I'm not sure if there is a point to writing this review . . . \n\nOn the one hand, Valentino's is a stunning restaurant -- from it's location within the equally stunning Venetian Hotel, to the beautiful decor, to the amazingly delicious food. On the other hand, we've never once seen a menu here . . . each time Lynn and I have been lucky enough to dine here, we've been seated and the food merely \"arrives\" at our table, along with wines for each course. \n\nIs this the \"regular\" tasting menu? I honestly don't know . . . if it is, or even if it isn't, the variety of dishes served to us over the coursse(s) of the evening -- each exquisitely done -- has me feeling confident when I say that everything on this menu is excellent. I've never had a dish here that disappointed; indeed, everything has been not merely delicious -- and, come on, how can \"delicious\" be described as \"merely\"? -- but each dish has surpassed our expectations . . . . \n\nThank heavens I don't live in Vegas . . . there are now too many great restaurants there; I'd end up weighing 300 pounds . . . but Valentino's definitely continues to hold on to its spot as THE best Italian restaurant in this town, and one of my \"Top Three\" overall (along with Lotus of Siam and L'Atlelier de Joel Robuchon).\n\n* * * * *\n\nA final note: \"Good for Kids,\" as always, depends upon the kids themselves, and not the restaurant. Our kids, who have grown up at places like Chez Panisse, would be thrilled with the food here; if your kids are still in the \"pasta with butter and cheese\" or \"pasta with red sauce\" phase, I have no doubt the restaurant can serve them, but I'm not sure this is the best choice for your kids' enjoyment.
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