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 Al DenteBally's Hotel/Casino, 3645 S. Lasd Vegas Bl., Tel: 702-739-4111 (hotel). 967-7999(al Dente Restaurant) This one is pretty inexpensive for a hotel dining room. Very original decor and menu with a mix of traditional and modern foods. I had my last meal there some time ago. I can only say it was very good, I should go back soon. |
| Allegro Wynn,3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 770-7000 Daily 5:30PM - 6AM, Lunch Sat. - Sun. 12 - 3. |
| Alta Villa Flamingo Hotel, 3555 S. Las Vegas Bl., Tel: 702-733-3111 A little higher in price than Bally's. Very nice architecture, reminds me of a Roman villa (post Palladian of course). Good looking menu that at times promises more than it delivers. |
 Battista's Hole in the Wall 4041 Audrie, Tel: 702-732-1424 Audrie is the little street right behind the Flamingo hotel parking lot going east on Flamingo Rd. It is in a small strip mall behind the gift shop/bar/casino. Battista's used to be a hole in the wall, now it is rather large. Nondescript food, in fact I didn't like it too much. They used to have good cioppino. Moderately priced. In 1980 I stood at that precise spot and watched my job at the MGM go up in flames. Boy, time sure flies. |
| Bertolini's Authentic Trattoria 9500 W. Sahara Tel: 702-869-1540 3500 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Tel: 702-735-4663 Typical slick consultant-designed restaurant with a flavor of big-city interior desecrators and trendy menu - not to say that it doesn't work because it has all the atmosphere and menu selection you expect out of one of these places. Well prepared food w/ a twist on the usual Italian ingredients (how about potatoes and green beans in your pasta?) Average dinner entree $10-17 a la carte. Frank Sinatra serenading you incessantly in the background.  |
| B&B Ristorante. 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S., 702 4141000. 5 - 11 daily. Res. 702 266 9977. |
| Bocio Tropicana, 3801 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 739 2222. Daily 5 - 10:30, Res. 800 462 8767 |
| Bootlegger Bistro 7700 Las Vegas Blvd. S. 702-736-4939. Does it seem to you this restaurant has been around forever? Well, you are right! Lorraine Hunt (who is also our Lt. Governor) and her husband "Blackie" have operated restaurants in Las Vegas at least since the '40s. Their last venue was on Eastern near Tropicana Av. They must be doing things right to be able to stay in business this long. And they do. Some of the best italian food in town. They also have dishes for the vegetarian crowd. We had some very good veggie lasagna for around $11. also a regualr meat lasagna for $11. I recommend this restaurant heartily. Also a very good location for tourists driving in from Cal. Just drive South on the Strip (Las Vegas Blvd.) for about five miles. The building will be on the left going south. |
| Buca Di Beppo 7690 W. Lake Mead Bl. Tel: 702-363-6524 They also have a branch in the Excalibur hotel, See detailed review |
| Buddy V's Ristorante Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. Sun. - Thu. 11:30 - 10, Fri. - Sat. 11:30 - 11PM. Res. 702 607 2355. |
| Cafe Chloe 4155 S. Buffalo Dr. Tel: 702-248-7084. These people serve good, no, delicious food. But where is it written Italian food must be so expensive? Fried calamari about $10, Caesar salad about $9 sounds pricey to me. Make no mistake, the food is excellent if not too affordable. If the money does not matter than try the chicken piccata at $14.50. Oh, I think chef Piero Broglia has been in town as long, if not longer, as me (going onto 30 years). |
| Canaletto Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000 See detailed review Sun. - Thu. 11 - 11, Fri. Sat. 11Am - 12PM. Res. 702 733 0070. |
| Carraba's Italian Grille 8771 W. Charleston Blvd. Tel; 304-2345 Huge eatery on the westside of town in a mini rstaurant row area ( Roy,s and a steak house next door). A had a margherita pizza and a house salad. Service was very good. In fact I can say excellent. But why go to a barn-like, huge chain store when you could be sitting in a cozy small family run place? To each his own but that place smacks too much of mass production. Not that cheap either. Entrees are in the $15. to $16. range. House salads are $5. My pizza was $8.Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000 |
| Dal Toro Ristorante Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. 7:30AM - 11PM daily. Res. 702 437 9800. |
| Fellini's Ristaurante Stratosphere, 2000 Las Vegas Bl. S. 702 380 7777 Sun. - Thu. 5 - 11, Fri. - Sat. 5 - midnight. |
| D.O.C.G. At the Cosmopolitan 2708 Las Vegas Bl. S. 702 698 7000. Traditional Italian, pasta, pizza, steaks and chops. Daily 5:30PM - 11PM Fri-Sun 6PM 11PM. 12 or less call 877893 2003, 13 and up call 877551 7776. |
| Ferraro's Italian Restaurant
and Lounge 5900 W. Flamingo Rd. Tel: 702-364 5300 It was one of those evenings when nothing could go wrong. A beautiful Friday night, nice weather, mild temperatures. We decided to check on the above dinner house. Very nice ambience, friendly and fast service, a keyboard player who was not overpowering. Excellent menu with a wide variety of choices. Mostly between $12 and $25. I had the Gnocchi with the sauce pomodore. I think the quality of most italian restaurants can be gauged by the quality of this dish. Why, you say? Because most ot them make them hard as a rock. These were light and fluffy, ready to float out of the window. Absolutely delicious. The sauce had just the right amount of seasoning. Without a doubt the best gnocchi I have had in Las Vegas. My friend had the ricotta and spinach tortellini with brown butter sauce. Also a very good experience. A glass of red wine and for dessert some Baca. A real satisfying experience. I can recommend this place highly. This is a real winner!! The total tab came to about $60, tip included. A little on the high side but not bad for what you get. A good place for those special occasions. |
| Fiamma MGM 3799 Las Vegas Bl. S. 855 275 5733. Sun-Mon 5:30 - 10 Tue. - Thu. 5:30 - 10:30 Fri. - Sat. 5:30 - 11. Res. 702 891 7600,. 12+ 702 891 7433. |
| FIVE50 At the Aria Hotel/Casino 3730 Las Vegas Bl. S Center Strip Italian fast food, Pizza etc. 11a.m. til midnight. five50 refers to the ideal temperature for baking a pizza, 550 degrees. |
| Il Fornaio NYNY, 3790 Las Vegas Bl. S.702 740 6969. Breakfat 7:30 - 10:30, Lunch/Dinner 11:30 AM - 12AM. Res. 702 740 6403. Northern Italian cuisine. |
| Grimaldi's Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. 11AM - 2AM, 702 454 3450. Pizzaria. |
| Lavo Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. Sun. - Thu. 5PM - 12AM, Fri. - Sat 5PM - 1AM. Res. 702 414 3772. |
| Macaroni Grill As of this writing we have three of them in town. I believe this is a chain restaurant from back east. 2400 W. Sahara Tel: 702-248-9500, 573 N. Stephanie, Tel: 702-433-2788, and 2001 N. Rainbow Tel: 702-648-6688. These folks do that old family shtick. Bottomless carafe of wine, Here is how it works. They set the wine in front of you and ask you to keep track of how much of it you drink. For a chain the food isn't bad at all and the price is right. Nice menu too. I usually try to stay away from chain stores. This one I can tolerate. It tends to get noisy in there though. I haven't been to the one on Rainbow, the other two I have visited. |
| Olio at the MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blv. 702-891-7775 The first order of the day here is to make your way across the MGM gaming area. By the time you do that you should be good and hungry. Than you spot the frozen gelato wall, yes, wall. Quite a trip. There is also a 40 ft. antipasto table. The interior desecrator has been let loose in this place. It alone should be worth the price of a dinner. Speaking of dinners. The only worthwhile items (in my opinion) are the osso buco and the veal chop. But that's only me. I have spent only thirty years in kitchens as a working chef so what do I know? Other than that you could try the antipasto table. Not cheap by any means. Most of the items are $11, one or two are $6. Entrees are mostly $30, way too much for the average consumer. But hey, who am I to say. The kitchen staff definitely needs more training and for the prices that are being charged it should have been taken care of prior to opening. All in all the food is forgettable, the decor is not. |
| Onda at the Mirage, 702- 791-7111. A huge wine list, regional Italian and nouvelle American cooking. Expensive and dinner only. |
| Osteria del Circo At the Bellagio Hotel/Casino, 3600 Las Vegas Bl. S. 888 987 6667. Open Tue. - Sun. 5:30 - 10:30. 866 259 7111, or 702 693 8865. Traditional Tuscan (Italian) cooking. Also steaks and seafood, home made pasta. For groups of 15+ call 602 693 7317. This is a branch of a New York City restaurant by the same name. Very original, circus based, decor. |
| Otto Enoteca Pizzaria Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. 11AM - 11PM. Res. 702 677 3390. |
 Pasta Cucinaat the Palace Station Hotel, 2101 W. Sahara Here is one of those restaurants where had you had a half price coupon you would have been perfectly happy with your meal. If on the other hand however you pay full price I would not really recommend it. Here is a for instance: assorted noodles, assorted sauces. Create your own combo. That would be fine with good noodles and good sauces. My noodles had been cooked in plain water instead of in slightly salted water. And how difficult can it be to get some fresh herbs into the kitchen. Basil, Rosemary, Sage, Oregano etc. All in all, if you want Italian, there must be some better choices. |
| Piero's 355 Convention Center Dr. Tel: 702-369-2305 A new , additional location is at 325 Hughes Center Drive. Similar menu, similar pricing. Nothing to get excited about. They do serve lunch at this location. Probably because of the many nearby office buildings. This place (the original place) is very near the convention center, practically across the street. A natural for you conventioneers that want to have a bite before heading home or to the hotels. Beautiful decor and excellent food. High priced yet sohisticated. Try their Osso Buco! Unfortunately dinner only. This restaurant has been at that location for many years, a sign of popularity and quality. |
| Pizzeria Francesco Treasure Island, 3300 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 894 7111. Sun. - Thu. 11AM - midnight, Fri. - Sat. 11AM - 1AM. |
| Portofino Mirage, 3400 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 791 7111. Thu. - Mon. 5 - 10, Lounge Thu. - Mon 5 - 10. Reserv. 866 339 4566. |
| Rao's At Caesars Palace 3570 Las Vegs Bl. S. 855 239 3931 or 702 731 7110 (hotel) Open 5PM - 10:30PM daily. 702 731 7267 Groups of 11+ call 866 733 5827. I looked at their little write up. It says "simple, honest, home cooking Italian style. Home cooking at $25 - $40 a plate. Think about it. |
| Scarpetta At the Cosmopolitan 2708 Las Vegas Bl. S. 702 698 7000. Modern Italian. Open seven days for dinner only. Mon. - Thu. 5:30 11, Fri. - Sun. 6 - 11. Under 12 call 877 893 2003, 13 and up call 877 551 7776. |
| Sinatra Wynn,3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (702) 770-7000 Dinner Sun. - Thu. 5:30 - 10, Fri,. Sat. until 10:30. |
| Spiedini at the Regent, way out West where Rampart and Charleston meet, next to the Suncoast hotel. 702-869-8500. The Chef is Gustav Mauler I believe. He has several venues around town. This is the second or third reincarnation of the Regent having gone down the tubes twice under other ownership. Nice room, good food. Well worth the trip. This hotel sits in a delightful setting. Too bad business isn't what it should be. it is really nice out there. |
| Strings Italian Cafe 2222 E. Tropicana Av. Tel: 702-739-6400 Close to Eastern Av. on the North side of Tropicana. Very nice airy decor. Something a little bit away from the usual. They offer Waiters on Wheels service. This place is clearly aimed at middle America. Luncheon specials are available. The food is middle of the road, nothing earth shaking but considering the price it isn't bad. Not worth going out of your way for. If you are in the vicinity and are hungry than give it a try. Moderately priced. |
| The Greens 2241 N. Green Valley P'way, Henderson, Tel: 702-454-4211. It is listed in the tel. directory as "Greens Supper Club", the building itself is marked "The Greens". And it is not a vegetarian restaurant either, Apparently a reference is made to the nearby golf club, or maybe the owner is a golfer. Anyway, it is a very nice small dinner house situated in the large shopping center on the west side of Green Valley P'way. The food is much better than in many other similar places and not as pricey. I also noticed the wait staff was very professional. They were able to answer all my questions correctly. I had the linguine with pesto sauce ($10.95), my friend had the baked rigatoni ($6.95). Both items were very good. Also the bread and Greek salad ($3.50). I noticed the clientele as they arrived were mostly middle age and well dressed. Sort of upscale if you will. They also have an extensive wine list. That one is a little on the expensive side. All in all a very pleasant dining experience. |
| Trattoria del Lupo Mandalay Bay, 3950 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 632 7777. Sun. - Thu. 5 - 10, Fri. - Sat. 5 - 11. |
| Verandah At the Four Seasons, 3960 Las Vegas Bl. S. 702 632 5000. You can drive up to the front door on the Strip or you can park yurself in the parking structure behind Mandalay Bay. This hotel is actually inside M.B. For hours you better access the internet. There quite a few . |
| Zeffirino Venetian, 3555 Las Vegas Bl.S. 702 414 1000. Italian seafood. Lunch 11:30 - 4 daily, dinner 4 - 12 daily. Res. 702 414 3500. |
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