Giada

We made reservations but had to wait for 40 minutes despite arriving on time. There was a lack of contact and follow up by the staff.
After we were seated, we waited again until at last our very competent waiter arrived.
The iPad Menu we were given was dirty and at only 5% power, displaying the «charge needed» message. It was also confusing as we wondered was this the entire menu? How do we do this? Do we order directly thru the iPad?
No, this was the more pricey appetizers and drinks menu. Later we were given «real» menus and a wine list. OK! Now we know what to do!
Time goes by… at last we order and also order wine. (We had no show to attend afterward so we weren’t in a hurry. Good thing.)
Before our appetizer arrived we finally received the bread tray. We were wondering…
(Why is there flavored salt included when clearly everything on the tray was already salty except the pesto? I mean really salty. Oh well.)
The single freshly baked rosemary roll was delicious and we split it. The very salty lavosh (sp?) and grissini were also nice.
Our appetizer, salads and entrees were outstanding, except for the Rigolotto which was dull. THIS is why I returned and brought a new guest! We shared tastes and then enjoyed our dessert and coffee.
Yes, I will probably return but will bear in mind that it’s the squeaky wheel that may get the attention here.

I was with a group of 6 on my recent trip to Vegas. One person wanted to check out Giada’s, so we figured it would be a great spot for lunch. I loved the idea, as I love her and the Food Network! We didn’t make reservations, considering we went around 11am and didn’t think they’d be busy; they were not. It was no problem getting in without a reservation (and many people behind us also did not have reservations), but we still waited 10 – 15 minutes for a table. We were sat at a round table that fit us all, so it wasn’t as if they needed to put tables together. Once seated, I thought the ambiance of the place was great! Also, being able to see what was going on behind the scenes was fun when we glanced over our shoulders.
Everyone was able to find something on the menu to eat, even with not knowing what some of the terms meant for certain dishes. We had the brunch and lunch menu, which was nice for variety. I ordered the Muffuletta with the Arugula Salad (very good!). My husband ordered the Margherita Pizza (very good). Others in our party had the Strawberry Polenta Waffles, Breakfast American, and a couple other sandwiches. Most enjoyed their food, and it was presented well.
The downfall of our visit was our waiter, which is why I gave it 3 stars. He was not friendly, and treated us like we were teenagers; we all are in our mid-30’s. He never gave us drink menus, or offered to answer any questions on items on the menu which we may have questions on. Or went over anything, really. My sister-​in-​law asked for a Mountain Dew, and she had to specify what it was after he basically told her that he had no idea what that was (they served Pepsi products). After ordering our food, my husband went to the restroom and stopped at the bar on the way back to ask for a drink (beer) menu. A few minutes later, the waiter came over and spoke to him in a very condescending way about how my husband «didn’t believe him» about not having Mountain Dew. It was very rude. After looking over the drink menu, I ordered the Giada’s Sangria in Prosecco knowing that was the white wine version of the Sangria. The waiter confirmed that it was the white — which OK, but it was the manner in which he confirmed that rubbed me the wrong way. My husband decided on a Pale Ale, and was brought a Brown Ale instead. Due to the comment previously made, my husband didn’t feel the need to stir the pot more by saying to our waiter that he may have brought him the wrong kind of beer; he still drank it. The waiter rarely came to check on us to even refill waters, although only had a couple other tables that we could see.
As were were leaving, the 3 of us girls took pics in the photobooth (which is a great idea). We waited and waited and waited for the pic to print out. Finally, we asked the host table about it, and they said it must be out of paper and we could do the pics again. Um… you should have a sign that says it’s out of paper so we could have emailed or posted on Facebook. Not a deal breaker, but we were excited to get those pics. We decided just to leave.
So, overall… I enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the restaurant. It was fun to say that we went to Giada’s on this trip. The service was less to be desired and will stick with me more than the food if someone asks me about my experience there. We were not sure why the waiter treated us the way he did, but it was unacceptable. I’ll admit, we tipped very small, although for 6 people with meals and drinks — it was a pretty good size bill. There is a very small chance that we’d ever go back during any future trips to Las Vegas and will advise people of the negatives versus the positive. Not a great experience.

Seeing as Giada is the creation of a television chef, I didn’t necessarily have high hopes. I was pleasantly surprised. The ambiance is aided by a good spot on the Strip with spanning glass windows that give way to views of the Bellagio fountains and Caesars Palace. It feels more high-​class than it is, but that’s not to say the meal disappoints. I found myself wanting more of the Three Cheese Tortellini, as the braised beef broth and Genovese sauce was dynamite.
We were in Las Vegas for my birthday, and our very kind (and legit Italian!) server sneaky brought me birthday cookies, with fanciful presentation. He continuously thanked us for attending and making the restaurant part of my birthday.
The only complaint was the initial wait. We had reservations and for a Saturday night, they did not seem particularly busy. There were maybe five people waiting to be seated, so we went ahead and asked for a window seat. They said they would try to accommodate, and after about 25 minutes, we passed an open window seat to be seated not at a window. Oh well. Oh, and they offered this hokey, expensive three-​course option for like $ 100 where you get a souvenir menu encased in a silver pamphlet that had a generic picture of Giada De Laurentiis in it that probably wouldn’t have even been worth stealing.
Ambiance: ⁵⁄₅
Cocktails: 4.5÷5
Actual Giada De Laurentiis presence: ⁰⁄₅

FYI, our experience here took place in late 2014. So this review may be pretty useless to everyone, but I am writing it anyways because we had a fabulous time at Giada!
We were very lucky to have lunch at Giada. It is highly recommended that you make reservations months ahead of time. We had no reservations. My wife called and lo and behold, there was a cancellation. She said that if we arrived there within 30 minutes, they would have a table for us. The folks at Giada were true to their word. We only waited about 10 minutes before being seated. While we waited, we had fun taking selfies inside their photo booth.
The ambiance of Giada is exquisite and charming. The view of the Las Vegas Strip from our table was lovely. The table settings were beautiful and unique. 5 stars for the atmosphere!
Service was excellent. From the hostesses to the busboy to our waitress, the customer service was polite, efficient, and professional. 5 stars!
Now to the most important part. The food was 4 to 5 stars delicious! All of the dishes were served tapas style so portions were smaller. Note that some of the items we had may no longer be offered on their current menu. Here is a quick rundown of what we had:
Birdie was a refreshing drink with strawberry and basil.
Dolce Vita was another very refreshing drink.
Muffuletta Sandwich is one tasty sandwich. The combination of the porchetta, provolone, and other ingredients was so flavorful!
G’s Baked Pasta was delish!
Pancetta Egg Pizza was different and yummy!
Orzo Meatballs were really good!
Chocolate Tiramisu looked beautiful and tasted wonderful too.
Cookie Platter had 3 different types of cookies. All were quite good.
Zeppoles are citrus infused italian doughnuts. Hmm… Hmm…good!!!
Based on our very good experience here, Giada rates 5 stars from me! Thanks for a wonderful and memorable time!

The first word that comes to mind about Giada is «sexy». I’m referring to the restaurant, not the celebrity chef, but I’m sure everyone would agree that both is true haha. Giada is located inside the Cromwell on one of the high floors so that you have a beautiful view of the strip if you’re lucky enough to be seated by a window. The seating hostesses wear little tight dresses and the décor can only be described as sexy elegance from the walls to the plating of the dishes. The waitstaff are formal and professional.
Straight away, I was impressed with the bread service. You’re served a beautiful plate with crispy breadsticks, bread crisps, and Giada’s wonderfully moist and salty olive oil bread. Cocktails are presented on an iPad which is great if you’re a visual person. We took advantage of the wine offerings and went with a crisp Chardonnay, chilled to the ideal temperature. Next we moved on to the Prosciutto di Parma, topped with apple slices and a healthy portion size. The perfectly soft Burrata had amazing flavor and was taken to the next level with the caper pesto on the plate. Eating these 2 dishes together made for the perfect start to our meal.
I knew that I couldn’t pass on the Porcini Mushroom Soup. I expected a cream soup but was pleased to be served a light soup with chunks of hearty mushrooms, cannellini beans and sautéed escarole. If you’re a fan of mushrooms as I am, this is a solid choice. As it was my first time dining at Giada, I had to try the simply titled Spaghetti. The thick noodles are lightly sauced with a thick lemon basil sauce and accompanied by 2 of the largest shrimp I have ever seen. I highly suggest this dish as I felt that each ingredient perfectly complimented the next and none overpowered the other. While the portion size wasn’t out of control, I was still too full for dessert and nothing on that menu really called out to me. Overall, high marks for both the food and ambiance. I was here on a business dinner so the tasting menu was out of their budget, but I would love to return to try it out.

I’ve always been a fan of Giada’s. She’s one of my favorite Food Network celebrity chefs. I’ve met her twice and own Giada autographed cookbooks. She’s also a UCLA Bruin which is pretty cool. When I found out that I’d be in town for a family event, I booked a reservation at Giada on our free night via Open Table. I had to adjust the reservation slightly when we booked a show on the same evening which wasn’t a problem. We arrived at the Cromwell and the valet asked if we were dining at Giada which we indeed were. He even offered to give us directions to the restaurant. It was pretty easy to follow the path and signs within the Cromwell.
Our reservation was at 5:30 pm and we arrived at 5:15 so we took advantage of the free photo booth and took some pictures. There’s an option to print them right there, send via email or post on Facebook. We opted for the print and received 2 copies. After the photos, we sat and waited until they were ready to take us into the restaurant. There were a few parties ahead of us who arrived at the time of their reservation and they were seated before us, no big deal. I did notice that all of the hostesses seemed to be wearing very short LBDs. No judgement as it is Vegas, but according to my boyfriend, my LBD was modest compared to theirs. We were escorted past the big window and seated against a wall. It would have been nice to have been seated by the window but I could see the view just fine from my seat and the bright lights of the Bellagio signage. Our waiter was fantastic and he brought an iPad for us to peruse the different types of antipasti, cocktails, wines, and beers they offer, while he went to get us some water. We opted for two of the film inspired signature cocktails ($ 15): Serpico and Barbarella. Of the two, the Serpico was my favorite with the smooth bourbon and the fun ice sphere with a «G» inside of it. The Barbarella was fruity but not too sweet and gin based. It was also made with ginger beer so it was like a Moscow mule but with gin.
For our meal, we decided on the spinach & buffalo ricotta pizzette with roasted garlic purée & porchetta ($ 14), mustard crusted rack of lamb served with braised beluga lentils,
roasted rainbow cauliflower & vincotto ($ 51) and the Barolo braised Australian wagyu beef short rib served with soft polenta and garden vegetables ($ 52). They brought out a spectacular complimentary bread tray. It came with parmesan bread sticks, cheesy flat crisps, rosemary garlic roll along with lemon butter and pesto sauce. Can I just say that Oprah’s «I have bread everyday» came into my head as I ate this? Because if I could have this bread tray everyday, I’d be a happy girl.
Our pizzette came out and looked amazing, until we tasted it. It had an overwhelmingly fishy taste to it. I had a slice and so did my boyfriend. I asked him if he tasted the fishiness too and he confirmed my suspicion. There was nothing on the menu that indicated it was seafood based so we could only assume that they cooked the spinach in the wrong pan. When our waiter asked how everything was, we asked if the pizzette was supposed to taste fishy. He immediately offered to take it back and asked if we wanted to replace it. We felt bad since we had eaten half of it but he assured us that if we didn’t like it, he would take it back and take it off the bill. That was an amazing gesture and I applaud him for his hospitality. Our entrees arrived shortly after and I have to say, the braised short rib is fork tender, delicious. The lamb chops were perfectly cooked too. The lentils were savory and had an amazing flavor. Normally, I’m not a fan of lentils but I was a fan of these. We were impressed by the meal, ambiance, and service at Giada. We didn’t have time for dessert, but I did take a look at the dessert menu and I would have ordered something chocolate hazelnut. Buon Appetito!

There’s a lot of good and a lot of ‘wat,’ when it comes to Giada. The biggest bias I think anyone here is going to push is that this is the first restaurant for a Food Network chef… and while most of them are fantastic chefs… when it comes to Vegas, you got Joel Robuchon and Twist by Pierre Gagnaire (maybe Guy Savoy… and Ramsey, but his flagship is London…)
Giada…by a fair margin, has the coolest looking restaurant I’ve been to in Vegas. Great decoration, great location… I mean, the view is killer. Go Cromwell for making this place happen.
The service was like… an awkward first date. Here me out here; they meant well, they were doing good for the most part, but they interjected at weird times to tell us about the menu while insisting there was no rush. I asked for water and the guy gave me a half glass (of what is essentially a lowball glass to begin with) and walked away after I asked for more: I. I got nothing.
Still, it was overall good service.
Dinner…we just sorta ordered whatever. Our server successfully upsold a cheese plate for us that turned out to be on the money (good on him), and he also suggested a pork shoulder ragu pasta that turned out to be quite good. We also did the ricotta crostini (really good) and a flatbread.
Now, all of these were good… but the portions were so spectacularly small that it was like going to a dinner party with models. No one got to eat shit, we just got to taste it. And hey, $
Main courses came out, I did a caprese to start with the short rib. Let me say that they caprese’s mozzarella was the best mozz I’ve ever had in the US. Like, damn. Daaammmnnnn.
The short rib was also the best I’ve had, and I always opt for a short rib at any restaurant that offers it. It wasn’t as completely tender as described (falls apart by touch… more like cuts with fork after some prodding), but it was still freaking amazingly savory. The polenta and accompanying veggies were a plus.
Edit: TOTALLY FORGOT. Holy shit those cookies are good. Buy them. The espresso tower was frozen solid, but dem cookies man… dem cookies.
Overall, damn good food and decent service. Wish there could have been more to eat.

Loved this restaurant. Beautifully furnished. Nothing about it said «Vegas» except for the views. We arrived 20 min early for dinner and they still seated us immediately. Service was perfect and food was delicious.
Upon being seated, we were delivered warm rosemary bread, coupled with both pesto and freshly churned butter with lemon mascarpone folded in. –I already make my own butter for my homemade breads, but now I’m excited to attempt to recreate the added lemon and mascarpone as well. It was light and silky. Love.
To Start: The roasted beets paired with port soaked pears and goat cheese was divine. It was a feat to keep my husband’s fork away from my beet salad. He should have ordered his own instead of his bacon wrapped dates. ;) The dates were good. Spicy and a little sticky. But he could have eaten an entire bowl of my port soaked pears.
Main Entrée: Flavorful and very tender short rib braised in Barolo, nestled in polenta, with roasted carrots and pearl onions on the side. It was comfort food at its best. Perfect on a cool desert night.
My husband ordered the Veal Chop and was happy with it, but I loved my short rib more. I took two bites of his. The chop by itself and a bite of chop with the flash fried herbs. The flash fried herbs made the chop. Perhaps I’m biased with the opinion that the short rib was vastly superior. –I was in desperate need of comfort food that night and the veal chop just didn’t satisfy enough.
Added Sides: Herb Polenta w/​Spicy Sausage. Absolutely loved it. Loved it more than the polenta that accompanied my short rib. I left my own polenta alone and ate the side instead. Loved the herbs and the bites of sausage.
Roasted Fennel… didn’t love. Didn’t even like. For being «roasted» there was no caramelization at all. Just white and hard. No flavor. It was the only thing on my plate that made me want to hide it like a 5 yr old would. Or slip it to my pup, but I don’t think he’d have eaten it either.
If Giada’s was located in Chicago, I’d go there yearly. No doubt. Since my parents live in Vegas and I’ll visit regularly, coupled with my dad’s love of gambling (too much), I *might* return. I can drag him away from blackjack and maybe back to Giada’s. There are so many restaurants I haven’t been to though!

I cannot believe that after eating one of the best meals I’ve had in Vegas, I forgot to write a review about it. I blame the ever-​flowing booze whilst gambling on this fact, because, Giada is not forgettable whatsoever.
We had a client dinner here in early 2015. From the moment we were seated, I was in love. The interior is gorgeous, warm and modern. The view with the floor-​to-​ceiling windows is one of the best in Vegas. The service was beyond fantastic — attentive, there when you wanted it, helpful, not pushy.
But, the best?
The food.
I’m not a Giada fan. I don’t really watch her show unless it just happens to come on after something else. We tried a number of dishes; from the bacon-​wrapped dates, charred octopus and burrata, to most of the salumnis plus shared pasta dishes and, of course, main dishes (ranging from the salmon to the surf and turf to the rack of lamb.) No one was disappointed.
I cannot wait to visit and try the brunch menu and mimosas.

I was in Vegas for a motorcycle auction last weekend and as luck would have it one of my good friends was there at the same time. Her days are not filled as much as her nights so she joined me at Bally’s for the auction and we decided to go off and get some lunch. It had to be close (didn’t want to miss too much of the auction action) and it had to be fun. Giada’s fit the bill perfectly.
We were both very impressed as we walked into the place, it was absolutely beautiful. The hostess seated us at their best window table overlooking the strip and Caesar’s Palace. As I was treating I was thrilled to see that the prices were more than reasonable for lunch. You can actually have lunch in this amazing place for under $ 20 per person. Of course we didn’t but still it was much less than I would have expected.
I had a Bloody Mary and my friend had a Prosecco to start us off and for our lunches she had the Sardinian Gnocchi al Pomodoro ($ 16) which the waiter explained to us is not your traditional Gnocchi but one that is more of a pasta than a potato flavor… he was right and it was still delicious. I decided to enjoy a pizza, the Salumi Piccante spicy dry sausage, san marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano (also $ 16). Delicious and generous… a table of four could share one as a hearty appetizer.
Our server was exceptional, nice and very helpful in steering us to other places that we should try during our respective Las Vegas vacations! My friend thought the hostesses’ dresses were adorable.

²⁄₅ stars for food: I got the risotto with scallops. Portions are TINYYYYYY. And for $ 30+!!! No. Flavor didn’t make up for that price point either.
Now, for the good stuff. Service was definitely ⁵⁄₅. We were there with a large bachelorette party. We didn’t get seated for a good 30+ minutes after our reservation, but we were late, so our fault. BUT! There’s a photo booth tucked in the waiting area with FREE photos. HOLLA! Needless to say, you can have a little too much fun with that. Once we were seated, we had a couple of guys (wished I remembered their names!!!) who waited on us and were super awesome. They gave us complimentary champagne and kept it flowing all through dinner and even brought out a surprise dessert for the bachelorette. The whole night was just a lot of fun, thanks to our wait staff!
We had requested to be seated near the windows, so we could see the view, but unfortunately that did not happen… but the restaurant itself was really pretty and classily decorated.

I love Giada. The woman is amazing with her work in the kitchen and her work on television. So… I had to try her food in her restaurant and it did not disappoint.
We came for brunch which served a sampler meal for $ 45. BEST. $ 45. SPENT.
It came with a three taster appetizer — benedict deviled eggs, quiche, and like a brioche. Anyways… it was good.
Then we got to get a meal — which I got the Salmon Benedict because… I eat everything Benedict… (Hello, Cumberbatch). The benedict was really good. The eggs were perfectly runny and you mush it and put it on the piece of bread provided. So good.
My husband got the chicken and waffles and it was SO seasoned. So well. I don’t usually like chicken, but damn. This was good. That butter you put on the waffles was amazing too.
The dessert provided was the chocolate espresso cake (which was ICE CREAM) and the «limon» soufflé. They were both delicious and I am usually not a fan of lemon.
They also gave us a basket of pastries that were so good.
SERVICE:
Very attentive and fast.
AMBIANCE:
Very pretty and the view is amazing.
OVERALL:
I loved this place. I

I visited Giada for a quick bite before a scheduled concert inside The Cromwell. I can only rate my brussel sprout crostini. It was very tasty! For some reason I thought it would be warm, but the bread was toasted and the sprouts were more like a slaw. The mix of sprouts, cheese and sweetness of cranberries was fantastic.
I ordered the Giada… and posted a pic. Very chic and the type of eloquent touches I appreciate when ordering a cocktail.
The bartenders were very attentive and energetic. I loved sitting at the bar! Now, behind the bar was the sexy table seating. The large posterior windows were the perfect frame to the intersection at Flamingo. The grand bridges were the focal point but the Belaggio water works were the backdrop.
I would come here again for a special ocassion.

This review is strictly based on Brunch at Giada’s and I would say that I would never eat Brunch at Giada’s ever again!
It is very offensive & horrific to charge $ 9.00 for small orange juice and $ 6.00 for coffee and most of the dishes were unreasonably priced for small amounts of average tasting brunch food. Please ($ 18.00 for a two egg plate with bacon and less than 3 oz of potatoes, and toast are you kidding me!!! And No I didn’t get any Golden Eggs with this!!!
Yes I am a worldly traveler and Vegas does have finer brunch options for more quantity & quality for the asking price! The brunch dining was very slow and there were people sharing plates as I am sure they were also offended by the price points and what was being presented. Our server was very attentive & gracious but did mention that other guest are unhappy with the price points and quantity & quality for pricing!
Giada does offer also $ 45 Brunch Buffet~~~~ That should be a joke, but it isnt. Please Giada & staff reevaluate your Brunch menu, as for what you get & pay for is ~~~ABSURD!
NO GOLDEN EGGS at Giada’s!

After my fifth visit to Giada last week, I realized that I still hadn’t written a review, so here it is, #100 for 2015.
I’ve been here for breakfast, lunch (twice), dinner, and a wedding reception brunch. Each visit has always featured excellent customer service and tasty food. Of the meals that I’ve enjoyed the most, dinner is my favorite because I love the Lemon Spaghetti with the huge shrimp. Yes, the restaurant is everything Giada, from the plates to the paper towels in the restroom, but it IS her place. I love the décor, wide open spaces, and views of the Strip. I also very much enjoy the free photo booth in the lobby.
If you go, ask for seats next to the window so you can see all the hustle and bustle on Las Vegas Blvd.
This is one place in town that’s always been consistently satisfying for us and I look forward to having dinner here again soon. Mangia!

I can describe this place in one word: heartburn, (but in a good way). This place is an oxymoron of several things: casually chic, warm simplicity, homey high-​end food. We started with the bacon wrapped dates with blue cheese, and although I’ve had many before, these dates were scrumptious. My dish was a lemon lobster ravioli which was fine; I was expecting more bold flavor. But surprisingly, the star of the evening was the orange mocha. The best dessert coffee I have ever had. It’s made with their house made orange syrup. I can’t believe the coffee is what impressed me most. So much so, that my husband and I are going back to Giada’s today, just for the coffee before we leave town.
Overall, a very enjoyable experience.

Came in for breakfast on a Tuesday morning. I suggest valet parking best option at the Cromwell if visiting as I was. Head thru the casino and up the escalator were breakfast is served at the bar from starting at 8:00 am to 9:00 and then the dining room opens up at 9:00 am.
I had a conference call so it was kind of awkward setting up and ordered breakfast at the bar. But my friendly waitress was very accommodating and helpful. On the way I met the head chef and I got to speak with him briefly about the prior Unilocal event put on here which looked fabulous. The staff was very accommodating and enabled me to take pics prior before they were open at 8 a.m.
Heart the attention to details here — from the napkins, plates, condiments to the presentation of entrées. The décor of the restaurant is stunningly beautiful.
I ordered the Contadina breakfast which included spinach, tomatoes, two eggs over medium, polenta cakes and toast. In addition, much to my surprise — chef of cuisne Bruce M. brought me over another entrée — eggs & waffles. Everything here tasted so fresh and delicious.
I would highly suggest making a stop here at Giada’s signature debut restaurant, I’ll certainly be returning for lunch or dinner in the future.

We started with a couple of cocktails while waiting for our table to be ready, and I’m glad we did — they were very good, though a bit on the strong side. We chose the Serpico and the Giada Cocktail.
For dinner we we started with the orzo meatballs and the bacon wrapped dates, both were very good. The latter was a bit spicy. Great if you’re like me and enjoy spice, but it could catch you off guard if you’re uses to more mild flavors with bacon wrapped dates.
For our main courses we has the lobster, white asparagus tips and tarragon ravioli, and the veggie rigatoni. Excellent dishes.
We skipped dessert, but did get a couple of orange mocha mio’s after dinner, and they were amazing! Easily one of the best coffee drinks I’ve ever had. It consisted of Lavazza Gran Riserva, steamed milk, chocolate ganache, and house-​made orange syrup. I think I’ll be dreaming about this drink tonight. ;)
UPDATED 12÷13÷15 — Came back again the same trip, this time for brunch. The chia seed parfait is amazing! And of course I had another orange mocha mio. :)

Is Giada worth the hype? Yeah… personally I think so. The ambiance of the restaurant puts confidence in me to know this will be a good experience. Also, the food was fresh and well-​presented. Service was attentive throughout the night.
Wish I knew about the photo booth by the hostess desk. I would love to have quality photos of our night instead of taking a selfie by Giada’s marquee at the bottom of the escalators… lol. So don’t forget to check out the photo booth! Our candlelight table was by the window with a great side angled view of the Bellagio fountains and LV Blvd.
Along with their complimentary assortments of bread and its corresponding condiments, Boyfriend and I decide to order a few appetizers to share. We got:
Bacon Wrapped Dates: with spicy Italian sausage & gorgonzola crema $ 15-​a lot of flavors going on here. You get a mixture of the sweetness from the dates and all the savory goodness from the bacon and a small hint of Italian sausage.
Spicy Italian Sausage Arancini: with parmesan fonduta & pomodoro sauce $ 16-​this tasted like a fried mac n cheese ball to me. Don’t get me wrong, it was freakin amazing!!! Didn’t really taste any Italian sausages though.
For our entrees, we ordered:
Fregolotto: with roasted rainbow cauliflower, garlic purée, parmigiano, kale pesto, crispy prosciutto $ 28. This is in the pasta section and it looks and taste like couscous. I enjoyed this very much. The flavoring could be a bit more, but once I added some crushed red peppers, boom! the flavor and the added spice was perfect!
Barolo Braised Australian Wagyu Beef Short Rib: soft polenta, garden vegetables $ 52.-Boyfriend was obsessed!!! He’s a big short ribs fan so when our waiter introduced a few of the dishes to us, this caught his attention and immediately had his heart set. However… he’s someone that doesn’t bother looking at the price so when our bill came, he was a little taken back by how much this dish was. Granted, even though he enjoyed it… he didn’t feel like short ribs should cost $ 52. He said at that price… it’s worth getting a prime rib!!! By no means does this affect our experience and this review, but just an observation.
Portions were on the small side. I’m a really small eater but I was able to finish my entrée… along with the appetizers and bread I ate before that!!! I couldn’t believe it! LOL! To me, the fancier the restaurant, the less likely I’ll have leftovers for the next day… and this girl loveeeesssss her leftovers! Great restaurant and we will definitely be back… there were a lot of other dishes we wanted to try. Good job Giada, your restaurant is well worth the hype!

Being a fan of Giada’s cooking shows on the Food Network, when I knew I was coming to Vegas I immediately booked a dinner reservation at her restaurant at the boutique hotel Crownwell about a month in advance.
We went there on the Halloween night and it was surprisingly quiet that night. My girlfriend and I were probably the most dressed up there and the patrons were definitely not the 20 to early 30 something partying crowds. After looking at the prices on the menu I understood why, but what do you expect from a more refined, celebrity chef restaurant at a hotel in Vegas?
I enjoy Giada’s style of cooking; Italian with her southern California twist; elegant, rich, flavorful yet not too heavy. The small bites (appetizers) menu is extensive: you might get full and not need the main course if you pick a few dishes. We only had the chicken marsala meatballs and roasted eggplant parmigiana with smoked scamorza cheese; both of which
were delicious. The eggplant dish tasted like a vegetarian lasagna dish.
We also had the scallop and crab risotto dish and the lobster ravioli, both were delicious but the portions were very small.
I wish I was hungry enough to try some of their meat or fish dishes, which by the way were a little pricey.
For dessert we only had room for a tiny cake, which was a special for that night and I can’t remember the exact name but it contained some nuts like almond or hazelnut. It was good but a little too sweet to my taste. Maybe we should have tried their chocolate tiramisu instead?
The service was very good and prompt. The ambiance was modern and nice. Good place for a nice or romantic dinner night if you don’t mind shelling out a little more from your wallet and not looking for cheap eats.

Eine sehr schöné Location mit Blick auf den Strip. Die Bedienung sehr freundlich und aufmerksam. Das Essen sehr gut und endlich mal einen richtigen Espresso!!!
Ich komme wieder !!!

Das Restaurant mit italienischen Akzenten und einer entsprechenden Speisekarte bietet etwas gehobene Gastronomie. Der Gast darf sich über Tischdecken und Stoffservietten freuen. Die Namensgebern und Betreiberin lässt Ihre Gaste von gut ausgebildetem Servicepersonal verwöhnen. Allein der Service sticht schon aus der Masse des örtlichen Restaurantangebots hervor, Sie scheint es auch geschafft zu haben einen gewissen «Hip» Status erreicht zu haben, wenn man sich im Gastraum umschaut. Wir hatten uns für das Menü entschieden, die Speisen waren durchweg gut und wurden in angemessener Zeit serviert, wobei der Service jeweils noch nachgefragte, ob man sich noch Zeit lassen wollte vor dem nächsten Gang. Die eigentliche Speisekarte fällt recht üppig aus, was aus meiner Sicht etwas gegen den gehobenen Anspruch spricht, ich finde hier oftmals, dass weniger auch hier einfach mehr sein kann. Ich persönliche finde eine kleine Karte, welche öfter mal einem Wechsel unterliegt einfach spannender. Die Aussicht im Gastraum ist bei entsprechendem Platz einfach nur grandios, das Restaurant befindet sich in Sichtweite des Paris, des Bellagio und des Caesar Palace. Das abendliche Wasserspiel des Bellagio und die Lichter der Stadt tragen natürlich positiv zur Stimmung bei. Die für die USA typischen Fernseher an der Bar trüben den Eindruck für mich persönlich etwas ein, darauf würde ich persönlich in solch einem Ambiente schon gern verzichten. Der Preis für das 3 Gänge Menu liegt mit ca. 120 $ ohne Getränke schon im oberen Bereich, wie oben schon geschrieben, die Speisen sind gut und der Service ist ausgezeichnet, jedoch empfinde ich das als etwas überbewertet. Abschließend erhält der Gast noch einen Gruß der Chefin in Form des Menüplans des Abends inkl. der entsprechenden Rezepte für die Speisen und ein signiertes Porträt.