Fodor's Expert Review Il Mulino New York

You'll want for nothing at the San Juan outpost of this Manhattan restaurant, where a team of tuxedoed waiters effortlessly conduct your entire meal experience. There's no fusion or haute cuisine here—just solid Italian dishes, painstakingly executed. Garlic bread, fried zucchini, and other antipasti arrive moments after you sit down, although you'll want to pace yourself and leave room for the mammoth entrées to come. The dark-wood-paneled walls and heavy velvet drapes are an odd juxtaposition with the tropical climate, but everything about this place is elegant and tasteful. Such perfection comes at a price, although a shot of homemade grappa might help ease the sticker shock.