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| - #1, it's very rare for me to give a 5-star rating.
#2, ask for Russ as your server, what a gem!
I was so pleasantly surprised at Olive's. I had heard good things, but being that it is not one of the top billed eateries on the Strip, I didn't have terribly high expectations. Todd English is an amazing chef, so I knew it wouldn't be bad however!
We had a reservation and were seated right away; which may not sound like anything to remark over, but I've experienced hour-long waits in Las Vegas even when I had made reservations.
Our waiter, Russ, was such a doll. Knowledgeable, friendly, there when you needed him & gone when you didn't. He didn't mind at all that my colleague and I needed lots of time to decide and had loads of questions.
We both started with a cocktail, The Slingback. It was delish! Absolut Ruby Red, passion fruit puree and a couple other things I can't remember. But boy did it go down easy...
For our started we chose the beef carpaccio which I had heard much about. Boy, you Yelpers know your stuff...this was hands down the best carpaccio I've ever had. And I've had hundreds! It was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and I could not get enough. The serving size was massive; more than enough for my colleague and I and probably enough for 4 to split.
For entrees I had the Lobster Bolognese and Janet had the cast-iron Branzino. Both were just divine. The lobster bolognese was something dreams were made of. Handmade pasta really capped of the flavors, and there was a puree of anise which I normally would have avoided like the plague, but it paired so well with the sauce. I was in heaven and ate way more than my lil tummy could handle!
We were too full for desert (tragic, I know) but there were multiple selections that sounded amazing.
The food, service, ambiance, and character of our waiter made for one of the best meals I've had in years. I would go back in a heartbeat and I really hope I get to!!
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