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| - I rarely give 5-stars, and Giada's at The Cromwell is fully deserving of all of them. Service was impeccable, the decor is upscale, yet understated, the food was incredibly flavorful, and the wine an excellent complement to my meal. I dined there with a friend on Friday, May 13.
We waited a few minutes to be seated for our 5:45pm reservation (made via Open Table), and were gratified to receive a table for two with a strip view. We weren't right next to the windows, but rather directly across. The tables were staggered, however, so we could clearly see out the window without having to look directly at our fellow diners.
The most delicious bread items were brought to our table almost immediately, as was still water from a bottle.
We decided to order the tasting menu and were extremely pleased with our choice. I chose the pea pesto tortellini and the tenderloin. My friend had the spaghetti with shrimp and the salmon. We shared the antipasti, lemon potatoes, and corn/sausage. While we chose different pasta and main courses, the flavors of both of our choices blended impeccably with the shared dishes. Giada truly understands flavors and how to complement them to please the palate. I prefer my meat cooked to medium-well temperature, and sometimes that means that the meat may not be as soft as it would be at a lower temperature. However, the beef tenderloin cut like soft butter even though it was only slightly pink and NOT butterflied. This speaks to the cut/quality of the beef and the skill of the chef.
I ordered the Il Boro Super Tuscan wine and it paired beautifully with my meal.
After we had finished our food, we were presented within 5 minutes or so with the dessert cart, from which we could chose three selections. I chose the lemon cheesecake, a slice of raspberry mascarpone tart, and the raspberry tiramisu. Holy moley!!! All three selections were of a decent size and delicious.
For around $175 with tip (each), I was completely pleased and wouldn't have changed a thing. I will note that I do not regularly spend that amount of money on dinner. My usual choices are more in the $50 range. However, with it being Las Vegas, a name chef, the location, the decor, the impeccable flavors in the food, the very complementary wine, and the excellent, unobtrusive, friendly service, I didn't blink an eye at the bill. FIVE STARS!
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