Fiorella - Durango Casino & Resort

Had dinner at Fiorella and really enjoyed it. The atmosphere was different yet relaxed, and the service was great, our server was friendly, patient, and attentive. The menu is small but makes ordering easy, and the pasta and cocktails we had were solid. Prices felt reasonable for the quality. I also liked the open kitchen setup where you can watch the chefs at work. Would definitely return!

What a breath of fresh air! I have been dining at Fiorella's for over a year now. It never disappoints! The Chefs are amazing to watch as they cook and prepare your food. The restaurant is absolutely spotless clean! I was warmly greeted by the hostess Maura. We were served by Dalia, she ensured our dining experience was exceptional! Everything on their menu is absolutely delicious! Rigatoni w/ Fiorella Sausage and Spaghetti Pomodoro w/meatball are my favorite! Have them add some spice to the sauce! Their signature Facoccia Bread is amazing and will melt in your mouth! A definitely must have! I highly recommend to anyone visiting Durango Casino or even looking for a delicious Italian meal. Oh, and did I mention the draft beers on tap?

Stopped by today with my 2 year old and my brother and it was such a good dinner. The staff was super attentive and very accommodating and made my son feel very welcome. The appetizers we got were delicious and tasted very fresh. The calamari has a sauce at the bottom that was a delightful surprise and made the dish taste like something I’ve never had. The meatball was fresh, and my 2 year old ate all of it. The main dishes were seasoned very well, looked great and tasted even better. Overall the atmosphere is great , the drinks are refreshing, and the food is delicious. If you are looking for fast casual and you crave really good pasta this is the place.

Authentic pasta, bread and appetizers with handmade fresh ingredients, I loved it! The only thing is that since it’s inside the casino, it may lack more intimate hospitality… We weren’t offered any bread or nothing until we had to ask, and of course you must pay for the amazing house-made bread… but hey I take it

Food here is definitely made to be bland. Everything was off flavor profile wise. Order the garlic shrimp scampi and crab toast. Managed to finish the toast but couldn't eat more than two bites of the scampi. The shrimp were so over cooked it was like eating rubber and the sauce on the noodles was just terrible. Would have better if it came out of a can/jar. Servers were dressed like they just came in the casino off the street and lacked the professionalism that other restaurants have inside the same casino.

My family is all picky eaters. But we all agreed that this restaurant was delicious. The friendly owner's service and delicious food made me very happy. Even though my family lives in LA, this is one of our favorite Italian restaurants to come back to often.

My family and I tried this restaurant on 22 Dec 2023 during our initial visit to the brand new Durango Resort and Casino. When we walked in the restaurant, I noticed that every table was occupied, which I was happy to see because it typically means the restaurant is good. But I was also annoyed because we were starving and wanted to find a place that we could eat at immediately. We ended up placing our name on the waiting list and just walked around the casino floor to see every little detail of this property. After about a 20-25 min wait, we finally got called and were escorted to our table. The first thing I noticed was how loud the restaurant was. It's like that one concept of sitting in a quiet place and all it takes is just one person to speak louder than another; then another person from a different group will try to talk and they'll speak even louder than the first one, and so on...eventually, everyone will find themselves basically raising their voices to almost yelling, to have a simple conversation. That's what it felt like and I immediately thought that this restaurant wouldn't be an ideal place to take someone on a date night. Definitely not 100% the restaurant's fault for the high decibel atmosphere, though, it doesn't help that it's on the smaller side and that the windows open so you can hear people walk by and the casino from your table. This restaurant seems like a place for a group of friends just wanting to have some drinks and something "lighter" to eat. And speaking of the food... We ordered the Little Gem Salad, House Made Focaccia, Crab Toast, Ricotta Gnocchi, Pappardelle, Rigatoni, and Tagliolini. Out of all those entrées, my favorite items were the Rigatoni, Salad, and Focaccia. Whereas, the items I wouldn't order again were the Crab Toast and Pappardelle. As far as the Crab Toast goes, I think I was expecting more of a crab cake type of flavor and texture. And for the Pappardelle, I felt that adding something on the lines of shrimp, would've taken that dish to another level. But hey, I'm not an executive chef by any means...just a simple customer who likes trying different foods and restaurants. The price-to-quantity/quality ratio was extremely reasonable. I know that people may complain about the food quantity, but if you really dissect the dish with it's ingredients, coupled with the time to prepare it, plus inflation/economy, I think the quantity and value is perfect. Now, if you were to ask the 23 year old me, a long-long time ago, then I would've complained about it based on my inadequate knowledge, experience, and because I only focused on quantity. Needless to say, I felt that the portion size is perfect for the amount you pay. The customer service was phenomenal; from the hostesses, all the way to our server (not 100% sure but I think her name was Nicole based on what was written on the receipt). I unequivocally feel that this restaurant excels, and will continue to excel in the customer service arena. Based on the menu size and proximity from my residence, I probably won't return to this restaurant anytime soon; however, if I happen to be on property and in the mood for some Italian, then I'll probably stop in again. If you haven't been to this restaurant before, you definitely need to go try it - definitely recommend.

Stopped by here for happy hour and it was delicious. I’m not sure how there can be such a big discrepancy in reviews because it was quite literally the best meatball I’ve ever had and the gnocchi with leeks was delicious. I could tell they were understaffed as they had 2 people for front of house and 2 people visibly cooking but they were still nice and I enjoyed the ambiance as well. I will definitely return for dinner!