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I stayed in this hotel for my birthday weekend. I wanted a nice dinner to celebrate. I went here with a few of my close friends and had a wonderful experience. The seating was very secluded and elegant, we were able to talk at a normal voice. We had chosen the prefixed menu they offered. I'm not sure if they have that everyday. The portions for all of the food they gave you were huge. I was full after my appetizer and I still had my entree and dessert left.
I would come back to Las Vegas to eat here again in a heartbeat!
i love this place!!!
i took my best friend here on her bday. i love the decor. its really beautiful inside.
we had all kinds of things.
we ordered the scallop appetizer & foie gras. They were both Phenomenal.
My best friend is a foie gras fanatic and she says this is the best place she's ever had it.
i honestly dont remember what we had for the entree, but i remember it was really good too.
we had souffles for dessert which were perfect as well. i love this place. its french at its finest. and even though i spend $210 on dinner (including the gratuity), it wasnt so bad because we each had soup, 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and two desserts. Theres many places on the strip that would charge much more! i love this place i want to go back!!!
Greetings All! Greg Engelhardt- former Chef to the greatest Las Vegas Chef of all time- the pioneer of the cities culinary scene... Andre Rochat.
After a 10 year mentorship under Rochat's supervision, I have moved to the US Virgin Islands- no longer his proud chef. A Great friend, passionate colleague and extremely talented Chef Gary Fx LaMorte has taken over the helm of Andre's Monte Carlo- Making it the best it has ever been. My hat goes off to Chef Gary, my great friend and long time colleague David Borowik - and of course to my Chef, Andre Rochat- more than a chef... a Father to me.
To all at the Andre's Monte Carlo- keep up the great work, and fare thee well.
To all planning an island vacation- look me up in St Thomas!
Greetings from newly remodeled Andre's at the Monte Carlo.
My name is Greg Engelhardt- Andre's Chef…
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the fois gras martini was BEYOND words.
we got lucky and the chef came out and put additional shaved black truffles on the decadent beverage!!
IN ADDITION, it came with a selection of nibbles like berries and ice cream to be paired with the drink!
for $18 it is the BEST DEAL, for what you get, on a martini ANYWHERE.
It is a creamy blend of fois gras, vanilla and who knows what else. but very savory. still sweet. well rounded and a balanced taste on teh tongue. just amazing and like nothing i have ever had before!!
the wait staff was very courteous. another plus
Compared to the grand scale of most Strip restaurants, Andre's has always been exceptionally intimate, the perfect place for an undistracted romantic repast. But while it was once all old world elegance, the room has now been remade with Art Deco motifs contrasting complementary patterns of blue, rust, cream and brown--still subdued, but also convivial and whimsical. The ample staff augments that spirit with warm but studious service.
If you simply ordered a Caesar Salad (garnished with rare Tete de Moine cheese) and a fine Prime Angus Ribeye (finished in an inky pinot noir reduction) you would likely be happy here. But why not play a little? Rochat and his Chef de Cuisine Gary LaMorte produce some memorably creative turns on French classics augmented by fresh ingredients and peppy presentation.
Be daring, as I was, and plunge into that signature Foie Gras Martini--half aperitif, half appetizer--the earthy fresh pate dissolved and shaken with chilled vodka and poured (over fresh huckleberries, on my visit) in a glass as tall as your eye level. An almost milkshaky savory sweet delight, it is a decadence best shared.
Of the many worthy first courses, I could have happily entertained the caramelized pork belly, frisee & warm oxtail confit salad, traditional escargot, or the popular onion soup au gratin, but was happily diverted with the uncommon farm raised abalone, the toothy shellfish providing a worthy canvas to an heirloom tomato and almandine potage, balanced with a subtle celery root mousse in the shell. A Cajun-inspired spicy crayfish bisque en croute followed, hot and peppery with delicate meat.
Though I've enjoyed Andre's elegantly delicate Dover Sole Veronique in the past, I was just as delighted with the modern take on Muscovy Duck Breast, lightly crusted and remarkably tender, accompanied by wild mushrooms, a tricolore of near-liquid gnocchi and a flourish of tart pomegranate sauce. Venison loin, vegetable risotto and veal pot au feu were other intriguing selections. Desserts follow suit with rousing revisions of the classics.
Such a meal of course practically demands the grape; Wine Director Claudio Vigani oversees a substantial but digestible list, bolstered by Burgundy and Bordeaux verticals but also offering impressive bottles from California and around the world.
Andre's has yet another hidden surprise in its upstairs cigar and cognac lounge, one of the only places left on the Strip dedicated to enjoying a leisurely smoke. With possibly the biggest cognac and brandy collection west of the Mississippi, it punctuates the experience with panache.
Merveilleux. 3 people eating costs about $205 so it's no problem to hit the $35 minimum printed in small type at the bottom of the menu. It's a 2 hour dining extravaganza. I think it's an extra special touch that the (young, skinny, & talented) chef Gary La Morte came out to help serve & explain his version of the food with our waiter, Ricardo [who's worked here 12 yrs]. We had the $16 escargot appetizer, $15 riesling, $50 filet of beef with shallots, $26 perigord truffle risotto half serving, & not on the menu $46 bouillabaisse with minimal broth. All is a degustatory treat. La fin is a long tray of candy petits fours.
Fois gras was over apples: delicious!
Duck risotto: heavy, could use an acid. Yummy non the less.
Pomegranite duck breast: tastey.
Service: friendly & attentive
Drinks: strong.
Cost: an arm and a leg.
I am inclined to like all things martini. My rule is if you can shake it in a shaker and pour it into a martini glass (and it isn't poisonous or still alive) I am in! This rule has led me to the delightful bacon martini, electrolyte-rich pickletini, creamy avocadotini, and now the amazing and sinfully decadent Foie Gras Martini.
Yes, I said Foie Gras Martini! We came to Andre's just to have this intriguing concoction. We sat at the bar and ordered the martini. The wonderful bartender told us it was prepared in the kitchen and came with accompaniments so it would take a little longer, but it is worth the wait. He was not lying. About 10 minutes later a procession arrived at the bar. The chef stood before me, behind the bar and a waiter placed a large divided glass plate in front of me. There were also 2 or 3 other servers/managers there to watch. Greg, the chef introduced himself and placed a tall elegant martini glass in front of me. He shook a small martini shaker and poured the luscious contents into my glass. Essentially it looked like fluffy liquid foie gras. Then Greg produced a black truffle the size of my head and a microplane and proceeded to grate a very generous amount of the truffle on top of my martini. He then explained the martini and the 4 different items on the plate and the best way to consume my "experience." He then wished us bon appetite and slipped away.
First the martini: It was all the wonderfulness that is foie gras and more. It has hints of honey and vanilla and a fluffy luxurious texture. It is also earthy which is complemented by the black truffle. It was honestly mind blowing!
The accompaniments: a poached apple with 5 spice powder creme anglaise, nutella ice cream, macerated raspberries and huckleberries, and toast points. Each item was delicious on its own but when paired with the martini brought out different flavor experiences which made the martini even more mind blowing.
This was more than just a drink, it was an amazing culinary experience. Of all the decadent delights in Las Vegas the Fois Gras martini experience truly stands out. This is now on my "must-do" list for future Vegas trips. Oh, and it is less than $20.
WOW! Truly amazing! The host promised us great risotto but we got more then that! First, the ambience is intimate and elegant. The chef, Gary, came out and explained the risotto options as well as all of the specials. Gary came out again to serve our main course and to grate white truffles onto the bowls of mushroom risotto. We started with crawfish bisque that is topped with puff pastry, deelish. I had the dover sole, it was light with delicate flavors. For dessert we shared the lemon peach souffle which was the perfect finish to a perfect evening. Thank you Gary and the entire staff for treating us like gold!
Had a great meal at Andre's a few months ago. Been anxious to return ever since. The Bison carpaccio and salmon in cabbage were fantastic. Who knew the Monte Carlo was hiding such a gem?
We started with warm sliced baguette with 3 different spreads, soft butter, olive spread and a tomato spread. I ordered the smoked artichoke soup with king crab and my husband had the french onion soup. The artichoke soup was smooth hot and the flavors blended very well. The french onion was good as well, but the artichoke was better. I had the tuna with coleslaw. Seared rare, like sashimi but I loved it! Husband ordered the filet of beef which was wonderful with a hollandaise type of sauce which could've been skipped, the beef didn't need any sauce. It came with potato mashed like wedges and a fried artichoke. For drinks I didn't the 2 for 1 martini, both appletinis which weren't overly sweetened. Service was fantastic, food came in silver platters. Only taking one star away due to sauce on steak and not the best tuna steak, but it was still tasty.
Apps were between $10 and $15, entrees were between $30 (vegetarian) and $75 (lobster tails).
Amazing food, really light? Haha, ya right. This is true heavy french good stuff. Pricey food, so so hotel but honestly, its a high level establishment and quite worth it.
I had a wonderful experience celebrating a friend's birthday here.
Delicious olive, tomato, regular butter with bread.
Scallops and Shrimp Scampi were excellent appetizers.
Duck, Ribeye, Black Cod, Salmon entrees...
but the Veal Tenderlion Medallions taught me what it means to truly eat something sinful...with thin herb pasta, cipollini onions, opal carrots and marsala veal jus, it was the perfect French meal in Vegas.
Caramel and Apple Bread Pudding with ice cream for dessert.
Fabulous food before heading to XS.
Why does what happen in Vegas stay there? Please follow ME!
I had a wonderful experience at Andres. I was a little surprised at Andre's location and was a bit shocked when I found out that it was there the whole time. Over the years, I've stayed at Monte Carlo over a handful of times but never really bothered to pay attention to their restaurants. Andre's is a small little restaurant tucked away into the front corner of the casino. If I remember correctly, it's almost directly across from ROK.
Onto the food! Started off with the Pan-Seared Foie Gras and the Escargot de Bourgogne. The foie gras is on par with most of restaurants. Seared with a port reduction you get the best of both worlds: fat and alcohol. It's a good thing that most restaurants give you two to three credit card-sized slices of foie gras because any more of it could destroy your body! As I mentioned before, the foie gras was pretty good and a bit on the lean (less fat content) side. Very flavorful and worth the try.
The escargot was surprisingly delicious. I suppose any seafood garnished and infused with spices topped off with a bath of melted butter makes any chewy sea creature taste that much more exquisite. I wish I had pictures to show, because the presentation of the entrees were delightful.
Onto the main entree. I had the Cervena Venison Loin that evening and it was simply awesome. Normally, venison ends up being a little gamey in taste and a little dry (think of buffalo steak vs. prime rib), but the way Andre's prepared it is something to revel about. Tender, juicy, slightly red, garnished with delectable vegetables and other garnishes, and strategically placed next to a pool of jus/sauce...[beam of light shooting through clouds]... So with that said, I just have to say that you have to try it out for yourself.
So in addition to the venison, I had the opportunity to sample several of my friends' dishes as well. The Prime Angus Ribeye and the Muscovy Duck Breast were equally as excellent that evening. As you can imagine, a medium rare ribeye is THAT good, and a duck breast topped off with a pomegranate sauce is also THAT impressive.
I would definitely return for a repeat visit and try their other entrees.
What an unbelievable surprise!
One of the best meals I've had in Las Vegas was at this restaurant. I am a huge fan of French cuisine and I've eaten at some pretty exquisite restaurants in Paris and I will say that Andre's was a much more memorable dining experience. The cocktails are stiff, the staff is attentive, and the food is delicious.
I highly recommend the filet. It was one of the top 3 steaks of my life. I still think about it to this day and it has been over 2 years since I've eaten there!
I felt privileged to eat at Andres in the Monte Carlo. I had a reservation for a group of 4 and all 4 of us came to the consensus that the dinner at Andres was easily the top 3 meals of our lives! We arrived early and sat at the downstairs bar and were delighted to be served by Alfredo the bartender. He makes a stiff drink that had the capabilities to "buzz" a self proclaimed "unbuzzable" person. The meal was extraordinary. The wait staff is extremely attentive and professionally flawless in their execution of service! The meal starts out with and assortment of incredible "I swear it is hand made and shipped from France" bread and a variety of flavored butter smears. The bread was ungodly good!
The meal was crafted with the hand touches of god Andres himself and my palate was singing flavorful praise with each bite. The unique and adventurous flavor combinations were remarkable and each forkful of my meal was savored with happiness! The food is perfectly different.. you won't find this type of delish avant-gaurd cuisine at just any restaurant! The wine list was vastly extensive... (think wine book). Wine is sold by the glass, half bottle, bottle, magnum, and even larger bottles.
Andres is the place you want to eat if you wish to leave this earth having experienced the greatness of a passion infused meal where the heavens part and angles sing... Bravo!
The service is top notch. The foie gras is to die for. The cheese platter is the most appealing in town.
I, unfortunately, was alone when I stumbled onto this freshly-renovated Vegas gem. I moseyed up to the bar in my shorts, and was surprisingly greeted with a warm welcome. They rolled out the red carpet for me, in fact.
I was lured in by the sign out front "2 for 1 martinis." The bartender made me an expertly prepared martini just the way I like it - slightly dirty with extra olives.
Whenever you dine in a French restaurant, it's almost criminal not to try their foie gras. Andre's is delectable, a seared, generous portion served over sweet, cooked apples. The sommelier suggested a 2002 Riesling Eiswein (they don't offer a Sauternes by the glass) to pair with the foie. It was rich, creamy, sweet, and mirrored the dish wonderfully.
Then the cheese sampler. It was served on a plate with separate, little nooks for the 10 or so cheeses that were each married with unique jellies. This dish was accompanied by a basket of sliced baguette and several types of crackers.
Andre's has over 1,500 bottles of wine in their cellar. They offer 20 by the glass. The sommelier is knowledgeable and extremely approachable.
The cigar lounge upstairs boasts an ideal setting for ending your evening with a fine cognac, Armagnac or port and a smooth cigar.
They have a private room upstairs for parties. Andre's would be an excellent choice for a wedding reception.
Thanks, guys, for the outstanding service and the warm welcome. I will definitely be back, but next time I'll bring someone to share it with.
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This is one of the better french restaurants I've been to on the strip. I prefer Andre's over the Eiffel Tower and Tableau for sure. We had the escargot and foie gras appetizers which were perfect. They also served us 2 amuse bouche, a blue cheese pastry and a sorbet. The french onion soup was very nice, and not overly salted as most restaurants tend to make them. The lobster bisque was rich, fragrant, and flavorful. I ordered the duck which came in tender slices with crispy skin. Other members of my party ordered the roast chicken with foie gras, surf and turf (wagyu and australian lobster tail), and lobster thermidor. I had a taste of what everyone else was having and could tell you that each entree was flawless. No room for dessert, but no worries, we received some complimentary petit fours which were a sweet end to a perfect meal.
The decor was gorgeous and the service was amazing! I arrived with a party of 5. They had accidentally taken down my reservation for a party of 2. No problem, we waited by the bar and in less than 10 minutes, they had worked out a table for us. The waitstaff was super-attentive and friendly and our entrees were presented to us in a very posh, choreographed manner. Fancy!
I will definitely dine here again the next time I'm in town. It's such a lovely , intimate setting with incredible food...no gimmicks necessary for the sell.
Highly overlooked restaurant and horribly located at the Monte Carlo.
Andre's has been on my radar for about 4 years now, but I never made it over to MC or to the now closed Downtown location. Some of it was due in part to a lackluster experience at Alize, another Andre venture.
I'm excited and happy to say that the experience we had this past trip made me grin and giddy inside.
As always, I went online and scoured the website's menu. From past research I knew Andre's offered an off-menu Tasting Menu, any number of courses, basically whatever you can dream up, the Chef will make it happen.
A week prior to the trip I emailed Andre's and mentioned the 'must haves' for the evening:
-Vitello Tonnato, thinly sliced veal loin, albacore tuna, parmesan cheese, very interesting, unexpected flavor of anchovy.
-Blackened Bison Carpaccio, parmesan basket, pickled crimini mushrooms, arugula pesto, the mound of pesto worked perfectly with the bison and I especially enjoyed the puff pastry textural contrast.
-Pan-Seared Cold Water Sablefish, miso glaze, caramelized endive, black forbidden rice, basil infused olive oil, learned that this fish is a notch above black cod, beautiful fish and lightly scented with the miso glaze. Superb dish.
-Maine Lobster Thermidor, white Mushrooms, tarragon dijon mustard cream sauce, a Andre classic, big thumbs down for me, but the bf enjoyed it, really heavy, the lobster would have been great without being smothered in the creamy mess.
-Fig Stuffed Quail, prosciutto wrapped, Roquefort risotto, vincotto, excellent representation of the bird. Perfectly cooked.
-Braised Veal Ossobuco Comesquis, risotto milanese, gremolata crust, natural jus, so comforting, robust flavors, but at the same time refined.
-Pan Seared Cervana Venison, green asparagus, fingerling potatoes, pomegranate reduction, what a hunk of meat, luscious and delicious to my lips.
The rest was at the leisure and discretion of Chef Greg:
-Golden Ossetra Caviar,traditional accompaniments, we were offered the last 2 ounces in the restaurant, we went with an ounce, could have EASILY consumed two. Deliciously satisfying, a FANTASTIC way to start a meal.
-Chilled Australian Lobster, mango wrapped tail, curried creme fraiche, papaya-serrano pepper salad, from the description on the general menu, I was expecting a dull cold shell-on lobster claw, but the presentation was gorgeous, petite and decidedly unique in flavor profiles. Chef makes his own 'fruit roll-up' to wrap around the lobster. One of the favorites for the evening.
-Pan-Seared Foie Gras, caramelized apple, five-spice creme anglaise, port wine reduction, the lightest representation of foie, the richness was expertly cut w/a well thought out contrasting ingredients.
-Free-Range Chicken
Seared foie gras, tomato, cauliflower croquette, roasted chicken jus, OMG, BEST chicken EVER. I never would have picked this, b/c I try to stay away from chicken in restos, but this was so flavorful, so juicy, I wanted to save some in my cheeks for later.
Desserts: There was a trio, which I don't remember, but captured by a photo and a lovely vanilla/choc souffle, perfect sugar dusted crust.
The Sommelier is Italian and quite gregarious in nature. Thoroughly enjoyed all his selections to pair with our 14-course journey. Warning for the lightweights: pours are GENEROUS.
All the elements Chef Greg lovingly prepared on each dish worked harmoniously together. Wonderful sauces graced each dish and married well with the centerpiece of the course. Old favorites that are staples of fine dining were presented in ways that were innovative. Chef Greg brings a youthful vibrancy to French food in LV. His passion was evident during his numerous visits to see how we were enjoying the meal and at the end of the meal he sat down at our booth to shoot the breeze for a good ten minutes. Make time for this meal, it took us FOUR hours.
Extras: Menu is printed with the name of the guest who made the reservation. Love to have a reference point during the evening. Got a tour of the kitchen and met Chef Greg's newest recruit from Nobu LV.
With a gorgeous remodelled interior, the established resto has taken a new culinary vision and is better for it!!!
This dining experience at Andre's ranks as Number TWO on my Vegas Short List.
I cannot say enough about how amazing this restaurant is. The sommelier was super friendly even though I ordered a low-middle range shiraz instead of the wine he recommended. Everything that came to our table was incredible. All of the food was soooo good. Service is impeccable. Andre himself came out to say hello. Might be my second favorite restaurant in Vegas (L'Atelier being first!).
Really really good food. The dining room was beautiful and small. But it was really chilly for me. Anyways, we had reservations for a party of 3 and were seated immediately. We ordered melon studded foie gras, escargot and sweet breads for appetizers. They were all very good but the portions were also very small. I had the fig stuffed quail and lobster bisque as my entree. For some reason the lobster bisque tasted very strange to me, and it also had lobster sausage in it which also tasted weird. The quail was delicious, kind of hard to eat because it was so small and had bones in it but it was tasty. My fiance had the rabbit, at first glance the portion looked teeny tiny but he's pretty big guy and it ended up filling him up and he wound up not even finishing the dish and neither did I. He loved the rabbit. All in all, it was on the pricey side but worth it if you want to go to a nice dinner while in Vegas.
the fanciest restaurant I've ever been too, for sure. It was crazy expensive but since we don't normally do that sort of thing it was lovely. the service was spot on, the decor was edgy and classy, the food was delicious and complex and I really found myself thinking about each bite. I would definitely recommend this place because the staff takes your dinning experience so seriously and the chef obviously takes so much pride in his work.
Redemption!!
After a completely magical experience here in April ('09), and a let down in Sep ('09), this evening on Halloween night was total redemption. Not the magical experience of the first visit, because the first time was just so full of delightful surprises (that are now expectations), but the staff at Andre's made sure this was a night to remember.
My two dining companions and I arrived 10 minutes early, but our table was waiting. A booth, and they graciously pulled the table out so we could sit without sliding around the bench. The waiter was right there with menus and wine list, and cheerfully asked if he could get us anything to start and what type of water we would like; not the least sense of pressure, or disappointment when we opted for tap water and no cocktails.
The waiter had a very heavy Spanish accent, which made us concentrate hard to understand him - this was the only imperfection of the evening. He was charming and knowledgeable, and spent a good deal of time explaining what seemed like half the items on the menu.
Once we decided on our choices, the waiter was right there to take the order. The staff has a knack of staying out of sight, but very well aware of exactly where you're at and what you need. My niece loves chocolate soufflé, but doesn't like the taste of coffee; the pre-order dessert included chocolate-kahlua soufflé. She inquired, "could I have this soufflé without the kahlua?" "But of course, we'll make it any way you want!"
Once the order was placed, the sommelier was right there. Now, it was a little more awesome on our first visit when the sommelier found out what we had ordered before arriving at the table, but no complaints. We had decided to share a bottle of wine, but we had a mix of meat and fish, and my niece has a strong preference for white or light reds. Not a problem for the expert sommelier - he zeroed in on a red blend and asked us to trust him. He brought it, opened it, and poured it into a decanter at the table - so that it would open up and soften to be more to my niece's liking. He even said, "if you don't like it, I'll take it back and bring you something else." She loved it; we all loved it - superb.
First course (not counting the amuse bouche): salad for me and soup for the others. I had also ordered soup, which came next, but my companions had not ordered another starter. But along with my soup came two special (full size) salads for them to eat so they wouldn't have to sit with nothing while I had my soup; the salads were, of course, comp'd. What a great touch! And, of course, the food was all great.
Main courses were all phenomenal - filet, lamb and swordfish. During the main course, the chef came out, introduced himself and shook our hands. He was making more than a token visit, genuinely concerned that we thoroughly enjoyed our food; it felt like very special treatment.
I had let them know with the reservation that it was my niece's birthday. The staff did not need reminding - they do their homework and pay close attention to every detail. A special birthday dessert plate arrived, as well as our orders. Everything was wonderful.
Presentation, from the appearance of the food on the plates to the flair with which the entrees are simultaneously unveiled, is superb.
The staff at Andre's confirmed that there is no better service, anywhere. And the food is unsurpassed as well - not just one or two dishes, but everything is consistently wonderful. They are the epitome of class; always right there when you need them, yet do not intrude on your conversation or visibly hover. They do not try to chat and be too friendly, but are charming, friendly and talkative if you invite them to be. I ate at several high-end restaurants in LV this week, and while the food was great everywhere, no one comes close to Andre's for service and atmosphere.
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Andres Restaurant at the Monte Carlo has a wonderful intimate main dining room which seats fifty and features the Renaissance decor reminiscent of a formal dining room in a French Castle with a glowing fireplace and recessed, hand-painted ceilings. The tables are magnificent with fresh flowers, Versace china, sterling silver and the soft glow of candlelight. From the marble foyer, a grand staircase leads the way to three private dining salons and a glass enclosed, two story wine cellar. The private salons are available for groups as small as six and as large as forty ( if you ask the right people you can get a "salon prive" for two). Each one offers complete privacy and is the perfect setting for an important business dinner as well as a very very romantic setting for you and that special someone. Also on the second floor, is the Louis the XVI Salon designed as the ideal place to relax after dinner and enjoy your favorite cigar and a vintage port. The distinctive interior is welcoming with warm woods, overstuffed chairs and couches, all nicely arranged in small comfortable groupings. Set into the richly panelled walls are two displays of the finest Cognacs, Armagnacs and vintage Ports, in addition to a very well stocked humidor. The signature menu is classic French cuisine and changes seasonally. Daily specials of the freshest, top-quality fish and whole live Maine lobsters are exciting and new. Typical menu offerings such as homemade duck foie gras, tuna tartare, provimi veal, venison and muscovy duck breast. I decided to have the Rack of Lamb and it was "Fantastico". My companion had the veal medallions and they were phenomenal. I also highly recommend the duck foie gras and the French onion soup both were awesome and also the Gran Marnier soufflé which melts in your mouth. Andre's at the Monte Carlo was my best over-all experience at this Hotel and Resort and I would go back and dine here even if I wasn't staying in the Hotel!
I go to this restaurant maybe once every 4 months with my grand father (he likes this restaurant) and it gets worse and worse every time I go there.
But service is great.
Go there if you win some $$$ there, otherwise I am pretty sure there are more excellent french restaurants in Vegas
What a gem!!! Chef Gary and his staff deserve 20 stars *********************! S&D dined here on their first wedding anniversary, and were most pleased. D just hasn't quite gotten over the caramelized pork belly, nor the rack of lamb. S is still quite smitten by his Dover sole. I mean, you can't even get this most places, folks. Seriously -- with the 2 for 1 martinis and the high quality of the food, how can you go wrong? OH, but wait. Throw on top of that the intimate dining setting and the to-die-for over-the-top graciousness of the staff...every night you dine at Andre's will be a night you will never forget. We'll be back for more, Chef Gary. It was very nice to meet you. S says that he promises to take me there every time we go to Vegas (without the kid). :)
This a review based on the a la carte menu.
We called in advance to ask if there are vegetarian dishes, as one of our friends is vegetarian. They said yes. We asked if it was possible if 3 out of 4 people can do the tasting menu since one friend is vegetarian. They said it depends on the Maitre d. We decided to go for it since all the reviews were so great.
When we got there, we were greeted by an awesome staff.
However, they did not have anything vegetarian on their menu except some salads and the cheese plate (no vegetarian entrees). However, they wanted to accommodate us so they said they could create something on the spot. YAY! They said they could make risotto, which my friend was extremely happy about. Then, our server came back and said no risotto, just pasta primavera. Friend was disappointed.
We asked about the tasting menu but they told us no can do. The chef does not like it when the whole table does not participate because one person will just nurse one dish the whole night. I guess it's understandable. We all ordered our dishes a la carte.
I had the french onion soup (light and good)
the spinach salad (good, though I could have had it without the raw onions)
the duck for entree (it looked like duck burrito and sliced duck..pics posted)
and for dessert, the grand marnier souffle (it was okay..but by that time i was too full to enjoy it).
I also had some good red wine to accompany my meal.
I thought the meal was pretty good. However, I still wish I could have experienced the full "glory" of Andre's.
From the Versace china, intimate and richly decorated dining room, impeccable service, to the large selection of wines and classic French cuisine, Andre's exudes class. When combined with top-notch food done to perfection, it makes for a very special and memorable meal and the perfect place for a romantic, celebratory dinner.
Escargot-Tasty
Seared Foie Gras-Just right
Lobster thermador-Heavy in a perfect and delectable way.
Venison-Perfect!
Vegetables-Cooked perfectly. One of the only times I would actually want more.
Pinot Noir- Nice selection chosen by the sommelier. Went well with everything.
Souffle-This is the only thing I had a slight problem with. Instead of going with a classic chocolate or Grand Marnier, we opted for the white chocolate with mixed berry souffle. Although unique, I don't think it worked too well. I am no authority on souffles but in my opinion ion it was too mushy inside, the consistency of oatmeal. It was relayed by our waiter that the use of the berries caused the mushiness. Makes sense but my argument would be to not serve it then. I wasn't there for uniqueness but solid, mastered classics.
Andre's French restaurant has a an excellent reputation for fine food and service.
A supurb addition to the location found in the Monte Carlo can be found by climbing the staircase to the left side of the restaurant lobby.
The top of the staircase opens in to the dark wood paneled King Louis XVI Salon.
The interior of the salon is very welcoming, complete with dark woods, huge stuffed chairs and couches, all arranged in small comfortable settings. The room seats 14, providing an intimate experience around a warming fireplace.
The salon provides excellent private service in a quiet atmosphere where you can select a fine cigar from the humidor and complete your evening with a choice from a large selection of Cognacs, fine Ports or a complete selection of spirits.
I selected two of their Tequilas and enjoyed a relaxing finish to a fine evening with friends.
I have to say that eating at Andre's is always an exceptional dining experience. Chef Greg Engelhardt is no doubt the most passionate chef I've ever met. The ambiance in the newly remodeled Monte Carlo location is exceptional. The staff is always very friendly and extremely professional. My family and I have lived in Las Vegas for twenty years and have had no dining experience to compare with this fine restaurant. Always a treat! Very special!!!
Andre's Monte Carlo, voted the #1 restaurant in Las Vegas by the Zagat Guide and a number of local publications, is one of four Vegas restaurants overseen by award-winning chef Andre Rochat. Our dinner here was one of the highlights of this particular stay in the gambling and entertainment mecca, where sumptuous all-you-can-eat buffets tend to outrank upscale eateries in popularity. Rochat's seasonal menus feature classic French cuisine, and every mouthful is a little bit of heaven. There's no problem meeting the minimum charge of $35.00 per person, but we felt the high prices were in keeping with the quality and quantity of the food, the spectacular atmosphere, and the impeccable service.
My boyfriend brought me to this restaurant for a special dinner date a month ago. The decor was simple yet very elegant, which was complemented with dim lighting for an intimate dinner atmosphere. We don't eat French food very often so no expense was spared. I had the Duck Confit salad and escargot to start, and my date had the lobster bisque and sweetbreads. Of course we shared so that would could enjoy a taste of everything! The bisque was creamy and perfectly seasoned. The escargot with pesto was also delicious..and the salad as well. The sweetbreads are a MUST!!!!!! Melt in your mouth and bursting with so much flavor! For the meal I ordered the salmon, and my date ordered the lamb. Again.. the food was so wonderful and the staff was attentive and friendly. The waiter gave an excellent recommendation for champagne and desert. If you go to Andre's and don't order a souffle, you are doing yourself a great disservice. I tried the white chocolate and my date had the grand marnier. Small tastings of food were brought to the table in between dishes to clease the palate. Please please please don't hesitate to ask for advice on the menu because everything looks so amazing that you couldn't possible know what to eat without getting some further advice. We spent two hours in a private booth, enjoying the most wonderful meal... and Andre even came out to greet the customers for the evening. This place has been voted #1 in LV many times over. If you want to impress a date, client, or just treat a loved one to the most fabulous meal, this is your place. Very romantic for that special someone.
This is fine french. When you come here you'll feel like a carnegie or a getty. Luckily, you don't have to be in order to get in but it will help to cover the bill. I assure you though, its well worth it. Try the dover sole.
the pictures posted most be of the closed downtown location. the setting is very intimate inside the monte carlo. only about 15 tables but the decor is great.
the service was great and the menu, albeit small, has a nice selection of options, including one for the vegetarian. Although billed as French, it's not traditional French. It's somewhat like Rosemary's in that the menu is New-Orleans inspired.
upstairs, they have a beautiful space in a cigar lounge. although they didn't tell us about it, i had read about it and we went upstairs for some after-dinner drinks and you can smoke cigarettes in there too. the wine list is quite impressive including a 12-course tasting menu for $24,000 and the sommelier, marc, was very knowledgable and was very happy to discuss the wines.
would defintely recommend and will come back again in the future. reservations are a must as the restaurant is very small.
I hadn't been to the Monte Carlo in years and was suprised to see a very W/T crowd, so hopefully this restaurant will succeed in this location at it is pricey for the crowd, but was a great experience. Enjoy!
Las Vegas, NV
Category: French
Las Vegas, NV
Category: French
Las Vegas, NV
Category: Italian
Las Vegas, NV
Category: French
Las Vegas, NV
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