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| - I came here for dinner before going to see Garth Brooks *YAY - a BIG 5 heartfelt Yelp stars go to Garth Brooks!* I have to say, the food was good, but not memorable. Having been blessed with all of the Bay Area-n goodness that abounds - from the doorways of well traveled North Beach cafes to tiny tables in hidden neighborhood trattorias - Enoteca San Marco just didn't really stand out. I had the Bucatini All'Amatriciana which was good, a little salty, but good. The Gnocco Fritto - as much as I heart all things fried, these little doughy snake-shaped fried breads were a little much - after two or three, I was pretty much done. Very rich and filling. Perhaps the best part of the meal was a bite of the caramel gelato that came out for my bestie's birthday(not compliments of the house, but candlelit nevertheless). The gelato was velvety and smooth, not overly sweet. Skip the cinnamon gelato, it reminded me of what the milk tastes like after finishing up some Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal (unless you like that).
Our waiter was slow and inattentive. The other people (guy bringing us water, other people's waiters) seemed to be more concerned with our dining experience than our waiter.
Ambience - I like the simplicity of the restaurant, but the overwhelming glare of Las Vegas tends to flood the 'outdoor' seating area. You see tourists wheel by with their suitcases, hear the opera singers performing thirty feet away in the open forum, and catch the occasional stare of passers by, trying to indiscreetly discern the contents of your pasta.
It was fun once, but I will see what else Las Vegas has to offer next time.
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