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| - Originally, I had wanted to take mom to the buffet in M Resort for her birthday. The line was just too ridiculously long to wait. My bf and I decided to look around and see what else is available in the casino and found Marinelli's. There was no line, intimate setting, and a fine dining restaurant.
The hostess was very friendly and the smile on her face was just enough to think this might be a good place to celebrate mom's birthday. Not only is there inside seating, but also patio seating. Mom liked that idea and basked in the sunset lighting overlooking the majestic mountains.
Our server was courteous and friendly enough. One good thing about him is that he's not overly friendly. Sometimes, that can get annoying. We got served water immediately, olive oil with balsamic vinegar and bread to go with it. After ordering, we received a complimentary plate of olives, salami, assorted vegetables, and parmesan cheese. This was definitely a good starter.
Mom ordered their Spaghetti and Meatballs, Stepdad ordered the salmon, bf ordered pasta with beef, and I ordered Kobe Beef with risotto. We also ordered two types of side salad: Caesar Salad, and garden salad. The Caesar salad didn't have enough dressing on it for my liking. I tasted mostly the romaine lettuce. When all the plates arrived, all looked fantastic.
Mom and Stepdad definitely loved their dishes, the bf said it was good, and mine... hmmm... I should've ordered something else. It was my fault really. I forgot I was in an Italian restaurant and in my mind, when I think of Kobe Beef I think of Japanese style and flavor. The Risotto was too salty, and the Kobe Beef didn't have enough good seasoning on it. It just didn't agree with my pallet. It was also my fault because the server did ask me how I liked the food. I didn't have the nerve to speak up and say how I really thought of it. Needless to say, my full plate spoke for itself. I couldn't finish it.
I rated it 3 stars just because I didn't like the food I ate and wasn't worth as much as I paid for it. The ambiance and feel of it is a definite 5 stars.
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