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| - With literally over 500 places to eat in Las Vegas, this is without a doubt in the top ten. I can say that with conviction due to the fact that I have eaten at nearly every highly rated restaurant in Vegas (from a 7 dollar a plate diner to some of the most expensive places on the Strip). Knowing of the Andiamo name from living not too far from Detroit, my wife and I went for dinner on a Saturday evening.
Andiamo is located downtown inside The D Las Vegas. When we were there, signage was not too visible, but it is at the top of the escalators to the second floor. The decor is a nod to the way vegas restaurants used to be...dim lighting, quiet, private. Some of the most popular places in Vegas, you literally have to yell to be heard by someone sitting 3 feet from you. At Andiamo, all of the booths on the outer wall of the restaurant have walls that make it very quiet and private. The detail in the decor stretches from the elaborate metal ceiling to the simple, yet elegant light fixtures. It really creates a sense of calm and class in an otherwise loud and boisterous environment (Vegas)
The staff is excellent, with serving teams working in perfect harmony. A water glass is never less than half full and service is very attentive without being stuffy and over the top.
Well, finally to the food...I don't eat salad, however my wife does and she raved about the freshness of the vegetables as well as the in-house made fresh mozzarella. The variety of breads served at the table were freshly baked, warm, and moist, not something sitting under a heat lamp like in some restaurants.
I ordered Agnolotti with Palmina sauce at the recommendation of our server. Agnolotti are handmade ravioli stuffed with a combination of pork and beef with Italian seasoning. It is quite possibly the best pasta dish I have ever eaten. The way the pork and beef in the pasta meshed with the lighter Palmino sauce was incredible. Andiamo partners with the leading supplier of hormone free meats in the country and it shows.
After the incredible dessert tray is presented, we enjoyed a caramel cheesecake with hot caramel drizzled over the top. It was out of this world. Lots of classic Italian desserts are served also.
After our dessert was finished, the restaurant manager came over and asked if we had an enjoyable experience. We made small talk for a while and shared with him how impressed we were with the entire experience from start to finish. Prices are not inflated like they are in some Vegas restaurants. For what you get out of the whole dining experience (service, ambiance, food, etc) it is likely the best bargain in the city.
Joe Vicari's Andiamo Italian Steakhouse is truly a gem in Downtown Vegas, and is easily its best restaurant. Hopefully The D increases signage to draw in people looking for an outstanding meal at a very fair price. I truly think that if Mr. Vicari desires, he can open an outpost on the strip in a major resort, and you will will see a shift in the landscape of Italian food in Vegas.
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