Q: negative

A: Normally this place was OK. But we went there recently and the service and food were both Disgusting. Our server was an Asian guy who told us the calamari was only "pretty good" but better than the muscles. That was the vibe to start our night: a server who didn't even like the food. So we ordered with that great attitude as our starting point. We got snails, calamari, and the cannelloni. Snails were good. Calamari was rubbery. Cannelloni (after waiting very long time and offered more bread to compensate) tasted microwaved, rubbery. The server then got mad at us for complaining, saying that him and the staff tasted the food and it was fine. (btw, we NEVER usually complain.. takes a lot for us to complain). When he brought the bill, he said that next time he would charge us for food we return. There won't be a next time.

Q: positive

A: There have been some other eateries popping up right down the street on Montord, but this remains a gem. As someone who tries to eat semi-healthy and likes variety with my meal, this is the ideal place. And it's pretty affordable, in the $8-$10 range. The main event here is chicken, with a bit of a latin twist. You can go the traditional Southern route with both how you get your rotisserie and the sides you choose. I like a little flavor kick, so I went with the Chicken and Black Bean combo, served over rice with that tangy jaco sauce. If you want to splurge calorically a bit, you can get the same thing with queso. You can go sandwich style, or go for the platter. The platter is a great value, as it comes with cornbread and your choice of endless sides. You can sub in some tortillas if you want to tilt your meal further to the South. There are many tasty sides, including mac and cheese, greens and many other staples. I went with the garlicky new potatoes and the special stir fry mix of vegetables, which included broccoli and squash. The veggies were fresh, and the potatoes were creamy. It will probably take a long time before you can try out every side here, but I really don't think you can wrong with any combo. I like the fact that you order up front, and they yell out your name when it's ready, and be warned, the food gets ready fast. The only question with seating was the lighting, but then again, I think we kind of picked a bad spot and could have moved to a more open area. The soft drinks are only $1.25, and it's easy access for refills of soda. As someone who loves to experiment with sauces, I really dig the fresh salsa bar. That pico de gallo is spicy and excellent. Overall, this is a great place. It always seems to be packed, so come during the slightly off-peak dining hours so you can order, find yourself a seat and be served quickly. As someone who lives in the 'hood, I look forward to many happy returns.

Q: negative

A: After dining out at many of Batali's restaurants with my BF (B&B last time in Vegas, Babbo, Lupa, Mozza, and San Marco the night before), I was hoping that Carnevino would be top notch as well. A quick glance at the menu revealed the main event: a bone-in ribeye for 2. What we didn't notice, was the details on the pricing. Instead of the eye-popping $130 that surprised us on the check, the menu lists it as a reasonable $65 then in a lighter font, (per person). We ordered that a few drinks and pancetta bruxells sprouts. The ribeye came out, and it turned out to be mostly bone, and less eye. It was carved and we each got about 4 2-bite pieces. While not as good as Hyde Park (nor as good as the Babbo version), it was quite tasty with good char and still quite rare inside. The bruxells sprouts were good, but had way too much mustard which overwhelmed the sprouts and pancetta. We were still hungry and tried to carve whatever meat remained from the bone, then asked for the check. That's when we got the full pricing on the ribeye and were like WTF! Our waiter (who was nice), fetched the manager. She explained that the pricing was quite clear on the menu, that its a 30 oz ribeye (more like 8oz when you don't consider the bone, unlike most bone-in ribeyes that have a moderate ratio of meat:bone) and they are very proud of their product and their pricing, and I said its still deceptive pricing to list the number as $65 while all the 1-person steaks are listed below similarly, and that even Babbo doesn't charge that much for their ribeye, further, the edible portion was tiny and might be worth the $65 but certainly not $130 EVER. She grudgingly offered to take off our $25 in drinks. After we left, and today, I have some new data points that are useful. Babbo's ribeye for two is indeed $70 and comes with roasted potatoes (and is significantly larger and better than this one was). Today, looking at the yelp info on Carnevino, I come across a picture of the menu that shows the old menu, and in that picture the price is indeed $135 for the ribeye, but it is actually listed on the menu as such. Presumably, they changed it to deceive and sucker in more people. As such, I think I may just have to dispute the charge with Amex, and furthermore, if that is the way they do business, I am going to give a very hard look at ever going back to a Batali establishment.

Q: negative

A:
I would never recommend this bar to anyone. We had heard about this place and wanted to gamble somewhere new...bad idea. I sat at the bar, and the bartender, Antoinette, was extremely rude, ignored me, and when I finally flagged her down for a drink, she told me that I could not have a free drink if I was only gambling $20. This obviously wasn't true, because she had been giving her friend, that was sitting next to me and not gambling, free drinks all night. When I asked for a manager, she sent over a woman named Carla. Carla also told me that if I wasn't spending more money, I should try the bar up the street, Remedy's. She was right, from now on, we will spend our money at Remedy's. They are always welcoming, friendly, and even treat strangers with respect. This was a very unfortunate situation, and was the worst experience I have ever had.