Richard Eliot provided excellent service. The food was top notch and so delicious. It is our favorite restaurant in Las Vegas. The decor is so authentic! We dine here every time we are in town. read more

We love this place! Great traditional Italian food, beautiful atmosphere & great service- Richard made our special night memorable and fun! We have been coming for decades and now our adult kids will be doing the same! read more

Bootlegger Restaurant provided a beautiful delicious anniversary lunch. The cuisine is exquisite and consistently delicious. The waiters are professional and friendly, especially Juan Carlos. He explained one Veal dish and how it was only available on the dinner menu, and the time it would take to prepare it. Thank you for an unforgettable anniversary celebration. read more

Amazing Food & Old-School Vegas Hospitality!!! Ask for Richard. We had such a great experience at The Bootlegger Bistro, & Richard was a huge part of it! He was efficient, hilarious, incredibly knowledgeable about the entire menu, & gave us amazing suggestions throughout the evening. One person at our table ordered the Pasta Arrabbiata and discovered it was a little too spicy for them lol... Richard could not have been more gracious about having it replaced. No fuss, no awkwardness, just wonderful hospitality. The food was excellent, the service was attentive without feeling rushed, & we also really appreciated that the manager came over personally to check on our table and see how our evening was going. That kind of warm, old-school Las Vegas hospitality is becoming harder to find. Ask for RICHARD, he made an already wonderful dinner that much more fun & memorable! read more

Bootlegger's is an atmospheric red-sauce place, great for a big group or reunion. This is the legit version of what Olive Garden is trying to sell. Our server opened by telling us the story of the owner's family and then handled a table of ten with aplomb. Don't come here for the kind of food you'd find in Italy. Expect hearty American portions of high-calorie comfort. Service begins with what amounts to a plate of decent garlic knots with marinara. The best thing on the hot mix antipasto plate is the juicy, crisp scampi. Too often this dish is just a plate of garlic butter and the shrimp are an afterthought. If I come back, I'll be ordering a plate of that. The calamari and fried ravioli were crunchy, hot, and fresh. Looking for something off the beaten path, I tried the pork neck bone appetizer for my main. The meat itself was tasty and worth the effort of digging, but the broth was so salty I couldn't eat it. It was like eating the brine from the pepperoncini jar. The bolognese had good flavor, but I found it overly rich. I tasted more cream than meat. The cannoli were the stars of the desserts. Nice crunchy shells and filling that wasn't too sweet. The tiramisu was too saturated with espresso for my taste, and the cream cake was a bit dry and lacked the citrus bite I was hoping for. Bootlegger has their formula down. It's a good choice for the right crowd. read more

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Gone are the days of this spot being open 24/7. But it's still serving up fantastic food, great service, and fabulous ambiance. For years, as a local, this was one of my go-to spots. For date nights. For solo dining. For chilling at the bar. For family dinners. And now as a visitor, it remains one of my go-to spots. The ambiance has such an old-school Vegas vibe and charm. If the Rat Pack still existed, they'd be dining here. It's also a pretty large space. The menu is plentiful. There's lots of drinks to choose from. And the portions are significant. I haven't ever had a bad dish here. But my fav is the pappardelle bolognese. The sauce is so tasty! And instead of complimentary bread, you get garlic knots, which are so yummy. Don't miss out on dining here! read more

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Another Vegas Icon! Great Italian Food every time! Claudia is a great server trust me on that! And this is old school Vegas at its best! read more

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Date of visit: July 23, 2026 I love a place that I can make a reservation (Who has time to wait? In this economy?) and some friends raved about this place. Plus, it was featured in the newspaper as one of the oldest continually operating restaurants in the city. With all of my boxes checked, I also signed up for the VIP club after making the reservation and scored a free Ravioli Fritti! Hollie was our server and she had great suggestions and her support staff kept us plied with delicious pillows of garlic bread. While she was very attentive at the start, her interest in us waned after we received our food, extending the meal and while we weren't in a hurry, we could have wrapped things up much sooner. Thankfully the main courses were excellent. I am a sucker for carbonara and their Bucatini alla Carbonara was excellent! My friend had the Filet Mignon and while he wanted it cooked a bit more than it was, he didn't complain and thoroughly enjoyed it. The feel is very old school Italian, from the vinyl booths to the tablecloths and the live music. That evening it was a harpist, and we weren't close to them, which I didn't mind but it did add to the ambiance. Being close to home, I will definitely return! read more

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Bootlegger hits every time! The service is phenomenal. We have multiple servers checking in on us every visit. The ambiance is old school Vegas, which I love. The food, wow the food. The osso buco is the best in Vegas, maybe the best I've ever had. Best bites: Osso buco - the bone marrow melting into the risotto is worth the next few days of dieting Diavolo pasta is really good The papardelle and all the fresh pasta Bootlegger is in my regular rotation, as I can't go long without another fix of their osso buco. If you've never been...I'm sorry, but go fix that read more

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A four generation restaurant that welcomes everyone like family! I have been coming to the Bootlegger family owned restaurant for over 25 years and it is always consistent. Today for lunch I ordered the Pollo Bono Chicken Breast Topped with a Creamy Dijon Rosemary and my friend ordered the lasagna. It's fun being able to sit in their lounge booth that had been previously sat in by famous people such as Frank Sinatra, Johnny, Carson, and Marilyn Monroe. Now that would've been a party! I always come for the food, but stay for the entertainment! read more

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Just had another amazing dinner at Bootleggers! It's always one of our favorites when we visit Vegas. We had the best service from Rhonda, she was very attentive and kept the perfect flow. We were craving grilled veggies and were so happy to see them as an actual appetizer on the menu. We started with those and then shared the iceberg wedge salad, chopped. It was so good and plenty for two. The bread rolls with the marinara sauce are always a big hit too with just the right amount of garlic and butter. For our main course we chose the chicken Marsala and the lasagna. Both were so flavorful and amazing! The Italian cream cake was the perfect light dessert to have at the end, so yummy! And having this delicious meal with live entertainment was just the icing on the cake, literally! We have dined here many times and highly recommend! The food, service and vibe is always spot on! read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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On suggestion of our hotel receptionist, and a free appetizer coupon, my husband and I decided to try Bootleggers as our last date-night dinner in Las Vegas! I definitely wasn't hungry enough for Italian food, but that's what he wanted. The moment we opened the door, I instantly felt underdressed! The staff was dressed to the nines in black suits! The lighting was very low and sultry. At check-in we were told that there was a 20-30 minute wait because there were reservations in front of us. I wanted to try somewhere else, but my husband was insistent on staying there. Much to our surprise, our table was actually ready in just about 10 minutes. Once seated, it took another 10-15 minutes before our waitress realized that we were seated in her section. Thankfully, the person in charge of filling water had noticed us and already filled our water glasses. There was an entertainer not too terribly far from our table that was playing piano and singing. The piano was too loud for the size of the area he was playing in. It was so hard to hear the person seated directly across from you at the same table! It became more than annoying by the end of our meal. After a few questions about the menu, I decided on bruschetta and some soup for my dinner. My husband ordered the veal plate. We both ordered our beverages. Three times the waitress brought him the wrong drink or no drink at all! When asked for the check, it was incorrect when given to us. After correcting it, it took her a while to come pick it up to run the credit card. Aside from closing duties, we couldn't figure out what she was doing. She only had 2 other tables aside from ours, at that time. The food was good! Just not sure if we'll visit Bootleggers again when we return to Las Vegas. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Discount card - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Been back since my last review a few times & outstanding! I got sick from the shrimp before but gave it another shot & everything has been phenomenal! Stuffed Mushrooms 5/5 perfect proportion of sausage & sauce. The Veal Lorraine 5/5 It'll be hard for me to try anything else for a while on the menu now! It is absolutely delicious! As always the bread & marinara divine! They should sell it by the jar. Ambience with the music & video poker if you just want to sit at the bar great or the dining area is superb. After coming back multiple times I have to say that I am so glad to try Bootlegger again. read more

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I moved back to town. It was during the closures of Covid. The Las Vegas strip was like something out of the dystopian movie. During that time I had gone to bootleggers a bunch of times for to-go orders. Only part is I had never been to sit down to a dinner here until tonight. They are definitely a step down from Ferraro's and Nora's as far as upscale menu choices, but they do have a great ambience and a lot of great things on the menu. On this evening, Juan Carlos was our waiter. The service was top-notch. We started with a Caesar salad, then went into the mussels that were small, but very tasty. I went with the baked penne and she had the Pappadelle Bolognese which was the star of the night. We got dessert afterwards and everything was really good.Bootleggers lives up to the hype and once you learn the story of how it came about you will want to come too. Will be back sooner than later. read more

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Our friend brought us for my mom's birthday, we sat in one of the historic bar booths and Brianna was our server. Knowledgeable, charismatic and friendly. The bread and tomato sauce is perfect garlic/acid balance. We did calamari and sparkling water. Our friend and I did dinner portions of lasagna, I did a salad as well, mom did the seafood fra diavolo. You come here for the ambiance, history, delicious food and service. There's no one rushing you between courses, you can just enjoy. I appreciated that til I got too comfortable and had to rush out for a client, but up until that time I was in a slow paced heaven. The calamari marinara is fabulous. They do make dressings in house and they can't be beat! In between the food, Brianna was chatty, funny and made it a wonderful experience. I've obviously eaten here before and thought I'd go lasagna. I was also looking at the baked penne but ended up making my own a couple days later. When the lasagna came out it looked almost like a steak covered in cheese! And I will say of all the times I've been, it was my least favorite. It just wasn't as flavorful or hearty as I would've liked. I love a couple inches high of noodles, cheese and sauce. On the fra diavolo, I don't think I've ever seen prawns that big!!! Brianna said it was spicy but not hot. That blurred for woman. Bc I don't do spice or heat I didn't try it. They brought her a cannoli for her birthday, nice hearty way to celebrate. Service was great, only once did I fill my own glass. Obviously I'll be back, duh. It's legendary! read more

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I love this place! The food, the service, live music and the atmosphere is great for a date or just a meeting with friends to enjoy a drink and appetizers. Started the meal off with stuffed mushrooms (a must have). Mushrooms are cooked in a white lemon sauce which gives a great contrast to the stuffed mushrooms. Main course was Chicken Saltimbocca (sorry no pic) which was simply delicious! If you are looking for a great restaurant for a date night, then Bootleggers is for you: food, music, atmosphere with incredible service! read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - House garlic bread (can't get enough of these)!!! - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Excellent service by the most outstanding waiter, Juan Carlos! We have been coming to the Bootlegger for years and were disappointed to miss our Robert, but Juan Carlos gave exceptional service making us feel welcomed and valued as family. The food was amazing as usual! I had the filet, perfect! My husband had linguine with clams and red sauce and our grandson had the amazing Marsala pork chop. The Dauo Cabernet was fabulous! Background music very nice, we favor the booth seating in the bar area but highly recommend any seat in this house! Great night thanks to Juan Carlos and his team. Bruno, our English cream service dog, gives Juan Carlos and the Bootlegger team a high paw! read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Frank, Sherry, "Frank Sinatra" and Exequiel! Bruno is sleeping under the table - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Always great service and always great food. I purposely save this restaurant for my last dinner flying home. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Pappardelle Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This place gets packed for good reason. It's a large, vibrant spot with plenty of seating options, including a bar area that looked perfect for drinks and appetizers. The atmosphere is lively yet comfortable, and the staff was genuinely attentive and polite throughout our meal. The food was fantastic. We started with the bruschetta, and for the mains, the grilled steak was a standout.Perfectly charred on the outside with a juicy, flavorful interior. It came topped with a big, crispy onion ring and was served alongside creamy mashed potatoes and tender asparagus. The grilled vegetables were perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. I also enjoyed an old fashioned to end the evening. Overall, everything exceeded expectations. We'll definitely be coming back soon! read more

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Bootlegger never disappoints. The ambiance is amazing, the food is delicious and the service is outstanding. Our server Juan Carlos was so friendly and attentive. He gave us great suggestions, checked back on us to make sure we were okay and if we needed anything. Bootleggers is always our go to place and next time we will be sure to ask for Juan Carlos!! read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

With a name like Bootlegger, I was expecting a saloon/speakeasy-type joint--not a classic Italian bistro with a Mama Maria at the heart of it all. Over the kitchen door, where servers come and go, there's an awning that reads La Cucina di Maria. I loved that detail--the reverence for the culinary matriarch is unmistakable. It wouldn't surprise me if there's a full-on shrine to her back there, quietly reminding everyone who runs that kitchen whose standards they're upholding. Our server, Rich, has been there for 16 years, which tells you a lot. He steered us right all night, starting with the Funghi di Maria (because "Maria's Mushrooms" just doesn't have the same ring). A perfect opener. We debated the highly-lauded lasagna but didn't want to fill up too quickly, so we went with the Prawns Scampi Linguine (and yes, the "shrimp" were basically small lobster) and Spaghetti with Meatballs. We'd read that Anthony Bourdain had raved about the spaghetti, so we figured we'd test the basics--and they absolutely delivered. 10s across the board. We wrapped with cannoli, featuring a pastry cream with a hint of orange that gave it a really authentic Italian feel. This place came highly recommended by family members who make it a must-visit every time they're in Vegas--and after this meal, we've been passing that recommendation along. That said, one couple we sent came back with a "good, not great," so there may be a bit of inconsistency. Still, we'd absolutely return and start working our way through the extensive menu. We were also delighted by the live music. I requested a Bing Crosby cover that the pianist, Doug Taylor, didn't know--but he looked it up and played it on the spot with real enthusiasm. Such a great touch. Pro tip: make a reservation (highly recommended) and request the "main room" if you want to enjoy the music and ambiance. read more

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We were seated near the bar on elevated tables for two, i highly recommend these tables for two. Israel our server was great and knew the menu very well. The ambience was great with light chatter and great live piano player nearby. Food was excellent!! We plan to make this a regular Vegas stop from now on. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Excellent drinks - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I visited The Bootlegger Italian Bistro in Las Vegas, NV [7700 Las Vegas Blvd S] on Tuesday, 03/24/26, around 11:30 AM. For lunch, I had the following: * Zuppa Di Minestrone * Meat Ravioli with Rose Sauce (Alfredo/Marinara) * Complimentary bread with Marinara Sauce The Minestrone Soup was super delicious and comforting in every spoonful. The Meat Ravioli dish was beyond delectable, especially paired with the Rose Sauce. I loved that I also had the option to the dishes with Parmesan cheese, being a cheese lover after all. Lastly, the complimentary bread with the Marinara sauce was the icing on the cake. My minor complaint was with the Ravioli dish. Though it was incredibly flavorful, the actual dish itself was quite small, smaller than anticipated. The plate only included a total of five raviolis. My server during my dining experience was Aimee. She was pleasant, kind, and attentive. The inside of the restaurant had a vintage, yet inviting feel with all of the decor and dim lighting. The dining floor was spacious and had many options available for seating, whether on the main floor or in the bar area. The downfall was that I discovered that this restaurant doesn't offer to-go cups. When I visited the restaurant, it was on a hot day, and I desired to take my Raspberry Iced Tea with me. Aimee indicated that the owner always had the "No To-Go Cups" policy in place. That was extremely disappointing to hear, as I've never heard of any restaurant doing this. With Las Vegas historically known to be hot in weather, it causes a lot of thirst for people. I was just quite shocked as a customer. Overall, I'd give this restaurant 3.5/5 stars. The food was delicious and the service met expectations. The downfalls were the small portion of the ravioli dish, no offerings of to-go cups for customers, and the price points were a tad high. read more

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Our family friend, who lives in Henderson, brought us here for lunch yesterday and we couldn't believe the size of this place! You can bring your family (of any size) here and if you want to have a wedding, or any other type of banquet style event, they have you covered. They have lunch specials between 11am and 3pm, and it's an old school, call it 'out of date,' sort of Italian bistro decor. I didn't mind at all because it reminded me of the good ole' days. There are a bunch of black and white family photos scattered all over the restaurant, along with good Ol' Blue Eyes, Frank Sinatra. Our waiter was polite, but he was meh. I liked the hostess in the front of the house much more. She was really personable and friendly. I ordered one of the house specials, which is lasagna, that came with a small side of Caesar salad. Now, the best lasagna I ever had was in New York, but I must say... this is the best lasagna I've had... in Nevada. We'll definitely be back for dinner, so I can hear live music and play footsy with my husband in dim lighting. read more

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I liked the piano live music. It was my birthday dinner. I love Disney. The pianist played my favorite Disney song Beauty and the Beast and Part of your world. I had a great time. The service was good. I got birthday dessert. I always order cannolis when I go to Italian restaurant. Seafood pasta was so good. The shrimp was huge. Wedge salad was good portion for two people. Foods and drinks price were respectable. I recommend here. read more

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We have been wanting to try this place for a long time. This restaurant is definitely better than Olive Garden or Buca di Beppo. But I wouldn't consider it fine dining. It's an affordable place to bring the whole family. The food was very delicious. My steak came out at the right temperature. The prawns were enormous and of great quality. My wife's seafood mix was delicious. Complementary garlic bread for the table was good too.. Our waiter was very attentive. He checked on us every 10 minutes and made sure our drinks were full.. The restaurant was a very happy place. We definitely enjoyed the music from the pianist.. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Surf & Turf - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Everytime we are here the food is great and the service is amazing. Thank you for another wonderful dinner Rhonda!

Always great food and great service! Thanks to Rhonda for taking good care of us the other night!! Veal parm was amazing. read more

Rhonda provides great service, food is amazing and wonderful ambiance! Definitely will return and bring my friends!

Ambiance and the live music made you feel like you are in a truly Italian restaurant in Vegas. Service was just ok, but the food made up for it. The free breadstick bites were kinda hard (bet they would be amazing if they were fresh out of the oven), but the dipping sauce was so delicious. The lasagna was decent, had a weird taste to it that I can't seem to pinpoint, but I wouldn't order it again. The seafood fry diavolo was really good, and I would get this again. The portions are pretty big and maybe sharing one pasta plate with a couple of apps would be enough. read more

A classic Italian restaurant located south of the Las Vegas Strip, offering a rich history and consistently high-quality Italian cuisine. The ambiance blends modern design with old-school charm. The bar area is inviting, featuring additional seating and booths ideal for dining while watching sports. Cocktails were generously poured, and bar seating includes comped drinks while playing. We began with warm garlic knots paired with marinara, followed by the Funghi Di Maria--sausage-stuffed mushroom caps in a creamy butter sauce, which were exceptional. The Wedge Salad stood out for its freshness and crisp texture, easily one of the best we've had. Entrées included the Chicken Parmigiana Della Casa, featuring perfectly executed breading and a flavorful marinara (though the angel hair pasta was slightly clumped). The Vitello Lorraine, veal scaloppini in a mushroom cream sauce with fettuccine Alfredo, was outstanding. Live entertainment is offered nightly in the main dining room, along with several spacious banquet rooms, making this a great destination for both dinner and special events. read more

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Lucky enough to come here for business lunch. Service was quick and attentive. Garlic bread was dangerously delicious. I had the chicken piccata, came with a side of fettuccine alfredo. Absolutely perfect. Was one of the best I've had. Combination of buttery and creamy was ridiculously good. Go here for classic Vegas read more

Knew this would be a great to try this place for a special occasion to bring our grandson when he came from Oregon for maneuvers at Nellis. He's in the Air National Guard in Oregon. Spectacular service and the food was way beyond our expectations. Our server Octavia (forgive me if I got her name wrong) gave us A++++++ attention and service. Food arrived hot and we enjoyed an exquisite lunch. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - My grandson Charlie is visiting from Portland while he attends maneuvers at Nellie's Air Force base. My husband Mike and I are thrilled. - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

So many people recommended this restaurant and I was going to see a show at the Copa room next door so I figured I would check it out. I sat at the bar and had great conversations with these bartenders and other customers. Many of whom ether frequently whenever they're in town. I had a caesar salad, chicken marcella with fetaccini. I love Caesar salad when it is made correctly, and this had a great dressing. I was pleasantly surprised that the alfredo sauce was not as heavy as you get most places. I was a little surprised that I had to use a knife to cut the chicken.It could have been more tender, but it tasted great. There was too much food for me to finish. read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Chicken marcella with fettuccine - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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I have heard many people rave about this place for years so finally decided to give it a try. The building is huge and it's got such an old Vegas vibe inside. I loved the vibe. The old booths, the chandelier, the piano and the pictures of all the celebrities that had been there. We started with garlic bread. It was alright kind of hard and not a lot of garlic flavor. The marinara sauce was good though. We ordered stuffed mushrooms and mozzarella sticks for an appetizer. The mushrooms were decent, not a lot a of flavor. Most of the flavor came from the sausage. The mozzarella sticks also didnt have a lot of flavor. The breading was just breading, the marinara sauce tasted like maybe it had red peppers in it? It was different from the marinara served with the breadsticks. I wouldn't get them again. My husband got the veal pasta. The sauce was very good and the veal was very good but the pasta itself was not. My daughter got the chicken alfredo. She also didnt care for the pasta nor did she care for the alfredo sauce. It lacked any flavor at all. Not really any garlic or parmesean flavor. She did enjoy the grilled chicken, though she said some pieces tasted like a dirty grill. I got the lasagna. I was disappointed the cheese on top was so hard you could hardly cut it and the noodles were crunchy like it'd been reheated a few times. It was not the freshest pasta ive ever had. Not good. The sauce was decent. We ordered a creme brule which was the perfect consistency but tasted mostly like cream. It needed more sugar and vanilla in the custard and a bit more of a thicker sugar topping. If it had those minor adjustments it'd been perfect. Our waitress was great. The staff were very diligent in keeping the water glasses full and empty plates cleaned up. Service is beyond 5 stars but the food your paying for just wasn't worth the cost taste wise. They give you a large shareable portion however they charge you a fee to split a plate. It was a neat experience but it didnt have anything that wowed me to much to want to return. read more

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Delicious meal and nice atmosphere. Loved the Calamari and the Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives (in my Dirty Martini). Let down with our seating. The reason we chose this restaurant was to enjoy the live music, but our table was not only located in a room that was separated from the main dining area, but also located behind an arch which blocked our view. Our server was attentive but always seemed a little rushed and had a bit of an attitude. My wife asked about the difference between the white sauce and the broth for her noodles. He said "one's a white sauce the other is a broth" I think he thought he was funny, but it was hard to tell. Both our meals were good (I had Seafood Fra Diavolo and my wife had Linguini Ala Vongole) she also added a couple of Pawns to her meal. The Prawns were overdone, a bit tough and chewy. Overall good meal. Would have enjoyed better seating. read more

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Richard was awesome. great service & extremely witty. Made my mom's birthday special. I ate the whole meal, it was delicious. The live music was a great addition to this special nights read more

I got the lasagna and it was disgusting... my friend got the chicken Parm, and she was not thrilled with it. But the service was amazing and the ambience is nice. read more

Thank you Claudia for your TOP-LEVEL service, including your genuine smile and attention to every detail. The hostesses and bussers were all friendly too, and of course, the food -- THE FOOD -- fresh, hot & delicious. Thank you all for a wonderful evening out. 5 STARS! read more

In a city where I pledge to not eat at a place more than once until I get to eat at as many places as possible, we went here twice in ONE MONTH! Not only is the vibe cool and old school, the servers we had have been there for decades, with knowledge rich with experience and passion for the generations before them at this restaurant. Staring with the prawns scampi, we were shocked at how big they were! Both visits included scaloppine di Lorraine with the most delicious mushroom sauce, I dream about it! Both visits were enhanced with live music, and incredible service. I will continue to use Bootleggers as my standard for old school Italian in Las Vegas! Bonus - it's super close to the airport! read more

The Bootlegger Italian Bistro - Shrimp appetizer - Italian Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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