Al Solito Posto
Focaccia – Garlic Herb Oil
Nonna’s Meatballs – Fried Polenta, Marinara, Basil
Caprese Salad – Heirloom Tomatoes, Fior di Latte Mozzarella, Basil, White Balsamic
Stuffed Arancini – Fresh Mozzarella, Marinara, Basil Aioli
Mushroom Risotto – Wild Mushrooms, Parmesan
Casarecce – Black Kale Pesto, Shiitake, Mushroom, Almonds
Pan Seared Scallops – Cauliflower Caponata, Pine Nuts, Kale
Prosciutto Cotto & Fontina Pizzetta – Rosemary
Cacio E Pepe – Pecorino, Toasted Black Pepper
Chicken Parmigiana – Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Rosemary Breadcrumbs
Pappardelle Bolognese – Beef & Pork Ragu, Parmesan
Lasagna Al Forno – Handmade Pasta, Bolognese, Herbed Ricotta
Chocolate Cheesecake – Amarena Cherries, Amaretto Hot Fudge
Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta – Blueberry Compote, Pound Cake Croutons, Basil
Italian Rainbow Cake – Chocolate Buttercream, Toasted Almonds
Apple Crostata – Brown Butter Crumble, Vanilla Gelato
Tiramisu – Housemade Lady Fingers, Mascarpone Mousse, Espresso
Established in Summerlin as the pandemic wained, and already “the Usual Place” for residents of Las Vegas’ affluent suburb, dinner on Monday again found Al Solito Posto near-capacity for a taste of Chef James Trees and team’s East Coast Italian Food.
A replacement for Brio Italian Grill at Tivoli Village, approximately 180 indoor seats filled plus several on the patio, it was after greetings at the hostess’ stand that four guests were led to a table, service from General Manager Carlo Cannuscio’s front of house attentive and friendly without the theatrics of Carbone.
Boisterous but not exactly loud in the lounge it was after deciding on Beverages that Carte Blanche was deferred to the kitchen, complimentary housemade Focaccia plus Garlic Herb Olive Oil mixed tableside soon to arrive and consumed nearly as quickly.
Happy to see Chef Adam Rios at the pass Appetizers consist of Soups, Salads and Antipasti, the Meatballs tight but not overworked adjacent a triangle of Cornmeal while the Arancini and Caprese Salad each put Cheese to good use coming across extra creamy with an herbaceous finish.
Utilizing fresh Ingredients across the board, prices ranging $12-$23 for Starters and $19-$68 for Entrees a veritable bargain despite outpacing most of Las Vegas Boulevard, an additional starter saw Al Solito Posto’s former Happy-Hour-only Pizzetta shine alongside textbook Risotto.
Able to handle big volume thanks to skilled cooks and a sizable kitchen course two also featured Las Vegas’ best Lasagna adjacent hearty Pappardelle, housemade Casarecce also impressive thanks to bitter Pesto and Mushrooms while reference-standard Parm compares favorably to Carbone or nearby Osteria Fiorella.
Sold out of Butternut Squash Agnolotti, a menu item and not a “special,” Cacio E Pepe plus Scallops stood in prior to Dessert showcasing Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Cheesecake and showstoppers Italian Rainbow Cake plus an Apple Crostata that is texturally masterful, the size of a whole Pie and served piping hot with a side of Vanilla Gelato waiting to be melted on top.
FOUR AND A HALF STARS: Over a year since opening Al Solito Posto is firing on all cylinders, plates ranging from light to hearty each well-executed while the service team led by Carlo Cannuscio provides for a memorable night of Food and Beverage in Summerlin.
RECOMMENDED: Arancini, Lasagna Al Forno, Chicken Parmigiana, Mushroom Risotto, Apple Crostata, Italian Rainbow Cake.
AVOID: …you don’t “sell out” of menu items by 6pm.
TIP: Brunch and Lunch now offered, see the website for details.
WHAT THE STARS MEAN: 5 World Class, 4 Excellent, 3 Good, 2 Fair, 1 Poor.
www.alsolito.com
