Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
(609) 317-1000
1 Borgata Way
Atlantic City,
NJ
08401
39.3781
-74.432
Neighborhood: Absecon
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THE BEST ITALIAN BISTRO IN THE COUNTRY....PERHAPS EVEN ITALY!!
by headhunternyc
June 18, 2007
I'm putting this review in the hotel section because Citysearch does not recognize this restaurant in the Borgata. Ombra is the most important new Italian restaurant that I have visited in the last year; Luke Palladino and his staff deserve accolades for their creativity and dedication to authenticity. The main menu is exceptional and every dish is solid and worth having; however, what makes this restaurant truly outstanding and unique is the bar/bistro area and it's separate bar/happy hour menu. Please go with a good friend and try as many of the 'Italian tapas" that you can eat. For example, the fritelle (fried spaghetti, salami, and pecorino cheese shaped into puffy squares), the arancini (risotto fritters stuffed with cheese, black truffle and scallion), the pasticiatti (soft polenta, sausage, and gorgonzola) cooked in its own little kettle, the salamis, cheeses, etc, etc. The wine list is extensive, wine by the glass is well represented. You can sit at the bar or in the bar area and have complete dinners with decanted (by the sommelier) wine from the main menu; but the bistro menu is unique and the best "Italian comfort food" that I have ever eaten in the United States. The service/staff is excellent; go back a second time and I bet that they will remember what you had the last visit...even the wine that you drank. Luke Palladino needs to bring this bistro concept to Las Vegas; much like the quality and fun of Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris Hotel or Artisinal in New York City that was the brainchild of Terrance Brennan (Picholine) and his fromagier Max McCallan, this concept of Italian Bistro fare could recreate the passion and joy of eating Italian cooking in the United States.
- Pros: Quality, away from the "bus tour business" at the Boardwalk, superb service
- Cons: A little tough to navigate the casino floor the first time there.
Relaxing and total comfort by Daniel S. at InsiderPages
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February 16, 2009
I will stay nowhere else in Atlantic City. Beautiful atmosphere, very comfortable rooms, great dining and entertainment. The best staff in AC. Prices are a bit high but you get what you pay for. For players, comps are surprisingly good and I am not a high roller but they make me feel like one when I am there. Away from the boardwalk but only a cab ride or jitney away.
I love it!
by diana00001
December 11, 2008
The hotel by itself is a peace of art. The rooms are spacious and beautifull. The restaurants offers the greatest dishes. My favorite is the OLD HOMESTEAD STEAKHOUSE, but IZAKAYA or SEABLUE are very good too. OK, I love this hotel.
- Pros: Rooms, restaurants
Expensive for what? by J B. at InsiderPages
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September 24, 2008
Don't get me wrong, this hotel is huge and pretty both inside and out but what are you paying for? You can stay elsewhere in AC and then hit up the Borgata. We paid so much money to stay at the Borgata for the weekend and we still had to pay to get into the nightclubs. I did not see what they perks were for staying there. The rooms are average, unless you stay in a suite. It's a great place to have fun but not worth all the money you spend just to sleep there. When your in AC, you don't get to sleep anyways. One good thing is that Bobby Flay's restaurant is in hotel, which I highly recommend you try. It's equally expensive but worth it.
Expensive for what? by Jen B. at InsiderPages
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September 24, 2008
Don't get me wrong, this hotel is huge and pretty both inside and out but what are you paying for? You can stay elsewhere in AC and then hit up the Borgata. We paid so much money to stay at the Borgata for the weekend and we still had to pay to get into the nightclubs. I did not see what they perks were for staying there. The rooms are average, unless you stay in a suite. It's a great place to have fun but not worth all the money you spend just to sleep there. When your in AC, you don't get to sleep anyways. One good thing is that Bobby Flay's restaurant is in hotel, which I highly recommend you try. It's equally expensive but worth it.
Very nice AC hotel/casino by Joe C. at InsiderPages
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March 27, 2008
The Borgata is the higher end hotel and casino in Atlantic City. It has a huge gambling area with numerous slots and tables. The tables often have higher minimums than other casinos. There are also many restaurants and bars, as well as a nice nightclub. Its off the boardwalk, which can also be considered an advantage as its away from the riff-raff.
A little bit of Vegas by Jennifer N. at InsiderPages
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March 14, 2008
The Borgata hotel is the diamond of Atlantic City. It's not right on the boardwalk but just a short ride away towrds the marina. The hotel screams class and sophistication. There are numerous bars, restaurants, lounges and shops. The only downside was the $10 minimum on a roulette table on a Satruday night. In Las Vegas it's only $5!
the place to go in AC by Danielle M. at InsiderPages
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February 15, 2008
The Borgata is definitely the hotel to stay in when visiting Atlantic City. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by a giant blown-glass chandelier hanging from the ceiling. The hotel is very clean and laid out very nicely. There are tons of slot machines, as well as a huge variety of tables. There are many bars within the hotel, as well as a number of cocktail waitresses walking throughout the casino to take drink orders. There are also a few restaurants. We stayed in a suite, and the room was great with a nice view. I definitely recommend the Borgata!
SLOT PLAYERS STAY AWAY!!!
by markynj
January 20, 2008
Borgata has been my house of gambling since the day it opened. I have a four day work, which leaves me a lot of free time. I have made frequent trips to the Borgata the past few years, about once every two or three weeks,
The service and comped rooms are never a problem. I have never been turned down, not even at the last minute.
This is where it gets ugly.
When Borgata first opened, the slots were very loose. ( even J lo's mom won 1 million dollars), you could always gamble for hours on end, never a big win, but always a good play for your buck.
But ever since they started building the new tower, and the revenue decline in Atlantic city 2007, the slot play has become horrible out right disgusting.
the machines have definitely been tightened beyond comprehension. While this may not be apparent to the once in while gambler, as a routine gambler its almost impossible to win now at the Borgata.
My biggest problem is that I didn't see it coming until $12,000 down over a three month period starting Nov. 2007 till present.
The slots eat money like water. The high roller room buzzes with winners for about 10 minutes on a Saturday nite and then goes dead. Lots of sad frustrated high rollers just looking at their face tells you things have gotten very tight.
Its sad to see that the borgata once an beacon in the fog has turned tight like all the rest. Take my advice if you want a casino to gamble stay the hell away from the borgata until they loosen up, which looks like it wont be anytime soon.
not to mention the new 20 something crowd the casino is catering to, loud noisy drunk kids running up and down the slot aisle, not something to hear or watch while your losing your shirt.
SLOT PLAYERS STAY AWAY!!!
- Pros: hotel and spa
- Cons: gambling
Casino not for players
by suzysloan
September 28, 2007
I went back to the Borgata after being away for a year and it's turned into a poor exp for those of us who enjoy gaming. Yes, some of us like to gamble and don't want or need the belly shots at the bar to have a good time. We're into the casino, gaming, card and dice.
The first thing I've noticed is that the rooms/suites have become run down and dirty. The casino hosts and casino staff are not nice if not down right rude. The casino is filled with drunk kids and I saw stuff go on in a casino that would not be tolerated in Las Vegas or other Atlantic City casinos.
I think the Borgata has turned into a 20 somthing hangout for those that like to act like animals, get drunk, fight, get sick in the halls and trash the rooms.
The Borgata is NOT for the serious player or anyone who is used to Las Vegas style gaming. How are they making money when any serious player will not go back again once they see what the place has become?
- Pros: I hear they are trying to improve service, I have not seen it
- Cons: Poor service, security in casino, a lot of drunk kids, rude staff
