ll Mulino at the Swan? - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 11:52 AM

Can anybody tell me any pros or conns about this resturant? We're going on our annual Disney vacation this year and would like to try somewhere new. We have eatten at Tutto Italia and I felt it was ok but nothing great. I was thinking of ll Mulino at the swan to "venture out". We will not be on the disney dinning plan. Can anybody give me any information about this resturant? Good or bad welcomed. Any pictures even better! Also someone mentioned
Portobello, but i never seem to hear much about here either. Thank you.

GrumpySue · 01-13-2013, 12:20 PM

Awesome restaurant - fantastic food. Have been many times and always leave happy.

TDC Nala · 01-13-2013, 12:30 PM

Great place. Another hint, because it's not a Disney restaurant they will do some things that Disney restaurants won't do - like half orders.

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 01:59 PM

Thanks. Sounds worth a try. Keep the responses coming please. Can anyone tell me what you ate and liked or didn't like? Any pictures?

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Pakey · 01-13-2013, 02:36 PM

Il Mulino is our go to romantic dinner restaurant. It's nice and grown up and warm and cozy. They have a excellent wine list. You will get an amuse Bouche which is a nice touch.

My most recent meal was 2 weeks ago and I had the mushroom risotto which was very good; easily split between two people.

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 04:27 PM

Thank you, I didn't think they would let you split meals. I have 2kids that aren't big eatters.

Keep the posts coming please!

jwfla422 · 01-13-2013, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DisneyMom2Boyz

Thanks. Sounds worth a try. Keep the responses coming please. Can anyone tell me what you ate and liked or didn't like? Any pictures?

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Love Il Mulino.

I have some photos and a review up on my dining review website if you'd like to check it out:

http://www.disneydiningreviews.com/i...o-new-york.htm

(Probably one of the best Italian restaurants on property-Haven't been to Tutto Italia to make a fair comparison, but have been to Portobello which doesn't compare). In my review you will read the pros and cons. The only con really was where we were seated which was a fluke and you can always change that otherwise EXCELLENT food and SUPERIOR service.

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jwfla422

Love Il Mulino.

I have some photos and a review up on my dining review website if you'd like to check it out:

http://www.disneydiningreviews.com/i...o-new-york.htm

(Probably one of the best Italian restaurants on property-Haven't been to Tutto Italia to make a fair comparison, but have been to Portobello which doesn't compare). In my review you will read the pros and cons. The only con really was where we were seated which was a fluke and you can always change that otherwise EXCELLENT food and SUPERIOR service.

Thankyou for the review. Great job on your review website. I think its so great that people take the time to do this! And so helpful to someone like me!

dischic89 · 01-13-2013, 05:07 PM

We ate there once and thought it was very good. Ended up getting a bottle of wine and dessert. They did have half orders, but we were persuaded by the waitress to get the full order (worked for us because we could take the leftovers home, but stick with the half if you aren't a big eater/don't want leftovers). I really just enjoyed how the restaurant felt too...like a nice restaurant in a city versus a nice Disney restaurant (like Tutto).

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 07:40 PM

Thank you for the info. I read about half portions, but not sure if its just for the pasta dishes? I'm ready to try a new resturant.......keep it coming!
Thanks!

Figee17 · 01-13-2013, 07:59 PM

we really enjoy it. and

Figee17 · 01-13-2013, 08:02 PM

we really enjoy it. and...
sorry, 2.5 year old mashing buttons on the keyboard again, lol.
like others have said, I little different feel than "disney". we love the board walk area and the chance to eat somewhere a little different. also, if you happen to have tables in wonderland, it is accepted there!

Figee17 · 01-13-2013, 08:03 PM

one more thing...my very particular husband asked for something that wasn't really on the menu but they created it for him anyways and he loves it and always requests going back whenever we are in wdw.

DisneyMom2Boyz · 01-13-2013, 08:22 PM

Thankyou for your input. I don't have the TIW card....

ElizabethB · 01-14-2013, 07:33 AM

Il Mulino is one of our favorites. We have never had anything there that was not first rate in quality and delicious. We like that 1/2 orders of the pasta dishes are available. Their wine list is excellent. And, they come around with complimentary limoncello to finish off the meal.

The only negative, IMO, is it is something of a busy trattoria atmosphere, which means it's not terribly conducive to quiet romantic dining. But, there are some side rooms that are a bit quieter and we are willing to put up with some noise because the food and wine are terrific.

01-13-2013, 11:52 AM	#1
DisneyMom2Boyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127	ll Mulino at the Swan? Can anybody tell me any pros or conns about this resturant? We're going on our annual Disney vacation this year and would like to try somewhere new. We have eatten at Tutto Italia and I felt it was ok but nothing great. I was thinking of ll Mulino at the swan to "venture out". We will not be on the disney dinning plan. Can anybody give me any information about this resturant? Good or bad welcomed. Any pictures even better! Also someone mentioned Portobello, but i never seem to hear much about here either. Thank you. __________________ DM DDDSDS

01-13-2013, 12:20 PM	#2
GrumpySue Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 64	Awesome restaurant - fantastic food. Have been many times and always leave happy. __________________ GrumpySue Disney Villas-1986; Contemporary-1988; WDW Dolphin-1992; Dixie Landings/Grand Floridian-1996; Wilderness Lodge-1997; Carribbean Beach-1999; Wilderness Lodge-2001; Beach Club-2003; Port Orleans FQ/Hilton Head Resort-2004; Boardwalk Villas/Wilderness Lodge Villas-2005; Polynesian/Animal Kingdom Lodge-2006; Yacht Club-2007; Disney Wonder/Beach Club Villas-2008; Wilderness Lodge/Bay Lake Tower 2009; Waldorf Astoria/Polynesian-2010; Waldorf Astoria/Boardwalk Villas 2011; Coronado Springs 2012; WDW Swan/Ft. Wilderness Cabins 2013 !!

01-13-2013, 12:30 PM	#3
TDC Nala 1937, what a year that was Diet Coke on Ice or Else I apparently don't do anything they want to stimulate Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Not far enough outside the Beltway Posts: 54,561	Great place. Another hint, because it's not a Disney restaurant they will do some things that Disney restaurants won't do - like half orders. __________________

01-13-2013, 01:59 PM	#4
DisneyMom2Boyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127	Thanks. Sounds worth a try. Keep the responses coming please. Can anyone tell me what you ate and liked or didn't like? Any pictures?: __________________ DM DDDSDS

01-13-2013, 04:27 PM	#6
DisneyMom2Boyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127	Thank you, I didn't think they would let you split meals. I have 2kids that aren't big eatters. Keep the posts coming please! __________________ DM DDDSDS

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01-13-2013, 02:36 PM	#5
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,941	Il Mulino is our go to romantic dinner restaurant. It's nice and grown up and warm and cozy. They have a excellent wine list. You will get an amuse Bouche which is a nice touch. My most recent meal was 2 weeks ago and I had the mushroom risotto which was very good; easily split between two people.

01-13-2013, 05:07 PM	#9
dischic89 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 108	We ate there once and thought it was very good. Ended up getting a bottle of wine and dessert. They did have half orders, but we were persuaded by the waitress to get the full order (worked for us because we could take the leftovers home, but stick with the half if you aren't a big eater/don't want leftovers). I really just enjoyed how the restaurant felt too...like a nice restaurant in a city versus a nice Disney restaurant (like Tutto). __________________ POR 11/12, AKL 6/11, POP 1/11, AKL 5/10, CSR 6/09, CSR 6/08, CBR 7/06, DCL 4/05, CR 7/03, Grosvenor 7/00, Offsite '97, '93 Spring 2011 College Program Main Entrance Operations!

01-13-2013, 07:40 PM	#10
DisneyMom2Boyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127	Thank you for the info. I read about half portions, but not sure if its just for the pasta dishes? I'm ready to try a new resturant.......keep it coming! Thanks! __________________ DM DDDSDS

01-13-2013, 07:59 PM	#11
Figee17 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 138	we really enjoy it. and

01-13-2013, 08:02 PM	#12
Figee17 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 138	we really enjoy it. and... sorry, 2.5 year old mashing buttons on the keyboard again, lol. like others have said, I little different feel than "disney". we love the board walk area and the chance to eat somewhere a little different. also, if you happen to have tables in wonderland, it is accepted there!

01-13-2013, 08:03 PM	#13
Figee17 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Worcester, MA Posts: 138	one more thing...my very particular husband asked for something that wasn't really on the menu but they created it for him anyways and he loves it and always requests going back whenever we are in wdw.

01-13-2013, 08:22 PM	#14
DisneyMom2Boyz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 127	Thankyou for your input. I don't have the TIW card.... __________________ DM DDDSDS

01-14-2013, 07:33 AM	#15
ElizabethB I have a raw meat fetish. Who knew!!?? Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,003	Il Mulino is one of our favorites. We have never had anything there that was not first rate in quality and delicious. We like that 1/2 orders of the pasta dishes are available. Their wine list is excellent. And, they come around with complimentary limoncello to finish off the meal. The only negative, IMO, is it is something of a busy trattoria atmosphere, which means it's not terribly conducive to quiet romantic dining. But, there are some side rooms that are a bit quieter and we are willing to put up with some noise because the food and wine are terrific.

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