Las Vegas draws top Italian talent from across the country. The Strip features celebrity chef outposts while off-Strip gems offer authentic neighborhood Italian at better prices.
On the Strip
Carbone
$$$$ • Aria
NYC's red sauce king. The spicy rigatoni is essential.
Scarpetta
$$$$ • Cosmopolitan
Scott Conant's spaghetti with tomato and basil is legendary.
Rao's
$$$$ • Caesars Palace
The exclusive Harlem spot's Vegas sibling.
Off-Strip Excellence
Ferraro's
$$$ • Paradise Road
Family-owned since 1985. Real Italian off the Strip.
Esther's Kitchen
$$$ • Arts District
Arts District gem with California-Italian influences.
Nora's Italian Cuisine
$$$ • West Sahara
Vegas institution with generous portions and fair prices.
Hotel Gems
B&B Ristorante
$$$ • Venetian
Mario Batali's legacy spot. Outstanding wine program.
Battista's Hole in the Wall
$$ • Strip Adjacent
Old Vegas charm with accordion player. Kitschy fun.
LAGO by Julian Serrano
$$$$ • Bellagio
Fountain views and refined Italian small plates.
Pro Tip: Strip restaurants are pricey but often have excellent lunch specials. Off-Strip spots like Ferraro's offer similar quality at better prices.