) so if I can figure out how to get us back by 8:30 after seeing La Nouba I think I'm going to book it. We'll just do QS for lunch and TS for dinner, instead of TS for lunch and QS for dinner. 
I'm making myself hungry!!
I cant keep up all these closures!)
I can handle a Solo Afternoon right? Ooh that sounds fun...lets see if I can get him to ditch me
To ditch my family for a day and run loose in Epcot!! 
It must be just me but every time I see the title of this thread my mind goes straight to the gutter..."Nicki & Todd are at it again"....
Hi there you guys! We are back from dinner and let me just say this...if you follow my reviews you know we love Tutto Italia in Epcot....well that is second banana to Il Mulino! We had the most incredible time, the most attentive service and the most delish food ever! The atmosphere was very quiet and relaxing, nothing like Tutto. We were not rushed at all, again nothing like Tutto. Much cheaper than Tutto too.
We arrived right at 6:30 and were seated immediately to a large dining room to the left of the entrance....there were 4 other tables seated and the rest of the place was empty. We had 2 servers that treated us like King and Queen...their names are Michael and Tony. I am not going to post menu pics because the one that is listed on the Swan/Dolphin site is correct.
As soon as we were seated this little plate arrived...it is roasted eggplant in a very light balsamic with parmesan cheese and thin slices of a salami like item...both were out of this world and if you spread some eggplant on the bread...oh boy it was good! The bread was a nice dense, chewy Tuscan bread and there were thin crispy bread pieces that were very spicy...DH loved them! Butter available on request but olive oil is on the table.
We each had Pelligrino and I was not planning on having a drink tonight but Michael recommended a cocktail that DH just had to have...the Forza Acai...Michael had it served in 2 glasses so I can have some and let me tell you this, I am a lover of blueberries and this was knock it out of the park wonderful....not too sweet, just strong enough and we will go to the bar and relax with this drink!
DH was alot hungrier than I was but thats ok....I told him to order whatever he wanted. He started with the calamari, it was so lightly battered, very tender and there was some thin sliced fried zucchini there too! The marinara was spicy and wonderful. Michael served us some from the hot plate and then left the plate on the table. They do not put your dinner order in until you have finished your appetizer, they do not rush you at all and we really appreciated that.
Todd also had....wait for it... a caesar salad! It was huge and fresh, made to order, I had some and it was the best! Served on a huge dinner plate and it covered the entire thing.
Since he ordered so much as an appie he decided on a white pizza, it was 8 huge slices (I would say equivilent to a large pizza anywhere) and there was mozzarella, ricotta, garlic and oregano. The aroma coming from this was mouthwatering, I mean it had the greatest smell...I wish I could bottle it, put it behind my ears ha ha! Between the 2 of us we ate 5 pieces and took the rest back to the room.
I had the pasta cabonara...wow the serving was huge..didnt realize I could have ordered a 1/2 portion. The pasta was served a perfect al dente. The proscuitto was tender, the onions tender, the flavor was fantastic...DH never had anything like this before and he loved it..we took leftovers back to the room too and they gave us little to go plates and plasticware....
We were so stuffed, very happy and satisfied until Michael brought us the dessert menu. I didnt want a thing, DH had to get something. He ordered chocolate gelato, so rich and dark and creamy, 2 huge scoops and a ton of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and strawberries underneath.....it was the best and now he wants to go to the gelato stand in Italy tomorrow and try another flavor!
Our parting gift from Il Mulino was a small glass of Lemoncello, vodka with fresh lemon juice and a simple syrup. They dish it out of a wooden barrel tableside and toast to your health. It was sooooo sweet my teeth ached after one sip! This was right up Todd's alley so he drank both glasses.
From now on, whenever we are jonesing for Italian Il Mulino is our spot!
Good morning, Happy Sunday! My last full day...well not really as I am not planning on leaving until 5-6pm tomorrow night (but Todd doesnt know that yet so no one tell him ok?)
I am just waiting for him to get off a work call (I know at 8am on a Sunday??) and then we are outta here! Breakfast at the BWI bakery again...really wish we could go somewhere else but oh well....then over to Epcot. I really want to do some of the seminars today so I may send lovey back to the room for a nap without me....I can handle a Solo Afternoon right? Ooh that sounds fun...lets see if I can get him to ditch me
See you guys later!
but I'm all caught up now 
Loved the review of Il Mulino. Now that the kids are getting a little older, I can finally begin thinking about going to the "better" restaurants at the World. Hope you have a wonderful day today. Good luck on the "ditch"
glad to hear you're feeling your usual self again. the dolphin and its restaurants are really good options if the rate is right...
have a great day, hope the "ditch" goes well
We will not be on the DDP our first night of the trip and we aren't driving our own car (but we are staying at the BWV, so no car needed
That is my DREAM!
Thanks for your great reviews and pics!
1st, sorry if it seemed Like I disappered. We went to the Toy Story dbl feature Friday nt and last night we were playing ToyStory Mania on the Wii and drinking
I ordered the Greek salad, large portion and it was served with a soft pita and it was excellent. The spanakopita was great as always but the chicken souvlaki was incredible, super tender white meat chicken, excellently seasoned and just enough tzatziki sauce served on a large soft pita..we will def visit this place tomorrow.
F&W food looks great, especially the greek food 
DH loves the GG
Thanks once again for providing some awesome porn!
