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| - We were in need of a last-minute reservation for dinner while in Las Vegas, and Valentino was where we decided to go. As we arrived, we were immediately escorted to a hidden dining room where the sounds of the casino were non-existent.
The decor is a little tacky. Green, gold and maroon... it was like Christmas. The wine list is dictionary thick! As amazing as the selection was, we were never once offered help or given suggestions on the wine.
We decided to order the Taste of the Menu prix fixe meal; I added the wine pairing with my order. The first course was an amazing antipasto assortment: Prosciutto, Eggplant Parmigiana and Scallops. This dish was amazing.
The second course (pasta course) consisted of Spaghetti with Rabbit Ragu, Potato Gnocchi and Ravioli. This course was also amazing... wine pairings were spot on so far. The ravioi was served with sliced pears and walnuts... amazing! I apologize for not remembering the wines.
The third course was the seafood course and consisted of swordfish stuffed with crab, sole and I believe a salmon... however, this course was not memorable... and just ok.
The fourth course... the meat course was my least favorite of the meal and doesn't need to be mentioned.
The last course... dessert was decent. Berry Sorbet with a panna cotta shooter... was a nice way to finish dinner.
The food itself deserves a 4-star rating; however, the service was more like a 2... thus the 3-star rating I have given. Our server spent most of his time serving the larger group next to us. He rushed through serving us and really made it feel like we were eating at an Olive Garden... service at OG may even be better... ouch. When I asked about the wine, he gave a quick answer and quickly walked off...
Also, it gets really loud in hear because it's in a smaller closed off room... if you want a quiet dinner, look elsewhere. But if you just want good Italian food... definitely give it a shot.
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