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| - I had always been partial to Vic & Anthony's Steakhouse inside the Golden Nugget. I love it there so much I swore I'd never find a replacement - downtown or anywhere. Well, watch out Vic's. Adiamo's is giving you a serious run for your money.
This Italian steakhouse is located on the second level of the D Hotel & Casino. Just go up the escalators and hang a right. Walk down the dim hallway and enjoy a warm greeting from the friendly and professional hostess.
I was dining alone this evening, and heard the restaurant has a bar that also serves dinner there (Hugo's and Binions downtown will not serve food at their bars. It's solo-diner discrimination, I tell ya. Loners unite!).
It was about 9:30 pm on a Sunday evening and, having just flown in from Denver, I was quite hungry. Most of the restaurant was empty at this point. The bar, which consists of six seats, was completely empty. So I had my choice of seats. Yeah!
An extremely kind and professional server named Shannon welcomed me and handed over a menu. She was a nice "upscale" kind of server who still maintained a down-to-earth demeanor.
Oh speaking of the meal. It was outstanding! I ordered the filet mignon (medium) and a side of roasted potatoes. All were great. But be forewarned: the roasted potatoes are enough to feed a family. Maybe even an army. But they're very good and well-seasoned, so don't hesitate.
Shannon also brought over a basket of bread with a side of spread. This spread contained olives and eggplant - two of my favorite foods. So yeah, I liked that too. And it's complimentary, so what's not to like?
The atmosphere here is very decorative with a modern flair. It's dim, but not too dim. And the bar area is a more peaceful place at which to dine than, say Vic & Anthony's. This is due to its design. It's only open at one end, whereas Vic & Anthony's is open at both. As I sat there, I noticed that having only one open end cuts down on both noise and traffic, making for a more tranquil dining experience. Less clinking of utensils and dishware.
So my hats off to Andiamo's. It's slid into first place as my overall favorite downtown restaurant, and it beats the other steakhouses, too. That was a high bar to reach. Congrats to the D! This will become a big draw I'm sure.
Update 2014: Shannon no longer works there so you'll have to hunt for an equal professional. May check it out again on my next trip.
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