Mediterranean flavors blend seamlessly with relaxing décor and an attentive, friendly waitstaff at Amalfi by Bobby Flay, the celebrity chef’s newest Vegas enterprise—and one of the most singular dining experiences on the Strip.
Amalfi is not for the budget-conscious, but you won’t be regretting the extra expense when you sit down to a mezcal Negroni while taking in the light woods and circular blue-tile displays with the catch of the day, a bar curving away from the entrance soaring ceilings and an open kitchen with large racks of wine above that. While enjoying your mezcal Negroni or espresso martini, take a walk up to the fish displays, where you can pick out the exact fish you want. And the fishmongers will fill you in if you have any questions (like we did). It adds a very cool element.
While waiting for your selection to arrive (and choosing your flavoring, ranging from Meyer lemon and capers to red peppers, Calabrian chili pesto or salsa verde), munch on fun antipasti like shellfish fritto misto with pistachio pesto, eggplant al forno with mascarpone and roasted garlic crema, or tuna tartare with crispy rice. There are also wonderful salads awaiting you, including the Amalfi chopped with lemon vinaigrette and a baby gem Caesar made with black kale, Treviso and garlic croutons.
If you’d rather pass on the fresh fish option, no worries whatsoever—Amalfi has a large menu of alternatives, starting with pasta dishes that range from squid ink fettucine (topped with lobster, shrimp and squid, pictured), to porcini agnolotti (drizzled in a hazelnut-chive sauce and balsamic). There’s also a terrific chicken Parmigiano with bufala mozzarella and arugula olive oil, as well as a series of steak options, including a 24-ounce bone-in ribeye. Whatever you choose, make sure to pair it with sides like roasted acorn squash nocciola, served with toasted hazelnuts and a brown butter dressing, or cremini mushroom polenta, made with mascarpone and Parmigiano white truffle oil.
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