing, thinking it was the hard Parmesan reggiano cheese. Finally after not being able to chew anymore I spit it out and saw a piece of tinsel!!
I called the waitress over and she took the dish and went back to the kitchen. She came out and said they wouldn't be charging me for the meal and did I want something else.

While the food was tasty and my friend enjoyed her meal I don't think I could ever come back here after this experience. This is a more upscale restaurant. I don't know how a piece of tinsel ends up in a pasta dish

Quality Italian restaurant located on sunrise boulevard. Very unassuming from the outside. However, don't let its location deter you. All of their pastas are made in house. I ordered the chicken piccata and it was very flavorful and cooked to perfection. They have a very extensive wine list as well. My only complaint is that service was a little slow. My water was often left empty. Overall I would return.

This restaurant became an instant favorite on our first visit. This is the second time we have lunch here and we pretty much ordered the same dishes we ordered last time except this time I went with the mushroom and steak pizza(very good) instead of the 4 cheese pizza. I also had to repeat the braised short ribs and risotto. I love that they put a lot of green peas in their creamy risotto. My wife is in love with their Zuppa Di Pesce.
Place is big, has nice spacious booths, good parking space in the back and nice servers.

The best italian meal I have had in a while. We loved every single dish we ordered.
Not much to say about the service but what it might have lacked they made up with the food. The prices were fair, along with the portion sizes.
What we tried:
Zuppa di pesce 5/5 More than a soup it was a sauce pasta. Not enough words to describe it quality.
Short rib risotto 5/5 I can't really tell if this was better than the zuppa di pesce. I would repeat in a heart beat.
Four cheese pizza 4/5 The kids quite enjoyed it, including the blue cheese. Ask for it without that one if it is not a favorite as the flavor would come thro
Garlic bread 5/5 One of the 'stinkiest' and most delicious garlic rolls I have had lately.
Overall, excellent experience. We will definitely be back this coming month.

I have passed this place hundreds of times in the past 20 years and it is always crowded, the reviews are always outstanding, but until last night I had not been here. Rolled in 645PM and the crowd has not yet gathered. The place is quite large wood décor laid out with all booths and tables seem to be against some wall of some kind. A bit strange but a pretty standard look for this type of establishment. Hostess tells me there is about a 20-minute wait and takes my cell # to text when ready. There are multiple tables open, so I am not sure what is going on, but I digress.

We sat with Megan at the bar VERY PLEASANT girl, and we had a couple glasses of wine. Mind you $12.00 for a glass for a bottle I pay $10.00 for is a bit overcharged to me, but it is what it is. 20 minutes pass and we decide to simply eat at the bar. I go to the hostess stand & tell her forget my table and she says I don't even have you on the list. WTH AM I DREAMING? Terrible as If I was waiting this point the place is packed and who knows how that goes.

First Megan provided us with the "FAMOURS GARLIC ROLLS". In short, they were OK. Pretty standard South Florida stable of bad bread covered in oil and garlic.
The 10-inch margherita pizza ordered well done, unfortunately was simple cheese not the Margherita. I didn't send it back as we were starving at this point. It was NOT well done, and the flavor and texture were about a 7 on the pizza scale.
We then split a chicken francaise, with vegetables & potatoes. The chicken was good & fresh, but the sauce was bland & non-descript. The potatoes & vegetables were really good actually.
At this point I've had enough. 2 glasses of wine, a diet coke, 10-inch pizza & 1 entrée tax & tip $100.00 I THINK NOT.
Not quite sure what all the fuss is about, as this certainly gave me ZERO REASON to return. A very average 3 stars.

Service on point. Food is even better. Beautiful clean restaurant and free parking in the lot.