Italian cuisine in Las Vegas has come a long way over the past few decades. Sure, we still have the type of red sauce joints the Rat Pack loved. But the best of them have been elevated to a higher level by chefs who show respect for those classic dishes by making them with high-end ingredients and impeccable technique. And they’re joined by an impressive collection restaurants — large and small, casual to formal – that honor other Italian culinary traditions. Even off The Strip, you can find fantastic interpretations of Italy’s many regional cuisines, as well as Italian American traditions from both coasts. All of those styles, and more, are represented on this list – in setting that range from family-friendly casual to date-night elegant.
Esther’s Kitchen
After honing his culinary skills in Los Angeles, native Las Vegan Chef James Trees was one of the first to open a successful restaurant in the now bourgeoning Arts District. The restaurant is named a
Al Solito Posto
Chef James Trees dominated our survey’s Italian category, with two of his very different restaurants each scoring more mentions than any…
Esther’s Kitchen
After honing his culinary skills in Los Angeles, native Las Vegan Chef James Trees was one of the first to open a successful restaurant…
Piero’s Italian Cuisine
Close to both The Strip and Convention Center, Piero’s has endless charm and old-school swagger to match a lineup of stiff drinks and cl…
Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar
In 1985, Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant & Wine Bar opened on Flamingo Road to bring Las Vegas a five-star Italian dining experience. More…
Limoncello
Limoncello gives the West Valley an Italian restaurant that mixes a unique space with touches of spectacle and thoughtfully prepared cui…
Basilico Ristorante Italiano
Located within a luxury apartment complex, Basilico courts locals who appreciate the nuances of fine dining, but don’t want to travel to…
Azzurra Cucina Italiana
Azzurra serves a modern take on classic Italian cuisine, crafted with care, quality ingredients and simple, minimalist recipes, by Chef…
Nora’s Italian Cuisine
While Nora’s has been around since 1992, second-generation restaurateur Marcello Mauro brought his family’s restaurant to its current lo…
Gaetano’s
As you approach the intersection of Eastern and Siena, you’ll probably notice the beacon of a large copper dome, signaling that you’ve a…
Osteria Fiorella
Chef Marc Vetri is a Philadelphia culinary legend who came to Las Vegas in 2018 to open a brilliant-but-short-lived fine-dining restaura…
La Strega
“Chef Gina Marinelli’s seafood and pasta dishes are divine from start to finish,” Nevada Public Radio’s Lorraine Moss raves of La Stega’…
Monzu — Italian Oven & Bar
Chef/owner Giovani Mauro (Gio to his friends) has longtime ties to the Las Vegas restaurant world. Monzu operates in the same space that…
Anima by EDO
Anima is the second restaurant by the team behind EDO, a Spanish tapas restaurant in Chinatown that’s widely regarded as one of the best…
Vetri Cucina
“The announcement that Vetri Cucina was reopening at the Palms was, for me at least, the biggest restaurant news of the 2022.” – Al Manc…
