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| - I love watching Giada on the Food Network, and was really excited to try her restaurant in the Cromwell Hotel & Casino during a weekend trip to Las Vegas.
I came with a girlfriend on a Friday around noon for a light lunch to celebrate her birthday. The restaurant is gorgeously decorated with a homestyle-chic feel to it. It is spacious and well lit with natural lighting. We were promptly seated in a U-shaped booth with a window view, which we requested. We both had the penne carbonara pasta dish and the birdie drink. The pasta was amazing. I loved how the pancetta had a perfect flavor and crunch to it, and balanced perfectly with the al dente penne pasta and light creamy sauce. I also really enjoyed the birdie, which was refreshing, sweet, and not too tart. It was garnished with a strawberry that was fresh and sweet.
The presentation was clean and beautiful. We each had a placemat set at the table with her signature napkin, fork and knife. Each dish was served on sleek white plates. The drink even had a little signature cocktail napkin, which was a nice touch.
The service was okay. They seemed a little short-staffed, which is understandable since they had just opened for the day, and the restaurant was less than a quarter full of guests at that time. It was a little difficult to flag down a waiter to order drinks.
We had fun in the complementary photobooth on the way out. You can select to print out a photo strip or email the photo to yourself, which is super fun and makes the experience special and memorable.
Overall, we really enjoyed dining at Giada. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were great. I can't wait until my next trip to Vegas to dine here again.
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