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IL Mulino
17875 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160
at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach
305.466.9191
Food: Service:

Reviewed by: Billy Wisdom

Immediately upon entering Il Mulino restaurant located in Sunny Isles Beach Florida, my guests and I received a warm welcoming feeling from the front door staff. Featuring a postcard quality back drop of the Atlantic Ocean, further enhanced by the genuine hospitality of General Manager Tino Ponticorio, we eagerly headed for our table.

Il Mulino's inviting interior at Sunny Isles location

Within minutes of being seated, a platter of Fresh Focaccio bread, assorted antipasto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese carved tableside was served. Appreciating the ambience and view of the roaring ocean waves, inspired an interesting conversation between my guests and I that was never interrupted by Il Mulino’s patient service.

Upon finishing the restaurant’s customary starter plate, we enjoyed more appetizers, including Fettuccine and lamb ragout, in a tomato sauce perfectly balanced by the intrinsic earthy flavor and meaty texture of exotic porcini mushrooms. Sardinian Plump Prawns in white wine and garlic were so good we did not even bother removing the crisp shells as we ate them!

Sardinian Prawns at Il Mulino are so delicious you can eat the shell

Amidst the numerous entrée offerings, we finally decided on Osso Buco in red wine sauce. The meat was so tender that as the fork made contact with it, a perfect morsel of forever braised meat fell simply off the bone, completely melting onto our palates. This traditional dish was served with porcini mushrooms, over an aromatic saffron risotto. Day boat, freshly caught local Red Snapper was presented in a light tomato sauce accompanied by shrimp, clams and calamari, with each component prepared to perfection. This masterpiece offered a luscious array of ocean flavors, to which we added a pinch of fiery crushed red pepper just to feel that endorphin rush I love so much in my food. The dish was fine without this spicy addition, but I recommend a pinch just the same.

Fresh local Snapper to be served with Pomodoro Tomato Basil Sauce

Il Mulino's General Manager Tino with amazing grappa display

A perfect ending to our dining experience featured a dessert sampler along with an assortment of homemade grappas, all infused with a variety of fresh berries and fruits. They were so irresistible that we tried every flavor! We were completely satiated, as we headed for our room within Hotel Aqualina, which in my opinion the most stunning property in N. Miami Beach. We actually hesitated to brush our teeth that night, lest we lose the flavors that were still jumping around in our mouths.

Dedicated chefs create Italian classics nightly

As the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, Acqualina transforms into one of the most romantic places in Miami. Step outside on to the veranda and you feel worlds away from everyday life as the night sky sparkles and waves crash onto the shore. Just a few feet away from the ocean sits beautifully set dinner tables, where one can get to experience intimate dining surrounded only by the flickering of candles and the exceptional cuisine from renowned Il Mulino restaurant.

Outside veranda dining offers an inviting and romantic setting

We are pleased to award the entire dining experience at Il Mulino Five Stars for both food and service. Given the extraordinary experience and high quality food and service we received, the entire meal was reasonably priced. This amazing Italian-styled cuisine combined with top notch service, has for many years manifested memorable dining experiences for multitudes of happy customers without fail at various national and international locations, such as Aspen, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, San Juan Puerto Rico, Washington, as well as Tokyo, Japan. Check out Il Mulino at your earliest convenience, and tell them that Billy Wisdom and Dinnerreviews.com© sent you!




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Introducing our newest Food and Wine Critic, Billy Wisdom, bringing more than 25 years of worldwide expertise and knowledge in fine dining, wine and entertainment to Dinnerreviews.com©. Having specialized in travel management for over two decades, Wisdom has escorted celebrities, pro athletes, entertainers and corporate executives to entertainment events worldwide. Wisdom has traveled the world, graciously enjoying the fringe benefits offered only to a person with his experience. Wisdom regularly receives special invitations to charitable dinners, backstage passes to entertainment events with full media privileges, as well as Press Box admission at many major stadiums. With his vast accumulation of knowledge, Wisdom has become a world renowned food, wine and entertainment critic that connoisseurs can rely on. Wisdom is looking forward to guiding and enlightening readers with his innate culinary knowledge. Join us in our never-ending Search for the Five Star Dining Experience. IL Mulino 17875 Collins Avenue Sunny Isles Beach, Fl 33160 at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach 305.466.9191 Food: Service: Reviewed by: Billy Wisdom Immediately upon entering Il Mulino restaurant located in Sunny Isles Beach Florida, my guests and I received a warm welcoming feeling from the front door staff. Featuring a postcard quality back drop of the Atlantic Ocean, further enhanced by the genuine hospitality of General Manager Tino Ponticorio, we eagerly headed for our table. Il Mulino's inviting interior at Sunny Isles location Within minutes of being seated, a platter of Fresh Focaccio bread, assorted antipasto and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese carved tableside was served. Appreciating the ambience and view of the roaring ocean waves, inspired an interesting conversation between my guests and I that was never interrupted by Il Mulino’s patient service. Upon finishing the restaurant’s customary starter plate, we enjoyed more appetizers, including Fettuccine and lamb ragout, in a tomato sauce perfectly balanced by the intrinsic earthy flavor and meaty texture of exotic porcini mushrooms. Sardinian Plump Prawns in white wine and garlic were so good we did not even bother removing the crisp shells as we ate them! Sardinian Prawns at Il Mulino are so delicious you can eat the shell Amidst the numerous entrée offerings, we finally decided on Osso Buco in red wine sauce. The meat was so tender that as the fork made contact with it, a perfect morsel of forever braised meat fell simply off the bone, completely melting onto our palates. This traditional dish was served with porcini mushrooms, over an aromatic saffron risotto. Day boat, freshly caught local Red Snapper was presented in a light tomato sauce accompanied by shrimp, clams and calamari, with each component prepared to perfection. This masterpiece offered a luscious array of ocean flavors, to which we added a pinch of fiery crushed red pepper just to feel that endorphin rush I love so much in my food. The dish was fine without this spicy addition, but I recommend a pinch just the same. Fresh local Snapper to be served with Pomodoro Tomato Basil Sauce Il Mulino's General Manager Tino with amazing grappa display A perfect ending to our dining experience featured a dessert sampler along with an assortment of homemade grappas, all infused with a variety of fresh berries and fruits. They were so irresistible that we tried every flavor! We were completely satiated, as we headed for our room within Hotel Aqualina, which in my opinion the most stunning property in N. Miami Beach. We actually hesitated to brush our teeth that night, lest we lose the flavors that were still jumping around in our mouths. Dedicated chefs create Italian classics nightly As the sun sets over the Atlantic Ocean, Acqualina transforms into one of the most romantic places in Miami. Step outside on to the veranda and you feel worlds away from everyday life as the night sky sparkles and waves crash onto the shore. Just a few feet away from the ocean sits beautifully set dinner tables, where one can get to experience intimate dining surrounded only by the flickering of candles and the exceptional cuisine from renowned Il Mulino restaurant. Outside veranda dining offers an inviting and romantic setting We are pleased to award the entire dining experience at Il Mulino Five Stars for both food and service. Given the extraordinary experience and high quality food and service we received, the entire meal was reasonably priced. This amazing Italian-styled cuisine combined with top notch service, has for many years manifested memorable dining experiences for multitudes of happy customers without fail at various national and international locations, such as Aspen, Atlanta, Atlantic City, Chicago, Las Vegas, Miami, New York, San Juan Puerto Rico, Washington, as well as Tokyo, Japan. Check out Il Mulino at your earliest convenience, and tell them that Billy Wisdom and Dinnerreviews.com© sent you! Important Note: Advertising on www.dinnerreviews.com web site will in no way influence or affect, positively or negatively, dinner reviews written about a particular establishment at any time prior to, during, or after the culmination of an Advertising Agreement between Dinner Reviews Internet Magazine and prospective or existing Clients.		= Scary = Pathetic = Good = Excellent = Flawless Tom House Editor-in-Chief