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| - Some reviewers have adored Otto Enoteca. I think that they "Otto" get their heads examined. (sorry, I couldn't help it)
On their side, the pizza was thin, crispy, and as close to real Neapolitan pizza as I've had in a long time.
Other than that, the service was fair to good: the place was very busy, but service was kind of slow and bordering on not attentive - long waits between the waiter's visits to our table.
Dinner was longer than we wanted, and it felt even longer due to the setting at "St. Mark's Square." I realize that many people find the the fake street scene environment at the Venetian to be novel and even charming.
However, to me, the location was simply not relaxing - loud echoes like a gym full of people, lots of people. The music of the amplified "acoustic" street performers sounded like it was in an echo chamber - the "sky" was vaulted and reflected any sound below.
People-watching was interesting, but only one or two steps above the freak show on the strip, with the typical bachelorette parties in crotch length dresses, wasted dudes re-enacting The Hangover, and tee shirt covered pot bellies. In short, a lot of American tourists. This kind of sucked the charm factor down to near empty. Ultimately, it was a mall... in Las Vegas.
And was a big mall. Entering through Palazzo might have provided a shorter path to the restaurant. As it was, the walk through the Venetian shops was looooong - both in and out.
To summarize, the food was good, but it was pricey. However, with lack-luster service in a setting that I found to be harsh, I don't need to return.
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