Actually, this is one of our favorite reasons to go to Il Mulino: They make you feel incredibly special by bringing a mouth-watering variety of complimentary food to the table before you even order. It just gives you the feeling that they care about you, and that they want to take care of you and feed you. Never before have we experienced that kind of service. So, to begin, you are treated with complimentary Antipasti that includes dried, cured Sausage and Eggplant, a generous bread basket with breadsticks and all, the freshest and most extraordinary chunks of parmigiano reggiano that crumbled perfectly (so good they will blow you away), focaccia, salami, amazing bruschetta with sweet and fresh tomatoes on perfectly toasted French bread with drizzled olive oil, the most delicious zucchini ribbons with just the right amount of spice, and clams. This was the perfect way to start off a meal.
Il Mulino specializes in dishes from the Abruzzo region of Italy and the menu covers most of the region, plus more. There is so much to choose from. One great thing is that you can order any pasta in a half portion which makes it fun and simple to order a few dishes for more variety. Items from the menu that we tasted: The Caesar sala was just right, with a creamy dressing and croutons; spectacular Rack of Lamb, as juicy and tender as you could ever imagine; the Polpette Al Forno (meatballs) are fabulous with the perfect balance of savory and sweet with the perfect texture; Bucatini Amatriciana is made with a sauce of Pancetta and marinara that’s fresh and delicious; Homemade Gnocchi with fresh basil pesto that is creamy and unbelievably delicious; love the Spaghetti Carbonara with the perfect combo of onion and pancetta and lots of cheese and cream – oh my; and Pollo Aromatico, not as heavy as their other choices. All amazing, amazing, amazing.
Other than the atmosphere, complementary appetizers, out-of-this-world food, and impeccable service, we will always come back to Il Mulino for their chicken parmigiana. It’s truly the best of them all. You need to taste it to completely understand because there are only so many adjectives we can use to describe it. The superbly tender chicken comes in a round pan. It is pounded so thin, and so perfect. Then it’s smothered with imported cheese and their wonderful homemade marinara sauce. So many flavors blended together for the perfect dish. Your head will explode into a symphony while you are enjoying every bite.
Top it all off, if you have room that is, with their Flourless Chocolate cake that is so rich and delicious that you will savor every last morsel. Or go for the Lemon Sorbet, a refreshing scooped out lemon, filled with creamy lemon sorbet with the perfect texture. It’s airy, icy, and a great way to end your evening.
Il Mulino will become one of your favorite New York restaurants after your first visit and you will never leave unsatisfied. You will also want to visit every Il Mulino restaurant you find on your travels, knowing that the food is consistently and reliably wonderful. Count on it.
Il Mulino, Atlantic City, Trump Taj Mahal..
This restaurant has all of the same offerings as their New York location and everything you’ve come to love about Il Mulino. It’s just in a different location with a different atmosphere. Wine and dine here before going to a show, playing at some tables and slots, or before heading back to your room. If you love the excitement of Atlantic City but don’t want to miss your favorite restaurant, you can have the best of both worlds here. Like we said, you can never go wrong at the amazing Il Mulino.
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