We had a private room off the restaurant complete with a digital screen showing photo's of Italy, custom lighting we controlled and music we controlled. When we got a bit too rowdy, they would simply slide the glass doors shut.
We started with a caviar bellini and a champagne toast - Yay Vegas! Both were fantastic. Appetizers were abundant and tasty. I've never had Rice Balls before and was surprised how yummy they were. Deep fried rice balls with marinara sauce for dipping - oh yeah. The Calamari was fresh and light. The Crudo (salmon ceviche) was amazing. I thought it had a spicy kick but 2 others said they didn't taste a kick, but loved it. The Sausage Pizza looked delicious and was served on a pizza stone, but I'm sticking to my vegetarian diet so I didn't try it. The last item was Crostacei a seafood selection on ice of crab legs, oysters, lobster, clams and shrimp - all delicate and delicious.
Next came the caesar salad (without anchovies) and it was perfect. I chose the Ahi Tuna rare for my entree. The Eggplant Caponata the Ahi sat on was just OK. But the Death By Potatoes on the side was fantastic. The Crispy Garlic Potatoes were too crispy for my end of the table.
During dinner we enjoyed a Pinot from Willamette Valley in Oregon and a Rothschild. Both were perfect. After dinner they served great Espresso's and even made mine decaf.
We skipped out before dessert to go upstairs to the Playboy Club. The staff at Nove were fantastic and knowledgeable. Cesar, our main server, made sure we never wanted for anything. It was a great night.