I ate here last night while staying at the Hyatt Gainey Ranch - but I would recommend this place even if you are not staying at the hotel. It is classic Italian food with a very modern twist. The interior is elegant but extremely modern, with a lovely wooden bridge taking you into the entryway with a very LARGE red door. Our waiter was very helpful and answered all of our questions.
My friend and I ordered a bottle of pinot grigio (not a surprise if you've read any of my other reviews) however they did not have the same kind that was available at the lobby bar about 100 feet away. That was a slight disappointment because that wine was VERY good. We started by splitting a salad, but as I learned there is really no need to split as they are very small - as a starter, but are very good. I could have easily eaten the whole thing myself. I cannot remember the name, as I could barely pronounce it last night, but it has grilled red onion, spring mix, and macadamia nuts - it was delicious. They also serve bread with a very tasty and slightly citrusy olive oil for dipping.
For my main course I ordered the penne pomodoro. It came with lots of delicious minced bacon and mushrooms, along with an arugula salad on top. It wasn't creamy like I was afraid it would be, but very good, with a slight kick to it. I loved it. My friend had the tortellini with buffalo mozzarella and she loved it, finished every bite.
We did not have enough room for dessert, but I bet it was great. Overall, out meal was about $85 for the 2 of us, not too pricey, but not for everyday dining. If you're looking for something different, I would highly suggest this for a night out. You can get valet parking, start with drinks in the lovely hotel lobby watching the sunset and venture over to Alto. And I almost forgot the best part...you get 2 free rides on the gondola with each meal. Yes a gondola, like in Italy, where the gondoliers even sing to you. I haven't gone yet, saving it for a romantic adventure - my friend and I decided it wouldn't be as romantic with the 2 of us.