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| - Well...after my expensive disappointment a few weeks ago at Giada, this was a nice hidden Italian gem only minutes from my home. It is nestled in a strip shopping center on Horizon right off the 95 heading to the Hoover Dam. It is a very quaint restaurant that probably has about 16-20 tables, the decor is very tasteful and well done....but the food is truly the highlight of this place.
So we were sat down and they took our drink orders and then our waitress Rosa came by and ask is if we were doing appetizers. We requested the calamari and an onion soup (yes I know it was 116 degrees outside, but I really wanted one). Then the owner, Chef Rudy, came by and he could tell it was our first time here so he brought a little something extra as an appetizer. So first came out the fresh bake bread with your traditional olive oil and balsamic vinegar which was very good, but it also came out with a chunky tomato sauce that was also very creamy at the same time and had really an exceptional taste. Then, came the calamari and the French onion soup the calamari had two sauces and one of them was sweet and tangy. The French onion soup was thick and not too salty and the guyere cheese was melted perfectly. Then, Chef Rudy came by and brought us two slabs of pork belly in adobo!!!! You need to ask for this when you come it, it was amazing and full of flavor. I just wanted to lick the plate. Then, for our main entrées we ordered the risotto pescatore and the Lynn Pear and cheese. I had the risotto, but I am so anal about having shells on my plate that I asked Rosa if she could shuck the mussels for me and she did. My plate was huge two to three people could have eaten from it. I brought enough for lunch tomorrow. There were scallops, shrimps, mussels and clams and the Risotto was cooked perfectly.
Now my husband had the Lynn Pear and Cheese and oh my god, it was one of the best Italian dishes I had in a long time. I would say that is their staple dish based on a lot of the reviews a must have if it is your first time there. The Pear is not overpowering but it gives the plate some interesting flavors for your palate. Chef Rudy came by again and he was making rounds to all the tables being very attentive and telling us about brunch and special events there and we will definitely come back.
For dessert, have the Lemoncello Gelato it's not to overly sweet or bitter from the lemon but the sauce that goes over the gelato just tastes so good. This place is also very economical and the plates range from 18-25 dollars for an upscale restaurant with the majority of the ingredients made in house. Chef Rudy mentioned to us, if you don't love to cook and have the passion the food is just not going to come out right, the food was amazing so I take it he is very passionate about his food. Everything was fresh and made to order.
So, if you are looking a for a new restaurant and venture out this is the place for you. Yes, it maybe 15-20 min from the strip in the eastern part of Henderson off of Horizon and the 95, but trust me, you will not be disappointed. Rosa, thank you for the amazing service too you rocked and we will be back very soon to try your brunch.
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