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| - We had tickets to Ka so we decided to just make a "date night"-type evening by getting reservations at Fiamma. We were told by the concierge when we made the reservations that the dress code for Fiamma is supposed to be business casual - collared shirts included. We had expected to dress up for at least one meal during our Vegas stay, so we were well-prepared. However, when we showed up at Fiamma, we were surprised (and a little put-off) by the number of people that failed to adhere to the dress code, which is noted on the website as well as by the MGM staff. There was a fair amount people in casual clothing as though they literally just walked in from sight-seeing all day in shorts and sandals.
In any event, the Fiamma staff, and our server in particular, were stellar and very friendly. Even the managers stopped by a few times to check on us. Compared to our experience at Fleur the night before, the Fiamma staff definitely was better and more attentive. The staff was also very knowledgeable about the menu and food in general and based upon their explanations and questioning, I'm guessing they get a fair amount of guests that aren't really that knowledgeable about food and wine.
This evening, we ordered/tried:
- Crispy calamari: This came with a lot more tentacles than the "rings", which doesn't bother me, but important to note in case you are with diners that won't eat calamari tentacles. Generally speaking, the batter was light and crispy, and the tiny fried pieces of zucchini and pepperoncini were unexpected but tasty. The tomato aioli is a great accompaniment and we preferred that over the marinara.
- Traditional potato gnocchi with lobster, mushrooms and black truffles: If you like black truffles and mushrooms, this is definitely the dish for you. The sauce is literally a powerhouse of mushrooms and truffles. The lobster bites themselves are tasty but generally speaking, the mushroom sauce takes center stage. The gnocchi is definitely housemade and pillow-y with a slight bite.
- Scallops and prawns risotto: This came with three large bay scallops and three huge wild prawns. The scallops were cooked well, though I personally prefer a little more caramelization than this. The prawns were very fresh and cooked perfectly through. The risotto was cooked with just enough moisture left in it that it didn't turn into a paste as it cooled. Too often, risotto is served without enough moisture and it congeals into an unappetizing mess. Here, the risotto remained consistent and "smooth".
- Torta al cioccolato: We went with the recommendation of the server, who said this is one of the signature desserts at Fiamma. Maybe it is because I was really full at this point, but I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I prefer a more gooey, rich chocolate cake and this one was more cakey than gooey. I think it needed more ganache and mousse. This came with chocolate gelato, which tasted very much like a fudgsicle.
- Fiamma "The Original" (cocktail): My husband really liked this one (enough to order multiples of it). It wasn't sweet at all, which is probably why I wasn't personally a fan.
- Kerry's Strawberry Balsamic (cocktail): This was much sweeter than "The Original" and I liked it a lot. There was a hint of the berry which worked with the white balsamic. Nothing overpowered the other so it all blended together quite harmoniously.
- Moscato D'Asti (Tintero): Our server treated us to this as a palette cleanser before the dessert and it was actually quite good. I'm generally quite fond of sparkling wines (especially the very sweet ones) and this definitely was on the sweet side (more so than the cocktails actually).
- Complimentary bread basket: Okay, so I don't normally review the bread basket, but I really liked the cheese cracker/flatbread that arrived. It was light and crunchy with just the right amount of cheese. The olive oil that came with the bread basket was nice too, with just a hint of olive versus a "bam, in your face" olive flavor.
I think the food is more of a 4 star, but the service was impeccable and very friendly, so that bumped it up to a 5 star rating for me.
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