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| - So the only odd/off thing about this place is the location, though that might actually be a plus since it may keep the hordes away; this is important because the venue isn't large and probably cannot support the much larger following it deserves.
The service is excellent, everyone is attentive and friendly and knows their job thoroughly. The owner makes it a point to engage with everyone, and I saw more than one back-slapping hug for regular patrons. Like most places in Vegas, you can dress up or down and fit right in. The atmosphere is casual.
The only disappointing thing was the caprese salad; it was beautiful but the mozzarella was bland and the tomatoes had no flavor. Tomatoes with flavor are hard to find but I had hopes the chef possessed a good source. Sadly, he seems to be stuck with the same beautiful, tasteless items as the rest of us that do not grow our own.
The wife had the chicken Marsala and it was excellent; I will likely order it the next time we visit. I had the veal special, which this night was veal osso bucco. It was fork-tender, oversize and thoughtfully served with a little shrimp-fork stuck in the bone for getting to the marrow, which was incredibly rich and savory. I barely touched the linguini served alongside and still failed to finish the veal. The saucier is highly skilled, as both dishes were made complete by excellent sauces.
We finished with a cannoli, which was large enough for us both and as good as I've ever had.
We will certainly return, and I recommend this place without hesitation. Try the veal osso buco if you are really hungry, or just want a lot of something delicious and well-crafted.
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