B & B Ristorante
Operated by famed chef Mario Batalli, this restaurant in the Venetian Resort Hotel is rather loud unless you can secure a spot in the wine cellar. The food is rather casual for an upscale joint with a number of pastas. Among the more popular choices is the beef-cheek ravioli with duck liver.
B & B Ristorante
3355 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 266-9977
www.thevenetian.com
Circo
With a nice view of the dancing water fountains in the lake outside, this restaurant in the Bellagio has a nice salad selection. Pastas on the appetizer menu are filling at a much lower price than those on the entree list. Try the Italian creme-filled doughnuts known as panna cotta.
Circo
3600 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 693-8150
www.bellagio.com
Fellini's
A popular place among the locals, this Vegas chain of Italian restaurants has been around for decades. This one inside the Stratosphere offers the classics like cheesy bread, pasta and pizzas. The more affordable prices make this a top choice for those with families in tow.
Fellini's
2000 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 383-4859
www.fellinislv.com
Rao's
This eatery found in Caesar's Palace evokes the famous East Harlem restaurant of the same name that has stood for more than a century in New York. Choices here include sweet Italian sausage and ricotta filled ravioli. The meatballs here are large and tasty and the gelato is recommended.
Rao's
3570 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(877) 346-4642
www.caesarspalace.com
Article Written By Johnny Kampis
A veteran of the newspaper industry, Johnny Kampis has worked as a freelance writer since 2005. His articles have appeared in various publications including "The New York Times," "Atlanta-Journal Constitution" and the "San Francisco Chronicle." He currently serves as an editor of poker-based "Rounder" magazine and writer for the Alabama football publication "Crimson" magazine.
