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Alta Villa at Flamingo Hilton, Las Vegas, NV P222
 
This was the second time I ate at this Italian theme restaurant at the Flamingo Hilton. The first experience was pleasant enough and a repeat was warranted as I was staying here.

The Steamed Clams "Villa" Style was served in a red sauce. The sauce had fresh tomatoes, lots of toasted pine nuts, onions, carrots, basil and a hint of cream. The clams were not very fresh as fresh ones should be plump. The sauce was a little sweet to my liking but otherwise quite tasty.

The house salad had butter lettuce, ripe tomato slices, cucumber, marinated artichoke hearts and Italian dressing. It was served very chilled and it was refreshing.

My main dish was the Penne Pasta Angelo. The freshly made pasta was correctly cooked. The tomatoes, roasted garlic, garlic, capers, mushrooms, chives, marinated artichoke hearts and basil were cooked in truffle oil and perhaps a little butter. No knowing exact what truffle oil should taste like I suspected that it was olive oil. Coarsely grated Parmesan cheese topped the mixture. To some the dish would be considered too oily but I enjoyed it very much.

The house Italian Pinot Grigio by the glass got better as the meal got towards the end. I could have done without it.

The wait staff was friendly but not very attentive. And that was what $35(including gratuity) bought in a typical strip casino/hotel these days in Las Vegas.

 
Alta Villa at Flamingo Hilton Overall grade: B
3555 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: 702 722-3111 X434
Date of visit: 4/27/2000 Rcvd: 4/28/2000
Submitted by: LL, Yakima, WA C1 R233
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