Zagat 2005: Pitching in with the MGM's ongoing effort tot upscale its restaurants, Manhattan's Stephen Hanson splashed down in Vegas with an outpost of his upscale Italian in a modestly remodeled spot formerly occupied by uber-hip olio!; stylish turns on traditional offerings spice up a menu heavy with comfort foods, and a chic bar attracts a trendy crowd to curl up near a modern masterpiece of a fireplace while sipping cocktails like the Twice Tempted, a spiced Sidecar.

Gotham Magazine - March 2004
"Chow, Bella" by Amy Zavatto

This is the hottest beauty tip going in New York, and you won't find it in Elle or Vogue: Feeling mousy? Wearing glasses and not getting passes? Then slide on into Steve Hanson's Fiamma - no matter how ego-worn you were before you walked through the doors, you will magically and undeniably feel as hote as a flickering flame...Executive chef Michael White's gorgeos garganelli with its Tuscany-inspired truffle butter, sweet peas, and salty prosciutto or the tender braised short ribs will have you returning again and again for an all-around feel-good experience.

Bon Appetit - January 2004
"The Restaurant Reporter" by Tanya Wenman Steel

The A List Best of the Rest - Las Vegas: Restaurateur Stephen Hanson's Fiamma Trattoria of the MGM Grand excels at handmade pastas...

Wine Spectator - April 30, 2004
"Great Dining in Las Vegas" by Harvey Steiman

The Best of the Strip: Fiamma - An offshoot of the New York restaurant...Fiamma Trattoria serves some seriously good Italian food...

Wine Spectator Award of Excellence (2004, 2005, 2006)