Zeffirino (Las Vegas, NV)

For our second dinner in Las Vegas, we decided to go to Zeffirino in the Venetian because one person in our dinner party had not eaten there before.  Not only is it the longest running restaurant in the hotel, it is the second location of a restaurant that has been open in Genoa, Italy since 1939.  Let’s see a little bit of Italy in the U.S.!

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The exterior and interior design pays homage to the original restaurant’s Italian roots.

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Normally, I skip pictures of the table…

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…but it was so pretty!

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Now, the food!

Gamberi al Vapore
Steamed Jumbo Shrimp (Chilled)

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The shrimp were very fresh and enormous!

Minestra di Legumi e Cereali
Legumes, Cereal and Vegetable Soup

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The minestrone was a heavier version of the vegetable soup with a cereal, similar to farro used to thicken it up.

Insalata Cesare
Caesar Salad with Toasted Croutons
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Simple, fresh, and delicious!

Calamari e Gamberetti alla Diavola
Calamari and Baby Shrimp sauteed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, and Diced Fresh Tomato, in a Spicy Tomato Sauce

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After my amazing pasta at Bouchon the day before, I very nearly went for a seafood pasta, but decided to have this hot appetizer as an entree.  It was glorious, hearty, and a bit spicy, served with perfectly crusty bread.  Yum!

Taglierini alla Sorrentina
Homemade Pasta with Fresh Tomato, Basil and topped with diced Buffalo Mozzarella

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Luckily, I had my pasta fix with this delicious pasta topped mozzarella.  Tomatoes and mozzarella are always a winning combination!

Fettuccine al Granchio, Astice e Gamberi
Homemade Fettuccine sautéed with Crabmeat, Half of a 1 ½ lb. Lobster, and Shrimp with a touch of Tomato Sauce

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This huge plate of pasta was meant to be for one person, but we all tried a little after seeing how enormous it was!  The perfect dish for hungry seafood-lovers!

Risotto ai Profumi di Bosco
Carnaroli Rice with wild Mushrooms and Butter Truffle

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I adore risotto, but I was burned one too may times by boring, under/overseasoned, or overly heavy dishes.  This was just fantastic, and a reminder of how much I love risotto.

Are you a fan of risotto, or do you pass in favor of pasta?

Zeffirino
3377 South Las Vegas Boulevard #2095
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 414-3500
zeffirinolasvegas.com


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