Ryder is such a kind hard working kid love the service, he was always on top of everything and…read moremaking sure all his guests where top off with water and I needed of anything

It's a true crime I didn't take pictures Well priced menu, delicious food, impressive wine and…read morecocktail list, all in an unassuming location packed with people who know what's up with off strip Italian food. We came on a Thursday at 6 PM and apparently the entire city had the same idea. Even with a reservation we waited about 20 minutes, and I overheard multiple walk-ins getting quoted 60-90 minutes. Make the reservation lol. First, the cocktails. I'm admittedly a cocktail snob and not easy to wow, but the strawberry gin cocktail and the passion fruit gin cocktail were both 10/10. My husband is currently busy trying to reverse engineer the recipes that's how much we loved them! The garlic bread was exactly what garlic bread should be: thin, buttery, garlicky, and dangerously easy to inhale. I had the carbonara and I truly couldn't ask for a better version at this price point. Rich, well done, no notes. And shoutout to Marla, who was absolutely hustling through the controlled chaos and still took great care of us.

The food was fantastic and service was wonderful! We all can't wait to go back!! We might plan a…read moretrip back just to go eat there!!

This was my 6th time dining at Mother Wolf Las Vegas…read more This restaurant has the potential to deliver the best dining experience you've ever had. Ambiance is modern meets old world Italian with high ceilings and good jams playing. For sure the best bar at the Fontaine, special shout for the consistently delicious espresso Martinis. (I've dined at 6 of their 8 signature restaurants) The food - I've made my way through about 60% of their menu, almost never disappointed. The arbiatta, lemon pasta, pork entree, and the panzanella salad are all my favorites. With an amazing bar, great ambiance, and world class food you'd think you couldn't go wrong with this place, but you can. I've had a bad experience myself. The man who ties it all together... Dutch! 4 out of 6 visits the man has taken care of us like we are family. Problems? FUHGETABOUTIT ( with a New Yolk accent) Dutch has the personality and industry experience you really don't find anymore. Thank you Dutch for making it special every time!

Scarpetta is my go-to "special occasion" spot in Las Vegas - birthdays, anniversaries, or really…read moreany excuse to feel a little fancy. The view of the fountains alone already sets the tone! The drink menu is solid across the board - great wine list and cocktails that feel thoughtfully done without being overcomplicated. It's an easy place to settle into and linger. Elevated without being stuffy, and reliably beautiful in that classic Vegas way!

We've made it a tradition to dine here on nearly every trip to Las Vegas, but this past Friday…read morenight's visit was nothing like the Scarpetta we've come to know and love. We started with our usual grilled octopus, which unfortunately was dry, chewy, and lacked the flavor we remembered. The short rib arancini was equally disappointing--it was dry, and the short rib filling was virtually nonexistent. The only highlights of the meal were the bread basket and the short rib agnolotti, both of which were excellent and lived up to our expectations. To make matters worse, the table next to us brought in a small dog. I'm a dog lover and even take my own dog to pet-friendly places, but unless it's a legitimate service animal, I don't believe it belongs in what's meant to be a fine dining experience. This was clearly not a service animal, and it distracted from what was already a disappointing evening. After so many wonderful experiences here over the years, this was the first time we've left truly disappointed. I sincerely hope this was just an off night, because Scarpetta has always been one of our favorite restaurants in Las Vegas.

Michael was an outstanding server and truly made our evening at Ferraro's special. He was…read moreattentive, personable, and provided exceptional service from start to finish, making the experience memorable for my girlfriend and me. The food was very good and beautifully prepared. While I personally expected a bit more bold flavor, that's simply a matter of personal preference. Overall, the quality, atmosphere, and service made for a great dining experience. We had a wonderful time and would definitely return, especially thanks to Michael's exceptional hospitality.

This is what Italian cuisine could and should be. In fact this is easily the best Italian…read moreRestaurant I've ever had the privilege to dine in. It is now my "go to" every time I hit Vegas. No Italian food anywhere this good since Felix Trattoria in LA opened with the glassed in humidified Nonna Room where Chef Evan wielded his chitarra and made Sausage Tortellini with his sausage fingers. Felix was the Italian version of the glass Dumpling cage at Din Tai Fung where the 18 year olds made 18 folds all Din Tai day. Many Italian Restaurants use store bought Pasta. It's an acceptable Chef cheat. Some even go to the trouble to buy Bronze Dye Extruded dry Pasta as it pits the Pasta to help absorb Sauce. Here, the Pasta is all made by hand. (Renta Nonna?) All hands on deck and on the Rigatoni. There is a discernable difference especially when the fresh handmade Pasta is cooked quickly to keep it as toothsome as Ferraro's does it. The Decor: Rich, warm, welcoming, earthy and understated elegant. So, no warehouse close out of Majolica Pottery. The Hostess will greet you as if you were really someone she'd like to sit next to at Thanksgiving. This place is located off The Strip in a Strip Mall and thankfully no street stripper cajoling you to take a photo with her/him for a ten-spot. The Bar: As full as a Bar can get with some of most anything you can order to go with anything you can pick from the ambitious menu, and the wine list is heroic. Overwhelmed by the signature Cocktails I finally picked a Drunken Strawberry with a little push from Ivana the wonderful Server who cared for me like the first night with an adopted pound puppy. My drink had Porter's Tropical Old Tom Style Gin, Chamberryzette (Strawberry Aperitif), Aperol, and Fabbri Fregola (Strawberries in Syrup). It leaned sweet, and two more would have had me leaning in the street. Within minutes Fabio the "Bread Boy" offered a tray of complimentary warm Rustic Rolls which were favuloso along with rectangles of Foccacia. The House made Tapenade was meraviglioso. The Staff: Ivana was as warm as the beautiful Rustic Rolls. She was charming and genuinely concerned about every detail to insure that all her guests enjoyed everything they selected from the huge menu. And they all did. Who's here? Locals, regulars, expats all dreaming of what they ate every Sunday at their Nonna's kitchen table. Of course there were a few turisti who ventured off The Strip which rivals Bourbon St. and Times Square for being a rip. You'd have to know this wonderful place is here and now you do. The Food: It is simply not possible to make a mistake or bad choice here. The food is exceptional. The Ravioli with a chunk of Beef Cheek inside was brilliant. This could've been a main course. The Arancini Cacio e Pepe was the size of a Rawlings Baseball only much easier to chew. It's a Black Pepper and Pecorino-Romano Cheese Rice Ball breaded and fried then topped with a Truffle Cream Sauce laced with flecked and bits of Black Truffle. (Ask for a side of Crestor). While crisp is America's favorite flavor, apparently, it's Italy's too. Crunchy and creamy these were beyond delicious. Finally, the third appetizer took a bow. Crudo di Coda Ricciola (thin slices of Yellowtail), with Fennel, Hazelnuts, Capers, Calabrese Chili Oil and a drizzle of White Balsamic Vinegar. This was more than just fish. It's more than you could wish for, capeesh? My Caesar was good enough to hail. Creamy, Garlicy Dressing with just a hint of Anchovy and Toasted Bread Crumbs replacing soggy Croutons. Lovely. The Lobster Aragosta (like saying Shrimp Scampi), was pried out of it's shell (like a debutant at her first dance) tableside with the expertise of a trauma surgeon. The Pasta was perfect, nice and spicy, and coiled attractively with a fork in a ladle and more than enough for four hungry Construction Workers. Lobster in unskilled hands is often bouncy and rubbery. Not this one, it was tender, slightly transluscent, sightly briny and half buried in the Fresh Pomodoro Sauce. I ate way more of this delicious Pasta than I had any right or ability to. It was addictive with one bite. So, yes it was worth the 4 plus hour schelp from LA to get here. Ferraro's is the Ferrari of Italian Cuisine (a bitaly of Italy for sure) and might just be the true home of home made Italian food in the Country...any Country.

If you're looking for the best Italian food in Las Vegas, stop searching and go to Esther's…read moreKitchen. We've been coming to Vegas for years and this is, without question, the best Italian meal we've had here. From the moment the house-made sourdough bread hit the table, we knew we were in for something special, and every single dish that followed exceeded our expectations. We started with the charcuterie board, and it completely blew us away. Even my daughter's simple buttered spaghetti was incredible. Because the pasta is house-made, you could immediately taste the quality. After that first bite, we couldn't wait for everything else to arrive. The salads, the entrées, the desserts, the wine selection--every single thing was top-tier. Rachel even suggested the strawberry lemonade for our daughter, and it was absolutely perfect. Speaking of Rachel, she made an already amazing meal even better. Her knowledge of the menu, thoughtful recommendations, genuine hospitality, and attention to detail made us feel incredibly well taken care of. She struck that perfect balance of being attentive without ever feeling intrusive, and her passion for the restaurant really showed. It's rare for a restaurant to exceed already high expectations, but Esther's Kitchen did exactly that. Outstanding food, exceptional service, and an experience we'll be talking about for a long time. This has officially become our new go-to spot every time we're in Las Vegas. Pro tip: Do yourself a favor and save room for the chocolate coconut dessert. It's a stunning chocolate shell shaped like a coconut, filled with ice cream and fresh mango, and it was hands down one of the best desserts we've ever had. It's the perfect ending to an unforgettable meal.

Walked in without a reservation and didn't mind a wait. Told the host we'd take a table or the bar,…read morewhichever came first. They said 10 minutes. 30 minutes later, we walked over and saw eight open bar seats. We had to ask just to sit down. Service didn't improve once seated. Our bartender, Carrie Ann, was never around never checking on us. We couldn't even get our water and iced tea refilled, which was very disappointing. The food was a mixed bag: * **Mussels:** Very good. * **Pizza:** Great flavor. * **Cheese & Butter Pasta:** Disappointing, very dry like it sat in the window to long. Great pizza and mussels, but the absent bar service and long wait for open seats ruined the night.

Ok, after four visits (including one using same-day flights from LA just for dinner!) feel…read morequalified to post this review: Found this place on Yelp, with 4.8 rating and over 700 reviews - what??! That just doesn't happen that often, so wife and I came - minds and mouths BLOWN AWAY! Cute place WAAY off the Strip but in a strip mall. (reservations needed) PEOPLE: Albino and Erma are the best, with their son also taking care of you. You literally sit five feet from Albino (pic) as he whips out THE BEST ITALIAN CUISINE IN VEGAS! (no caveats) FOOD: Los Olivos salad, sinful bread, super-light calamari, 'made-to-order'(?) lasagana, the lamb (pic), and a shrimp scampi that *stunned* my very culinarily experienced spouse are not to be missed‼ Besides my insane same-day-flights visit, Shar and I also did a w/e in LAS and ate here *both nights*!! Completely diff but fabulous meals. Like I said, believe that gives my review creds - trust me :D p.s. Almost forgot: bring your fav bottle of vino - no corkage

Went to this this *Dimond in the Rough Restaurant*/ Very…read moreSmall~ reservations only! Had another fantastic meal with neighbors, that have never been there, Albino chef and owner w\Erma; were fantastic, As Always! I get Eggplant Parmesan. just like made from home' & Veal, fish-ALL FRESH... A Little out of the way; But, very well worth it Thank you ~ Chief Albino~ I'll be coming back with other neighbors and friends, From Henderson

Lovely place for a date night or dinner with the gals. Ambiance is dim lit and intimate, but can be…read morea little loud. I loved the decor, it gave speakeasy vibes. Staff was attentive, welcoming, charismatic which added to my first time dining here. Overall id totally come back. I find it overpriced but its vegas and at least I know itll be tasty food (ex: how is one meatball $10 excluding tax + tip) Free Bread (5/5): Loved the toasted garlic bread!!! Cauliflower & salami came out too but I didnt try it Spicy Rigatoni Vodka + Meatball add-on (4.5/5): Both were delicious. No option to add chicken so i ordered a side of meatballs which is not on the menu ($10 per meatball). For $36, the vodka pasta should come with a protein. Tortellini Ragu (3/5): Loved the ragu sauce & meat, I felt the tortellini was a little too rich but I think thats personal preference. Couldve came with more meat for $38. I wouldnt order again Tiramisu (5/5): Soooo good, definitely recommend. its enough for two people Tip: Make reservations in advance as its very popular. If you dont, you may get lucky and snag a spot at one of the two bars inside like we did!

We dined at Carbone for my birthday, and because even after all these years reservations are hard…read moreto come by, ours was for 9pm and we were seated closer to 9:25. The restaurant is much larger than meets the eye and we were seated in the small back room with the additional bar. There were quite a few tables open. Service was attentive and professional. We ordered a bottle of wine which they kept chilled and always made sure to refill our glasses as needed. I was a huge fan of the complimentary starters and to be honest I think they were my favorite part of the meal. A member of the staff comes to your table to serve a chunk of parmesan cheese cut right off the block. You also receive a bowl of pickled cauliflower, a beautifully presented salami rose plate, and a basket of 3 types of fresh bread. Our waiter informed us that everything was served family style and meant to be shared, so I found it interesting that they split our order of Spicy Rigatoni Vodka for us. It's one of their most well-known dishes and we really enjoyed it. The Octopus Pizzaiolo was delicious, especially with the inclusion of the crispy potatoes. The thick piece of fish on the Salmon Oreganata was beautiful but the salmon itself lacked a bit of seasoning. They bring around a dessert cart but we opted out as nothing caught our eye and we were pretty full. They brought out a small birthday dessert with a candle, which was delicious and always appreciated.

This was my first time at this location. I have dined at the Peoria local quite a few times so I…read morewas excited to try this one. We were seated as soon as we walked in. We had reservations at 5pm so it wasn't busy yet. The dining was very nicely furnished. They have about the same amount of seating on the patio as in the dining room with a bar and high top tables in the middle. I asked if the White Truffle Garlic Bread could be made gluten free. I was so happy to hear that they can. I felt like I had died and gone to cheesy heaven.before I developed my wheat allergy I ordered garlic bread anywhere it was in the menu. It's one of my favorite foods. So when I say theirs is quite possibly the best I've ever had in my life, it means something. We ordered family style for the entrees. We ordered the Bolognese Pappardelle, Strozzapreti, Ricotta Cavatelli( subbed gf pasta), Chicken Scarpariello and Short Rib Lumache. They were all absolutely delicious. Dessert did not disappoint either. We ordered the Brookie sundae and the Tiramisu. I couldn't have the Tiramisu but I was told that it was great. The Brookie sundae was a fun dessert. It came with vanilla, pistachio and chocolate gelato, whip and some sort of cake on the bottom. I didn't go all the way down because of my stupid allergy again. The gelatos were all good. It came with a side dish with strawberries and nuts and little chocolate balls. I can't wait to go back again. Next time I'll tell the rest of the table to get their own garlic bread so I don't have to share mine. I'll have dreams about that bread. So heavenly!!!!