text: After finding a babysitter for the night I took my wife to Lidias in the Strip District for a Valentines Day date a day early While we had been to Lidias once before for a wine tasting we had never eaten therennAs an appetizer we shared a delicious Fritto Misto with housemade sausage and apple Before we ordered it we were slightly worried that they apple may be too much but it actually gave a nice balance to the dishnnFor our entrees my wife ordered the gnocchi with braised duck ragout while I opted for the Osso Bucco di Maiale I was happy with but not blown away by the Osso Bucco It was a huge portion and we ended up taking some home with us My wife loved the gnocchi though so next time I will order a pasta for my entreennThe wine list is extensive and we shared a wonderful bottle of Chianti that was on a special Valentines Day wine list nnLidias is definitely a great romantic date place and will be on our list to visit again soon