What is the dress code at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
You won’t have dress up to enjoy the casual Italian experience at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria. As part of St. Mark’s Square on the canal level of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, the Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich restaurant emphasizes its antipasti counter, which you can’t miss, right past the entrance. You can sit at tables throughout the terrace area, or pull right up to the bar to test out the small dishes and wines on the spot. The Las Vegas restaurant serves a delightful mix of salumi, pizzas, pastas and dishes meant for sharing. The casual dress code at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria works well with its atmosphere — one that allows you to enjoy the shows of St. Mark’s Square while you sample the simple but tasty cuisine.
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On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Is Otto Enoteca Pizzeria a romantic restaurant?
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria is more geared toward a casual, stop-before-a-show kind of meal, as opposed to a lingering romantic evening. You’ll certainly be able to share great conversation over the antipasti — perfect for splitting — but the entertainment in St. Mark’s Square on the canal level of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino and the noise from diners on the patio don’t make for the most intimate atmosphere. You’ll find a little more tranquility inside the restaurant’s dining room, where you’ll see hundreds of bottles of wine on display, but we’d recommend checking out Otto Enoteca Pizzeria for casual dates instead of special occasion dinners. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does Otto Enoteca Pizzeria have a bar?
While Otto Enoteca Pizzeria has a 10-seat bar inside, the restaurant stands out from other Italian restaurants, even within The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, because of its antipasti counter. There, you’ll be able to see the delicious small plates firsthand, choosing whichever catch your eye. If you order multiple dishes, the price of each will go down, so bring a friend and share a dish such as Mozzarella and Anchovy in Carrozza or Prosciutto di Parma. Be sure to sample some of the restaurant’s list of 100 wines under $100, or order tastes of vino by the ounce. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What are desserts like at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
The desserts at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria change throughout the year, but no matter the season, you’ll see originality in the sweets from chef Mario Batali. During the summer, the restaurant might serve its PB&J, which turns raw peanuts into a gelato, then combines it with a concord grape sorbetto and a flourless peanut butter cookie — not quite your traditional Italian dessert, but certainly one inspired by the style. Otherwise, you’ll be able to choose from options such as lemon meringue pie, tiramisu, biscotti and assorted gelati and sorbetti. Otto Enoteca makes its gelato in-house daily, so you’re assured it’s fresh — and you can even get a scoop to go if you’ve got a show to catch or a meeting to get back to. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
Does Otto Enoteca Pizzeria have any special or rare wines?
Wine plays a pivotal role at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, and even just a peek at the menu will show you that — while the front page of the printed menu lists all the food options, with cheese and dishes of the day on the back page, the inner two pages feature all the wine selections. While the restaurant takes pride in offering you 100 wines under $100, you’ll also find rarer vintages, with all wines listed by region. For example, rarer whites include Breg-Anfora Gravner 2002, a blend of Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling, for $200. More rare wines dot the list of reds, though, with such selections as the Gajabarbaresco 2005 for $493, or the Soldera Riserva Brunello di Montalcino 2000 for $825. If you need any help choosing a wine, whether you’re a novice or aficionado, don’t hesitate to ask Otto Enoteca Pizzeria’s knowledgeable staff. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the price range for a meal at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
The price of a meal at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria ranges from about $15 to $30 per entrée, with options such as a braised pork shoulder with Averna apple reduction, or veal and ricotta meatballs with rosemary, polenta and tomato. Half of the menu is made up of shareable plates, with fried treats such as Arancine and Squash Blossoms; cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma and Testa; or vegetables, including Lentils alla Toscana. Pizzas clock in around $20 each, with such options as eggplant with buffalo mozzarella, arugula and tomato, or the pancetta and goat cheese with caramelized onions. You can usually have a meal at Otto for around $40 per head — and if you come between 3 and 7 p.m. or 10 to 11 p.m., that price will get you antipasti and wine tasting menus — quite a deal. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the interior design of Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria’s interior is fairly simple — it’s all about the wine. Two dining rooms are lined with displays of bottles — just take a look around or a peek at the menu and you’ll realize how important vino is here. The rest of the décor at the Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich restaurant fits the casual Italian vibe — the most striking feature is the round antipasti bar out front, where you’ll spot a tower beckoning you to plop down and try out the salumi and shareable plates. If you’re looking for more privacy, by all means, eat inside — but for a relaxed environment with décor that’s anything but minimal, grab some patio seating, located on The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino’s replica of St. Mark’s Square. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What are the best things to order at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria, the casual dining option in The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino from Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich, serves a menu filled with small plates intended for sharing, with a few entrees that’ll fill you up on their own. Here’s our list of the five best things to order at the Las Vegas restaurant:
1. House-cured meats. You can order just one or all five, but no matter how many you choose, the delicate, salty prosciutto di Parma, ciccioli, lonza, salumi and testa will all put your neighborhood deli to shame.
2. Braised pork shoulder. One of the pizzeria’s main entrees, this tender cut of pork comes with an Averna apple reduction and cucumber for a filling full course.
3. Pancetta and goat cheese pizza. This pie also comes with tomato and caramelized onions — the toppings create a savory and sweet combo we can’t get enough of.
4. The selection of cheeses. The options run the entire Italian cheese gamut, with ricotta, mozzarella di bufala and pecorino fioresardo, just to name a few. Choose your favorites — or order them all — and share with a group.
5. Bucatini all’Amatriciana. One of Batali’s most famous dishes, the buccatini includes guanciale for a special touch in this spicy pasta dish. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the menu like at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
Otto Enoteca Pizzeria serves a menu filled with items meant to share, with a few you’ll want to keep just to yourself. The cuisine at the Las Vegas restaurant comes from Italian rustic roots, with a large array of antipasti. All it takes is one glance around the restaurant to see what’s most important; the circular antipasti counter in the terrace serves many of the dishes right to you, while wine lines the walls of the dining room. Small dishes, including fried, meat and vegetable selections, come at multiple price points, depending on how many of each category you order. But along with the antipasti offerings, you’ll be able to order pizzas — of course — plus salads, pastas and entrees. We recommend sitting at the antipasti counter between 3 and 7 p.m., or between 10 and 11 p.m., when you can try an antipasti tasting menu and a wine tasting, allowing you to sample bites and sips of the restaurant’s authentically Italian cuisine. -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the best table at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
The best table at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria isn’t a table, per se, but actually any one of the seats the Las Vegas restaurant’s antipasti counter. The high-backed chairs sit up tall to the circular bar, letting you survey the regular tables on the patio. You’ll also get an up-close-and-personal view of the various antipasti the Mario Batali restaurant serves — there’s nothing like seeing the food first-hand to entice you into ordering more dishes. And with that in mind, consider bellying up to the bar between 3 and 7 p.m. or between 10 and 11 p.m. to try the antipasti tasting menu and the wine tasting menu; for just $25, you can sample a bevy of the antipasti offerings, and for $15, you can sip a few of Otto Enoteca’s “100 wines under $100.” -
On November 11, 2011Forbes Travel Guide Inspector answered the question:
What is the dress code at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria?
You won’t have dress up to enjoy the casual Italian experience at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria. As part of St. Mark’s Square on the canal level of The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino, the Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich restaurant emphasizes its antipasti counter, which you can’t miss, right past the entrance. You can sit at tables throughout the terrace area, or pull right up to the bar to test out the small dishes and wines on the spot. The Las Vegas restaurant serves a delightful mix of salumi, pizzas, pastas and dishes meant for sharing. The casual dress code at Otto Enoteca Pizzeria works well with its atmosphere — one that allows you to enjoy the shows of St. Mark’s Square while you sample the simple but tasty cuisine.
