Super chef Alessandro Stratta serves his high-end French Riviera cuisine to the well-heeled at this drop-dead-gorgeous dining room, reached via a grand staircase. Stratta's four-course prix-fixe menu ($145) and seasonal tasting menu ($325, with wine pairings) are not for the meek of wallet, but the artfully presented food here absolutely delivers. Specialties include foie gras ravioli in a truffle bouillon with duck confit salad and wild turbot with salsifis (an herb whose edible root has an oysterlike taste), black truffles, almonds, and a red wine sauce. Dessert tends toward the fanciful, including a wonderful chocolate-banana malt with caramel-and-macadamia brittle ice cream. This is one Vegas restaurant you might want to dress your best for—jackets aren't required but are suggested.
Reviewed by biodtl916 from Ohio on 11/20/08
We just returned from Vegas ans decided to splurge one night at chose Alex. We had high hopes and expectations and even these were exceeded. Our waiter and the entire staff took incredible care of us. Their wine suggestions were superb as well as their dining suggestions. Alessandro Stratta is still on-site and we were lucky enough to have him come out to say hello and ask how our meal was. Overall, one of the best dining experiences I have ever had from top to bottom. If you are in the mood for a high end night out I can not say enough.
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