Italian preparations of seafood usually revolve around the freshest fish available treated with the simplest of ingredients. Bartolotta Ristorante di Mare upholds that practice by flying in shellfish and seafood daily straight from the Mediterranean, which means you may be getting choices that aren’t available elsewhere on the Strip. The affable waitstaff walks diners through chef Paul Bartolotta’s newest creations and can aptly suggest the perfect wine pairing to complete any meal. The elegant dining room overlooks a romantic lagoon, and the mood is further enhanced by dim lighting and sparkling crystal chandeliers (no wonder it’s predominantly a twosome crowd). If the weather is nice, and you can secure a table, dine in one of the chic outdoor private cabanas overlooking the lagoon. Serene, quiet and secluded, this intimate space is a breath of fresh air in Las Vegas. Combine the impossibly fresh seafood with the homemade pastas, or opt for a whole fish simply grilled with minimal accoutrement and a glass of wine, and it’s the perfect light, yet still decadent, Italian meal.

Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare Information:

• Italian, seafood menu. Dinner.