A WORLD OF FLAVORS

A World of

Flavors Savor cuisines from around the Globe at Grand Canal Shoppes

By Heather Turk

The indoor patio at Royal Britannia Gastropub

Whether you are hungry for impeccable Italian fare or bold Brazilian flavors, guests can take their taste buds on a culinary adventure around the globe inside Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas — no passport required!

The luxurious Venetian-inspired shopping and dining destination boasts dozens of diverse dining options sure to satisfy cravings of all types, no matter what type of cuisine your taste buds desire. Not surprisingly, several of the Strip’s finest Italian restaurants are located inside Grand Canal Shoppes, such as Mercato Della Pescheria. Guests can dine inside the authentic Italian seafood restaurant’s gorgeous dining room near lit-up trees or on its indoor patio with unparalleled views of the Streetmosphere performers in St. Mark’s Square while relishing an assortment of perfectly prepared wood-fired pizzas and pastas, like the imported mushroom risotto made with roasted foraged mushrooms, Grana Padano and truffle oil. While no visit is complete without savoring one of the restaurant’s fresh seafood selections (the salmon served atop garlic spinach is especially delightful), guests mustn’t leave without trying Mercato’s Tableside Tiramisu for dessert. mercatodellapescheria. com/lasvegas

For those in the mood for some traditional Mexican fare, Cañonita cooks up one of Grand Canal Shoppes’ most unforgettable dining experiences. Located

Photos of Royal Britannia and milkshake courtesy of Fifth Avenue Restaurant Group; tacos and Grand Canal courtesy of Cañonita; tiramisu courtesy of V&E Restraunt Group; goyza courtesy of SUSHISAMBA

Dine along the Grand Canal waterfront at Cañonita

A milkshake at Royal Britannia Gastropub

alongside the replica Grand Canal, the restaurant lets diners watch the gondolas glide by as they enjoy such tasty, scratch-made dishes as the roasted chicken breast, carne asada or Shrimp Cañonita Burrito. For a true explosion of flavors, the Five Taco Sampler with chicken tinga, carne asada, pork carnitas, herbed mushrooms and grilled fish tacos is a must. canonita.com

SUSHISAMBA offers an extensive menu of Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian dishes for foodies who want to sample several different cuisines during their meal. Many of its items are easily shareable, so guests can treat their palates to a wide variety of flavors. Truly nothing on the menu disappoints, from the robatagrilled miso sea bass to the A5 Japanese Wagyu nigiri topped with edible gold. The restaurant even serves one of the most delectable dishes in Las Vegas: the Japanese A5 Wagyu Beef Gyoza served over kabocha purée. Visitors can enjoy their selections inside the stylish restaurant, which recently expanded to include the striking 1,500-square-foot Tree Bar & Lounge. To further complement the luscious dining experience, order SUSHISAMBA’s Cocktail Tree featuring 12 signature cocktail pours. sushisamba.com/locations/ usa/las-vegas

Watch as your tiramisu is made at your table at Mercato Della Pescheria

One of Las Vegas’ best-kept dining secrets can also be found inside Grand Canal Shoppes. Offering a menu of British-inspired dishes with Gastro-American flare, Royal Britannia Gastropub serves some of the Strip’s most scrumptious pub grub at a surprisingly affordable price. Guests can people-watch from the pub’s indoor patio or sit in a booth by the bar and watch the game on their own private TV while feasting upon such generously portioned items as the Giant Bavarian Pretzel served with house-made PBR beer cheese and mustard, or the fresh fish and chips made with a Newcastle beer batter. Even a simple chocolate milkshake is deliciously decadent, as it comes garnished with a full-size Twinkie! royalbritanniapub.com