My go-to place for pasta in Vegas for now on. I drove to Vegas right after work from Cali on an empty stomach with a craving for some pasta done right. I had Maggiano's book marked so it was the obvious choice. Pulled into Fashion Show Mall garage, and I just happened to park right by an elevator that led directly to Maggiano's... Already winning. Out the elevator we walked into what looked to be the alternative entrance with a sign that said go to the main host booth up front. It was a little awkward at first walking all the way through the restaurant to get to the front but it gave us a chance to admire the place.... Loved the atmosphere and decor.
Fresh bread was good but pretty basic, slight disappointment there as I was kinda expecting something that would blow Olive Garden's breadsticks out the water. But they did have some legit olive oil on the table.
We ordered the Chefs Special Lobster carbonara and chicken fettuccine. The lobster carbonara... just might be the best pasta I've had. Perfectly made creamy cheesy carbonara sauce infused with the flavors both the smoked bacon and the lobster was crazy good.
My wife's fettuccine was a huge disappointment in comparison. It had an off taste that she nor I did not like. Fortunately we were able to take it back, I sadly gave my wife my dish and I ordered lasagna, which was super good too, easily one of the best lasagna dishes I had.
I was also told they are willing to do custom pasta dishes where you can pick your noddles, sauces, and items in the pasta.