33. JALEO
The best way to enjoy the wacky Spanish vibe of Jaleo is to dive in and hold on.
Like a traditional tapas restaurant, the joy comes from the blizzard of small plates that will appear at your table, each one seemingly more wonderful than the last. Like the nontraditional food of José Andrés, you will be occasionally dazzled, occasionally disappointed, but never bored by what shows up at your table.
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32. DUE FORNI
Ingredients matter.
This mantra is in full force at Due Forni and it’s hard to argue with the results. Whether it’s taggiasca olives, San Daniele prosciutto; or true bufala mozzarella, the purity and inherent perfection they possess—much like one-third of the “EATING LAS VEGAS” book — overwhelms the inferior competition to which they are often compared.
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30. EIFFEL TOWER RESTAURANT
Is Eiffel Tower Restaurant getting a little time-worn after fifteen years? Yes. Is it a tourist restaurant? By all means. And do they change the menu about as often as most people change cars? Absolutely. Then why is it one of our precious Top 50?
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