My first experience at Todd English's Olives will never be beaten. My boyfriend had surprised me with a Vegas trip for my 23rd birthday (my 24th is coming up in exactly five days :)) and this is where he took me for my birthday dinner. As soon as we walked into the restaraunt I fell in the love. The ambiance and design was breath taking. Dimmed lighting, large windows with a view of the Bellagio water show and also an amazing patio which we did get the pleasure of dinning on last September. There is a very warm and welcoming yet sophisticated feel in Olives.
We sat at a small romantic size table and had the most soft spoken yet confident waitress who gave us the most perfect service. In her beautiful accent she explained items not on the menu and recommended a cocktail for us. She was never unattentive and never over attentive.
To start, they bring out an assortment of delicious rolls, breads, etc.. with 3 different types of olive speads. My favorite combo was the sweet roll with the green olive spread. Foodgasm! My boyfriend ordered a Manhattan to drink and let me tell you... that night I turned into a whiskey drinker. You've never truly had a Manhattan until you've had the Olives Manhattan. I ordered something girly and froufy resembling a lemon drop. To eat we ordered a delicious vegetarian style flat bread and a chilled apple soup (its been over a year... it may have been a chilled pear soup!). Being my birthday, they brought out a cute plate reading "Happy Birthday" on it wth four bite size mouth watering treats. We still ordered dessert after! We ordered a white chocolate martini and a chocolate fudge cake.
Bottom line, EVERYONE needs to experience Olives! I promise you'll have a hard time eating anywhere else in Vegas after.