At Molino's Ristorante, owner and native Italian Kanuccio Purisico captivates diners with a menu of mouthwatering Northern Italian fare. Dishes of calamari fritti, and clams oreganato entice appetites, and burbling waterfalls beckon outdoors as patrons find themselves in sunny Adriatic here in beautiful Bonita Springs. Our culinary team dazzle guests with authentic dishes such as the lambata di vitello alla griglia, a grilled veal chop accessorized with hot cherry peppers and mushrooms, or the rollatine melanzane, ricotta cheese rolled into thinly sliced eggplant and topped with tomato sauce. For those searching for ocean-fresh seafood try our salmone onde e terra, a cut of broiled salmon luxuriously lounging in a rich cognac sauce with a posse of peas, prosciutto, and mushrooms.
"Appetizer was excellent had the mussels in red sauce & penne vodka with chicken for dinner was ok ! My wife had the eggplant which was ok ! My 8 yr had spaghetti & meatballs which cost 20 bucks she liked it only drawback no kid menu ! Otherwise it's was a fairly good dinner ! Would leave the kids home if I where you unless they make a kids menu !"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: romantic
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"Fresh, delicious and truly authentic Itallian food, done right. You'll taste Italy in each bite. One of the very best Italian restaurants in SW Florida. Nice ambiance, Upscale - casual. Attentive owner is usually present and on the floor greeting guests. Service done just right. Never disappoints."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"We had reservations made through Open Table. We arrived and gave our name and they did not bother to look just started to lead us to a table. We stopped him and aid we had made a request and he said what? We did get a table but the service was like that of eating in a diner. Nothing special. The food was fair. When we were ready to leave they did not say thank you, good night or anything else.
This is not a restaurant I would return to."
Dined on 04/23/2013
2006
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"Molino's is in a shopping center, The Promenade, that is dying because Coconut Point Mall is sucking the life out of the small shops at The Promenade. Our meal and entire experience at Monlino's was superb. The food, the service, the ambiance were outstanding. I had an eggplant rollatini that was the best eggplant dish I've ever eaten. The wine was superb and the service provided by Luigi was just stellar. But, the restaurant suffers because it is tucked into a dying shopping center. Really sad to see."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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"The meal was just ok but served without enthusiasm by a rather tired staff. Ordinary at best, the quality and service would have been ok at half the price but not a premium experience at all. The wine by the glass had clearly been open for too long .. most fresh whites should be just that .. fresh. As for the food, the Mozzarella was good and a promising start but the Dover sole, the most expensive thing on the menu, was smothered in an over- rich and buttery sauce that drowned the subtle flavours. The risotto was over cooked and as a result more like a mashed together pudding. We went with high hopes of something more subtle, European and stylish and came away disappointed."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2009
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"Great restaraunt. A little pricey, but the food is pretty good. Waitstaff seemed a little rude at first, but then was better after we ordered dinner. If you're looking for a nice little restaraunt and good food, then go here."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We dine at Molino's a lot when we are in Florida! Nick is the best waiter!! The food is excellent!!"
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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"Decor, employee attire indicate an up-scale Northern Italian restaurant. Attentive servers (all male, I believe, why?), white tablecloths and calm atmosphere made for a very pleasant meal."
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
Special Features: special occasion
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"The restaurant was nice, food was good,service was fine and we sat outdoors which was nice. Overall it was a good experience. One note: it was just a little pricy for a pasta dish that didn't include even a salad."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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"The service was discourteous at the beginning on seating. Did not introduce himself. Was rushed and agreed that he was on taking the cocktail orders. He was rushing away as I was talking to him about the order. He improved later on as the time went by. Service of food was good. Food was excellent."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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"Very good food, pretty little restaurant. Only knock is that it's pretty pricey - Farfalla pasta at $19.50 a plate. Seems a tad high to me, but it is delicious."
Dined on 03/11/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We really enjoyed going to Molino's. Nick is a great waiter but he couldn't wait on us the other night. He did come by our table to say hello! The veal parm is superb!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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"We were there for Valentine's Day so the restaurant was very busy. Even so the service was good. We have been there many times and always enjoy ourselves."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
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"The food and waitstaff at Molino's is outstanding. Menu is innovative, portions generous and always a pleasant experience. Thank you Molino's for being pet friendly!!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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"We have not been here in several years but found that the food and service had plummeted. Food was served with sloppy sauce all over the plate, the parmigiana was small and overdone and the people who brought the food (not the waiters) almost threw it on the table with no concern for human contact.
This place needs a big redo before we would ever consider returning."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
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"Molino's became the spot for this year's Valentine Dinner. The trouble began with parking due to an art festival taking place just outside. No one told us this would be an issue or where we should park. However, we did enjoy the complex where Molino's is housed. We ate inside but wished we had opted for the romantic patio. The food was good, but we were not overly impressed. The staff was polite, but they really ranked as mediocre, not offering much commentary on the menu at all and no recommendations. I probably will not go back with so many great Italian restaurants in the area. I wish I had gone to Angelina's."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2010
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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"Good Italian food. We dined w/ two other couples and were treated fine. The prices seem a little on the pricey side for Italian but it was very good. Everything is extra no soup or salad included. After all was said and done we thought it was a good value for the meal. We will return."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list
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"Molino's was a good restaurant. The salads were very good and the main courses were good. Hot and tasty and basic italian. They didn't look good but did taste good. We live close so would definitely go back for the convenience."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2009
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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"We've been going to Molino's for years, and the food is consistently excellent, and being Italian we are tough markers. Their pasta is always perfect, their sauces are amazingly delicious and their meat and fish dishes always excel. We believe it is the best Italian restaurant in the area. Nice atmosphere/ambiance and very good service. Whenever we ask friends to join us, they are always delighted with the food, and they allow us to relax and enjoy our company... i.e., their wait service is oriented to our routine, not theirs."
Dined on 01/22/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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"We visited Molino's Ristorante 2 weeks in a row and we were so impressed last week that we went back this week and asked for our favorite Waiter (Nick), I put notes on my iphone that we always ask for Nick. I had the lobster ravioli last week and this week had the veal parmesan and it was excellent!! We split the caesar salad and that was very good as well. Wes enjoyed the dover sole with lemon butter sauce. I would recommend this Restaurant to anyone that enjoys pasta and fish!!"
Dined on 01/21/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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