Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

After years of this spot being on my to-do list we finally tried it out and it was pretty good, just pricier than I expected. The highlight of the night was definitely the charcuterie. It was one of the more well thought out and generous charcuteries I've personally had. Service was great and the ambience was quaint, although I didn't quite understand why seating outside was prioritized over inside, regardless it was a cool spot with authentic vibes. Main entrees were decent, but nothing overwhelmingly memorable, wine list and cocktails were certainly on point. Having the parking lot available in downtown really helped for an easy night.

Had an amazing experience! My Boyfriend planned a dinner here with me and the table was well dressed with flowers, wine, & a hand written note when I arrived. Not only was the food amazing but the server REED was incredible, he was very knowledgeable of the menu and helped me make an amazing choice for my main course. We will be coming back. Highly recommended!

This place has officially become our favorite spot in Raleigh — it’s to die for. The food is incredible, and the drinks are great too. We always order the Caesar salad, the meat board, and the ribeye, and they never miss. Hands down the best food in Raleigh, and we’ve pretty much tried it all.

Had been wanting to try for quite awhile as good Italian in NC is a struggle and... Still don't know since we didn't get any pasta dishes 🙄. Food: Scallops were cooked perfectly, soft, tender, not chewy and the truffle sauce was rich and flavorful without overwhelming the scallops. The had the bread with burrata and tomatoes, delish. My daughter had the salmon, excellent - fabulous sear, juicy, well seasoned. I was super excited to see lamb shank and it was good, but not great. Want as tender and fall-off-the-bone as I had hoped, a bit too fatty as well. Overall good meal, tho I guess I'll have to go back and actually try a pasta dish.

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, B