OMG. Last nights dinner at Zeffirino's was one of my top 5 dinners ever. It hit on all cylinders - Service, quality, atmosphere, unique, wine list, etc. (see photo's on my profile)\n\nIt was just the 2 of us and we ran across this place while wandering around the canal shops at the Venetian around noon. We asked to take a look inside prior to making a dinner reservation and fell in love with the atmosphere upstairs. We made a reservation and requested a table overlooking the canal but they could not guarantee it. We came back at 6. \n\nWe checked in and made our way upstairs. The anticipation for a canal side table was giving me butterflies as they led us to our table......TA DA sitting on the railing upstairs overlooking the canal. \n\nNow the important part - Time to deliver. Our waiter was Ben (assisted by 3 others) he helped pick out a nice wine (my requirements were Italian Red, bold, unique and under $100) He consulted with 2 others and they came back with a very nice Sangiovanese(?) reserve for $75. It was deelish! \nWe went with the calamari appetizer - very good. \n\nDid I mention we were overlooking the canal. It was soooo romantic. We have been married 23 years and both loved the setting, the sounds of the singers drifting up, the view.......Very special. \n\nThe service was attentive and prompt. Our waiter asked us our likes and dislikes and made suggestions and we went with it. \n\nMy wife had the Sea Bass and I had a seafood pasta dish. The presentation of each meal was great. The sea bass arrived on a plate with half a lobster (in shell) tucked behind it. We did not know this when ordering and thought they brought out the wrong dish but there was the sea bass sitting in front under a topping of thinly sliced leeks. My dish was a split lobster (in shell) with a pile of linguine noodles in the middle, topped with scallop, shrimp,clams, mussels and other goodies. (see photos on my profile). \n\nNo dessert, too full. \n\nEverything was great. I sum it up this way - Would I go back? YES! \n\nThe good - Atmosphere, service, wine, food, selection, overall experience. \nThe bad - only 1 scallop on my dish, prices a touch high but worth it.
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