| rev:text
| - My friends and I came here for my birthday dinner before heading to XS, and as with everything in the Wynn/ Encore hotels, we were impressed.
They offer several types of bread & crackers served with fruity extra-virgin olive oil. Balsamic vinegar can be ordered to accompany the extra-virgin olive oil. Try not to overindulge in bread since you don't want to ruin your appetite. To wet our appetite, we ordered a round of Under the Tuscan Sun drinks: a cocktail with vodka and a mixture of juices. It reminded me of a mix of a sunrise and a seabreeze. We ordered: Caprese, Capponatina, Lasagna Bolognese, Tagliata (bone-in ribeye with eggplant parmasan), and Ossobuco. This meal was one of the best that I've ever had in Las Vegas. The dishes come out piping hot and are worth the wait. The food was delicious and the meat was tender. The tomatoes in the caprese were a mix of heirloom, cherry, & hothouse; some of them were not as ripe as they should have been, but overall it was good because of the soft Buffalo mozzarella. The ossobuco and gremalata was so soft and juicy. The ribeye was the perfect tender medium rare. The lasagna would make you cry, it's so good.
This place is swanky! It's like stepping into another era. The furnishings are impressive: reminiscent of 1950s old Hollywood, bright, stylish and bold. There is a dress code, but nothing too restrictive. Sinatra's music is piped throughout the restaurant. Overall, an enjoyable experience. If you're ever going to indulge on a Vegas whim, try out Sinatra, you may surprise yourself or your date.
|