Enjoyed a lovely dinner at the new "Tapas by Alex Stratta" the other night. Here's the skinny:
FOOD: Great range of flavors and options on the tapas menu . . . everything that we ordered was outstanding. I especially enjoyed the Roasted Cauliflower with dates, black olives and almonds. Manchego, Octopus, Lobster, Padron Peppers and Empanadas were all excellent. The two desserts we had were off-the-hook: Flan and Arroz con Leche. Looking forward to my next visit and a crack at the Paella!
BEVERAGE: Full bar and modest wine selection with a variety of imported and domestic wines . . . white Sangria was very tasty.
SERVICE: Very friendly and accommodating staff . . . we were seated very promptly, order was taken very professionally, server was very well informed and food was served quickly and promptly. This was a Wednesday night at 8:30 and the dining room was less than half full but I have a feeling that these folks know exactly what they're doing and this was a representative experience.
ROOM: Long and narrow with a nice bar area and a very large and comfortable patio with big chairs and plenty of space. Indoor/outdoor bar is a real plus at Tivoli Village.
VALUE: Chef Stratta is one of Las Vegas' most revered and well respected chefs . . . so this is a quality, not "value" driven restaurant. Food quality was excellent and on-par with any traditional tapas restaurant I've tried across the country (LA, San Francisco, New York, etc.) . . . prices are appropriate and wine/cocktails are fairly priced. Expect to enjoy a nice dinner with wine and tip for two people in the $150-180 range and you'll have a great night out!