My girlfriend and I love to watch Iron Chef and the food channel. We were walking around the Venetian looking for a place to eat and came across a courtyard that had 3 different restaurants with patio-like dining. Out of the 3 we, recognized one that belonged to Wolfgang Puck and the other was one with Mario Batali's name on it. My girlfriend loves Italian food so we figured we can't go wrong with a restaurant with Mario Batali's name behind it.\n\nWe ordered an antipasti of the Ricotta Fritters.  They were HARD and felt like they were stale..\n\nAs for entrees, we Steak Tagliata that came with arugula, Parmesan and aged balsamic.  This was by far the most bland steak I have ever tasted in my life. It was not tender at all, rather it was quite chewy. $28? No thanks.\n\nGirlfriend ordered the Penne alla Puttanesca, which she felt was average and nothing special. $20 for an average pasta doesn't come off too well.  Mixed drinks were about $12 which isn't too bad considering it is the strip.\n\nWe should have went to Wolfgang Puck instead..