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| - The first word that comes to mind about Giada is "sexy". I'm referring to the restaurant, not the celebrity chef, but I'm sure everyone would agree that both is true haha. Giada is located inside the Cromwell on one of the high floors so that you have a beautiful view of the strip if you're lucky enough to be seated by a window. The seating hostesses wear little tight dresses and the decor can only be described as sexy elegance from the walls to the plating of the dishes. The waitstaff are formal and professional.
Straight away, I was impressed with the bread service. You're served a beautiful plate with crispy breadsticks, bread crisps, and Giada's wonderfully moist and salty olive oil bread. Cocktails are presented on an iPad which is great if you're a visual person. We took advantage of the wine offerings and went with a crisp Chardonnay, chilled to the ideal temperature. Next we moved on to the Prosciutto di Parma, topped with apple slices and a healthy portion size. The perfectly soft Burrata had amazing flavor and was taken to the next level with the caper pesto on the plate. Eating these 2 dishes together made for the perfect start to our meal.
I knew that I couldn't pass on the Porcini Mushroom Soup. I expected a cream soup but was pleased to be served a light soup with chunks of hearty mushrooms, cannellini beans and sautéed escarole. If you're a fan of mushrooms as I am, this is a solid choice. As it was my first time dining at Giada, I had to try the simply titled Spaghetti. The thick noodles are lightly sauced with a thick lemon basil sauce and accompanied by 2 of the largest shrimp I have ever seen. I highly suggest this dish as I felt that each ingredient perfectly complimented the next and none overpowered the other. While the portion size wasn't out of control, I was still too full for dessert and nothing on that menu really called out to me. Overall, high marks for both the food and ambiance. I was here on a business dinner so the tasting menu was out of their budget, but I would love to return to try it out.
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