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.

Nora's Italian Cuisine is a cute restaurant off Flamingo/Jones. It's great for a girl's night,…read morefamily dinner, or date night. We had great service from Don who helped us celebrate a friend's 80th birthday there. The garlic bread was great ($1 per person at the table for unlimited bread). I ordered the Alla Nora which was baked spaghetti, meat sauce, fried eggplant pieces, a drizzle of pesto, and parm. I added shrimp to it for an additional $6. It was a very good dish. Another person at our table got the Gorgonzola pasta which he absolutely loved. Another friend ordered a cocktail which she said was strong and delicious. There is an outdoor patio that looked really nice. Would love to come back and try another dish and dine al fresco on a beautiful Las Vegas day.

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!!

Mother Wolf is the real deal. Full stop…read more My wife and I went in with high expectations and somehow still left impressed. The service alone was worth talking about - we actually joked that it was like a movie. By the time my water hit the table someone was already refilling it. That kind of attentiveness is rare and it set the tone for the whole night. We went all in on the menu. Focaccia to start, then the meatballs, the short rib ragu, and the rigatoni alla carbonara. I'd love to tell you which one was the best but honestly it would be splitting hairs. Everything was top tier across the board, no notes on any of it. The only problem was that we couldn't finish it all, and we weren't about to let any of it go to waste. No microwave in the room, didn't matter. We found a way. You'll do the same once you taste it. If you're in Las Vegas and you're not putting Mother Wolf on the list, you're leaving a great meal on the table. We will absolutely be back.

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.

There was a lot of reasons for us coming here tonight. 1) we…read morehadn't been to Ferraro's since they moved here from Flamingo. 2) Birthday celebration. 3) celebration of life of a family member from years past. 4) it was just perfect timing. We showed up early and still got seated right away. The ambiance is subtle with a nice darkened lightning. Our waiter Virgilio was quite good. We had several things that just tasted right and hit the spot. I will find myself here again sooner than later.

Whenever I go to Vegas I try to support local businesses off the strip. On our last night instead…read moreof going to an Italian restaurant on the strip, we searched for Italian restaurants and came upon Ferraro's. We ordered a glass of Barolo and the Dante's Infante cocktail. The cocktail was refreshing and strong. My husband wanted to try wine but there werent many options for wines sold by the glass and there was only one option for Baralos so he ordered that. The Baralo was just average for $30 per glass and it was unfortunate that there weren't more options to choose from. We ordered the Polpo ( octopus) appetizer. The flavors were well balanced and the pureed canellini beans paired well with the octopus but the octopus was too cold. Not sure if it was supposed to be served like but I've never had octopus that cold before and the consistency was a bit harder because of the temperature. For our entrees, we ordered the pappardelle with lobster, scallops and truffle. The pasta was perfectly al dente and amazing. There were 2 beautifully cooked and tender scallops. There were a few garnishes of truffle that were shaved thick enough that I was able to chew into the texture. I wish there were larger pieces as the shaved pieces were small sized in diameter. But overall the pasta itself was cooked perfectly. This was far the best dish. We also ordered the Branzino which I wish I hadn't because there was a very wierd flavor profile.. I ordered it thinking it was going to have crispy skin but the skin was very soggy. It seems they changed the method of cooking the branzino as compared to previous photos uploaded by other yelpers. I was a bit disappointed when the branzino came out because the whole fish was butterflied ( sliced in half with tail in tact) and looked like the skin side had at one point been fried but it was soggy and soaked in the sauce. I was not particularly a fan of the sauce. I tasted a strong flavor profile of cinnamon for some reason even though there was no cinnamon mentioned on the menu. Two of the ingredients listed was guanciale and taragon. One of two ingredients may have been the flavors I tasted which did not pair well with the fish. It ruined the natural flavor of the fish as they overpowered the natural flavor of the branzino. Any time I get a chance to order the Branzino, I am usually satisfied or impressed but have never been disappointed. I think my favorite restaurants where I had exceptionally cooked branzinos were on the Vegas strip. At one of restaurants on the strip which I have ordered numerous times and is a very well known restaurant which I will name nameless ...it was cooked similarly, butterflied, in a buttery lemon sauce but the skin was still crispy. A second restaurant on the strip... the branzino was smoked and roasted on charcoal with a tomato based sauce. I guess I can't help but compare because this restaurant is priced similar to two very popular restaurants on the strip but fell short. Our waiter Diego was great and best personality and made our experience memorable. Overall the best dishe was the handmade pasta. The lack of options for wine by the glass was a bit saddening. The cocktail was unique and strong. But I regret getting the branzino. I am not sure I would go back

The hype has always been real. The hype remains real. Esther's is very probably the best off-Strip…read morerestaurant in Las Vegas of any kind, and it competes favorably with anything the Strip can put up against it. Along with Monzú, it's the reason "destination Italian" and "off-Strip" can appear seriously in the same sentence. But nobody needs another review to make that point. Anyone with sense has already said the nice things about Esther's, and they were right, and I'd just be adding another voice to a very crowded chorus. So here's my contribution: I've started sneaking in for lunch. And I have a problem. The lunch menu might be better. How the hell did that happen? The chicken parm sando was special. Read that again, because I want you to feel how stupid it sounds. A sandwich. A chicken parm sandwich. In a city where I can eat anything, at any hour, prepared by people with Michelin stars and ego to match, and I'm telling you the thing worth talking about is a chicken parm sandwich. Obviously, go to Esther's. That was never in question. But if you have to pick, maybe go for lunch.

First time here and had a great time trying all their dishes. Our waiter was very friendly and…read morehelpful in giving us recommendations on what to order and we ordered several appetizers and main courses. Out of all the dishes we ordered, these are my ratings: my favorites - little gem Caesar salad 5/5 (perfect flavor and shareable portions) - peach, cheese and pastrami pizza 5/5 (pizza is perfection and I love all the different flavors of it) - Caio de pepe pasta and another corn pasta was really good. -Grilled shrimp appetizer was my all time favorite 6/5! The sauce with the bread and shrimp was IT! Loved it PASS -spaghetti and Meatballs were good but not great. Good portions but the flavor was just lacking. Spaghetti itself tasted too overpowered with the tomato sauce making it too tart. Not a fan. -pasta with curry and crab was interesting and probably more suitable for those with more adventurous taste. A few bites in and I passed on it. We also ordered the sourdough bread with three dipping sauces which was good but nothing spectacular. The sourdough itself was a bit too tough on the outside and they cut the bread thick too, but the inside is soft. Overall vibe was good. Staff is friendly and attentive and the place was packed on a weekday which is great to see. Would come back again to try out other food items.

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!!!!

I recently visited North Italia and had a great experience. Even though it was busy, we were seated…read morepretty quickly, and the customer service was excellent throughout our visit. Out of everything we ordered, my favorites were the Spicy Rigatoni Vodka, Chicken Pesto, and the Pepperoni Pizza with Hot Honey. The Chicken Pesto was a little more lemony than I expected, but I would still order it again because it was very good. The Spicy Rigatoni Vodka had the perfect amount of spice not too spicy, but enough to give it great flavor. The Strozzapreti and White Truffle Garlic Bread were not my personal favorites, but my family really enjoyed both of them. Overall, the food, service, and atmosphere were great, and I would definitely come back.