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Every time my fiancé and I take a trip to Vegas we have at least 1 NICE/ROMANTIC dinner that's different from the buffet and cafe dining. During our recent Labor Day trip we chose to eat at Carnevino. There were so many restaurants on our list but this was recommended by a friend so we decided to give it a try and I'm glad we did!
True, this place is a bit on the pricey side but you get what you pay for. From the moment you walk in, you feel different. Classy. Elegant. Important. Our waiter was well spoken, offered nice recommendations, and humorous. I give their service 5 stars.
We started the evening with a magnum bottle of champagne. Yes, MAGNUM. A regular bottle just wasn't enough. haha
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Here's what we ordered:
* Appetizer
FRIED CALAMARI = 5 stars
marinara and pickled hot peppers
* Entree
VEAL SCALOPPINE = 4 stars
porcini and marsala
FILET MIGNON = 5 stars
* Sides
MASCARPONE & GUANCIALE MASHED POTATOES = 5 stars
SAUTEED MIXED MUSHROOMS WITH SPRING ONION = 4 stars
* Dessert
MARKET NAPOLEON TART = 5 stars
ricotta cream & candied pistachios
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My favorite part of the meal was the mashed potatoes and I'm ALWAYS about the meat, or so I thought. They break a poached egg into the mashed potatoes upon serving. It was absolutely divine!
I ordered the filet mignon cooked medium and that's exactly what I got. I usually get a sauce on top but it doesn't always satisfy so I opted for no sauce and LOVED it. The flavor of the meat really came through and the steak was juicy in every bite.
The sides are ordered à la carte, much like other steakhouses. They are priced reasonably at $9 each.
The dessert really surprised me. It certainly wasn't a contender upon reading the menu, even though I love ricotta. Our waiter highly recommended it and described it with such passion that I could almost taste it. We had to try it! It is not what you expect in a "tart" so you should try for yourself.
Our total bill was just under $275 (including tax and gratuity). It was worth every penny, from the ambiance to the food to the service.
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