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wiley

11-01-2005, 11:38 AM

We'd seen Battista's mentioned on a travel station Vegas show and made a note to try it. It did not disappoint!

Went 5 p.m. on Thursday. Seated immediately in an alcove where there were 3 other parties. Dinner includes soup or salad, unlimited white or red wine, garlic bread, entree, and "cappuccino." Prices range from $16.95 to $34.95 depending on the entree.

Hubby had minestrone soup which had plenty of veggies. I had salad - very fresh, tasty tomatoes, good Italian dressing. He had veal parmigiani with ziti and I had chicken cacciatore with linguini. Both dishes were delicious and more than we could eat. I especially liked the rich tomato sauce on mine - and lots of green peppers and onions. Garlic bread was addictive.

When the waitress brought the cappuccino without asking if we both wanted it, or decaf or regular, I was concerned because I only drink decaf, but it turned out to be a hot chocolate drink with coffee syrup - and topped with whipped cream. It serves as a dessert and beverage.

An accordion player came around and played an appropriate song for each table -"New York, New York" for us.

A most enjoyable, reasonable, delicious dinner, and we'll certainly go there again.

iam4nd

11-01-2005, 02:14 PM

Don't think I've seen one place get such polarity on reviews as Battista's. People seem to either enjoy it or hate it---not much in between. Guess the only way we'll find out is try it for ourselves.:confused:

jrinct1

11-01-2005, 05:17 PM

Tweeets

11-01-2005, 08:56 PM

This HAS to be the most debated restaurant on the LV boards( maybe ANY board for that matter).......And it IS one of my favs. Been going for YEARS. Is it the best food ever?? No but it is what it is..........Straightforward old time "joint" that overall is a great place.

It's one of my favorites as well. I feel it won't be the same now that Harrah's took over. They, supposedly, can't make any major changes for 2 years...we'll see

Steve

11-02-2005, 03:52 AM

This HAS to be the most debated restaurant on the LV boards( maybe ANY board for that matter).......And it IS one of my favs. Been going for YEARS. Is it the best food ever?? No but it is what it is..........Straightforward old time "joint" that overall is a great place.

You're right! This has to be the most debated restaurant in history. We had dinner there I would say 7 years ago and I thought it was overpriced back then. The food was just OK.

Steve

wiley

11-02-2005, 12:51 PM

I had no idea that Battista's was such a hot topic of debate! All I can say is that we really enjoyed it and would go back.

jrinct1

11-02-2005, 07:39 PM

It is VERY hotly debated when the "B" word is mentioned.!

tryon4

11-04-2005, 04:29 PM

Personally I believe this is the most over rated joint in Vegas. Food is mediocore at best. Service is pianful. Prices outrageous for the quality. Cleanliness is not next to godliness. Decor is old honky tonk. Most of the pictures on the walls are mostly of dead people. Besides that, da joint is OK, cabish.:)

MULEDRIVER

11-04-2005, 06:43 PM

I have dined there several times but not in several years. The last time we found the food ordinary to poor, the service poor and the waiters rude and lazy.
This is not my idea of fun.

Ramule

11-04-2005, 07:42 PM

Ditto on what Muledriver said.:mad:

jrinct1

11-04-2005, 08:03 PM

NEVER had ANY problem with the service.......

Deb

11-17-2005, 05:08 PM

I was new to another forum and had seen Battista's on a local travel show, and thought it looked like fun! But it was NOT given great reviews and it took us several yrs., but finally got there, I think it was May 2004. Jay Leno was doing his week at the Paris, and had been there the night before.
Anyway, I thought the food was good! I got a kick out of the accordion player.
The service was beyond good....and it got packed before we left. The desserts were soooo good, too! I really enjoyed the memorabila, too.