# Il Mulino

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- Cuisine: Italian (Abruzzese)
- Neighborhood: SoHo (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/soho)
- Space: Private Room
- Capacity: Available for events; 40+ years in Greenwich Village
- Price range: $$$$
- Typical spend: $100+ per person
- Google rating: 4.5 (634 reviews)
- Address: 86 W 3rd St, New York, NY 10012, USA
- Phone: (212) 673-3783
- Website: https://ilmulino.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday 5:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM
- Reservations: Takes reservations
- Good for groups: Yes
- Outdoor seating: Yes
- Data updated: 2026-09-20

Il Mulino brings four decades of old-world Italian hospitality to your group gathering, where the legendary complimentary antipasti spread—think creamy burrata, paper-thin prosciutto, and marinated vegetables—arrives before you even order, setting the tone for an abundantly generous evening. The private dining room captures the same warmth as the original Greenwich Village institution, with servers who treat your party like famiglia and Abruzzese specialties that have kept regulars coming back since the 1980s. Your group will leave not just well-fed but genuinely cared for, carrying home the kind of satisfied contentment that only comes from a restaurant that has perfected the art of Italian abundance over generations.

## Group dining, from guest reviews

Groups book tables for birthdays, bachelorette parties and celebratory dinners in a cramped old-school dining room rather than a separate space.

- Reviewers describe parties from 5 to 18 people seated in the main dining room, which several call small, cozy and tightly packed.
- A bachelorette group of 18 arranged the event directly with a manager, who handled accommodations and requests.
- Ordering is a la carte with waiters reciting specials at length; complimentary starters such as bruschetta, garlic bread, parmesan and fried zucchini arrive at every table.
- Cost signals include a 22% gratuity added to a bill and an unrequested birthday dessert platter charged at about $80.

What works: Manager handled an 18 person bachelorette booking smoothly; Generous complimentary appetizers arrive immediately for the whole table; Large portions and pasta dishes that groups consistently praise; Staff work as a team and sing for birthdays.

Watch out for: Cramped room and small tables tight for parties of 5 plus; Food can take a long time for large parties; Unrequested birthday desserts and added gratuity have surprised guests.

Distilled from 30 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20.

## Questions

**Does Il Mulino have a private dining room?**

Yes. Il Mulino offers a private dining room for groups in SoHo. Available for events; 40+ years in Greenwich Village.

**How much does it cost to book a private event at Il Mulino?**

Guests at Il Mulino typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Il Mulino for the current minimum and deposit terms.

**When is Il Mulino open?**

Il Mulino is open Monday to Friday 5:00 to 10:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 11:00 PM, and Sunday 4:00 to 9:00 PM, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire.

**What kind of restaurant is Il Mulino?**

Il Mulino is a $$$$ Italian (Abruzzese) restaurant in SoHo, New York City, rated 4.5 stars across 634 Google reviews. Google describes it as: Elegantly appointed, well-known restaurant focusing on sizable plates of Italian favorites. It has outdoor seating.

**What do guests say about group dining at Il Mulino?**

Groups book tables for birthdays, bachelorette parties and celebratory dinners in a cramped old-school dining room rather than a separate space. Reviewers describe parties from 5 to 18 people seated in the main dining room, which several call small, cozy and tightly packed. A bachelorette group of 18 arranged the event directly with a manager, who handled accommodations and requests. Ordering is a la carte with waiters reciting specials at length; complimentary starters such as bruschetta, garlic bread, parmesan and fried zucchini arrive at every table. Cost signals include a 22% gratuity added to a bill and an unrequested birthday dessert platter charged at about $80. Reviewers praise: manager handled an 18 person bachelorette booking smoothly; generous complimentary appetizers arrive immediately for the whole table; large portions and pasta dishes that groups consistently praise; staff work as a team and sing for birthdays. Watch for: cramped room and small tables tight for parties of 5 plus; food can take a long time for large parties; unrequested birthday desserts and added gratuity have surprised guests. Based on 30 Google reviews of Il Mulino that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.