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| - We have always wanted to eat at one of Mario Batali's restaurants. Unfortunately, the dining experience left us feeling very underwhelmed, particularly given the cost of the meal.
Our server was absolutely wonderful, it must be said. He was attentive, funny, entertaining and didn't skip a beat.
We started out with the Octopus appetizer, which was delicious and a very promising start. I am originally from a seaside city in Australia where we are able to source incredible octopus and this was on par with what I have experienced in dining there.
The wine was decent, overpriced but it was Vegas, so OK. My husband enjoyed his cocktail.
Where the meal really fell down was on the main course. The rabbit was extremely over-seasoned (and I have a salty palate) and dry/tough. It was literally inedible. Back to the great customer service, above - the cost was removed from our tab. But, we came expecting perfection....
My meal was a seafood pasta, which was good however the pasta was a much too al dente for my tastes, it was very chewy and difficult to eat.
The two stars on the review are for the Octopus and the Service. if you are in the Venetian, stop by for a mixed drink and enjoy that appetizer with a cocktail. If you're not right there.... there are lots of other fabulous eateries in Vegas. We had a great meal at Bobby Flay's the next day....!
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