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| - All I have to say is What ? What Happened? WTF? This is a top class hotel.
1. Ambiance - 4 star - Surprising to myself, it was nice and kind of cozy. Most of the seating is in one main area, you can see the food prep and others dining. Not intimate, but cozy. Otherwise, it feels very and looks very expensive in a minimalist way. That is impressive.
2. Service - 4 star - I believe that they train and have some of the best staff here. Attentive, knowledgeable and pleasant. I was taken aback by their policy of no shorts, however, they said they will make exception for us as we had a table for 14. All I can say is that all the others in shorts on tables of 2, 3 and 4 all must of had the same special exception. It is called the norm, and no, it ain't that guy sitting at the end of the bar in Cheers. Odd at best.
3. Food - Ok, we had the early evening menu as we were going to see the Elvis show (yawner) . Should have opted for the full course and missed the Elvis show...
a. Tartara di ricciola - Raw yellowtail fish. 4 star - What they gave me of it, a tiny morsel, was excellent. As in the movie Oliver...."please sir, may I have some more?" Me thinks they are kinda like that Nouvelle Cuisine where you have a large plate and you arrange your bits of food on it for decoration and spacing... Anyway, great and yet sparse. What a tease.
b. Wife had the Tuscan Antipasto - 3 star - You know, deli type of meats, bruschetta, olives, cheese. This was really great and they give you alot of it. I stole her cheese. A dry gran padano type that was just great! Other than the cheese, all the rest was to me, okay.
c. Salmone Arrosto - 3 star - It was okay. Completely uninspired, but otherwise extremely edible. I finished the whole thing!
d. Ravioli All'astice - 4 star - This lobster ravioli was pretty good. My wife ate it and again, I stole a piece. Since they gave you like 12 pieces, I had to pace myself. Hold on Wilbur!
e. Cannoli - 3 star - I really like Cannoli normally. This was no exception. It had a nice crispy crunch and the ricotta cheese filling was nice, a bit bland, but nice. I have had this at many places and like the one at Montesano or Siena Deli.
Overall, a pleasant experience, a nice area, you feel a bit special. You spend a lot for a good decent meal. If you are craving great Italian food, I suggest you go off strip to Ferraro or to La Scala. Here you will understand what really great Italian food is. Or, go to Il Mulino or Rao as well.
GK says, sure check this place out. Especially if you have a show to go to.
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