More Than Meatballs: Las Vegas' Most Authentic Italian Venues
By Ryan Slattery, Las Vegas Editor
Your search for a great meal this side of Sicily stops here. But what's on your plate isn't always what's most important, and these 8 Las Vegas spots have more than a little sauce up their sleeves. From romantic live music to wine and a tasty view, there's something else cookin' in these Italian kitchens.
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Battista's Hole in the Wall
4041 Audrie St, Las Vegas, NV
Locals love this joint for both the food and the atmosphere, which includes a strolling accordionist. -
Nora's Wine Bar & Osteria
1031 S Rampart Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Elegant eatery is a wine lover’s dream come true. Nora’s carries more than 350 bottles and serves 60 wines by the glass. -
Carluccio's Tivoli Gardens
1775 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV
Liberace once owned this eclectic eatery which serves mammoth portions. -
Mimmo Ferraro's Restaurant
5900 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Citysearch readers voted Mimmo’s the best Italian restaurant. Make the trip to see for yourself. -
Olives at Bellagio
3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
Like dining on Lake Como. Well sort of. This restaurant, with a menu crafted by Chef Todd English overlooks the Bellagio Fountain. -
Buca di Beppo
412 E FLAMINGO RD, LAS VEGAS, NV
Mounds of spaghetti, baseball-size meatballs, Sinatra tunes and Chianti on every table make this a favorite for groups. -
Tony 'n' Tina's Wedding @ The Rio
3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV
This over-the-top dinner show puts you right in the middle of an Italian wedding reception complete with all the sterotypes. -
Rao's at Caesars Palace
3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Go for the giant meatballs and the lemon chicken. They won’t disappoint.
