We were in LV celebrating one of our dear friends' birthday. There were 12 of us in our party for an early dinner (as were going to catch The Jersey Boys). We were seated promptly and served refreshments. Lovely. We were served warm bread and olive oil/balsamic vin for dipping. Our server had an 'accent' (although not Italiani) that added to the ambience : ). Liked the airy big room with soft bright lights that accentuated the pseudo rustic/modern look. The place seemed clutter-free, a rest for thine eyes from the busyness of the Paris mall and everywhere else in Vegas.
Our party ordered an assortment of entree ranging from salmon scampi, linguine with seafood, oxtail risotto (not crazy about that), bouillabaisse, and I ordered the roasted chicken with au jus and fingerling potatoes. The chicken was moist and flavorful. The sauce tasted like the au jus was infused with some wine reduction and awakened with some roasted garlic and garnished with some garlic slivers and micro greens. Loved it!
Now for dessert: I loved the Chocolate, Nogatine, Praline - I would go there just to get the dessert. It was nicely done with the roasted hazelnuts, the dark chocolate masquerading the silky, creamy chocolate with ribbons of the nougat and the subtle praline in the bottom. Yummmm! Reminded me a bit of the Viking of Extraordinary desserts (that's another topic). One of our friends ordered the symphony and I got to sample Le Opera torte and I thought it wasn't bad at all. Almost like what we did back in culinary school. Bravo for the desserts I got to try.
I don't get the 2 star reviews. Am glad I didn't get that experience here.
Next in our agenda: The Jersey Boys.....