In St. Mark’s Square at The Venetian, you’ll find an Italian experience that’s relaxing yet invigorating, with a charming patio and excellent food. Sixth + Mill Ristorante, Pizzeria and Bar features a range of interesting cocktails, from the seasonal Orange Unicorn, a little like a screwdriver, but elevated with ingredients like Tito’s vodka and the complex Licor 43. Depending on what you order to eat, you’ll find a few good craft beers and amazing wines by the glass to complement your dish.
As an appetizer, beef and pork meatballs in San Marzano tomato sauce, grilled octopus, beets with burrata and beef tartare are very satisfying. And although you may be tempted to make those meatballs your main meal, please!—you can do that with the pizza.
The pies here are delectable, and one favorite among patrons is the Vince, laden with mortadella, mozzarella and burrata. The addition of the pistachio and orange zest adds another dimension entirely. The funghi pizza features field mushrooms, mozzarella, roasted garlic and arugula, while the Margherita includes San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte and oregano on a puffy crust.
As you might expect at an Italian restaurant, pasta covers a wide variety of shapes and styles, including lasagna with ricotta, provolone, tomatoes, beef and pork ragu. Other options include pappardelle with a wild boar sugo, classic cacio e pepe and gnocchi with burrata, Reggiano cream and arugula pesto. Entrées include salmon, chicken parmigiana, lamb chops, and seafood risotto with shrimp, mussels, clams and scallops plus vialone nano rice, which produces a super-creamy risotto.
For something that just sounds wild, the braised beef cheek comes with saffron-infused Aquerello rice. Aquerello is actually a white rice that’s been aged 12 months on a Piedmont farm. It’s safe to say that’s not something you’ll find just anywhere.
The Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian & The Palazzo, 702.414.1227
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