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Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas

If you're looking for Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas this is the place to look. There plenty to choose from up and down the Las Vegas Strip.

Scarpetta Las Vegas

Scarpetta is the adult equivalent of a kid living on ice cream, it's probably not recommended but it sure would be good. The creamy polenta is one of those dishes that cripple my ability to function. The spaghetti should not have so much action popping off that pasta. The bread basket should not be a highlight. Scarpetta Las Vegas at the Cosmopolitan is dressed up enough to be a fine dining Italian restaurant but the food is very much what a good friend would be serving in his kitchen.

D.O.C.G. at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

It's affordable, approachable and the food is memorable. D.O.C.G. is why you'll want to eat at the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas.

Meatball Heaven at Martorano's at the Rio All Suite Hotel Las Vegas

At Martorano’s they must be doing a lot more or maybe just enough of the right stuff because the sauce is dreamy and the meatballs are a treat.

Bacio Italian Restaurant Tropicana Las Vegas

Whenever I have a meal that really makes me feel good about a chef's ability to make simple good food I have my 9 year old try it. "Oh, that marinara is soooo good!" His words drove me to try the Marinara for a third time.

The Meatball at Martorano's at the Rio All Suite Hotel Las Vegas

I will not go so far as to say that this is real authentic South Philly food, but I will say that a friend from Philadelphia commented to me about how he could see so much of the neighborhood he grew up in, in the atmosphere of Martorano’s at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas.

d.vino Italian Food and Wine Bar at Monte Carlo Hotel

Sample some wine, have a red sauce and enjoy some conversation at d.vino Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar

B & B Ristorante Las Vegas

Batali and Bastianich, the B & B in the name of the place. One makes good food the other knows fine wine. If there is one thing you should not miss is the pairing menus at B&B.

Sinatra at Encore Las Vegas

The restaurant is a homage to Frank Sinatra and Chef Theo Schoenegger does his best Sinatra impression thought his impressive talents in the kitchen.

Terra Verde - Terra Verde, Green Valley Ranch, Las Vegas

The bounty of Italy is reflected in the wine cellar, which contains over 1,500 bottles of Italian and Californian wine.

Fiamma Trattoria at the MGM Grand - Italian Cuisine at Fiamma Trattori

The room is set in modern tones that make you feel like you should have opted for more stylish clothing. However, the lighting is such that I am sure I look both younger and thinner when eating at Fiamma.

Andiamo

Italian, Las Vegas Hilton

Caffe Giorgio at the Mandalay Place

Caffe Giorgio at the Mandalay Place at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino
Italian restaurants always work because most kids will eat either pasta or pizza. They are both good at Caffe Giorgio and the adult food is worth a visit.

Canaletto in Venetian - Grand Canal Shoppes

If you want to fell like you have died and gone to Venice this is the place. As a Gondola goes by and the music fills the air lean over and think of something sweet to say. It always works.

Circo

Bellagio, Italian

Francesco's

Treasure Island, Italian

Il Fornaio

NY/NY, Italian
Sure pasta gets old for the kids and can they really have any more pizza? Il Fornaio has plenty on the menu to keep the adults happy and a decent selection for kids at a reasonable price

Lombardi's

Desert Passage, Italian
Pasta and Italian sandwiches are enough to keep the family from having to eat at the golden arches.

Maggiano’s Little Italy

Maggiano’s is located in the Fashion Show Mall and has a tremendous view of the North Las Vegas Strip and the Wynn Las Vegas. Large windows give this dining room an open, airy feeling and the setting is upscale and comfortable. However, the menu lends itself to being a family restaurant and the prices cannot be beat for larger groups

Pasta Pirate

California Club, Seafood

Piero's Italian Cuisine

Piero's Italian Cuisine Las Vegas is located right down the street from the convention center and just minutes from the strip.

Regale Italian Eatery in Excalibur

Excalibur Hotel, Italian

Terrazza

Caesars Palace, Italian

Trattoria del Lupo

Mandalay Bay, Italian

Valentino's

Venetian Italian

Ventuno

Flamingo, Italian
One of the best family friendly places on the strip. The take out counter allows you flexibility and the menu lets the adults enjoy a meal while the kids are accommodated with a decent menu and space to spread out.

Ventuno

Flamingo, Italian

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