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Location isn't a huge factor to me. As a local in Las Vegas, I avoid the strip when at all possible. That being said, being sat at a window overlooking the Bellagio fountain show is a nice view to see (no matter how many times you have seen it.)
The server (Joe) was nice, funny, and informative. He knew how to sell without selling.
First off, bread. With a place called Scarpetta, you should expect great bread... which they have. One of them has salami in it, and I was happy just eating that. The bread came with olive oil, a tomato chutney-like sauce, and a pesto. All were great, but the olive oil blew me away. I enjoyed it so much, I bought a bottle.
Appetizers, I got the "creamy polenta" which turned out to be the creamiest polenta I have ever had. It was served with mushrooms and was amazing. My date had the roasted sea scallops. The service size was a tad on the small size, but she seemed to enjoy it nonetheless.
Onto the Entrees. I'm a Food Network addict, and saw Scarpetta while ago on "Best thing I ever ate" where they talked about the Spagetti with Tomatoes and Basil. I had it, and it was good. It wasn't the best pasta dish I have ever had, but a solid 8/10. The pasta is fresh, and had a great texture to it. The sauce was heavy on the basil (a good thing,) and there wasn't a ton of it weighing down the dish. Next time I go, I'll try something different.
My date had the Duck and Foie Gras Ravoli. She seemed to be very much enjoying it, and let me have a bite. I then understood why Scott Conant is looked at as this great master of Italian cooking. This dish was outstanding. I might just get this next time I go.
Lastly came dessert. I was informed there was no Tiramisu on the menu (my favorite Italian desert,) so we looked at the menu. Our server recommended the Coconut Panna Cotta. My date got that, and I got the Crispy Sweet Risotto Crepes.
The only downside to the meal, I would have to say is the Risotto Crepes. It isn't that they were bad, it is just that they were more like Taquitos than crepes. They were little rolled and fried pieces of batter with a sweet risotto in the middle of them. For the amazing meal we had up to that point, it was a letdown.
My date's Panna Cotta, however, was fantastic. It had that light and fresh taste that you want after eating a lot of pasta.
I will definitely be going back, I'll just get the Ravioli and Panna Cotta instead.
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