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| - Giada is my absolute favorite Food Network chef. She inspired me in so many ways to cook, eat healthier, etc. I have met her several times and she's been a pleasure to be with.
So when I heard that she was opening a restaurant, I couldn't pass it up. Let's fast forward to a year of wishing: I finally was able to pay a visit! And let me tell you...it was everything I imagined her restaurant to be.
Ambience: Very modern, elegant, yet welcoming. It feels as if you're walking into Giada's home. It's surrounded with pics of her family, furniture that she has at home, etc.
I love how it has a woman's touch to the decor...
Food: Delicious! Exactly what I would expect from Giada. Portions are smaller but good enough to have a bite from lots of things from the menu. I encourage sharing as this will allow you to try all the items you want to order (it's difficult to choose just one! lol. My first experience at dinner was so good that I had to come back for lunch the next day...
What I Ordered (Dinner):
* Complimentary Bread Plate: I enjoyed the homemade rosemary focaccia! So flavorful dipped in the pesto sauce it comes with!
* Orzo Meatballs: The best meatballs I've ever had. Not exaggerating. Very tender and flavorful. My mom who is not a meatball person enjoyed it and stole my portion! I was so mad haha. Please get this...it's Jade's favorite (Giada's daughter). This was so good I ordered it again on my second visit!
* Grilled Octopus: Not chewy at all. Super tender. It had a nice char on the outside and paired well with the potato caper salsa it was served with. It's a favorite of Giada's.
* Fritto Misto: I've had better. The batter wasn't too crispy but loved the lemon aioli and fennel salad it came with.
* Oysters with Prosecco Mignonette: Sweet, fresh, & clean tasting from the mignonette sauce. Wish we had more!
* Sopressata: How could you go wrong with spicy salami?!
* Caprese Salad: The mini heirloom tomatoes were super sweet and the mozzarella was oozing with creaminess. Such a guilty pleasure.
* Romaine Salad (Giada's version of a Caesar Salad): I loved how Giada added crispy capers and bits of anchovies. Worked well with the grated parmesan and crispy romaine.
* Lobster Ravioli: I wasn't a fan. The tarragon butter sauce had a unique flavor I wasn't too fond of. The ravioli was al dente though which I was happy about.
* Crispy Branzino with Orange Vinaigrette: I was really surprised with this dish. Absolutely delicious! The fish was very crispy and the meat was moist. I wouldn't have expected it to work well with the arugula salad with orange vinaigrette but it was a match made in heaven! Bitter from the arugula and nice citrus pop from the vinaigrette. Highly recommended if you like fish!
* Lemon Spaghetti with Jumbo Shrimp: I fell in love with this dish. It's deceiving at first that it's on the smaller side bit it's very filling!!!! You get two jumbo prawns and they are huge! The sauce is very light and refreshing even if it is a creamy sauce. I love the clean flavor the lemon gives and the nice pop the fried capers provided. I can see why this is one of her signature dishes.
* Tuscan Ribeye with A Fried Egg: A meat lover's dream come true. 28 oz ribeye cooked to your liking with a fried egg on top...who wouldn't love that?! I love the oozing yoke paired with the juicy ribeye. The other table beside us couldn't take their eyes off this thing...it's definitely a sight to see.
* Giada's Signature Cookies: My favorite was the chocolate chip. Warm and chocolatey!
What I Ordered (Brunch):
* Carbonara Pizza w/ Fried Egg: Pancetta and an egg on a pizza? I'm sold. So good! Everything you'd ever want in a pizza...
* Margherita Pizza: Simplicity at it's best. The tomato sauce was very sweet and the traditional combo of basil, tomato, & mozzarella never fails. And on a side note...Giada's pizza dough is very good. Has a nice honey note to it and it's charred to perfection in her brick oven.
* Orzo Meatballs: It's that good that I had to order it again!
* Zucchini Scapece: I'm so glad I was able to get this as a side order. Strands of potato, zucchini, and onion are lightly fried and served piled high to your table. I couldn't stop snacking on this in between bites from my pizza!
* Arugula Salad with Candied Lemon Vinaigrette: As simple as the salad was....I really enjoyed the vinaigrette. Little bits of candied lemon bits floated around and provided a nice burst of citrus that contrasted with the peppery arugula and crispy pancetta.
* White Sangria: Bubbly, fruity, and crisp. Perfect for the hot weather!
Overall I had a great time at Giada's. Service was superb and the food was amazing. I'll admit it's very expensive but worth every penny. You absolutely get what you pay for. It definitely was the highlight of my trip to Vegas. I can't wait to go back.
PS: Make sure you stop by the photo booth for an opportunity to capture your visit!!!!
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