Many New Yorkers believe this restaurant nestled in Greenwich Village has the finest classic Italian cuisine in New York City. As a result, reservations can be very hard to come by, but it is often much easier to snag a table at lunch. A meal at Il Mulino can be quite expensive, but portions are definitely on the large side. The service is of course professional and attentive, and the décor is classy and subdued.
• Hours: Lunch: noon-2:30p M-F, Dinner: 5p-11p M-Sa