Il Mulino’s prix fixe menu is sure to become a fast favorite

BY CHRISTY HINKO chinko@antonmediagroup.com

One of the best lesser-known dining gems on the North Shore might just be Il Mulino’s Sunday Supper, priced right with a hearty prix xe menu of some of its most delicious appetizers and entrees.

Sunday supper holds a deep cultural significance in many places around the world, evoking a sense of tradition, family and togetherness. It is a time-honored ritual that transcends generations, bringing people together to share a meaningful meal and create lasting memories.

The menu at Il Mulino, a nod to the Abruzzo region in Italy, just east of Rome, is known for its culinary variety and richness.

To start, keep it simple and choose the Super Toscano wine, a beautiful blend of Merlot, Cabernet and Syrah, while you enjoy a fresh shaving of Parmigiano and salami. The breadbasket is indeed filled with richness, with a selection of focaccia and gourmet breads like olive, tomato or spicy garlic. The mildly spicy bruschetta is a treat, with its fresh chopped tomato, garlic and onion.

Sunday supper is often associated with hearty, comforting dishes that evoke a sense of nostalgia and evoke the flavors of home. For your selection of Sunday Supper primi, or appetizer, try the fried calamari with a spicy marinara sauce, baked clams, steamed mussels, eggplant, veal Bolognese over rigatoni or homemade gnocchi. Follow this up with a choice between a Caesar salad or a bowl of lentil and angel hair pasta soup. All of the choices are perfectly portioned to awaken your epicurean senses.

Beyond its familial significance, Sunday supper also carries social and communal importance. It can extend beyond immediate family members, welcoming neighbors, friends, and extended relatives to partake in the feast. It creates a space for community engagement, fostering a sense of camaraderie and solidarity within neighborhoods and cultural groups.

Sunday Supper at Il Mulino is the perfect opportunity to try some of the restaurant’s perfectly selected entrees. Despite having a pared-down menu to choose from, deciding which entree to try might prove to be the most difficult part of your experience. The Sunday Supper menu offers mushroom ravioli, chicken Parmigiana, spaghetti, filet mignon, salmon and several veal options. You can almost close your eyes and point to one and not be wrong.

Enjoy a complimentary glass of grappa (Italian brandy) with a golden raisin in the bottom of the glass to complete your dining experience along with the dessert sampler that includes a piece of decadent flourless chocolate cake, so rich, dense and creamy, a piece of Italian cheesecake and a piece of tiramisu. It’s nearly impossible to choose between just one, the sampler alleviates that challenge.

Each Il Mulino outpost draws inspiration from its geographic location while staying true to the original Il Mulino New York, designed to cultivate the most intimate dining experience. Its world-renowned cuisine is enhanced through attention to detail.

The staff is attentive, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the specials.

In today’s fast-paced and fragmented world, the tradition of Sunday supper serves as an anchor, reminding us of the importance of human connection, reflection and shared experiences. It provides a sanctuary of warmth and nourishment for the body and soul, reminding us of the timeless values of love, unity and gratitude.