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| - Like a number of other experiences in Las Vegas, Canaletto is a restaurant which should offer a top quality meal and experience in a creative upscale environment. While we found the food quality to be good, the execution wasn't up to par for the price point of the restaurant.
We were a tad early for our 6pm reservation - oops, didn't seem to read the note that we wanted to sit "outside". Oops, didn't remember to bring you a glass of water without asking (it's Vegas in July for heaven's sake!) The bread basket was generous, fresh and served with olive oil - oops, didn't offer balsamic vinegar (like other tables received). We asked for the latter and it was mixed with the oil rather than offered in a jar or a separate dish. We painstakingly reviewed the wine options and asked for 2 glasses off the specials menu - oops, didn't tell you that none of those are available, you need to choose from the wine list. We ordered the grilled polenta as an appetizer - oops, didn't think to offer it with a bit of red sauce to accompany it. Our main courses of grilled free-range chicken and sea bass (bronzino) were both very good and served hot with a side of spinach.
I think that this would be a great place for a group as there is room for a larger table, sitting "outdoors" allows for one to boisterous and the little details wouldn't matter as much. However, for a couples night out, we found ourselves let down by the service and attention to detail.
If one does choose to sit outside in St Marks Square, just keep in mind that when the performers start, it can be quite noisy.
Canaletto is not inexpensive and I think that we just were expecting a better overall experience. That said, it's still a nice setting and reasonable experience. 4 for the food, but 2 for the service - so, overall, a 3.
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