This was our second time experiencing Fiamma. Both visits warrant a five-star rating.
We started with some chichi cocktails, none of which we could even pronounce. Each drink was extremely well made with fresh ingredients and reputable spirits. The quality of the cocktails were definitely worth the price, especially considering the fact we were dining on the strip. The restaurant could have charged more for their specialty cocktails if they really wanted to.
From there we had the Carpaccio and calamari as appetizers. The Carpaccio was perfectly executed and a great way to start the meal. The calamari is one of the best I've ever eaten. Evenly coated, crispy throughout and perfectly seasoned. Fried zucchini and pepperoncini are tossed with the calamari. In my personal opinion the sauces served with the calamari are superfluous. Amazing dish.
Fiamma has an excellent selection of wines by the glass, which are also priced very reasonably considering the quality that is offered. The thing I like most about the wine selection is the different pour sizes offered. 4oz. or 6oz. The 6 oz. pour was perfect for me and my wife to split for each course. Standard pours can get too expensive and get you too tipsy if you're going to pair a different glass with each course.
For entrees we seemed to have ordered the restaurants most popular items. The Gnocchi with lobster and truffles, the Short Rib Ravioli, Braised Short Ribs, and the Mediterranean Sea Bass. We shared everything so everyone could try the different dishes which were all excellent. The Braised Short Ribs and the Gnocchi stood out the most and I highly recommend these two items.
Our stomachs were stuffed to capacity, but we ordered dessert anyways. Our genius plan was to order a small dessert for the four of us to share so not to make ourselves more uncomfortable. So we decided on the doughnuts with chocolate and caramel dipping sauce. The portion was huge; the four of us could barely finish the dessert after that meal. Unfortunately the doughnuts were so good, that we couldn't stand leaving any leftovers so we forced ourselves to devour every last delicious bite.