Big big fan. Another expensive meal in Las Vegas but this was truly exceptional and worth the $$. The decor is what would expect for Mario - masculine, dark-ish, library-type walls, wine as far as the eye can see. Really attractive. Service was so enjoyable - a charming waiter who knew everything he should and then some. He stated he was from the South and his manners matched. If every server could be like him dining out would be so pleasurable all the time. To start - a carpaccio "salad" if you will. Thins slices over arugula dressed with an amazing balsamic and some parmigiana reggiano. It was a special that evening and it was special. We had the orecchiette with sweet sausage and broccoli rabe and the potato gnocchi bolognese second. Both were delicious. Pasta done to perfection, sausage and bolognese both so flavorful and simple. Next I had the 12 oz filet. She had the 20 oz bone-in chop. Meat was cooked to perfection, perfect seasoning, and plating was beautiful. Portion was equal to the price we both felt. For sides = mascarpone mashed potato and roasted butternut squash. The mashed potatoes are served with a poached egg on top that you break and then mix in. It's out-of-this-world delicious. I was just sad that there wasn't a larger dish of them. Wine was amazing - the list is crazy extensive and our new Southern friend navigated it with us very well. Dessert was 3 flavors of gelato and a cappuccino.
Mario hits it out of the park again. Can't wait to return.