text: We wanted to try a new Italian place in Vegas and since most Caesars restaurants have impressed us we went with Raos BIG MISTAKE Hundreds of dollars later the only nice thing I have to say about Raos is that the service was great and the ambiance is nice Although Christmasy In August but everything else Pass nnThis is what we had nnCaprese Salad Weird The tomatoes were in huge quarters instead of slices and there was a pestogarlicbalsamic sauce all over it The cheese was delicious but the rest Not so much nnCaesar Salad Not bad but nothing to write home about nnSalsa alla Marinara and a Side of Meatballs My husband had this dish and did not dislike it but did not think it was anything great either I tried the meatballs in some marinara and I am not going to liethere was an acidic Ijustpukedinmymouth aftertaste that I could not shake Needless to say I have had better meatballs And sauce nnPorcini Mushroom Risotto I really thought this dish was going to blow my mind The menu lists it as Vialone Rice Cooked with Mushroom Stock Sliced Porcini Mushrooms Parmesan Cheese and White Truffle Oil What it actually is though is a different story Simultaneously mushy and hard rice with bland mushrooms and an overwhelming truffle oil scent with a underwhelming truffle oil taste The busboy knew I did not like it and offered to tell my server but what is she going to do about it She did not make it I am just bummed we paid for a dish I took five bites ofnnOverall the place has potential the service is great I mean a guy comes out and dishes your plates in front of you but it did not do anything for our wallets or our stomachs