text: I have waited to give this place a second visit before writing a review because the first visit Jan was so stellar that it was almost too good to be true The second visit was a little more than a solid star especially when considering the price so I think I will be generous with the average and maybe give this place one more shot before moving on to other highend dining in Las Vegas nnIn fact I was just in NYC last month but I did not even bother to call Raos as I knew it was futileI was geared up for my trip to Las Vegas in the coming weeksnnAs mentioned the first visit was phenomenal The service was almost too attentive our waiter told us about the history of Raos I grew up in CT kind of of knew but not really gave us an excellent rundown of the menu and allowed us to be unpretentious with our wine choices Two of us were sat in a booth in a busy but sociable room off to the left side nnWe went for the fullbellied Italian order of the Mozzarella in Carrozza arugula salad veal parm on the bone with the tomato and ham vodka cream pasta Oh and do not forget the meatballs and gravy nnAlthough we were in a food coma need to upload picture to prove it we enjoyed the meal and wine thoroughly and dreamt about the meatballs for months We could not wait to come again nnOur next visit was in July We had a Caesars concierge make our reservations and dined at a more reasonable hour before pm Although the house was packed we had a very competent but indifferent waiter who may have spent too many years in the business to add anything special to the experience With no other guidance other than whataya want we fumbled our way without an app no recommendation no order warm white wine I had face my trashy side and put ice cubes in the wine an uninspiring salad and somehow the parm and balls just did not hit the same high notes After moving to red we did not even finish the bottle nnMaybe it was the summer season the heat taking it is toll the down economy on Vegas or something hidden but the place did not have the twinkle of that first visit nnOh Raos if you want America to buy those sauces and pastas now found from Kroger to Shop Rite you better give people a memorable experience in your carnival sized restaurant nnAlas I will give it one more try if I am not broke off playing craps by the time dinner rolls around that evening