Dined on January 11, 2025
- Overall 5
- Food 5
- Service 5
- Ambience 5
Scarpetta is an upscale Italian restaurant with a stunning bar that leads to the main dining area, which opens up to breathtaking views overlooking the Bellagio fountains and beyond. Not all tables have a view, but many do, even if they're not right by the windows.
I visited Scarpetta for a 'girl date' with a couple of my besties, and it offered the perfect atmosphere for us to yap away while enjoying sumptuous food and wine. I can definitely see this restaurant being an ideal spot for a romantic date night as well.
Tip: Reserve ahead. We made reservations for a Friday night dinner through OpenTable, and it was a good thing we did because every table was full during our meal.
The food and wine were a bit on the pricey side, so I'd consider this more of a special occasion spot for most. However, I believe the experience was worth the cost. The service was 5-star, and the portions were generous. For the three of us, the bill came out to around $390 after tax and tip. Here's what we ordered:
Food:
- Starter bread basket (five different breads) + toppings/dips: 5/5
- Grass-Fed Beef Tartare: 5/5
- Beet Salad
- Branzino
- Pork Chop: 5/5
- Gnocchi
Drinks:
- Red wine (prices ranged from $18 to $28 per glass, with an extensive wine list for bottle purchases).
