content: The environment is fancy and service holds some oldworld ways, but it's a place you can feel relaxed in. Maybe too relaxed- everyone got to witness me be break all decorum and go at it like a pig face. Hours after dining here I am still sitting food comatose, yet I'm thinking about food- Mimmo's food that is. \n\n We were greeted by Gino himself and promptly taken to our table. The maitre d' starts off the old world hospitality I appreciate and sadly don't see much anymore. He pulled out grandmas chair, helped her out of her coat and hung in on her chair neatly, helped hang her bag and pushed her chair in. \n\nStarted off with:\n\nSalsiccia Calabrese $8 (1 House made spicy sausage grilled, served withpeppers and tomato sauce) -  I love calabrese and it's not like I can buy it at the supermarket and love when it's made fresh. Lovely, a bit spicy and had a nice grill crispy char. Very simple, but sometimes that can be bad when you don't know what you're doing. This is definitely for sausage lovers. \n\nArancini al Tartufo $14 (Fried rice balls with the essence of truffles with truffled cream sauce)- we had these at a Yelp Elite event and were trying to hock so many so fast I had ball burns....on my tongue...errr.... the truffle is definitely present so if you love that flavor profile, it's the star. \n\nI had their \""House Specialty\""- Osso Buco $41 (Veal shank braised in red wine reduction served with farro)- pretty yummy. Definitely didn't disappoint...it's a different variation than how I make it at home or the one I order at my favorite Italian place in LA, but a good version. I like farro, but I think I prefer risotto milanese still with my buco. \n\nThe BF had Risotto Aragosta e Tartufo $36 (Italian vialone nano rice, lobster meat, seasonal truffles, mascarpone, truffle oil) Very nice. It was a large enough portion that he couldn't finish. Had a good amount of truffle (so not for someone who doesnt like that flavor since the are not shy about truffles here) and plenty of lobster chunks. It's rather rich of a dish that I definitely want to order this again, but I think the BF and I should half this and another more delicate dish to balance it. It's decadent and one of the best risottos I've had. \n\nMom and grandma in law shared Costata di Manzo $42 (18 oz. porcini rubbed bone-in prime ribeye) We love Austins steakhouse and they think this was actually better in flavor. I think lies the difference in that it's natural grass fed beef and not conventionally raised. I took a bite and it was butterknife cutting soft. They also got two sides ($9 each): Mac N Cheese was lovely and I don't even like mac n cheese much and green beans was perfectly cooked and lightly flavored. \n\nNotice- in everyones food I'm putting MY input....I did say I was pigging out. It backfired in that I couldn't eat dessert later, but the food was lovely that it's worth sitting here having \""the itis\"". It's my birthday so I can do what I want- Haarmmppfff. It's not like my family was gonna finish their food on their own. \n\nOur server is a professional, in a personal way. Attentive throughout, friendly in a sincere manner, informative on the dishes, good suggestions. Kudos to Edward (I'm starting to make a point to find out names of those who do their work well because a little kudos is deserved) - thank you for a lovely service and giving us a experience.\n\nOn a random note that highly impressed me- they didn't forget the beer! Sure, they're known for their wine collection, they have cocktails and spirits covered, but their beer bottles are impressive. They have imports that are definitely a direct import because no distributor has these beers. I wish I didn't see that after when I was looking at the dessert menu (which is attached to the cocktails,spirits,  wine by the glass menu....bottle wine list comes out in the beginning of the meal so make sure to ask for this drink menu too) or else I might have debated to try to go for full comatose with a Nuova Saison. \n\nWe went during the locals appreciation night and it was an AMAZING deal for that experience. We are already talking of coming back (BF wants to get the rabbit, I would love to have the tripe. Yes, it's a guilty comfort for me) possibly taking in their wine pairing experience and doing a Wednesday antipastini late night UYE in the future. This place reminds me very much of my dear Il Buco in Beverly Hills (my favorite place outside of Italy) and has the quality of homey yet indulgent recipes I've had the privilege of trying (and learning) in authentic Italian homes. My Nonna would approve of this place and she knew her food. \n\n.I can see this being a favorite Vegas establishment where we can take our visitors and come when we want to indulge. 25 years in Vegas and I sure hope there is 25 more.