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Osteria Vecchio Mulino
Pasta
Most frequently praised across the reviews as handmade, authentic, fresh, and delicious; several guests said it was the best they had in Italy.
Ravioli With Pecorino
Called out as a favorite among the pasta dishes and specifically singled out as the reviewer’s top choice.
Ravioli In Walnut Sauce
Described as excellent, with the homemade pasta dough noted as light and delicious.
Chocolate Cake
Mentioned as moist and amazing, and also described by another reviewer as the best chocolate cake.
Panna Cotta With Caramel Sauce
Praised as the best panna cotta one reviewer had ever eaten, with a standout caramel sauce.
Hazelnut Cake
Recommended as a dessert worth saving room for, indicating it was especially memorable.
Antipasti
Highlighted as a delight and part of a meal that reviewers found exceptional.
Mixed Grill
Mentioned positively as part of an outstanding meal, showing it was well received.
Meat
Described as very good, adding to the restaurant’s strong reputation for savory dishes.
Location details
Via di Bana, 144, Rapallo, Metropolitan City of Genoa, 16035, IT
Open in Google MapsHours
| Monday | 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12:30 to 3:30 PM, 7:30 to 10:30 PM |
About Osteria Vecchio Mulino
Osteria Vecchio Mulino is an Italian and Ligurian restaurant in Rapallo, in the Metropolitan City of Genoa. It serves lunch and dinner, with dine-in and outdoor seating, including rooftop seating. Reviewers consistently praise the Ligurian cuisine, handmade pasta, warm and kind staff, and the restaurant’s setting in an old mill near the woods and a stream. Dishes often mentioned include gnocchi, Ligurian rabbit, savory pies, and panna cotta.
Amenities & services
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Rooftop seating
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Historic
- Quiet
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Frequently asked questions
What is Osteria Vecchio Mulino known for?
It is especially known for Ligurian cuisine and handmade pasta, with reviews repeatedly calling out Ligurian rabbit, ravioli, gnocchi, and savory pies. Guests also praise the traditional dishes with a slight twist and the very warm service in the old mill setting near Rapallo.
What dishes are most recommended at Osteria Vecchio Mulino?
Reviewers most often recommend the ravioli, especially ravioli with pecorino and ravioli in walnut sauce, along with the Ligurian rabbit and homemade pasta dishes. For dessert, panna cotta and the chocolate cake are mentioned often, and the restaurant is also praised for its wine list.
What is the atmosphere like at Osteria Vecchio Mulino?
The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, historic, quiet, romantic, and a little trendy, with seating in an old mill, a terrace by the forest, and rooftop seating. It suits groups, tourists, and solo diners, and reviewers often mention the family-style welcome and peaceful setting near the woods and stream.
Is Osteria Vecchio Mulino good value?
Yes, the price range is €20–30, and reviewers repeatedly say the pricing is fair or more than reasonable for the quality. People mention generous, homemade food, very good wine at fair prices, and a full meal that feels worth the trip off the beaten path in Rapallo.
Do you need a reservation at Osteria Vecchio Mulino?
Reservations are recommended for both lunch and dinner, and several reviews note that outdoor tables can fill up if you do not book ahead. Even so, the restaurant has indoor seating and a rooftop terrace, so guests can still be accommodated when outside space is full.
Is parking available at Osteria Vecchio Mulino?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Is Osteria Vecchio Mulino kid-friendly?
Yes, Osteria Vecchio Mulino is good for kids.
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