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| - Given how late the clubs/bars close, you'd think the Strip would have tons of choices for late night eats. Although, the hotels probably figure the late night crowd won't be sober enough to care. Which, admittedly, isn't the worst bet to make in Vegas...
Located at Café Vettro's old spot inside Aria, I can't say if ARIA Café is just their new name or a true replacement. Either way, it's easily the nicest 24-hour café I've been to in Vegas, with its open space, huge windows, and modern décor. Service was pretty nice as well, but the kitchen is slow. Even though it was mostly empty when my buddy and I walked in for a late lunch, it still took almost 30 minutes for our food to come out.
Wanting something light yet filling, I ordered the GRILLED CHICKEN CIABATTA, served with Pepper Jack Cheese, Poblano Chilies, Guacamole, Tomatoes, Spicy Mayonnaise, and a side of Fries ($15). While it sounded great on the menu, the sandwich fell short. The chicken was okay, but the relative lack of guacamole and mayo, coupled with the thick ciabatta bread, made for a dry, dry sandwich. I ended up leaving most of the bread behind, but at least the fries weren't bad (a little salty).
Although my particular dish wasn't terribly priced, we saw several on the menu that were. It may be The Strip, but $20 for Beef Fried Rice? $22 for Fish n Chips? Thank goodness for our reseort credit. ARIA Café might not be bad for breakfast or after clubbing/drinking (The Henry at Cosmo is better), but I'm not sure I can say the same for lunch or dinner.
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