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    Villa Mulino

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Fried Zucchini BlossomsZucchini
    Savsri A.

    First time trying this restaurant and the ambience was great. I really loved the decor and color choices, especially the beautiful turquoise bar counter. My husband and I went to celebrate our wedding anniversary, so we were excited to try it after reading so many good reviews. For appetizers, the fried zucchini blossoms were absolutely delicious, they practically melted in your mouth. My husband ordered the calamari and said it was perfectly cooked and tasted great. The in-house bread was also soft and served hot. I ordered a Tiramisu Martini and wow... it was the BEST! The flavor was different from a regular espresso martini and definitely worth trying. For our main course we ordered the mushroom mafaldine, which unfortunately lacked seasoning and creaminess. It was a bit dry, so we had to ask the waiter for some Italian seasoning and cheese. Service was amazing food arrived quickly.

    Tiramisu Espresso Martini
    Val S.

    My husband and I came here for a weekday date night. We made a reservation for 6:30pm and were sat promptly, even though we arrived around 10 minutes early. Our server was attentive and our water glasses were never empty. The aperativo cocktail was a fun drink, as it came with a mini charcuterie board on it. The actual drink tasted close to a dirty martini. The caprese salad was a wonderful, fresh appetizer. We both enjoyed our pasta dishes. The affogato and tiramisu martini were both delicious to share after dinner.

    Tiramisu Martini
    Morgan C.

    Absolute gem! We had a fantastic dinner for a group of 6 - we made a reservation expecting it to be absolutely packed but were thankful it was quieter during our visit. The decor is gorgeous especially the holiday / seasonal pieces. Service was outstanding all evening. We shared oysters, fried zucchini, arancini, and beef carpaccio to start, as well as the buffala salad. All were delicious but the fried zucchini are a must! The fruitti di mare pasta was a standout as was the bolognese. The tiramisu martini was also an unexpected treat - essentially a creamier and less-coffee forward espresso martini! Highly recommend and will absolutely return.

    branzino was creative and uniquely presented.
    Paul B.

    I really enjoyed the food here with a few exceptions that must be talked about at first. There is a very strange scent when first walking in that hits you like a ton of bricks and takes a while to get used to. Not sure what that was, but it wasn't pleasant. I'm thinking there might be a plumbing issue, but it should addressed. If it wasn't for everything else, my birthday dinner could have potentially been ruined. Thank god the food and service met expectations. As for the food, I liked the Arancini, however still processing the Brie cheese version. I really like the traditional version with peas and pecorino flavors. Maybe it wasn't what I expected but they disappeared in 4 minutes, so I guess they were pretty good. The Branzino was very good. The "romesco" was not what was expected, but the dish was nicely prepared. There were a couple bones in it that didn't make it out, and that's always an unwelcome surprise, and traditionally an unfortunate part of ordering this fish. The filleting was properly done and the presentation was colorful and inventive. The pasta dish was outstanding. The pasta itself had an amazing semolina flavor, texture and suppleness was perfect. The sauce was delicious with hints of saffron, and the shrimp and calamari was generous and fresh in its texture and cook. The mussels were perfection and sweet, all perfectly sized. Anything larger would have ruined this dish. I think a couple scallops would have made this the perfect dish. But, I will be back for this. Server was attentive, articulate, and friendly, She was very good at understanding when to interrupt, and approached with sensitivity if we were engaged in conversation. I thought she was outstanding. Home run there. The tiramisu was also delicious and authentic. Just the right amount of cream to lady fingers, and the mascarpone was thick and perfectly sweet, but not anywhere near some restaurants that jack up the sugar. I highly recommend it. The decor was modern, well coordinated, and super chic. A cross between Boho and Mid Century Modern. I loved that the pillows and the banquets weren't worn, torn and frayed, and appreciated the well maintained condition of pillows and level of comfort. It's what attracted us to the place. I'm sure we will be back, hopefully we'll try the patio in spring and summer. I hope they're able to address the unfortunate lingering odor. It does affect the dinner if you get there early when the air isn't perfumed with food and people.

    Verde Campanelle
    Missy S.

    Delicious meal! Fresh tasting food and service was amazing. The ambience of the restaurant is beautiful! Wonderful for a date night, a netting or a Girls Night. Staff was wonderful and friendly. Highly recommend Vila Mulino! You can't go wrong..

    Meghana A.

    The search is over.... I found it!! My top 1 restaurant in CT. If you like Italian cuisine.. it's well worth a trip. Right from the outside, to the interiors, to the food... I love everything about this place.. it's nothing short of spectacular. Everything I ate was delicious, this was my first time eating Fried Zucchini Blossoms ... they were as delicate, crispy ..the ricotta with the balsamic glaze was perfection with every bite. Another dish that blew my mind was Cacio E Pepe... simple but explosive flavors . The vegetable panini... was the sandwich that stole the spotlight, came with a side of chips (that I could probably eat a whole bag off) and salad. Not to forget the crafted cocktails, I forgot what it's called but it was cucumber + kiwi + mint... you can have it made as a mocktail too. Was absolutely magical!! I would highly recommend you give this place a try!!

    Aperitivo
    Lanasha R.

    I had my birthday dinner at Villa Mulino and booked the silo for me and my friends! The entire restaurant is gorgeous. Their bar is lit so well and was packed the entire night. I started with the Caesar salad and got cacio e pepe with steak for dinner. Their caesar dressing is so fresh and while that may not be for everyone, I loved it! It's a decent size as well, one of my friends had it for her entree. The pasta was delicious but I would've preferred a bit more black pepper. Their cocktails are amazing! This was a martini themed dinner so a bunch were coming to the table and being passed around to drink. I will say, I didn't like the aperitivo even though it was beautifully crafted. I prefer sweeter cocktails whereas this one, understandably, wasn't. This spot is definitely worth the visit and getting cute for! A special thank you to the staff who were trying to help me get the perfect bday pic lol.

    Villa Mulino is a wonderful dining experience! The owner and his staff are always extremely attentive to patrons needs and exceed expectations! The restaurant is masterfully and beautifully designed in a soft luxe decor that mimics the elegance of the cuisine, it is truly a unique and refreshing place!! The food and bar drink choices are truly excellent!! The Beef Carpaccio and Espresso Martinis are insanely amazing!!! Absolutely our favorite place! Great Job Villa!!!!

    Tuna Tartare
    Ana B.

    Villa Mulino is located in Riverdale Farms, in Avon. It looks a bit unassuming from the outside, but it looks pretty upscale from the inside. From the brightly lit interior, to the plush seats, these are just some of the ways Villa Mulino will show their class. At the bar area, they had a TV screen showing the UCONN Women's Basketball take home the Championship title. I'm mentioning this, because part of our party wanted to stay home to watch the game. Well they were pretty happy that Villa Mulino had the game on, and the end result is making all of Connecticut beam with pride. They also had some happy Italian music setting the scene. For my cocktail, I got the Bilancia. This is a very tasty bourbon based, peach infused cocktail. It came with a tiny paper plane clipped to the glass! I got the burrata as my appetizer. This was light and fresh. It came with colorful beets, oranges, pomegranate and some greens. The burrata was super fresh, I could see myself returning to Villa Mulino to have it as lunch sometime. For my meal I got the Shrimp Flatbread. This flatbread was as thin as a cracker, but layered with a ton of mozzarella, a nice amount of shrimp and cherry tomatoes. The star of the show was the Tuna Tartare, that I wished I ordered my self. This was tiny cubes of fresh tuna, in a dome shape, topped with avocado. If you like tuna, this is it, it is super fresh, light and filling. For the dessert we concluded with a chocolate mousse pistachio cake. We also got a creme brûlée with cranberries on the side. The chocolate cake was very small, but super creamy, with a hard outer chocolate layer, and some crunchy pistachios throughout. The cream brûlée was a classic choice, however the cranberries were totally unnecessary. We had a lovely time at Villa Mulino. This is a classy upscale, Italian establishment that is sure to impress.

    branzino
    Nneka M.

    Bravo Villa Mulino!! We had a fantastic dining experience at Villa Mulino. Kudos to my fellow elite yelpers from the Hartford, Connecticut area, for your thorough and insight reviews. When we landed at Hartford airport, I immediately jumped on yelp to find food, and to my surprise, I found this gem as we were on our way to another restaurant-but gps worked wonders, and we made a seamless detour to Villa Mulino. The ambiance is 100%...it reminds me of the cute vibey places in Washington DC, specifically in Adams Morgan and Georgetown areas. There's plenty of natural light, plush seating, gold accents, and beautiful natural colors and palette. Whoever designed the scheme of this restaurant did a fantastic job! And the food was ahhhhmazing!!! Probably some of the best Italian food Ive had outside of Italy. I read a few previous reviews stating that the food was subpar, but I give a serious side-eye to those reviews. The Frutti di Mare was so tasteful! We slurped up the remaining sauce with the fresh table bread. It was that good!! The branzino, salmon, and halibut were all cooked to perfection, and were all served with the perfect texture and flavors accompaniments. And their daily special menu included a dessert cream cheese mousse topped with a forest fruit jam served on a graham cracker crust..**chef's kiss** And our amazing server, as well as the staff, were all attentive and courteous!! Ive already told my family in Massachusetts to make the short trek to the scenic Avon, CT area and try out this gorgeous vibey establishment. Highly recommend!

    Italian Job drink

    checked out Villa Mulino with my husband for the first time this past week to celebrate our anniversary. 5 stars for the adorable interior! Really nice ambiance. We were going to sit outside but when we arrived realized the plaza it's in was not ideal space with several daycares all around it you could hear kids screaming and crying right off their patio. Also, overlooks parking lots so we decided to dine in. The only complaint was we were seated right near a table of 6 that were seated so close to our table for 2 that I couldn't even get into my seat due to one from that party pushed way out. I wish tables were set a bit further apart. I'm very surprised the host sat us next to that large party knowing we were there the two of us for an anniversary when their were other more private tables available that night. I wish I had spoken up for another seat. The food and drinks had some hits and some misses. We started with 3 apps: arancini (a bit bland tasting and dry. Not good reheated leftover at all. Three out), the ricotta stuffed squash blossoms were my fave of the apps but also lacked some flavor and could've been seasoned better. I won't judge the octopus app because it is not my cup of tea and was my husbands. My meal was the short ribs and I was disappointed as they were a bit fatty for My taste. I kept having to cut off grisle. I liked my Italian Job drink. Very pretty. But the second drink with coconut cream based foam curdled in the juicy drink part after a bit. I don't think the creamy foam worked on there due to the curdling. The chocolate mouse cake for dessert was yummy. Not sure if we'd be back because not a stand out for food. Meals all looked very pretty but just okay. The decor was the best part.

    *private* area for larger parties
    Michael W.

    Staff here is incredible. All smiles, all willing to go above and beyond to make the evening special. We had a large party of about 14 and they handled everything so professionally and never forgot a single item or delayed in tending to our needs. Perfection. The ambiance is beautiful as well. It's dark and moody but also bright and inviting. Hard to explain but it just works! Classic vibes with modern touches. The separate seating areas are stunning. Drinks and food were also very good. Prices are higher as you'd expect for the area but I feel like you do get pretty good value for what you're paying. Overall very happy with our night here. Would recommend it for a special dinner or celebration.

    Jenna G.

    Worth every penny. The quality is unbelievable! Amazing food, such a beautiful restaurant/bar area and our service was impeccable. I can't wait to return.

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    Bricco has become one of my favorite restaurants. Billy Grant really knows what he's doing…read more Talented chef. Saturday night was our third time here and we enjoyed it very much. Started off splitting the Kale salad and I love when places split in the kitchen for you and bring you each your half. Nice touch. Crispy bacon and goat cheese creamy dressing incredible. Cranberries to blend with and it's just a party in your mouth. Sensational. I told the waiter how much I love the Josie's meatballs but wanted the Branzino and couldn't decide so he said he could just bring me one meatball! Just enough as they are quite large. Note if you do this you don't get the delicious creamy cheese like the regular appetizer portion comes with but the sauce and meatball alone are incredible. I believe it comes with 3 on the appetizer portion. Again the sauce - wow! Branzino delicious. Second time getting it. Will have to get something different next time. Bf got the Bucatini Pork Sugo Napoletana and loved it as well. The pasta in the dish looked incredible. I had one bite and delicious flavors going on. Another great dinner at Bricco. The only issue here is even with a reservation we waited 30 minutes. We knew that though going in. Just be prepared to wait but that's how incredible this place is. People love it! Bar scene is fun too. We stayed for a drink after and were well taken care of. Delicious espresso martini to end the night. They brought me decaf from the kitchen special too!

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