Went to Mulino's for the first time on 3/13/2026 in search of a new Italian restaurant. We have a…read morecouple of go-to restaurants in the Springfield area, but it's always nice to try someplace new. Mulino"s was a pleasant surprise. The restaurant is located on the 2nd floor of an architecturally pleasing brick building, with the interior ambiance (decor & lighting) fitting of the food style, setting a comforting mood along with the classic 50's/60's Italian American music. All around the food was both tasteful and comforting, similar to what I remember my Nonni would make. From the Calamari Friitti (appetizer) served with both a marinara and vodka sauce, the Meatballs (appetizer) of a classic beef and pork blend, to the Chicken Francaise (dinner), everything combined for a delicious meal. Mulino's is a great estaurant to visit with your spouse or friends for a nice 'family' dinner without being overly fancy/stuffy. One minor critique as I pretend to be a legitimate food reviewer, add a slight touch more butter to the Chicken Francaise sauce. My son and I collectively rated Mulino's: 4.25/5.

Been going to Mulinos for over 15 years. Excellent food and service always. Cozy atmosphere and…read moregreat outdoor seating on the balcony.

Why it took me so long to finally come here, will forever be a mystery. Absolutely delicious…read more Initially I was throw off by the tight staircase you have to walk up to dine in at. We got up the first flight and gave our party number (2), they asked if we were okay to sit upstairs. We said sure, why not, especially as the first floor was decently crowded. We got upstairs and it was so serene and intimate, I couldn't have asked for a better seat. The view of Amherst center was beautiful. Perfect weather, blue skies...I digress! Our server, (who's name I wish I remembered!!) was incredibly helpful and offered recommendations to us as neither of us had been there before. We started with the breaded shrimp with marinara...YUM. If you're a shrimp fan, do yourself a favor and order this. Next came some complimentary bread and oil, which you can never go wrong with. Then entrees. The chicken verdicchio was mine and it was delicious. The mushrooms were tender, the artichoke hearts were a perfect addition. I tried my boyfriend's Alfredo and that too was delicious. Price was pretty decent as well, especially for what felt like a fancy place. $12 for the 7 shrimp, $26 for the Crazy Alfredo and $27 for the verdicchio. We packed up the leftovers and even the next day they were delicious.

My family and I really wanted to love this restaurant. The restaurant itself is cozy and has a nice…read morevibe. The staff were friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the food was just mediocre. My daughter and I ordered the chicken broccoli Alfredo. My wife ordered a pasta dish with marinara and sautéed chicken. The portion sizes were good. The problem was with the "sautéed" chicken. On all 3 dishes the chicken was dry and didn't look or taste sautéed. We were disappointed. Maybe we went on an "off" night? On the bright side, my teenage son said the chicken parm was good!

When looking for a place to eat, a friend recommended Emma's. I had been once before - my husband…read morehad never been. The staff was extremely friendly and courteous. We visited on a busy Friday night and service and speed was excellent. We had bruschetta, which was excellent He had the ribeye Gorgonzola, which was absolutely fantastic and cooked to perfection. Very flavorful and very large portion. I had ckn parmigiana w penne and the size could of fed my family. The taste was amazing. I took over 3/4 ckn home. We can't wait to return. We have 3-4 more dishes we want to try. For dessert - cannolis which were great! A+++ all around.

We visited Emma's for an early dinner. Our party of 4 was greeted warmly and seated immediately…read more Our server was attentive, took our drink orders and brought warm bread, butter, and dipping oil to our table. The menu had so many great options - we decided to get a pizza, a pasta, and an entree to share between the four of us. For pizza, we ordered Donna's Favorite, and added crispy chicken. We all loved it and I especially loved the crispy prosciutto. Our entree was chicken piccata, and the capers and lemon in the sauce were excellent. We ordered the penne with vodka sauce, and again, the prosciutto was amazing! Portions were great and the three items we ordered were plenty for the four of us, and we even had leftovers for lunch. Wish we had saved room for dessert - next time!

Our waitress Kate was very friendly, helpful, and kind. Food was great. A lovely evening out to…read morecelebrate my daughter's birthday!

We've had two terrible experiences in a row at Ninis, we have been going here since the 80s…read more Something has changed, terrible service and the food has been way below average. Breaks our hearts. Service today we were a couple of 2, tables arriving 30 minutes after us ate and left. I asked the waitress nicely what was the hold up and she said pizzas and calzones take longer, table arrived 30 minutes after us got 4 pizzas before we got our pizza

Long time patron. This place has lost some of what made it special. I recently had the baked ziti…read moremeatless. The ziti was overcooked and lacked in taste. I ate it because I was hungry.

This place could be 3.5 stars but everything was mostly ok. The broth for the tortellini soup had…read moreno flavor so I didn't finish it. The lemon chicken was pretty good but again the the pasta didn't taste like much. The garlic bread was ok - heavy on the butter and less so on garlic. The lasagna was also just fine. I will say the portions were on the generous side. The service was also fine. Not bad but nothing stellar. Ambiance is foos for a casual dinner out. Prices are very reasonable.

The food was delicious and the service exceptional!! I had chicken with portobello mushrooms and…read morepasta sauce that was cooked to perfection. My sister ordered the seafood bowl with linguini. Her dish was loaded with an assortment of scallops, calamari, oysters & clams....very tasty. Our server, Sydney, was friendly, attentive and made the whole dining experience special. Then, to add to the atmosphere we were entertained by live music ......the singer, Jeffrey Thomas, offered a good selection of songs that performed with his excellent voice! I highly recommend the Villa Napoletana for your next meal out!

Soupy watered down and very buttery pasta with clams. No real flavor of wine. The bottom of my…read moreplate was literal liquid butter.

What a great place. Let's start with the service. Everyone was friendly and made you feel like you…read morewere the only ones they were serving. No rush, always asking if we needed anything and always had a smile. The ambience was relaxing, friendly and everyone seemed having a wonderful time. The food was incredible. We ordered appetizers and the Fried Calamari was done to perfection, the others enjoyed the Gorgonzola bread and the fried mozzarella. If you don't like Gorgonzola the house bread and dipping oil was perfect. The main course was just as good and it all came out hot. The Chicken Franchise was excellent with enough leftover for two more meals. All others agreed the food was delish. We splurged and ordered dessert as two of us were celebrating birthdays. Again no one was disappointed. Definitely recommend calling for reservations. Every table was occupied.

My son and I went there as an early birthday celebration (his). The staff from the hosts to the…read morewait staff was friendly and attentive to our needs. Appetizers -stuffed mushrooms and calamari-excellent. The bread that was offered was fresh and tasty. The veal parm was thick and tender, spaghetti sauce was homemade and ever so tasty. My son loved his pasta dish. We ordered extra appetizers as well as the lamb chop dinner for home (can't wait to eat tomorrow). The desserts were excellent-creme brûlée cheesecake and lemon cake. Highly recommend.

A pleasant day with the family. The brunch was good. I enjoyed poached salmon. Others raved about…read morethe waffles. Eggs Benedict was good. Cauloflower soup and beet salad appetizers were terrific. Our server was fantastic! Always a terrific place for a special occasion.

The food quality is up there with some of the best restaurants in the state. Service is top notch…read moreand the building is absolutely gorgeous. It's a "fancy restaurant" with a super cozy and laid back feel. They serve the kind of food that makes you look at each other and say, wow this is amazing. Offering locally sourced and including GF, DF, and vegan options is also a huge plus.