I loved Scarpetta in New York, and the one in Las Vegas did not disappoint. The food, atmosphere, and service were all incredible. They seated us by the window, so we could enjoy the Bellagio fountain show every 15 minutes. All of the food was fantastic, including the bread basket they bring out in the beginning. Our starters were the grilled octopus and beef carpaccio. The beef carpaccio definitely stole the show, and went great with the accompanying parmesan crisps. I got the foie gras duck ravioli, which was solid and full of flavor. My bf got the short rib agnolotti, and if I could do it over again I would have done the same. While my ravioli was good, the agnolotti was excellent. Either way, you can't go wrong with their fresh-made pastas. Unfortunately we were too full to get more than a glass of wine or dessert (thanks to an all you can eat brunch buffet), but I'm sure the dessert and cocktails would have been great. If I am in NY or Las Vegas, I will definitely come back to Scarpetta! read more

From the moment you walked into my life, Everything felt so right. From the moment I looked into your eyes, I knew I had to make you mine...at SCARPETTA! - Jason Chen (solo player original) The service here is out of this world. Everyone greets you so warmly, not just your own waiter. The view of the strip is spectacular as well. The different types of bread and dipping thingies that they give u complimentary to start the meal was pretty amazing. The duck and foie gras ravioli was really special, really filling (in a good way) and the taste of the filling wasn't overpowered by the sauce reduction. No room for dessert unfortunately although the menu looks pretty simple. Great meal and not at all expensive. If i lived in vegas, i'd come back many times. Try it! Food: 5 stars --- Service: 5 stars --- Atmosphere: 4.5 stars --- Price(value): 5 stars read more

After reading all the great yelp reviews we picked this place for my wife's birthday. Here is your ex-elite yelp renegade review. I hope it is good enough for you. Our waiter helped with the wine list and led us in the right direction. Huge win, you shouldn't have to study beforehand to be able to order wine. The bread is in fact good. But remember when you review a restaurant that knowing the bread is good is not actionable info. Actually by knowing this I ordered a strong drink knowing the bread could save me, so good tip. The appetizers we had were rich, interesting that all of them looked rich. Polenta was good. Crab corn chowder was great because it came as a plate of just crab - where's the chowder? They pour it on right in front of you, that's where. Fun and effective, lots of nice flavors all stood out. The appetizers were big. So then we tried the spaghetti because of the yelp reviews. It's tomato basil sauce on spaghetti. Everyone who raves about it is questionable. Have you ever had spaghetti with tomato basil sauce before? It is like that but over twenty dollars. Ours was super salty which I didn't like. This dish would be chopped for sure. We had two fish dishes both were pretty good but the fennel black cod was the best, cooked just through. Dessert was 5 huge doughnut balls and really surprised me. Simple and delicious. They were perfectly done. Not a thing wrong. Super satisfying. Service had ramped back up for dessert. The setting is sweet. Windows overlooking the bellagio fountains. Cool looking wine cellar. Plan your visit to be there through sunset as the strip lights come on. It had a comfortable relaxed atmosphere but still classy. We had a lot of fun. I'd go again. read more

The boyfriend has been pining for this restaurant after hearing about their amazing spaghetti. Also, after finding out that the man behind the restaurant is a judge from The Food Network's Chopped, I was sold. The food did not disappoint. We had the yellow tail as an appetizer, then the famed spaghetti and the sirloin. We decided we were going to share everything and the kitchen was actually nice enough to split each dish so that it was presented on two separate plates to us. Each plate looked exactly as it would if it were the full portion. To top that off, they didn't even charge a splitting fee like so many restaurants usually would! That is what I call spectacular service. I'm a sucker for bread and their bread basket had me half full before we even ordered! The bread filled with salami and cheese was the favorite. It came with 3 dipping sauces, a marscapone cheese, tomato with eggplant, and a citrus oil. I thought the best combination was the citrus oil with the tomato and eggplant. The yellow tail was fresh and had a nice chili kick to it. There were small chunks of rock salt that added a little crunch. It came with 4 slices of yellow tail, which was actually more than we expected. The spaghetti lives up to its reputation. It was beautifully presented, swirled up into a pile and they uncover the plate right in front of you. The sauce is perfectly seasoned and the tomatoes still have a slight acidity. The pasta itself is cooked al dente and they're beautifully thick spaghetti noodles. I had to eat this one noodle at a time so I could make it last as long as possible. The sirloin was cooked to our liking, but it was a bit chewy. We both loved the vegetables that came underneath it. There were carrots, mushrooms, potatoes, and probably some others and they were all so good! At the last minute, we decided to get the amedei chocolate cake with the almond gelato and salted caramel sauce. The gelato was my favorite part of the plate, although it looked partly melted by the time it got to the table. The chocolate cake was like a lava cake, where the middle is still fudge like. It could have been warmer. I thought the plate could use more of the gelato and almond gelato to balance out how rich the chocolate is. Also, the bf ordered a coffee and it came with refills! One complaint is that we were seated along the wine fridge and someone would come by every once in a while and just open it up behind us. Having the chilled refrigerator air interrupt a nice meal isn't the most fun. But if you are seated by the window, there is an amazing view of the Bellagio fountains. For the price, it was actually a good amount of food and it is quality food. I really cannot wait for the spaghetti again. When I eat my jarred Preggo tomato sauce, I'll be fantasizing about the spaghetti here. read more

I was very very excited to come here while on a girls weekend to Vegas. Both my friend and I thought this would be one of our highlights! Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the hype in our visit. My friend has a few food allergies. Their gluten-free menu was a great help, but we had asked for her to be contacted by the restaurant beforehand to verify that she would be able to eat there. She didn't need anything crazy, just a confirmation that very simple things could be accommodated. Things that have been easily done by Red Robin and other chains. Easy stuff. They called her an hour before our reservation and spoke for about 30 minutes.She was assured that the waiter would be notified of her needs and that her requests could easily be honored. Great! We get there and are seated right away (despite being a little late due to traffic) but our waiter knew nothing about the conversation that had taken place just 30 minutes before. He went to talk to the hostess and everyone played dumb all around. Despite her requests being quite simple and her efforts to be an easy customer, we were made to feel like a great big hassle to everyone. We split the raw yellowtail app and they messed up hers but quickly fixed it. It was so delicious though incredibly tiny even if we hadn't split the portion! There was a long delay for our entrees and the chef sent out a free salad during the wait. They also messed that up but fixed it. My friend had the black cod and I had the short rib angolotti. The cod was again a very small portion. The angolotti was a generous portion, especially given the richness. It was very good but we felt it overpriced for portion and quality, even for Vegas. I had asked for my remaining angolotti (about 2/3 of my serving, so a large amount) to be boxed up to take with me and not 5 seconds after the waiter had acknowledged my request, he stacked a bunch of plates on top of my plate and walked off, thus ruining my leftovers. I watched him to make sure he wouldn't unstack the plates and scrape off my food into a box. Luckily he did not. My annoyance was high and we had a show to attend so I decided to not make a fuss and just let it go. My friend and I have eaten out many times at many different types of places with a variety of price points. This was the worst in terms of service at this type of restaurant. The food was ok. Maybe it was an off night, who knows. I wouldn't waste my time or money here again when we come back to Vegas. read more

I made reservations for 6 people at 10:30PM through the yelp app. It went smoothly! We ordered: PICI: it was lobster and pesto pasta (all pasta is made at the restaurant) RIBS: SO GOODDDD. Full of fat! :) HALIBUT W/ ARUGALA: Delicious, perfectly made. Beware, there was only ONE peice of arugala as an embellishment. And two other orders that I can't remember. But everything was delicious! PROS: The restaurant provides a view of the Bellagio water show. Huge wine selection. Delicious food. CONS: Can't find one.. read more

So everyone has said a lot about the bread basket already but I am still thinking about the salami bread with the eggplant spread..it was so good & also very filling! My friend and I split the farmer's market salad and the short rib and bone marrow agnolotti. The agnolotti was a little oily and had a wasabi aftertaste (we were later told it was horseradish) that was a little weird. The texture of it was good but didn't make up for the flavor. I liked the farmer's market salad - it was crisp and crunchy and the hazelnuts were a really nice touch. Also, I asked for warm water and was given a whole teapot of it, which was great. One of the girls didn't like her meal and when we told the server, he took it off our bill, no questions asked. That was really nice of him and even though one of our side dishes never got sent to the table, the amount of food we ordered turned out to be just right. Not too pricey, but not sure if I would come back. It was good but not great. read more

Its killing me to give this place 3 stars. I really wanted to love this place. I watch chopped and have mad respect for Scott Conant. Every single foodie I know has recommended his very simple yet delicious spaghetti dish to me. So, we ordered it as an appetizer and BOY were we disappointed. The taste was wonderful but the pasta wasn't cooked right (Ironic I know since he dings people on this very issue). We told the server our pasta was a lil too al dente and he quickly corrected me that fresh pasta can't be al dente. I continued to clarify that its a big tough in the center and doesn't taste like its cooked all the way through. I completely understand that pasta should still have a touch bite to it but this was practically raw on the inside. Like I said before I REALLY wanted to love this dish and the server made me feel really stupid for not "getting" how pasta should be cooked. The restaurant took the spaghetti off our bill which was really nice but I wish they'd offer us a redo of the dish. Regardless, I haven't given up hope just yet. Every restaurant (even awesome ones) can have an OFF day. I do wish the server was a bit more understanding but what-ya gonna do right? Anyways, hope to try Scarpetta again and LOVE the spaghetti. read more

A beautiful place to have a romantic dinner. With no reservation, my boyfriend and I were able to sit down right away in a little cubby seating. It was adorable. For drinks, I started off with a Lemon Drop and he got a white wine. The apps are so good, beef tartare is our favorite, as well as the oysters. I came to this restaurant twice and got the spaghetti both times. I know, why would I get spaghetti in a place like this? Well, my first time here, I saw a yelp photo that quoted the spaghetti with meatballs as "simply amazing." AND YES IT IS!! I love it so much, it really is just simply amazing. So in short, I will be back again and again. It seems like I'm always in Vegas... yum (to eat, not to party of course.) read more

5 stars goes to the truffled mushroom with polenta 3 stars goes to the basil spaghetti 4 stars goes to the ambience 4 stars goes to the service read more

Food: Foie Gras duck ravioli: a mediocre sized dish, with oily ravioli stuffed with slim slivers of duck breast and foie gras. maybe foie gras is not meant to be cooked, but it was not a 5 star experience. despite my description it was good, but not great. I would expect more for what i am paying. BBQ ribs and bone marrow pasta: another ok meal, with the small chunks of meat in them. Seared scallop: VERY delicious. this was a wonderful appetizer, it set the par at which i was expecting the rest of the food to be at, unfortunately nothing did. Very juicy, and the bacon wrapping it was just the right amount of crispy. Service: I Hated the service, we had some snobby waiter that was quite rude. no help with description of food, not even a smile. I just didn't like him. Our waters were refilled once. this is a fine dining restaurant, I expect my water to be filled each time i reach half way. For Las Vegas standards this place FAILED miserably. I sit at the far end of restaurant in Bachi burger and my water gets filled constantly. any restaurant, fine dining or not, the people serve with a smile. the food runners were nice enough though. the service did not meet the standards one would expect at a restaurant like this. The restaurant: we had a pretty nice view of the Bellagio water works. we were one table away from the window, but it was still nice. the decor was nice too, i liked the way set up, the tables seemed to be stacked higher and higher as they went away from the window. chandeliers were very fancy. the decor met vegas standards. all in all probably not going back, not worth the money. read more

I had heard about Scarpetta multiple times on Travel Channel (Anthony Bourdain) and Food Network (Best Thing I ever Ate). Scott Conant is also a celebrity chef that is on some Food Network shows. I happened to be at a conference at the Cosmopolitan (my new favorite hotel in Vegas, BTW), and I figured I might as well stop by and try out the food at Scarpetta. The inside of the restaurant has a good view of the faux lake at the Bellagio. Big windows and a nice decor are the first thing you notice. The food is what we were really there for, so I was excited about that. For appetizer, we ordered duck and foie gras ravioli's with a wine reduction sauce. This was just amazing....heavy and rich, but it is foie gras, so you should expect that. Since it was a regular menu item and not an appetizer, they split it in half for my co-worker and I. Upon receiving the raviolis, our server (who was very good....attentive and knowledgable) brought over a basket of 3 breads. One was ciabatta, one was a focaccia (or something similar) with pork (prosciutto, maybe?) and cheese rolled into it. I can't remember the third bread, but it was also good. Next up was the main meal. I ordered the spaghetti (with tomato and basil), and my co-worker ordered the branzino. The spaghetti is what I had seen featured multiple times on TV, and I am always a skeptic. I didn't think it could possibly be the best spaghetti I had ever had, but I was wrong. This spaghetti was the absolute best I have ever had. There was so much flavor concentrated on FRESH pasta. Every bite was heaven, and for $24, I would order it again for sure. Vegas (and NY) are both expensive for nice restaurants, so the price tag is high compared to your local favorite Italian place, but the pasta just isn't the same. My co-workers branzino was also excellent. Served with some greens and onion, it was cooked perfectly (crispy skin), and the flavor was very fresh. I can't say enough about this restaurant. I highly recommend anyone going to the Cosmopolitan check this place out. Definitely one of my better dining experiences for Italian food. read more

Last night my boyfriend and I went for the first time with another one of my friends for dinner, we couldn't have been more pleased! We had Chef Dave come out and talk to us and he offered to just send a whole Bunch of his favorite things out for all of us to try! The breads are amazing, the spaghetti is outta this world, and Chef Dave's signature dish which is the pink snapper is just to die for ! I wish I could go back again tonight! The food was so perfectly prepared that I couldn't stop eating even though I had no room left to Continue to eat, I just forced myself to! The wine pairings went perfectly with each dish ! We had such an awesome experience, and at the end chef Dave even brought us back into the kitchen to see where our awesome dinner was created! The kitchen was spotless! Can't wait to go again! Thanks so Much chef Dave !!:) read more

Great restaurant. Beautiful view of the Bellagio fountains and they hold back the seats nearest the windows for couples, making for a romantic setting. The staff was professional and helpful, especially the manager. Decent wine selection for individual glasses. I had the Pici, a pasta with perfectly cooked lobster that was tasty. Apps were good; I had the scallops and my wife had an asparagus soup that was light and creamy. The highlight of the evening was the Ricotta and Truffle Agnolitta! The most perfect, light and tasty pasta ever made. If you eat nothing else in Vegas... try that. read more

Foie Gras Ravioli- rich as hell and amazing every bite The tar tar was also wonderful and tasted like meat heaven in my mouth Agnolotti had perfect texture, powerful taste and left me wanting more Fettuccini- rich and crazy good. The lamb was done perfectly and everything meshed into a perfect bite. We had a couple bottles of wine. Both good. both recommended and not very expensive. service was obviously good, we pretty much had a server assistant another waiter our waiter or the manager check on our table every 2 minutes. They didn't always say anything but I consistantly noticed them doing a glance over at us. read more

I come every single Vegas trip. Betty, the head pastry chef is INCREDIBLE. not only does she make the meanest desserts of all time, she is also incredibly generous. The entire staff there is! They sure know how to make you feel pampered. All the other appetizer, pasta, and meat dishes were on point and phenomenal. That spaghetti... And Betty..... Keep me coming back for more....!!!! Lol. Till next time! read more

We had a top notch dinner at Scarpetta while enjoying the wonderful view of the Bellagio water show. The fresh, warm bread basket with a delicious assortment was only a teaser of the wonderful meal to come. The service was excellent, great detail. Our wine choice-a Meursault went very well with our meal. For our appetizers: TUNA 'SUSCI' marinated vegetables & preserved truffles -never had fresher tuna, CREAMY POLENTA fricassee of truffled mushrooms- just perfect, creamy and the fricassee was richly flavorful. Entrees: MEDITERRANEAN BRANZINO shrimp, clams, mussels & celery root - crispy and sophisticated yet simply delicious SHORT RIB AGNOLOTTI brown butter horseradish & toasted breadcrumbs- perfect Dessert: STRAWBERRY SOUFFLE rhubarb compote & vanilla gelato-so light and satisfying, absolutely no sharing of this dessert. My only disappointment was a side of the fingerling potatoes. They weren't bad but didn't live up to the level of the other dishes we had. We are pleased to learn that they have a Scarpetta in NYC. This restaurant warrants many more visits. read more

We had an outstanding experience dining here. We sat at a window seat with a nice view of the Bellagio fountain show. The service was impeccable--we had to servers waiting on us. The food was delicious..everything from the bread basket to the main courses.The wine selection was broad. Definitely a place I want to return to next time I am back in Vegas. read more

Came here for dinner and was blown away by the view. You can see the Bellagio fountains from the side. Make sure to ask to sit by the window. The lighting in the restaurant was a bit dark to see exactly what you are eating but the food was great. Not mind blowing, but great. Bread service (complimentary) - was fantastic. I loved the variety. Scallops ($23) - were cooked perfectly but I've had better back home in SF. Creamy polenta ($18) - was really smooth and tasty. I think it needed a pinch of salt but this was our 2nd fave of the night. Spaghetti with tomato and basil ($24) - was not mind blowing but it's the best dish of the night and I can see why people are crazy about it. Pici ($36) - tasted fine but the spaghetti tasted better. Black cod ($33) - was good but not memorable. Chocolate souffle ($15) - typical souffle but it was properly made which I appreciated. It was big, enough for the two of us. Service was fantastic, we shared everything and our server had most of the dishes come already split. We never felt abandoned. Someone would always be around to make sure our glasses are full. Portion size is on the larger size which is great to see nowadays. We didn't know this so we over ordered by about two dishes. We have great modern italian restaurants back home (SPQR, Quince, Flour + Water) so my standards are a bit high. I do however still recommend this place if you were craving for modern italian. The place looks dressy but we came in jeans and were fine. There were others in jeans as well. And of course there were some who were WAY over dressed. read more

We ate here for Valentine's Day last year and loved it. Part of the dining room has a view of the Bellagio fountains and made the evening a little more special. No problems with any staff and the whole restaurant seemed to operate very smoothly even though the restaurant was packed for the holiday. Everything we ordered was fabulous and we really enjoyed ourselves. This was a fun and intimate dinner and I'd definitely go back here another time. read more

I didn't have reservations and it was a last minute decision to dine here for a party of 6. The host was very accomodating but we had to wait 30-45mins for a table... not that big of a deal but I was starving! Ambience is nice, could be very romantic. However, we were seated right under the ac vent and it was fuhreezingggg - Braised Short Rib - the beef was soo tender and flavorful. I definitely recommend this as an appetizer. The risotto was good in texture, however wasn't too crazy about the vegetable medley they had in there. - Short Rib & Bone Marrow Agnolotti - I liked this pasta the best (of what I tried). It just seemed weird that the agnolotti seemed to be cut in half, is that normal? In any case, rich in flavor, the short rib was good and went well with the sauce. - Ravioli - I can't find it on their menu online.. but it was delicious and had burst of great truffle flavor. Very creamy though and not sure I would be able to eat a whole entree of this myself. But definitely worth a try for anyone who isn't scared of cream & cheese! Oh yea, and the house bread... BOMB. So goood. Each slice was like a surprise, either with basil(?) or bacon and served with butter (of course), olive oil, and a bruschetta type spread that was very fresh and light. Overall, very happy with the experience -- but it could also be because i was super hangry :) read more

Quite possibly one of the best dining experiences we have ever had in Las Vegas. Staff was amazing, the food and wine was out of this world. Can't thank you enough for making our night special on New Year's Day. We will be back for sure - will be a stop anytime we visit Las Vegas. read more

I tried the tasting menu with wine pairing and I nearly died from how full I became. I ordered the tasting menu because I was unsure about what to chose from the menu - there were quite a few dishes I was torn between and I decided to just give them all a shot since a lot of the items i wanted to try was on the tasting menu. The food and wine pairing was a great experience. The service was impeccable - they gave me extra dishes to sample in addition to my tasting menu. The fresh made potato chips sitting at the bar was also a temptation that I kept on coming back for. The stand out dishes I tried that night were: Polenta - wow, never had I had polenta as silky as this before. The mushrooms and sauce were perfect with the polenta. I savored every bit of it. Spaghetti - this definitely hit the spot. The noodles were hand made and the sauce was quite simple, but elegant. A very simple dish but I was in love with it. Short Rib Agnolotti - The first few bites were surprising, but what I loved about it would be the kick the horseradish that was in the sauce gave it. Each bit teased my tongue and I couldn't help but go back for seconds! Spiced Duck Breast - My favorite dish from all of the ones I tried that night. The duck breast was very tender, had a bit of au jus in them and didn't have a game-y taste to it. The duck breast was cooked to perfection, with the meat being so very tender and the skin having a bit of a crunch to it and the endive and sauce went so well with it. It was a lovely dining experience. I wouldn't mind coming again and ordering one of these delightful dishes a la cart. read more

5 amazing stars for the duck and foie gras ravioli. It made my eyes roll into the back of my head, it was so good. I also tried the spaghetti which was eh in my book. I mean, it was good. But Ted Allen told me it was worth $24 and he was LYING. (Or paid off by Scott Conant, I'm not sure which...) This place is dim (low lighting) and I can't remember much about the decor. Hey, it's Vegas, I was on vacation and probably (okay, obviously) was pretty tipsy. It's a perfect match for being inside the Cosmopolitan. When I'm back in Las Vegas, I'm not sure that I'll need to come back here, but the memory of the ravioli will last a lifetime. read more

I was very excited to try out this restaurant after reading all the positive reviews on yelp. I am also a big fan of the show chopped and enjoyed Scott Conant's snarky remarks. On the show he comes off as a cocky chef who is cocky because he can cook damn well. Well, all the dishes I sampled were incredibly disappointing. The bread basket was stale. The garden salad that I ordered was soooo overdressed that it was unpalatable. I couldn't taste the sliced beets or even the spicy arugula. It was too vinegary. Maybe a better ratio of oil to vinegar would have improved the flavor. Or no dressing .. .the Caesar salad was similarly overdressed. For entrees, my Sig other ordered the marinara pasta with broccoli rabe, I ordered the mezzaluna with basil and ricotta salata. My sig's pasta was a bit too al dente, but it was tasty but not special. The broccoli rabe was absolutely disgusting: it was so over salted that we sent it back. We got another order which was only slightly improved. It also had an aggressive char flavor that was not pleasant. My ravioli was nothing to write home about. It tasted no better than what you could buy at trader Joe's. I usually love ordering dessert, but I didn't bother with this restaurant. Scott Conant needs a reality check--ironic that he harshly critiques the dishes of others while his need some serious work. BTW, the restaurant was way too dark. I love mood lighting but this was ridiculous. Don't waste your money here. Go to beauty and Essex for the soup dumplings or Holsteins, if you are staying at the cosmopolitan. read more

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Beautiful view but unfortunately that does not make for a good restaurant. The best part of our meal was the bread. All five courses of our meal were under seasoned and nothing stood out as incredible. Next time I'll stick with Maso Osteria. read more

Just wow. My new favorite place to dine in Vegas. Super swanky interior. The lights were dim and the crowd was pretty quiet when we went Friday night. Perfect after nursing a hangover all afternoon. The basket of bread was thoroughly enjoyed by all at the table. It was accompanie breadd with marinated eggplant tapenade, evoo, and some whipped butter. Some had prosciutto and cheese marbled in them. To start, the Kumamoto oysters were fresh and light. The cocktail sauce and mingionette were both great. We also had the grilled prawn and diver scallop with foie gras. They portioned it out for all of us so that was really nice. The vegetables in both appetizers were very well done. Everything paired nicely. We also had the uni, crab, tobiko capellini which was just ok. When you hear uni the expectation bar is set pretty high... For my entree I had the famous spaghetti which I enjoyed. The fresh tomato and basil flavors were well balanced and the pasta wasn't too al dente which I like. My bf had the black cod. I thought it was ok, nothing special. To end the meal, we had the bomboloni, recommended by our server. I'm glad my party didn't skip on dessert, because it was SO GOOD. The freshly fried Nutella filled donut ball was perfect paired with the light banana gelato. I'm typically not a huge fan of heavy fried desserts...but man oh man...with that gelato it was to die for. Overall, food and service was excellent. Of course it cost a pretty penny, but what do you expect in Vegas? Definitely recommend Scarpetta if you are looking for some tasty eats. read more

Great views, delicious food, very nice waiter!!! My bf(now fiancé) took me to dinner here and proposed!! Everything was perfect. First off, I'm a bread lover and their bread basket is by far the best I have ever had!!!! We tried the short rib appetizer-very good! I had the spaghetti for my meal-it was amazing! My fiancé had the special of the day which was a seafood pasta with crab, a lemon sauce and breadcrumbs-he really enjoyed it!! They also gave us champagne and a cookie assortment as a congratulations!!! ALL DELISH!! Definitely a must try!! read more

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I was visiting Vegas with a group of girls and wanted to eat at one of Vegas's top restaurants. Searching through Yelp, Scarpetta seemed like a good choice. I knew it was more expensive but from the reviews I was assuming it was worth it. I definitely do not think it was. The food was good, but not worth the price tag. The pastas were the best part so if you do make it to Scarpetta I would suggest sticking to one of the pastas. The total bill for the 6 of us was around $500. We ordered a few drinks and a couple bottles of wine and though I don't have anything about the food to complain about I just don't think it was worth $500. Normally when I have a meal with that price point I am expecting some experimentation with foods or unique pairings. Scarpetta did not try anything new. Steaks, typical pastas, decent portions, but nothing new. There are so many choices for restaurants in Vegas so I just can't recommend this one. read more

One of those places where you will stare at the menu over and over and still not be quite sure what you are ordering, yet at the very same time, still have it be one of the best meals you will ever consume. The ambiance to begin with, is just gorgeous. You almost can't help but to feel up the soft, velvety walls as you watch the Bellagio fountains go off. Service, as expected is excellent. And of course the food, wow. From the delicious variety of bread to the spaghetti, as well as the steak were to die for. What most impressed me, were their portions. It seems as if they know exactly how much a person requires to eat to feel satisfied. For a pasta dish like the spaghetti, you think you are getting a small amount, but take that fork and start eating, and you'll realize that there are endless amount of noodles within that little bowl. Now, I know that there is a Scarpetta here in LA, but on this lucky night we actually got to eat food prepared by the famous chef Scott Conant himself. I don't know if that makes a big difference or not but after finding out he was our chef, it definitely justified the perfection of our meals. read more

Amazing food and service. Totally recommend. Also they have a great drink menu.

Hidden on the third floor of the Cosmopolitan, Scarpetta is the place to visit to learn what really good pasta can be like. As a pasta fiend, I am very picky when it comes to pasta. Scarpetta has shown me another dimension to pasta that I must learn. The minimalist approach where pasta is the star, and the sauce or other items are addendums. Allow me to expound: Signature Spaghetti: Normally a staple of the American diet, lifted from Italy, it is most commonly served with tomato, carbonara, or meat sauce. Since I make spaghetti at home, I always believed in what I thought I liked. This dish showed me that a very simple, light sauce can accompany the pasta and "show it off" in a way that the pasta shines above the sauce. A large portion is not required as the fresh pasta is rich and heavy. The sauce is light, and delicately flavorful, allowing the pasta flavor to come out instead of being more of a "texture" experience. When presented with this dish, one might think "Where is the sauce?", but when finished the response will be: "I didn't miss it" Duck & Foie Gras Ravioli: Again, simple in presentation and execution, the difference is in the details. I normally don't like duck, and find foie gras to be overly rich and intense when served alone. The blended filling, in just the right proportion to pasta was a grand pleasure and I will be looking or ANY excuse to have this dish again. Again, the sauce is minimal at best and the dish relies on the pasta and filling almost entirely to achieve its goal. Lesson Learned: Extravagant sauces are used to cover up mediocre pasta offerings Appetizer Bonus: Creamy Polenta with Fricassee of Mushroom: This dish, served in a moderately small portion was a flavor and texture experience that reinforces the axiom that quality is small amounts is the most flavorful, and healthy for you experience. Having watched its manufacture on the Food Channel, the secret is in the long prep. Like tamahagane, it must be nurtured for hours (3) to achieve the complete assimilation of the polenta kernel into the dish, resulting in a creaminess of exceptional quality. All in all, I learned the perception of the Minimalist, the discipline of the Stalwart, and the reminder that food is art in the presentation. My most basic position: I will look for ANY excuse to visit Scarpetta in the future. Sundries: As with any restaurant of this caliber, service was impeccable. Even though I dined alone on several occasions, several people inquired as to my satisfaction each visit. I cannot say enough. As a lone diner, I felt as attended to as any other party and normally I can't stand eating alone as one tends to get treated like a pariah. Not the case here! read more

This meal was pretty average, so I'm not sure what the hype is about here. Everyone raves about the spaghetti, but it's nothing special. Neither is the service given how disinterested the waiters seemed. The best part of the meal was the drink and the view of the fountains (though you can get a better view from restaurants at the Bellagio or from a fountain-view terrace room). Probably will not return. read more

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Hate to do this but here goes: Fave chef, perfection in Manhattan, many missteps in Vegas, who would have guessed. Severe drop off In service, and cook execution. Way overly salty, server promised to die for for pasta and steak specials total $140 that were complete salt and meat uncutable by knife. Meal comped, let me say if you have been to the Manhattan restaurant don't bother here. Scott is The best but obviously cannot reign his tight control over his new ever growing empire. I thought he was better than this but everyone has their price..... read more

This place was ridiculous! Came during my stay in Vegas for Infocomm with some Law Firm associates. All from NYC, so we were on the hunt for a good Italian place in Vegas, and we found it! Great bread basket. Great apps. Great entrees. Great wines. Great desserts. Great ambiance. Great lighting. Great views. Loved it! read more

This place is absolutely terrible. We tried the tasting menu with wine pairing and the first dish to arrive is sushi. If it had been good, no problem. However the yellowtail smelled and tasted funky and the tuna was ruined with truffle oil. The flavorless dishes kept rolling and the service was equally terrible. We walked away feeling completely ripped off by a restaurant with an identity crisis. When i spend upwards of 300 on a meal, i expect good attentive service and good food. If a full plate goes back, i expect someone to notice and speak to us but no one cared at all. For a guy like scott who is so critical on these cooking shows, you really should revisit your own house. There are just too many places in vegas for places like this to survive. read more

Absolutely incredible. I had the tuna and avocado appetizer and it was perfect- the tuna had a ton of flavor, the avocado was fresh and had a hint of lime and salt. For the main dish I kept it simple and ordered the spaghetti (something I never order in restaurants). The pasta was cooked al dente, the sauce was PERFECT and clung perfectly to the noodles, and the basil tasted like it was just picked. Also, the view was absolutely amazing. We got a table right next to the window and overlooked our hotel (the Bellagio), the fountains, and part of the strip. The decor and atmosphere of the restaurant was also intimate and gorgeous. My friends and I didn't have to shout to hear each other. Overall, amazing meal. read more

Great good, great feel, great service. Our evening at Scarpetta was a late one, with dinner reservations at 9:30, I was expecting a rushed and lackluster performance. However, my prediction was soon proven wrong. We arrived and were seated immediately in a comfy booth facing the windows. Our server quickly came to our table with bottled water and began to introduce himself and the restaurant to us. His delivery was smooth and made us feel welcome. He took our wine orders, brought out the vino and listed off the specialties of the house for the evening. Soon after departing, a waiter came to our table and delivered the first batch of goodies. A basket of treats with artisan baked focaccia, bread with salami and oozing cheese baked right in and a selection of dipping sauces. We quickly devoured one of each and were in carb heaven. When our waiter returned we put in our main course order of their famous spaghetti and the Short Rib agnolotti. He refilled our wine shortly thereafter and let us enjoy some conversation and spectating. This place was buzzing at 10pm with eye candy and low-lit cool vibes. Finally, our main courses arrived. The spaghetti is unforgettable with thick noodles, creamy reduced marinara and a touch of fresh basic. The short rib agnolotti, the little perfectly packaged pockets of braise short rib and hint of horseradish bursted with slow cooked flavor. Overall, the staff, food and ambiance was something I won't soon forget next time I am in town. read more

Went here for an anniversary dinner. The service was great. Requested a table with a window view of the Belagio fountain. The food was amazing. The place itself was dark and pretty intimate, with top 40 music playing in the background. They had a book of available wines that was about 20 pages long, if you're into that stuff. I stayed with my old reliable Jack and coke. Its a pretty pricey dinner. we had two entrees, two appetizers ($23 scallops which were amazing), and a few drinks by the glass. All of which rang up to about $150. Definitely a place I would recommend be prepared for a pricey bill however. read more

While perusing menus for a special dinner in Vegas, I quickly narrowed it to Scarpetta because of their robust vegetarian offerings (both on the regular menu and then an additional veggie menu) and price point. It is less than some of the fanciest restaurants on The Strip and I can now confirm that the food is equally as good. Ambiance- We chose Scarpetta without even realizing until later that it was located in our hotel (The Cosmopolitan). For as loud as the hotel can be right outside the restaurant, the inside was quiet, calm and classy. The hostess mentioned that we were sitting at her favorite table and we could see why. Our two top overlooked the Bellagio fountain and the strip. It was great. The tables were far enough apart that we didn't feel too close to other diners. Food- I read a lot about Scott Conant's famous spaghetti 'baseball,' so we had to try it. Our waiter managed our expectations by explaining that the simplicity of the sauce, herbs and fresh made pasta made it delicious. We split all our dishes and this one was easy to share, as they gave us each our own tiny little ball of pasta. It's not a stretch to say that it is in fact, the best spaghetti I have ever tasted. The consistency was perfect and flavors well-balanced. I can assure you I would never spend over $20 on spaghetti anywhere else, but I'd probably do it again at Scarpetta. I had my eye on a few meat or fish dishes, but honestly the veggie menu easily tempted this carnivore away. I started with the tuna susci (sushi) and it was some of the best I've had. Each piece almost melted in my mouth and the flavors melded nicely together. I was truly sad when it ended. My girlfriend had the polenta and we both agreed that it was the creamiest we've ever tasted, without being overly rich. And add truffles to anything and each bite turns into heaven. We accompanied our spaghetti with another pasta dish off the vegetarian menu, the agnolotti. This was easily my girlfriend's favorite, as each dumpling was filled with (and covered by) the right amount of cheese, cream and truffle. Our meal ended with three warm and perfectly textured zeppole (tiny donuts) and vanilla almond dipping sauce. The wine pairs were delicious and pours were generous. Our server was down to earth, perfectly attentive (but not overly) and mindful of our needs (both relative to food and time so we could make our show). It is unusual for me to return to restaurants in Vegas, as there are so many good ones, but Scarpetta will be my exception. The combination of excellent food, service and price make this one of my new favorite dining haunts. read more