A Hidden Gem -- Incredible Italian with Heart Il Chianti is amazing! We absolutely love Chef Rudy and everything about this restaurant. The food is consistently fantastic, and it's clear that there's so much care and heart behind every dish. We've tried several things on the menu -- from the creamy Alfredo pasta to the flavorful New York steak -- and it's all been delicious. But let me tell you... their garlic bread is what dreams are made of. It comes out warm and crusty with garlic, olive oil, parmesan, and spices -- and I honestly think about it all the time. It's that good. Il Chianti is definitely on the finer dining side, so prices reflect the quality -- but it's 100% worth it. We've celebrated birthdays here, and even had our wedding luncheon hosted at the restaurant, and they were amazing to work with: so accommodating, so kind, and just a joy to plan with. This is a restaurant we love and want to see succeed. Highly, highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable Italian meal in a beautiful, welcoming space. read more

If you're looking to support a small business in Henderson, go support Il Chianti. Our server, Roger, was so personable and funny. The ambiance in here is moody and not over the top but very nice. Excellent wine selection and delicious food. Chef Rudy also comes by for table touches which I thought was quite awesome. I had the Linguini Alle Vongole with white sauce and it was delicious. Pasta was perfectly al dente and the fresh clams was exactly as I expected. I personally dislike when restaurants just put the meat of the clam in the pasta without the shell. Can't wait to come back and try another dish! read more

Il Chianti Italian - Linguini Alla Vongole Pasta - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

We came for my wife's birthday. The restaurant has been on my Yelp list of places to try since we moved here 2 years ago. We finally decided to give it a try and it is the best meal we have had since we moved here. From the warm complimentary bread with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the lobster bisque.... We had the seafood pasta with shrimp and lobster, the rigatoni carbonera that has large pieces of pancetta and sweet peas and my daughter had the chicken parmigiana. Also the the Sangrias were delicious. I can't express how pleased we are with the food and service! Truly the best experience we could have had for my wife's birthday!! Thank you IL Chianti!! read more

Il Chianti Italian - Carbonara Rigatoni - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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I came across this Italian restaurant on Yelp. It had good reviews and the food looked amazing. I started with a glass of sangria, which tasted wonderful. I then ordered the grilled calamari, artichoke and spinach bruschetta on crusted bread, linguine with clams and orange roughy with risotto. The calamari was cooked perfectly. It was served in a brown sauce, which was phenomenal. I've had calamari in the past, but never served like this. Without question, this by far was the best calamari I've ever had and I've had calamari in many different countries around the world. The sauce truly elevated this dish. The linguine and clams & the orange roughy with risotto were cooked and seasoned well. Both dishes had good flavor and tasted great. The portion sizes were adequate and each dish was priced accordingly. The Chef/owner (Rudy), stopped by the table, introduced himself and inquired about my meal. This is something often not seen in restaurants but when it does happen, it speaks volumes on the importance the establishment places on immediate (real time), customer feedback. The restaurant has an old school Italian vibe with photographs and other memorabilia affixed to the walls. The wooden paneling coupled with the dark burgundy walls makes for a good combination. The staff is very familiar with the menu and will offer recommendations on some customer favorites. I would definitely recommend this spot should you be craving Italian food in the Henderson area. read more

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This gem of a spot is amazing and a must visit! The food is stellar, from start to finish. The menu is aa eclectic, delightful list of everything I'd love to try. We started with the mushrooms & dates adobo and added the pork belly. The pork belly simply melted in your mouth, mushrooms & dates caramelized to sticky perfection. The evening we visited we were treated to a silky, rich lobster bisque topped with a half tail and a triangle of crispy puff pastry. Every spoonful was an explosion of flavor making it impossible to stop until the bowl was empty. I treated myself to the eggplant siciliana. The eggplant was thinly sliced and delicately breaded. It was a perfect balance between breading and eggplant - covered in gooey melted cheese and a bright, light marinara. The portions are plentiful enough to share, or plan for take home. The staff is warm and welcoming. We had a birthday girl with us, 21st! She was treated to several sips by the owner and our wonderful server, attempting to find the one she'd like. While SHE may not have enjoyed the wines, I have to say that offer a wonderful variety the rest of us were delighted with. The chef owner has created a place that will keep you returning time and time again. read more

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Phenomenal! Amazing food, atmosphere, the check if super friendly, and we loved the food so much that he catered my wedding reception AND I went there for my birthday dinner! Chef Rudy was attentive, easy to work with, and able to cater to a very picky and particular set of foodies when it came to my mom and husband. They both wanted light bites and options for all the guests as appetizers before we had our actual dinner portion. We settled on surf and turf for the wedding, with multiple options like shrimp bruschetta, salmon and ribeye, calamari, pork belly lettuce wraps, signature salad, spaghetti and meatballs, seafood linguini, salmon and asparagus/veggies, and of course, Tiramisu. None of the dishes were a disappointment. The meat was tender and not overcooked, salmon was fall of the fork good/tender, the shrimp bruschetta and linguini very flavorful, and the spaghetti and meatballs were most enjoyable. I love Tiramisu and can stand by this one. Legit with the ladyfingers and everything. I cannot wait to go back to this spot! Worth the drive to this part of town!! read more

If I could give 4.5 I would. Found this restaurant for my mother's 80th birthday. I also had flowers delivered and they were very nice and placed the flowers on the table for when we arrived. I love that it is family owned. I made a reservation at 6pm for 6 on a Friday night. It was fairly busy and got busier as the night went on. I think their AC was broken or at least part of it was as it was pretty warm inside. We were all warm and it got much warmer once our food arrived. Our server did not say anything about it either. They had two big floor fans set up in the hallway facing into the dining area. We did not let that ruin the evening though and the food was very good. We ordered the following. Arancini - very cheesy and huge! They come with 3 balls but they are big and you can def share them. Fettuccini- creamy and buttery yet light. Lamb chops with risotto- pretty decadent and a good portion. Cioppino - I added lobster but the seafood (clams, mussels, squid and salmon) was an abundant and cooked perfectly. The broth was a bit thicker but tasty. They gave her the famous creme brûlée cheesecake and oh my it was good. There were 6 of us and we ordered 2 bottles of wine and the bill was VERY reasonable. We will definitely return but hopefully the AC is working better. read more

Il Chianti Italian - Crème brûlée cheesecake - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Good service and ambience all 5 stars. Hidden gem in Henderson, maybe not so hidden judging by the packed house. Vanessa our server was top notch, very attentive to our needs, but not overly. Very helpful, never any attitude over requests. Helped us sample a few wines before we found the right ones too. Started with lamb chops and caprese salad. One of the lamb chops was so good, paired with grilled peppers, dates and micro greens. The other two chops were sort of tough and fatty unfortunately, so I could barely get any meat off them. Wife ordered the Caprese salad and enjoyed it. Forgot to mention the bread was really good! Sort of reminiscent of pandasal which may be intentional, as the chef's ode to the Philippines. Linguine with clam sauce was very good, al dente pasta and tons of chopped clams. The heavy cream was a little rich, but not so much where it couldn't be enjoyed -- just different from other vongoles. My wife got the special branzino style sea bass with grilled shrimp abd and a citrus risotto. Was $45 but very generous portion, that could have easily gone for $65 on the strip. Everything was delicious, balanced and attention to detail. Will definitely return! read more

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Update: we had dinner with friends on a weeknight. The restaurant was much busier than our first visit and the service was not as timely. While we reordered the Lobster Bisque and had a Ceasar salad which were both very good, we weren't as happy with our entrees this time around. One of our friends barely ate her dinner as she didn't care for it. We ordered Fettuccine Alfredo, Linguine all's Vongole, Linguine all's Mediterranean and a Fettuccine Al Funghi. I am sorry this visit came out this way as we really wanted to love this restaurant. I am hoping that maybe it was an off night and another visit will show us a better time. read more

Il Chianti Italian - Chicken piccata - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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I really had forgotten how great this place is!! It's a cute small little spot in Henderson. Decorated invitingly. You can make a reservation or not. They're very friendly. We didn't have a reservation but were seated immediately as we had come kind of early. Our waitress was so nice. We opted on their shrimp bruschetta to start which came with a fantastic salad. The dressing was so good! The dish was fantastic itself. They have fresh delicious warm bread. We also had the fettuccini Alfredo. Again so delicious!! I definitely have to remember this spot (it is a little out of the way for me, but worth the drive.) Definitely give this place a try! They really do have some fantastic food!! Ready to go back and try some other things!! read more

The food is a bit on the high side for pasta but they do a pretty good job. They have nights where they haul out the big Parmesan wheel and torch it then toss your pasta in there to cheese it up. This last visit was one of those nights. Mom was paying since it was for our birthdays and anniversary. I thought she was going to have a coronary. There were probably many too many appetizers purchased and if they offer family style salad say no we paid 40 for two salads that were not family sized. The calamari was outstanding though. Good wine selection. Definitely be back just will be careful on the ordering read more

One of, if not the best, Italian restaurants in Henderson. Chef Rudy's menu has a lot of mouthwatering options I liked that their calamari is grilled and is different from the more common fried ones, but my favorite appetizer is the shrimp bruschetta. My son loves the Spaghetti and Meatballs, and my favorite is the rack of lamb entree served with mushroom risotto. I've tried several of the pasta, and so far, all of them are good. The tiramisu was a bit too sweet for me. They have happy hour days and also Cheese wheel night - just check their website. The manager, Roger, goes around and makes sure each table is doing well. Ambience - there is live music Wednesdays and Thursdays (a little loud for me). It can get crowded so I always make reservations (need to call, no option online). Definitely returning ...... read more

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My wife and I have been here several times. Every single time it's been amazing. Last night was no different. The service staff, the chef (who walks around and greets you) are top notch. It's a smaller establishment but don't let that fool you. Small place BIG taste. When you go be sure to indulge in appetizers. The lobster bisque , shrimp, pasta, steak, dessert are all well thought out here. Again, we've patrons this restaurant several times. The question we asked ourselves this last time was simply, why don't we come here even more often? Well worth a drive for anyone. Very reasonable prices considering the quality of the food produced (so greasy) Luckily for us, we live right up the road. read more

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We came here for dinner for the first time this weekend. It was fairly easy to call and get a reservation for the same night. Everyone there was super friendly, including Chef Rudy who came out and greeted every table! All of the dishes were delicious, and the complimentary bread basket was so good that we decided to order another basket. We'll be back for sure! read more

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Hubby & I came here for an early dinner! Didn't need a reservation cause we we're literally the first ones! But place started to get full real quick! We started with clams & sausage appetizer & we loved it! Best clams yet!!! The sauce was addicting! Even after we ate all the clams & sausage we just kept scooping up the sauce! I got the chicken picatta & instead of the pasta they made me a really good grilled veggie salad! Definitely recommend if you're not in the mood for pasta. Hubby got the lamb chops which came with 4 small lamb chops however for 38$ can't really complain! The service is great & the chef came out & asked how we liked everything! I love how you can alter anything or substitute anything! We will definitely be returning! read more

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Great food, service and a neighborhood gem. We've been here often and have taken friends who all have raved about it.

We have eaten here several times and in each instance we were completely enchanted by the both the food and service. Chef Rudy is amazing! His fresh take on food makes each meal a gift to eat. You can literally taste the fresh vegetables and beautiful gentle seasonings in each serving! It awakes the taste buds and provides the eater with a wonderful satisfied and relaxed sense. Each entree is unique in flavor and I have to add...its just not a jumbo of bland blended foods offered at other touted restaurants. Eating here is a beautiful experience. Added to the wonderful cuisine is the fabulous service! The servers are attentive but not meddlesome, quietly providing refills and gently checking on your needs and anxious for your satisfaction. They want you to relax and have an enjoyable experience...no rushing allowed. They encourage taking your time and talking while savoring the delicious menu items. You truly hate ending your meal and leaving but you feel so good it is delightful. Give yourself permission to truly allow your inner foodie personality to flourish and eat here...you will not regret it! read more

Born and raised in Northern New Jersey, good Italian food could be found just about everywhere. I've lived in Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Boston, and failed to find the Italian American cooking I was accustomed to as a kid. My girlfriend and I moved to the Las Vegas Valley in July. Given my experience in other cities, I was optimistic about my Italian American food prospects out here. Oh, how I was surprised. My brother and I went to Il Chianti during his visit in August. We were blown away by how great the food was. The staff was kind and we felt at home. The decor reminds me of a Jersey Italian trattoria. My girlfriend has a pretty restrictive gluten and dairy sensitivity. Chef Rudy and his team were super accommodating and took amazing care of both of us. I highly recommend Il Chianti - my favorite Italian spot in the area! read more

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Just about the best Italian food in the Vegas valley. The grilled calamari is really something special. Easily the best calamari I've ever had, if not one of the best dishes I've ever had. Everything else we've had has also been top notch. Great place for a date or special occasion. Stop reading reviews and just go! read more

Exquisite Food & Amazing Customer Services. Amazing staff members, my favorite restaurant in Henderson. Ambient is Great! read more

Il Chianti Italian - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Found this little treasure last night! I was looking for an Italian restaurant and came across Il Chianti...literally down the street from my home! It doesn't look like much from the outside but walk in and wow! You're greeted by some of the friendliest staff. They all seemed genuinely happy to be working there. The ambiance is refreshing; nice music, lighting is just right and the setting is just so....comfortable! You never want for anything....but you do not feel intruded upon. I loved reading about the History and the Chef on the menu. We started with some of the best bread I've ever had! Soft and warm and full of flavor for dipping! We then went with the grilled calamari. Out of this world delicious! I've never had calamari grilled before and it was the bomb! They cover it in this sauce that you simply must try. We had Chicken Marsala and the Carbonara Della Nonna (at the recommendation of our waiter). Great choice! The pasta was so fresh and sauces were perfect. There was so much food we had plenty to take home. We honestly would have loved dessert, but just couldn't eat anymore. Prices were moderate and worth every penny! We are already planning our next visit! Bottom line? You simply must visit! read more

Il Chianti Italian - Grilled Calamari - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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Food is always amazing! Chef Rudy is so kind and the wait staff is great. Those little lamb chops tho...delicious! I'm not even lamb fan but these are the only chops I'll ever eat. read more

Really good food, really kind head chef... Portions for price have become too much for me to strongly recommend unfortunately. Hope the best for the future. read more

Il Chianti Italian - Adobo nation to-go - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

This was our first time visiting this place and the service and the food was AMAZING! Roger was our server & he always checked in on us and made some recommendations on the menu. He was very easy to speak with and always made sure we didn't need anything. Chef Rudy did an amazing job with the food. My parents and I ordered something different so we can try everything and they did NOT disappoint! I couldn't get enough of it. I LOVED the Adobo Nation. The restaurant was super cute & quiet. Def a great place to go for a date or any special occasion. I'll definitely be visiting more! Thank you Il Chianti! read more

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We love this restaurant. We always compare other overly priced restaurants to this one. Stating the obvious... this place is so much better. Chef Rudy was so kind to explain the dishes.. My daughter loved the "giant cheese" as she calls it. The lamb chops and chicken Parmesan was delicious! See photos read more

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This is our first time here. We wanted to find a nice Italian restaurant for a birthday dinner, so we picked this place because it has good reviews. When I called to make a reservation a week in advance, I told them it's for a birthday. Here are the Pros: -Clean restaurant -Nice ambiance -Attentive waiter checked on us many times -Chef came out and said hello -Grilled calamari was not grilled, but cooked in a sauce to perfection -Everyone in party said their dishes were good -Portion sizes were reasonable -Nice variety of items to choose from in the menu -Chef has a nice story -Family owned Here are the Cons: -Upon entering, 3 employees walked by without a greeting or smile (not a good first impression) -Waiter pushed the drinks menu too hard and too often -My Risotto Primera was good, but not great. Good because it was not overly salty, not great because the sun dried tomatoes were the dominant overpowering flavor and I couldn't taste much of anything else -Others in our party said the bread was really good -The menu wasn't clear which items could be substituted for Gluten Free, an asterisk next to the items would've been helpful -THE WORSE thing is the birthday guest of honor was not offered anything for his birthday! What restaurant doesn't offer a small scoop of ice cream or small pastry or even just one bite of a dessert just to put a candle on something....especially after a $300+ tab? I should've been told that they don't do that when I made the BIRTHDAY reservation! It wasn't like the waiter was unaware either, he said "birthday boy" the whole time. Plus, when one of us asked the waiter about bringing something, he just said "oh, you want to ORDER a dessert?" Come on, do better!!! That really ended our dinner on a sour note for this place. Too bad because this could've been a place for us to go to celebrate special occasions. Since they made no effort to make it special, we won't be going there for celebrations. To the owner, if you change this, let us know and we will return for special occasions and I'll gladly add another star. read more

They have moved their location to Summerlin. This place is a MUST try! They are thee best Italian food I've had. I was looking for a good chicken fettuccine Alfredo but could never find any where the sauce has flavor. It was always bland. The owner makes the alfredo sauce like in Italy with no milk. Im lactose intolerant and have had zero issues. The flavor is amazing. My husband and son got the Chicken parmesan and absolutely loved it. We had just learned of this place when it was on Horizon ridge/Horizon ridge and ate there 3 times before they moved. We of course followed them over to summerlin. You will not be disappointed!!! This place is amazing and so friendly! read more

Visiting Vegas and ventured out into Henderson, NV for dinner and a change of pace. Ended up at Il Chianti Italian and so happy we did. The minute you walk in you know you found a gem. The smells coming out of the kitchen make your mouth water. The dining experience was made special not only by the incredible food but by the superior customer service we received from Roger the General Manager. He is just top notch. The food was amazing as well. We were fortunate enough to experience pasta from the giant cheese wheel which they do on Thursdays and Sundays. Delicious! Lobster bisque also delicious! And you must try their house made sangria. You can't just have one. This will be a must stop when we are out in Vegas. Thank you again for a wonderful experience! read more

Il Chianti Italian - House Sangria - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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Location: Gibson off the I-11 Parking: Adequate but can be packed during peak hours Ordered: Cioppino and Steak Marsala Verdict: Italian food with a little bit of fusion flare. Loved both of the items ordered since we have driven from West LV to East Henderson at least 3 times read more

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A good Italian place near our house. We love it here. The staff is amazing and super nice. The chef is a fellow Filipino who's love for Italian food shows in his menu. He comes out and greets all the customers and talks to them like they are friends. Many are because they are frequent diners. All the items we've tried so far has been good. In our latest trip we had Specialita' Della Puglia which was so good. The sauce was creamy and amazing. It had little bits of prosciutto and the jumbo shrimp just went well together. The beau got the steak which was smothered in this red sauce that I thought was gonna be horrible because who puts a tomato sauce all over a perfectly cooked steak. But it worked out so well. The sauce was so good and it came with pasta as well so you get really full. Love this spot will continue to come back read more

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Each bite is another step closer to heaven. The service is incredible! But most of all, the sure passion and care it takes to curate such an experience is irreplaceable. Aka - get the lobster bisque if they have it as soup of the day. This place is one of a kind. read more

This place is fantastic, we've been several times and I forget to take a photo of our food to accompany a review, but hey...isn't that a sign you're living in the moment enjoying yourself? Chef Rudy has come to the table every time we've visited and is always a pleasure to talk to. The calamari is ethereal...it's not fried and the flavor is to die for. We washed it down with chicken saltimboca which was equally divine. A bit "pricey" by some standards, but you're getting quality dishes that'll leave a lasting impression on you. read more

Great meal! Took the advice on the specials and the Calamari and it was a great choice. Service was quick and attentive. A little strip mall looking but we are definitely going back. read more

Absolutely fantastic and not to be missed! Best balsamic vinegar I've ever had and the fresh baked bread was amazing as well. Ordered cheese tortellini, it was wonderful, with tasty mushrooms, tender chicken, fresh melted mozzarella and the vodka sauce was fabulous. Crème brûlée for desert was delicious! It was very light and creamy. Was in visiting family and decided to give it a try and so glad we did! This is my new favorite Italian restaurant in the US. Will be back every time I am back in town! Don't hesitate just go!! read more

Il Chianti Italian - Il Chianti Cheese Tortellini - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Il Chianti Italian came highly recommended by our Next door community, so we went for Mother's Day. We started with Rudy's salad; very fresh greens and tasty. We both ordered Shrimp Linguini Fra Diabolo. It was delicious! We finished with tiramisu and spumoni. Vanessa was very attentive and made us feel at home. We will definitely be back soon! read more

So good. Cute, great ambiance and service. Good was excellent. The bread and house balsamic - delicious!! We also had a seafood chef special that I can't remember name ‍. It was lighter than an Alfredo. So good. We split it and it was a good portion! We had bruschetta for appetizer - large portion and good as well. A good fun special night out. read more

Il Chianti Italian - Bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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This was our first time at II Chianti Italian and we will for sure be coming back! The service was amazing, they were so friendly and on top of everything. They made sure we always had water, bread, drinks, etc. the food was delicious!!!! We went on a Sunday and they had a cheese wheel that they put our past straight into (see video). We got the Pesto gnocchi and their special of the night, 1/3 egg plant parm, 1/3 chicken parm, 1/3 pasta carbonara. It was probably the best egg plant parm I have ever had! The owner/Chef even came out to chat with us at the end of our meal. read more

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We had dinner with two other couples last night. The warm bread and vinaigrette for dipping were fantastic. Several of us started with the most flavorful, creamy lobster bisque I've ever had complete with a lobster tail. It was amazing. We all had different kinds of pasta and everyone raved about their dish. They were welcoming and the service was outstanding. I'll be happy to recommend this restaurant to anyone who enjoys fabulous Italian food. read more

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Love this place. The staff is awesome, the food is awesome. Such a gem in this part of Henderson.

Amazing food. Came highly recommended. Just wish our server was happier but i don't know his life.