Fodor's Expert Review B&B Ristorante

Ubiquitous food personality Mario Batali and his trusty business partner and wine pro Joe Bastianich are the owners of this inviting tribute to the rustic foods of the Italian countryside. Along The Venetian's "restaurant row," B&B glows from within its dark-wood and leather confines (look for the bright orange Crocs on the host's podium). You can easily make a meal of several antipasti, with choices such as grilled octopus with limoncello vinaigrette, or warm lamb's tongue with chanterelles and a three-minute egg. Entrées might include rabbit porchetta or lamb sirloin for two with fregola and olives. Batali and Bastianich also own the less expensive B&B Burger & Beer off the casino, with a patio overlooking The Venetian canals, and Otto Enoteca Pizzeria on St. Mark's Square in Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes.