What is the dress code at FiAmma?
Step into FiAamma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, and you’ll certainly feel like you’ve made an entrance. With plush chocolate banquettes, sunburst-style bamboo nest lighting and polished wooded floors, this Forbes Travel Guide recommended locale has ultra-sleek décor designed by Yabu Pushelberg that lets you arrive in total Las Vegas style. But if you’re craving a bowl of chef Pierpaolo Pittia’s lobster gnocchi after an afternoon of sunbathing at MGM’s Grand Pool Complex, swap your bikini for a cocktail dress first. The look here is business casual, so men forget the baseball caps and ladies ditch the flip-flops; you’ll want to look just as stylish as the luxury surroundings.
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On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
After a long day playing cards we usually crave a sip of something strong, and thankfully FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, is the perfect place to satiate your thirst. Take a seat in the Las Vegas locale’s intimate fireside lounge and order a classic cocktail or an updated twist such as Kerry’s Strawberry Balsamic or a Pineapple Upside Down Cake. Set against a modern undulating sculptural wave wall, the sleek lounge offer a chic scene, along with a small bar menu of Italian bites, including Kobe meatballs and arancine (traditional Italian risotto croquettes). It’s a great spot for a pre-dinner cocktail and the large space is perfect for a post-shopping fete.
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On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does FiAmma have a kids' menu?
Although FiAmma doesn’t offer a dedicated kids’ menu, there are still plenty of options on the regular menu that even the pickiest of eaters will enjoy. It is Italian food, after all, and most kids’ menus are filled with pasta dishes. So there are various dishes we suggest you order to keep your kids happy and their stomachs full. From the starters part of the menu, they can order the Italian artisanal cheese selection, which is filled with delicious taleggio, pecorino pepato and gorgonzola cheeses, dry fig salame and organic marmalades; or traditional antipasto, which has smoked prosciutto, Tuscan salami, Parmesan cheese and market pickled vegetables (because come on, what kid doesn’t like salami?). Some pasta dishes are perfect for fussy kids, like the spaghetti “chitarra,” which consists of pasta, tomatoes and fresh basil. There’s also meat lasagna and a crispy Yukon golden potatoes side that any kid is sure to love. The fact that FiAmma doesn’t offer a children’s menu, won’t be a problem. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What are the desserts like at FiAmma?
The menu at MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, FiAmma, is decidedly classic; chef Pierpaolo Piattia offers a variety of Roman-, Sicilian- and Piemontese-style dishes, and the desserts follow suit. That means you’ll find some pretty traditional sweet staples of the boot-shaped country here, including items like semifreddo al torrone (a nut-based nougat mousse), Sicilian cannoli and espresso laced tiramisu. If you’re looking for something faintly sweet with a kick of caffeine, the affogato al caffe is a shot of espresso poured on top of vanilla ice cream. But the clear favorite at this Las Vegas restaurant is crocchette, amaretto and ricotta doughnuts served with a variety of dipping sauces. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the menu like at FiAmma?
Although the sleek décor at FiAmma may make you think this Las Vegas restaurant is home to the modern cuisine found at haute cuisine temples, this Italian trattoria focuses instead on updates of classic Italian faves. If you love the boot-shaped country’s noodles and spices, then you’ll appreciate chef Pierpaolo Pittia’s impressive menu of housemade pastas, grilled meats and traditional sweets. Standout dishes include Maine lobster gnocchi, short rib ravioli and char-grilled octopus. The sceney fireside lounge offers a variety of signature cocktails and small bites, including Kobe meatballs and arancine (traditional Italian risotto croquettes). Whether you dine on a wood-grilled steak or opt for pasta, make sure to save room for dessert; the crocchette ricotta doughnuts, served with a variety of dipping sauces, are not to be missed. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What are the five best things to order at FiAmma?
If you’re in the mood for some serious Italian cuisine, then FiAmma at MGM Grand is the place to be. It’s home to chef Pierpaolo Pittia, who offers up an impressive menu of updated classics, including housemade pastas cooked in a wood-burning oven. Although the menu regularly changes and features seasonal specials and updates, here are a few of our favorite bites:
1. Raviolini. The specialty at this Italian house is fresh pasta, and raviolini is a signature dish we can’t help but recommend. These raviolis come stuffed with tender short ribs, served in a rich creamy black truffle sauce, splashed with a Barbera wine reduction and sprinkled with percorina romano cheese for a taste of Italian cuisine you won’t want to miss.
2.Branzino. If seafood is your go-to option, branzino is another signature FiAmma dish that is a keeper. This grilled Mediterranean sea bass is served with porcini mushrooms and potato “sugo,” making for a light, but filling course perfect for sharing between two.
3. Maine Lobster Gnocchi. For a perfect pairing of Pittia’s housemade pasta and artistically executed seafood plates, try the savory Maine lobster gnocchi. These soft potato dumplings share space with tender puffs of lobster meat in a dish you won’t want to share.
4. Brasato. If you don’t want to overload on the carbs, Pittia also offers a range of seafood and meat options at FiAmma. Brasato is the Piemontese-style braised beef short rib, a tender and rich dish that will make any meat lover happy.
5. Crocchette. You’d be remiss to leave this Forbes Travel Guide recommended trattoria without a taste of the sweetly simple crocchette. These traditional Italian doughnuts are made with an amaretto and ricotta dough, and come alongside a variety of dipping sauces. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is FiAmma a romantic restaurant?
We know you’d like to have your dinner date in a candlelit trattoria in Rome, but FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Forbes Travel Guide recommended restaurant offers a sleek alternative if you don’t have a private plane handy. The polished wooden floors, earth-toned furnishings and plush chocolate banquettes give the room a contemporary, chic atmosphere, while the undulating sculptural wave wall and sunburst clustered bamboo nest lighting add a modern touch. So it may not be a candlelit table across the pond, but the setting is totally romantic. A glass of vino from the restaurant list of more than 700 selections will help get an evening of romance underway, as will a post-dinner cocktail in the intimate fireside lounge. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What's the best table at FiAmma?
While tall ceilings give FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, a wide-open feel, the polished wooden floors, plush earth-toned banquettes and modern sculptural wave wall transform the room into a contemporary, chic atmosphere. Italian cuisine isn’t meant to be rushed through, and this Las Vegas restaurant encourages lingering; you’ll want to sit back and relax with a glass of vino from the list of more than 700 varieties after your dinner of fresh-made pasta and grilled meats. While we love the airy dining room, the intimate fireside bar offers a more private space for a romantic rendezvous or pre-dinner cocktail; head to this lounge space for drinks and bar snacks, but request a table for a full taste of FiAmma’s cuisine. -
On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the interior design of FiAmma?
If you think all of Las Vegas is gaudy neon lights and slot machines, think again, because at FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, you’ll find a sleek décor of earth toned-furnishings, polished wooden floors and plush chocolate banquettes with honey-hued pillows designed by Yabu Pushelberg. The tall ceilings give a wide open feel to the high-energy dining room, while the intimate lounge, where you’ll find a trendy bar scene, hosts a glass-enclosed fireplace, a nod to the restaurant’s namesake, which means “flame” in Italian. Modern accents include impressive sunburst clustered bamboo nest lighting and an undulating sculptural wave wall, setting a stylish mood for the Forbes Travel Guide recommended restaurant’s menu of updated Italian classics.
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On September 18Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the price range for a meal at FiAmma?
You don’t have to break the bank to have good food in Las Vegas, and at FiAmma, MGM Grand’s Italian trattoria, you’ll be treated to a whole slew of updated classics as sleek as the sexy interior décor of the Forbes Travel Guide recommended restaurant’s dining room (think plush chocolate-hued banquettes, polished wooden floors and bamboo sunburst lighting). Starters such as the crispy calamari, beef carpaccio and traditional antipasto ring in at $12 to $16. Don’t forget to get in your greens — salads cost between $12 and $16 as well. You won’t want to miss chef Pierpaolo Pittia’s hand rolled pastas; the short rib ravioli and Maine lobster gnocchi are among the most popular dishes, and those will cost you between $21 and $32. Fish dishes, such as the Mediterranean sea bass and grilled salmon cost between $28 and $34. For meat dishes such as veal chop Milanese and braised short rib run the gamut between $24 and $54. Side dishes to accompany your meal costs $7 to $8. And the desserts are not to be missed — including FiAmma’s signature tiramisu — and are worth it for the $10 to $15 fee. Of course, you can just get one to split them amongst the table, if you’re watching your calories (but why would you want to do that in Las Vegas?).
