Cuisine:

• Italian
• Others

B & B Ristorante Description:
Tucked away in the back of The Venetian's Restaurant Row, Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich's B&B is one of those rare places on the Strip that doesn't feel like it's on the Strip. The cozy yet bustling room with Italian marble and dark wood treatments is reminiscent of intimate supper clubs of another era, though contemporary "alternative" rock fills the air. The flurry of activity between efficient and knowledgeable servers, sommeliers and other floor staff is well-choreographed, essential in such tight quarters. The menu includes most of Babbo's greatest hits, and they didn't omit the offal offerings for the Vegas crowd, either. If there should be one dish to initiate an eater to innards, the warm tripe alla Parmigiana is it, tender in a subtly spicy tomato sauce. For those already comfortable with eating organ meats or those willing to take the plunge, the light and airy lamb's brain Francobolli with lemon and sage is worth the anticipation. Not-so-adventurous diners will find that the most simple dishes are often the best, like the whole grilled branzino served with a pleasantly tart lemon-oregano jam. Another good bet is a giant grilled pork chop with cipollini onions and artichokes, finished tableside with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. The bombolini---sugar dusted beignets served with a dark chocolate dipping sauce---are enough to almost make you wish you hadn't eaten so much of your entrée, but we know there still won't be any of those sweet, crisp spheres left over. The wine list features plenty of Bastianich's own label, and wines are available by the quartino or whole bottle.


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