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| - Simply put Scarpetta is my favorite Vegas restaurant.
I've been a few times and each time I've left as satisfied as possible.
For an appetizer, I've had the squash soup, the tuna susci, and braised short ribs. The squash soup is some of the best I've ever had. The tuna was good but I wouldn't get it again. The braised short ribs were perfect and while I have no idea what was in that sauce, it was heavenly. Probably will get the braised short ribs the next few times I go.
As for entrees, they are famous for their duck and foie gras ravioli and believe me, it lives up to the loftiest of expectations. It's such a unique dish and the duck and foie gras compliment each other perfectly. It doesn't feel too heavy, goes down sooooo smoothly and has this great sauce on top with just the perfect amount of cheese. Ive had it multiple times and plan on getting it again in the future.
I've also had the short rib agnolottie which is almost as superb. The short rib is great and you get this really tasty hint of horseradish in the sauce. It's far from overwhelming, just a hint of it, but after a full plate of the agnolotti, you can certainly tell its there. But it doesn't take away from the dish, the short rib and pasta are both great.
While I've not tried the black cod or the steak, my companions have and they have reported being very happy with their choices.
Oddly enough, I've not had dessert at Scarpetta. Maybe in the future I will, I'm sure it will be tasty.
A few other things to note: the view is superb, definitely ask for a window seat and you'll get a side view of the bellagio fountains. It's just a matter of luck and if they have a table available, ask when you make the reservation. The portions are great. So often Vegas portions (especially at nice restaurants) are so small, but these are adequate and leaves you filling full but not overly full (as often dishes are so heavy with fat and cream and such). The price is very appropriate. Nothing is exorbitantly pricy, nothing is cheap, the price is correct.
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