Las Vegas, Nevada
Mario Batali is one of my favorite chefs of all time. I’ve eaten at one of his restaurants in New York before, so when I saw Carnevino in The Palazzo I knew I had to go there before I left Vegas. I mean, this place was meant for me: steak wine. Holy crap.
I sat and the bar and chatted with the bartenders—they were very friendly and super knowledgeable about all the items on the menu. I started with the steak salad that wasn’t on the menu (pictured) my bartender told me about, and a glass of prosecco. It was basically arugula with steak carpaccio covering everything that was remotely green, with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper. Seriously, my kind of salad!
For dinner I had a small pasta dish, because really, it’s still a Mario Batali restaurant. And there’s only so much one girl can eat by herself! I had canneloni stuffed with rabbit, fennel, leek, and ricotta. I’d never had rabbit before, and Carnevino was definitely the place to try it—they set the bar high. The meat was shredded, and the flavors melted together so amazingly—definitely not a dish I would’ve ever thought up! But then again, I’m not an Iron Chef.
For dessert I enjoyed another glass of prosecco and a rhubarb tart. The tart was fantastic, but the crust was out of this world! The spices were fresh and rich. The rhubarb was poached in a great sauce.
Definitely worth the price—Carnevino is one of the more expensive restaurants I’ve reviewed. But if you go with friends or family, share appetizers, and get a couple of things between a few of you, you’ll be all set. And don’t skip dessert!
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