We celebrated our wedding anniversary at Nora's Italian Cuisine and had a wonderful experience. It…read moreis about 10 minutes from the Strip, but absolutely worth the drive or rideshare. The food was very tasty, the wine list offered a great selection at reasonable prices, and the staff was friendly throughout our visit. We were seated promptly with our reservation, even though the restaurant was quite busy. When I made the reservation through OpenTable, I casually noted that we were celebrating our anniversary and did not expect anything to come of it. We were genuinely surprised when they brought us a piece of tiramisu with "Happy Anniversary" written on the plate. It was such a thoughtful touch and a perfect way to end the evening. The restaurant also has a warm, lively atmosphere, with white tablecloths, brick accents, and an impressive wine display. We would definitely return.

Quality/Quantity - Wanted something local off the strip. Today we got the following:…read moreGarlic Bread - $1 per person; this was good, but we did not want to fill up before dinner. We both forced ourselves NOT to eat it all. Octopus - Appetizers were interesting; it was okay, just not what I expected. Different textures. See my picture. Frutti De Mare - My usual dish, but my buddy actually ordered this. Generous portions, well at least the pasta was. He was only able to finish half his pasta. 8oz Rib Eye Pan Seared - Done perfectly. Impressed to get a perfect cook on such a thin slice of rib eye. The potatoes and sides were done perfectly also. So glad I ordered this rather than the larger rib eye which is what I typically get. Perfect quantity for me as a light eater. Tiramisu - This was okay. My favorite so far (other than home made) is from Zozo in Reno, NV. And to wash it all down, a bottle of Pinot. Ambiance - A very busy location filled with mostly locals. Beautiful decor location. Bar, table, indoor, and outdoor seating. Semi open kitchen. Clean restrooms. We took a ride share, but there was plenty of parking when we got here. Service - Good. Price - $180 + generous tip. A little expensive for what we got, especially considering we were off strip. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 1992.

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!!

Our second time here and we will definitely be back! So many great things to talk about: first off,…read moreI called to see if they had any last minute reservations for our Anniversary. I kept changing my mind on what I wanted to do and where I wanted to eat. They had a 5:00 or 8:45, so 5:00 it was. When we arrived and checked in, the hostess automatically said Happy Anniversary. That was great! Then when we were sat at our table, our server also said Happy Anniversary and also ensured they reviewed the allergy I mentioned when I booked the reservation. The food and service were immaculate! Can't wait to go again! We ordered the Bacio Di Mila and Ciao Cetriolo to drink, which were so perfect and refreshing. The Ruchetta had the perfect flavor, two orders of Fiori Di Zucca since one isn't enough and an order of Linguine Limone. The restaurant plays amazing music, it's a vibe!

Ron was our server, and he was absolutely amazing. He provided excellent recommendations and…read moreprovided exceptional service. The food was excellent and we will absolutely make it a regular stop on our Vegas trips!

Delicious Italian food at the cosmopolitan on the 3rd floor…read more We were happy with the service and the taste of the dishes we chose. An added bonus is if you dine in the evening during the bellagio water fountain show and score a table by the window with a view. This was the first time I had a bread basket where the assortment had bread rolls with meat and spread layered in them. I think one bread roll even had pesto! How innovative is that? Drinks and appetizer was good. The pasta is made by hand and was delicious. You can never go wrong with a blackness sauce over Papperdelle. We had the AMEX platinum FHR credit so didn't mind the Vegas resort prices.

If you don't go to Ferraro's you're doing yourself a disservice. Whenever my friends come in town,…read morethey always ask. Can you please get reservations? Walter, Nimo are simply the best there is in the hospitality business. Geno has thought these gentlemen how to be the best. I simply love them and would eat here every day.. service is immaculate food is the best feels like you're in Italy. Everyone here is so welcoming. A can't miss.. The drinks are amazing great atmosphere and the best Italian food in Vegas. Do yourself a favor don't cheat yourself treat yourself.

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. They start you off with bread which were not very tasty. They were a bit dry and lacking in flavor. It was a shame because they give you a small container filled with olive oil to dip your bread in. 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

Love the spaghett! That's the only thing I get. Me and my friends have came here a few times…read more Definitely want to try more things on the menu. My friend didn't like the pizza she got.

Finally made my birthday wish come true at Esther's Kitchen!…read moreAfter trying to walk in a few times with no luck (this place is ALWAYS hopping!), I finally learned my lesson and booked a reservation a full month in advance for my birthday dinner. From start to finish, the experience delivered on every level: The Starts: You cannot skip their famous house-made sourdough bread! We paired it with the Italian chopped salad, the incredibly fresh Wagyu beef carpaccio, and the Baked Nduja butter mussels (the flavor combination on the mussels is amazing). The Pastas: We went with classic comfort and ordered two pastas--the Spaghetti Pomodoro and the Rigatoni. Both were cooked to absolute perfection. The atmosphere hits that perfect sweet spot--ambient yet lively with an upbeat, bustling energy that feels like a chic spot in New York or Italy. I wished I had room to order everything on the menu, so returning is a non-negotiable. It's crystal clear why Esther's holds so many awards!

I get so excited to eat here! Absolutely delicious food! Of course we want to go on a Friday…read morenight before they go on vacation for a week but we had no idea. Thank goodness the chef squeezed us in! Before we got there I told my family that I was going to order everything on the menu. Not quite but we ordered more than usual. The family is so very nice and they work their butts off. Everyone will tell you that it's very small and nothing elegant but I will tell you that it's comfortable and cozy! It feels like home. Thank you for working us in!

This place on paper is one of the highest rated restaurants outside of the strip. As of now 4.8/5…read moreon both google and Yelp with almost 1000 reviews on each platform. So this place when we saw the reviews and pictures we thought this was going to be a great spot to goto even though it's 20 minutes away from the strip. Before our arrival, we called and placed a reservation the day before and accommodated our reservation with our party thankfully. Upon arrival, we were greeted well, the family provided great and friendly customer service right off the bat. The menu size is good, and solid appetizers and entrees to choose from. The complementary bread was good with the olive oil pesto sauce they brought with it. The mozzarella appetizer was good and the fettuccine Alfredo was fine. This place does everything well. The restaurant being very small, they've managed to make the seating comfortable and decently spacious. Service is great, wait time after ordering can be a bit long but it is made to order and it's a small family restaurant. The only problem I have and unfortunately for now it's a deal breaker for me is the lack of flavor, it's obvious when immediately digging into the sauce. Quality, texture, temperature it's all there but there's no flavor from the Tomato sauce in the mozzarella and definitely lacking flavor in the Alfredo sauce. I tried adding black pepper and Parmesan to the Alfredo and it improved the texture, but still flavorless. Prices are great, portions are huge, I think this is good spot for nearby locals but not worth going out of your way trying this spot at least at this moment. It definitely isn't a nearly perfect score, it's a solid 4/5 with only 1 issue it needs to greatly focus on improving. Also they should consider reducing the portions because it's quite a lot of food, should cut down on cost and time, sometimes less is more.

We had the BEST time here! My husband and I decided to go out last minute and added our name to the…read morereservation cancellation list. I was surprised we got in! We didn't wait when we arrived. They brought us the usual complementary items and were happy to refill them for us. There were four servers taking care of us and they paid attention to every detail! We never had an empty drink or a messy table. We shared the spicy rigatoni, the chicken, potatoes, and meatballs. Such a great time, I hope we can visit again soon!

A bit pretentious. Service wasn't any better than other less expensive places. We had to ask for…read morerefills and other things multiple times. Ingredient quality is high but the final result is disappointing: a garlic fest in every single dish. 34 for a small pasta dish that's tomato based borders circus prank. Let's not even look at the meats - 100 for scaloppina.... Plenty more places where you can spend the same and enjoy good food. Let me be clear - the money is not an issue; the quality compared to the ask, is.

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!!!!

Went here for lunch and the restaurant is beautiful and open space inside…read more We were seated right away, which was a great start. Here's what we ordered: * Calamari - Light, crispy, and delicious. It comes with a tiny side salad that's more for presentation than anything else. * House Special Bolognese - Rich, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. * Short Rib Pasta - Tender, flavorful short ribs with pasta. They also serve freshly squeezed lemonade, which was refreshing. They do offer lunch specials, but nothing on that menu really caught my eye. One thing to note: unlike many Italian restaurants, they don't offer complimentary bread. If you want bread for the table, you'll need to order it separately. Service was just okay--not bad, but nothing memorable. Parking was easy, which is always a plus.