Vecchio Mulino In Castelnuovo di garfagnana

I agree a lot with Enrico Iozzi's description. The verdict is less drastic: the food isn't that bad. Let's say that we have little to do with Garfagnana: excellent and similar cured meats can be found throughout Tuscany and throughout Italy. The ones offered were good, yes, but what does mortadella have to do with it? Apart from the cured meats, the rest didn't convince me, not even the very little cheese offered, very fresh and with an indistinct taste. The various croutons and omelettes and spelled, all messed up and not very tasty. They seemed to be intended to act as filler. In the end, however, we ate almost everything. Lots of bread. Nothing was bad. We did the complete tasting + glass of red wine, water, neccio with ricotta and coffee, spending €58 for two (I think... more euros less). Sad to say, but the places where you escape with "only" 25 are rare now! I must add one thing: from a place called "Osteria" I would expect at least some first course, such as tagliatelle with mushrooms, or polenta, or soup, but 'there is no kitchen', whoever told me served, then nothing (I wonder where they cook!). It's a shame because the atmosphere of the place was pleasant for us.

Particular place, reminiscent of an old tavern. For dinner, a selection of tastings of typical Tuscan products is served. It was all very good.

The air of a typical tavern, good food and very kind staff are what you will find at "il Vecchio Mulino". Pleasant and informal place.

An exceptional experience!! It offers a tasting menu with typical products which are a delicacy!! Also excellent wines and exceptional local bitters, quite reasonable expense.. Recommended

I recommend the tasting, everything was excellent, see photos. (what was left before the photo) It's worth the stop

Go without pretentions... and watch the price A food/gastronomy shop that offers tastings. The methods are a little unclear: the price of the tasting is displayed on the external menu without knowing what it includes and it is not clear if they give you everything that is really included. It's not high, but certainly not clear. The food is good and tasty and the service is friendly, but for me it's an absolute no in terms of hygiene. Waitresses who have just entered from the street touching glasses and food as they come in from outside with their bags still slung over their shoulders. Then they tie up their hair and put the sliced ​​meat on your bread a second later. You certainly won't die but it's disgusting to see

Very quaint place! Garfagnana can be felt and enjoyed to the full. I've been going there for just 24 years and the quality has always been at the top. I highly recommend their tasting menu with a focus on giant mortadella cut thick with a knife. A delight! Red wines to fall in love with. Top outdoor table!!

It is definitely an inn from times gone by, as it doesn't have a kitchen, you can eat cold (sliced) and hot (vegetable pies) dishes, the place is clean, I wasn't able to appreciate what I ate, despite the waitresses' explanation and I didn't like it. I liked seeing the lack of labels on the sauces and seeing chopping boards without foil where you place various cured meats, in the post COVID era, I would have expected more attention, apart from that, the price was in line.

We came across this place while passing by and opted for the tasting menu, which was decidedly rich and very tasty. A pleasant surprise!

Four of us chose the tasting menu and frankly it didn't seem like much, simple dishes and basic quality. In short, no “wow”. Maybe craft beers will be saved.