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During our recent Vegas trip, my family and I dined here after watching a performance of "O". We chose Olives mainly because of its convenience, as we wanted to dine at a restaurant located within the Bellagio property following the show.
LOCATION: Bellagio Hotel in the area with the luxury goods shops.
CHECK-IN: I made a reservation online for 915pm. We showed up a bit early, perhaps 15-20 minutes, and therefore I asked if there was a chance we could be seated. Unfortunately, the hostess informed us that the tables weren't turning around as quickly as they had hoped due to the inclement weather closing the patio seating.
We all decided to pass the extra wait time at the bar, of course. The bartender, ironically, had lived for a few years in Kona. And for some reason, knowing that Hawaii connection put us at ease and the time passed quickly as we had a few drinks and shared some laughs. The hostess came to gather us from the bar and showed us to our table as soon as it became available.
FOOD: Menu offerings are extensive. To start we decided to share the salmon flatbread and the beef carpaccio (thanks to a recommendation by our server). For our main entrees, I chose the gnocchi, my mother selected the salmon, and my brother the pork chop.
Firstly, the appetizers were delicious, and extremely filling as the portions are huge. Really, they were. Both the flatbread and carpaccio could have easily been an entree all by itself. I surmise that we thought our appetites were more ravenous than they actually were. We did our best to make a dent in the flatbread and carpaccio, and though each was delicious in its own right, we didn't want to stuff ourselves prematurely. I would make a strong recommendation for either these appetizers.
The entrees were also generous portions. The gnocchi was simply delectable, and I wish I could have eaten every morsel of my entree. All the components of the dish including the gnocchi, smoked duck breast, and corn and leek puree, combined to create an outstanding dish. I managed to eat about half of my dinner before I called it quits. It was incredibly good.
My brother and mom enjoyed their entrees as well. As they were nearing the full capacity of their bellies, they manged to eat all of the salmon and pork chop, respectively, before finally setting down their fork and knife. Needless to say, we all were very satisfied with our food.
SERVICE: Extremely attentive. Our server was a friendly gentlemen who not only was patient, but was also helpful in recommending appetizers and drinks. He answered all our questions about the menu, and checked on us periodically throughout the meal. Excellent customer service overall.
BOTTOM LINE: A very delicious and memorable meal at Olives. Bring your appetites, or a lot of people, if choosing to share an appetizer. The portions are generous. Delicious food and quality service made this dinner quite unforgettable.
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