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Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar, Raleigh, NC

Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.6
4.6
3017 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, a locally owned Italian restaurant that has been named one of Raleigh's best by Raleigh Magazine. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, minutes from the Raleigh Convention Center, Mulino offers an authentic dining experience that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Italy. Guests can enjoy classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients, perfectly paired with wines from Italy & beyond.

Mulino’s inviting atmosphere includes cozy indoor seating & a beautiful outdoor patio, available on a first-come basis. Mulino can accommodate parties from 2 to 250 guests. For groups of 12 or more, a special large-party menu is available to enhance your dining experience.

Parking is available at 209 N. Dawson Street, 329 N McDowell Street, and streetwise along Lane Street.

We look forward to welcoming you to Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, where every meal is crafted with passion and every guest is treated like family.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 838-8595
  • Website
    http://www.mulinoraleigh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Samad Hachby
  • Catering
    We offer on-premise catering to wedding facilities, conference centers, clubs, and other venues.
  • Private party facilities
    Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar is perfect for your next private event. With four different private dining areas, there is a room to capture a memorable private dining experience.
  • Private party contact
    Samad Hachby: (877) 213-1087
  • Location
    309 N Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Lane Street
  • Parking details
    74 complimentary parking spots available on site.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Cake fee $2.50 per person. Corkage fees $35. Gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. Wine by The Bottle Options Available upon Request

Insalate

  • Sfizziosa$13.00

    Oven-roasted red beets, fennel, mix greens, segmented oranges, walnut, citron dressing

    • Burrata$14.00

      Organic arugula, roasted bell peppers, roasted tomato, olives, burrata cheese, balsamic dressing

      Pane

      • Bread Basket$6.00

        House-made traditional small loaf of bread with olive oil

        Antipasti

        • Tagliere$28.00

          Prosciutto, salame, coppa, taleggio, caciocavallo, pecorino, cured olives, pickled vegetables

          • Fritto Misto$16.00

            Fresh calamari, fresh shrimp, fried pickles, cherry pepper sauce

            • Arancini Siciliani$13.00

              Deep fried rice balls, taleggio, bolognese, house salsa

              • Polpo$17.00

                Mediterranean octopus, fresh chickpeas tomatoes insalata

                • Seared Scallop Fonduta$18.00

                  Scallops, parmiggiano crema with umbrian black truffle

                  Pinsa Dough / Pizza alla Romana

                  The chef requests that there be no substitution

                  • Pepperoni$24.00

                    San Marzano sauce caramelized onions, pepperoni and mozzarella

                    • Mulino*$24.00

                      San Marzano sauce, arugula, mozzarella, prosciutto, organic baked egg

                      • Pesto Chicken$24.00

                        San Marzano sauce, grilled pesto chicken, mozzarella, spinach, and olives

                        • Principessa$24.00

                          Bechamel sauce, gorgonzola, pears, walnuts, prosciutto, honey

                          • Boscaiola$24.00

                            Cremini mushroom, house made beef and pork sausage, mozzarella

                            • Margherita$22.00

                              Fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, fresh basil

                              • Quattro Fromaggi$24.00

                                Tomato sauce, taleggio, gorgonzola agrodolce, mozzarella, sotto cenere

                                Pasta & Risotto

                                all fresh pasta is made in house with local and organic lindley mill flour and organic eggs

                                • Picci$24.00

                                  Amatriciana: san marzano tomato, onion, italian guanciale, chili, aged parmigiano reggiano

                                  • Tonarello$23.00

                                    Carbonara: organic eggs, italian guanciale, black peppercorn, pecorino

                                    • Tagliatelle$24.00

                                      Bolognese: fresh pasta, beef and pork ragu, reggiano, San Marzano

                                      • Gnocchi$24.00

                                        Tartufo: handmade potato dumpling, Umbrian black truffle, parmigiano crema

                                        • Lasagna$24.00

                                          Fresh pasta, beef and pork ragu, bechamel & reggiano, mozzarella

                                          • Eggplant Ravioli$24.00

                                            Smoked eggplant, sun dried tomatoes, ricotta, san marzano reggiano sauce

                                            • Risotto del Giorno$24.00

                                              Risotto of the day

                                              Carne & Pesce

                                              • Agnello*$34.00

                                                Red wine braised lamb shank with saffron risotto

                                                • Pollo*$25.00

                                                  Organic chicken, mushrooms, Dijon sauce, rosemary potatoes

                                                  • Carne*

                                                    Chef's cut, mushrooms, wine sauce, rosemary potatoes

                                                    • MP

                                                  • Pesce del Giorno*

                                                    Fish of the day (Market Availability)

                                                    • MP

                                                  Contorni

                                                  $10

                                                  • Roasted Potatoes

                                                    rosemary oil

                                                    • Mushrooms

                                                      with butter and pesto

                                                      • Zucchini

                                                        with italian herbs

                                                        Dolci

                                                        • Tiramisu$10.00

                                                          Sabayon, coffee, and lady fingers, made in house (includes raw eggs)

                                                          • Affogato$8.00

                                                            Vanilla gelato, topped with hot espresso.

                                                            • Chocolate Tartufo$12.00

                                                              Hazelnut semifredo

                                                              • Cannoli$8.00

                                                                Fresh ricotta, and chocolate chips, made in house

                                                                • Lemon Tartufo$12.00

                                                                  Lemon semifredo, lemon sabayon.

                                                                  • Vanilla Crème Brulee$10.00

                                                                    Made in House

                                                                    White by the Glass

                                                                    • Gorghi Tondi Sicilia (Grillo)$12.00

                                                                      Fresh and light Mediterranean herbs, tangerine, white peach and citrus

                                                                      • 84 Prosecco, Veneto$13.00

                                                                        Light and refreshing, aromatic, crisp, flavor of pear, white peach, and apricot

                                                                        • Gorghi Tondi Rose, Terre Siciliane (Nerello Mascalese)$12.00

                                                                          Fragrant, fresh notes, pomegranate finish

                                                                          • Edorado Chardonnay, Piemonte$12.00

                                                                            Golden color, flavor of lemon, vanilla, and light oak

                                                                            • Fontanavecchia, Campania (Falanghina)$12.00

                                                                              Citrus bouquet, grapefruit, and peach

                                                                              • Karagnaj, Sardegna (Vermintino)$14.00

                                                                                Melon, green apple, peach, citrus and grapefruit

                                                                                • Riesling, Roemo, (Verona-Trento)$12.00

                                                                                  Perfect balance of acidity and mineral flavors combined with the softness of sugar

                                                                                  Red by the Glass

                                                                                  • Gorghi Tondi, Nero d'Avola, Sicilia$13.00

                                                                                    Biodynamic; sweet tannins, aroma of plum and pepper

                                                                                    • Chianti, Toscana (Sangiovese)$12.00

                                                                                      Medium body, vanilla, cherry notes, and a dryer finish with notes of dried herbs

                                                                                      • San Lorenzo, Abruzzo (Montepulciano d'Abruzzuo)$12.00

                                                                                        Dark cherry notes, light leather, and smooth finish

                                                                                        • Rubido '13, Toscana (Merlot)$13.00

                                                                                          Bold body, medium fruit, smooth finish, notes of cigar and leather

                                                                                          • Poderi dal Nespoli, Romagna (Sangiovese)$12.00

                                                                                            Medium body, oak, tobacco, cherry, raspberry, and plum

                                                                                            Cocktails

                                                                                            $16

                                                                                            • Casta Diva

                                                                                              Belvedere vodka, butterfly pea flower tea, lavender, crème de peche and lemon

                                                                                              • Fibonacci

                                                                                                Old Forester bourbon, yuzu sherbet, salted honey and lemon

                                                                                                • Amalfi Holiday

                                                                                                  Altos tequila, Cointreau, cold pressed melon, smoke and salt bitters, agave and lime

                                                                                                  • Tropico Royale

                                                                                                    Pineapple infused rum, roasted banana liqueur, tiki bitters, agave and lime

                                                                                                    • Ford Vs Ferrari

                                                                                                      Rittenhouse bonded rye, Del Maguey vida mezcal, Amaro Montenegro and angostura bitters

                                                                                                      • After Midnight

                                                                                                        Titos vodka, espresso, tonka (contains nuts) and spiced Mexican liqueur

                                                                                                        Birra Drafts

                                                                                                        $8. Ask Server About Seasonal Draft Selections

                                                                                                        • Red Oak Amber Lager ABV 5.0%

                                                                                                          Birra Bottles

                                                                                                          $6

                                                                                                          • Bold Rock Cider ABV 4.7%

                                                                                                            • Stella Artois ABV 5.0%

                                                                                                              • White Street Hoptimist ABV 7.5%

                                                                                                                • White Street Kolsch ABV 5.2%

                                                                                                                  Last updated: June 26, 2022

                                                                                                                  What 3,017 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                  4.6
                                                                                                                  4.6 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                  • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.8Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                  Loved For

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

                                                                                                                    Great for scenic views

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh

                                                                                                                    Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh

                                                                                                                    Romantic

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh

                                                                                                                    Great for scenic views

                                                                                                                  • Raleigh

                                                                                                                    Italian

                                                                                                                  Review summary

                                                                                                                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                  Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar in Raleigh blends rustic charm with modern elegance, offering "delicious Italian dishes," standout handmade pastas, and a curated wine selection. Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and attentive service. It's perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions, providing "delightful flavors and impeccable hospitality."

                                                                                                                  3,017 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. Byron

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    5 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Mulino is a wonderful place for a meal! My son and I took my wife here to celebrate her birthday and we were not disappointed. The decor and ambiance in an old mill provided a great atmosphere. Our server JoElla was friendly and very knowledgeable of all the selections on the menu. My wife and son had the gnocci and I ate the Picci with scallops added. Everything was perfect! I would highly recommend Mulino to anyone.

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                                                                                                                  2. Derya

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined 7 days ago

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Everything was perfect, loved it and definitely we will go again!!
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                    Thank you for your glowing review, Derya! We're thrilled to hear that everything was perfect during your visit to Mulino. We strive to provide our guests with the best cuisine and service, and your kind words are a testament to our efforts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Cheers!

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                                                                                                                  3. Veronica

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 2
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                    I felt like they squished us in a corner. There were plenty of other tables that set for 4 people and they had us by the hostess stand. We could’ve sat out by the fountain . I just felt like our service was OK. I felt like we were being rushed out, our server was actually the bartender. Just overall wasn’t a good customer service experience. The food and drinks were excellent, but service sucked
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                    Thank you for your review, Veronica! We're happy you enjoyed our cuisine and drinks during your visit. We're sorry to hear about your experience with the service and the seating arrangement. We aim to provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all our guests, and we regret that we fell short this time. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a better experience!

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                                                                                                                  4. Dana

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    2.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 13, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Great ambience and beautiful interior restaurant, staff was super friendly
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded 4 days ago
                                                                                                                    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Dana. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the ambiance and found our staff to be friendly. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable dining experience for all our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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                                                                                                                  5. Michael

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Stellar service. Spinach ravioli was awesome; salmon was great, but a bit salty and dry. Highly recommend!
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 10, 2024
                                                                                                                    Thank you so much for your four-star review, Michael! We're thrilled you enjoyed our spinach ravioli and service during your dining experience. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                                                                  6. Victoria

                                                                                                                    Charlotte

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 6, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Brandon, the bartender and waiter, was amazing! His recommendations were wonderful and his service was even better. I will definitely be returning to try the Tiramisu!
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 10, 2024
                                                                                                                    Thank you for the five-star review, Victoria! We're thrilled you had a fantastic experience at Mulino. We strive to provide our guests with the best service and cuisine, and it's always rewarding to hear when we've succeeded. We can't wait to welcome you back for more delicious meals!

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                                                                                                                  7. Rachel

                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                    Wilmington

                                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    8 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 4, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Had a 12 person company Christmas party here! Was perfect in every way, our wait staff was excellent, as well,
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 10, 2024
                                                                                                                    Thank you for the five-star love, Rachel! We're thrilled to hear that you and your company had a wonderful Christmas party at Mulino. We always strive to provide excellent service, and it's great to hear that we hit the mark during your visit. We can't wait to welcome you back for another memorable evening. Cheers!

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                                                                                                                  8. Marshall

                                                                                                                    Raleigh

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined on December 2, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Ambiance was great! Food was alright for the price. Service was good and knowledgeable about food allergies
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 3, 2024
                                                                                                                    Thank you for the five-star love, Marshall! We're thrilled you enjoyed the ambiance, cuisine, and service during your evening at Mulino. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you again soon!

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                                                                                                                  9. Kelley

                                                                                                                    San Francisco

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    1 review

                                                                                                                    Dined on November 30, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 3
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                    Honestly this place used to be one of my favorite spots to go to. But it seems like the menu is smaller and it’s gone downhill. We won’t be returning. Came here for my daughter’s birthday, put that in the notes and nothing was done we were rushed out. And there were screaming babies in the dining room so bad giving me a migraine. Never again.
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 3, 2024
                                                                                                                    Kelley, we appreciate your review and feedback. We are disappointed that your recent visit to Mulino did not meet our usual five-star standards, as we know how special birthday celebrations are. We hope you will give us another shot to impress you in the future!

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                                                                                                                  10. Tesa

                                                                                                                    VIP

                                                                                                                    Western NC

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    3.0

                                                                                                                    3 reviews

                                                                                                                    Dined on November 29, 2024

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                    2. Food 2
                                                                                                                    3. Service 3
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                    Good was not good Service was just ok. Noisy
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & BarResponded on December 3, 2024
                                                                                                                    Thank you for your review, Tesa! We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to impress you in the future.

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 838-8595.

                                                                                                                  Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar is rated 4.6 stars by 3017 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                  Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                  2 people
                                                                                                                  7:00 PM
                                                                                                                  Booked 54 times today

                                                                                                                  Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                  Google Map for Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

                                                                                                                  309 N Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27603

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                                    Lane Street
                                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                    Raleigh
                                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    $30 and under
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Pizzeria
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Business Casual
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    74 complimentary parking spots available on site.
                                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                                    Samad Hachby
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                  • Website
                                                                                                                    http://www.mulinoraleigh.com/
                                                                                                                  • Phone number
                                                                                                                    (919) 838-8595
                                                                                                                  • Catering
                                                                                                                    We offer on-premise catering to wedding facilities, conference centers, clubs, and other venues.
                                                                                                                  • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                    Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar is perfect for your next private event. With four different private dining areas, there is a room to capture a memorable private dining experience.
                                                                                                                  • Private party contact
                                                                                                                    Samad Hachby: (877) 213-1087

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