So it was our last night in Vegas after a week of the NAB Show and our pastor wanted to have some steak.
I had originally suggested that we go to Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House since I had eaten there a few years before and had a really great experience. However, some in our party were a little cash-strapped and so couldn't really afford the prices at Del Frisco. I also could stand not to have to spend $50 just for a steak not including sides. So it was decided we'd try to locate an Italian restaurant since that's a favorite cuisine of our pastor.
I was in charge and so did a quick search on Yelp and found Tuscany Gardens was fairly close to our lodging and that it had some decent reviews and a menu with a variety of items and adequate prices that would suit members of our party. I placed a reservation and we all caravanned over. Upon arriving, our tables were not yet ready so we were asked to wait a few minutes which was fine since most of us just went over to the bar across the way where they had a duo playing live music.
I was then texted a message saying our table was ready and so we ventured over to the restaurant.
It's a nice setting and a good place if you are looking for a nice romantic place to dine on a date. We were provided a bread basket which had a nice assortment of breads which is always a favorite of mine since I'm a bread lover.
We were offered recommendations from the menu by our server and I ended up going with the Short Rib with Papardelle pasta. There was another dish called the Sunday Gravy which sounded really good and a few at the table ordered but to be different, I went with the Short Rib. Hindsight being 20/20, I would probably get the Sunday Gravy dinner next time since it looked very appetizing when it was served to some of my friends with the large meatball mixed with sliced sausages and the shredded cheese on top.
The short rib was very good as it was tender but I didn't like how the parpadelle pasta noodles seemed to clump together and at least now I know Im not a fan of papardelle pasta. I'll know better next time at an Italian eatery. Maybe one could switch out the pasta noodles for something else like linguini which they probably would have been more than willing and able to do.
One of our party also ordered the Nutella Cheesecake after he had a steak which he seemed to thoroughly enjoy. The cheesecake was nice and seemed a fitting end to a good meal. I was able to try a bite of the cake and have to say it is a good choice for dessert.
Overall,itt was a good experience and everyone seemed to enjoy my choice of the restaurant.
Although, our waitress seemed to be a little impatient and rough around the edges. She seemwd slightly displeased when one of our party didnt like what she ordered and ask it be replaced with another dish. She disappeared for a bit too so that we had to order soft drink refills from one of the bus boys. We were also charged a mandatory 20% service fee due to us having a supposed large party with 8 people.
Due to the spotty service I give this restaurant 4.25 stars. I would certainly eat here again if in town but truthfully" with there being so many great restaurants and buffets in town, I'm not sure when and if I'd be back just for that reason. It was a great choice for our situation and that's all that mattered.
However, if you are looking for a nice romantic Italian restaurant serving a good variety of Italian dishes at somewhat reasonable prices with free parking in a lot, then I would definitely recommend trying Tuscany Gardens.