My friend had suggested we come here for lunch after work one day and I am always willing to try new places. Usually food on the Strip tends to be more pricey and often does not make up for it in quality. That is not the case with d.Vino.
As we were eating, the general manager came around to speak with us. I learned a few interesting facts about the restaurant. It is part of a group of establishments including Dragon Noodle next door and Morel's at the Venetian. The pizza dough is flown in from Napoli. The last, they use Kahlua in their tiramisu.
As we were waiting for our appetizer, I had ordered a cocktail. I forget the name, but it uses Kai lychee vodka, creme di cassis, and orange bitters. It was on the sweet side. Fresh bread came out and the chimichurri that comes with it makes it that much better. A few minutes pass and the arancinis came out. The crispy outside and the creamy risotto center was good, but the bolognese sauce underneath makes it better. What this tells me is that the chef understands that the basics are fundamentally important. The sauces are flavorful and do not need to be drowning out the rest of the meal. The lasagna and pizza both had the right amount of sauce to enhance the dish and that's it. At this point, I could not pick either as my favorite and that is not meant as a negative criticism. Our meal would not complete without dessert. A slice of tiramisu and a cup of coffee was calling my name. One piece was enough for us to share. If I did not eat so much, I would have devoured it by myself.