Best Italian Restaurants in Las Vegas: Real702 Meter Rankings
Last verified: March 10, 2026
The Real702 Meter scores restaurants by combining ratings from Google Maps (50%), Yelp (25%), and TripAdvisor (25%). Only restaurants with 4+ stars on all available platforms make the list. We scanned dozens of italian restaurants across the Las Vegas valley. Here are the ones that passed.
1. Monzú Italian Oven + Bar
Run by Chef Giovanni "Gio" Mauro — son of Nora Mauro, who founded the legendary Nora's Italian Cuisine in 1991 — Monzu occupies the very same Flamingo Road space where his mother's original restaurant began. The name "Monzu" is an 1800s Sicilian term for a private household chef employed by noble families, and the food lives up to that ambition. Chef Mauro's Roman-style pizza alla palla is built on a proprietary naturally leavened dough developed over five days using a 300-year-old yeast strain from the island of Ischia off Naples. Beyond the pizza, expect Sicilian and Roman-rooted dishes you won't find elsewhere in town — lemon leaf-wrapped croquettes grilled over charcoal, crespelle al forno layered with meat sauce and bechamel, and milk-poached whipped salt cod with golden ossetra caviar. The Las Vegas Review-Journal called it "excellent on all counts," and The Infatuation named it one of the best Italian spots in the city. Live jazz plays every Friday and Saturday evening courtesy of Naomi Mauro, the chef's wife and a veteran Strip performer — and Chef Gio himself has been known to break into opera mid-service. With 2,311 combined reviews and a 4.7 on Google Maps, this is a neighborhood strip-mall gem that serious Italian food lovers drive across town for.
Address: 6020 W Flamingo Rd #10, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: (702) 749-5959
Website: http://www.monzulv.com/
What reviewers say:
"We tried a few different things at Monzu and overall had a solid experience. For appetizers, we ordered the polpo and the artichoke." — Traveltime, Google Maps
"It was a great evening. We went for my 60th birthday party." — M H., Google Maps
"I came to town with a bunch of friends for my 50th Birthday and heard about Monzu from the locals. WOW! This place was incredible." — Danielle G., Google Maps
2. La Strega
Opened in 2019 in the heart of Summerlin, La Strega — "the witch" in Italian — is helmed by Executive Chef and Partner Gina Marinelli, a James Beard Foundation semifinalist for Best Chef: Southwest in both 2022 and 2023, and Eater Las Vegas Chef of the Year in 2019. Chef Marinelli trained under Michael Mina, Shawn McClain, and James Beard winner Scott Conant at D.O.C.G. Enoteca at The Cosmopolitan, then traveled through the Amalfi Coast, Sicily, and Bologna working in local kitchens to absorb regional technique firsthand. Her menu reflects that — housemade pastas are the core draw, from wild boar rigatoni Bolognese with 'nduja to squid ink bucatini with Rhode Island calamari, and stracci with braised beef cheeks and pecorino. The wood-fired pizzas (try the Fat Pig loaded with four kinds of pork) and the elk shank with mascarpone potato puree give the menu range well beyond a typical trattoria. Order the Marinelli Martini — Gruven vodka infused with smoked olive oil, black peppercorn, and Grana Padano — for a signature conversation piece. The dining room features a mural depicting the witches of Benevento, full-moon bulbs hanging from brass chandeliers, and two distinct zones: one lively near the open kitchen, the other intimate and tucked away. The Infatuation named it one of the 25 best restaurants in Las Vegas, and with 1,486 combined reviews across platforms, Summerlin locals have clearly agreed.
Address: 3555 S Town Center Dr Ste 105, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (702) 722-2099
Website: https://www.lastregalv.com/
What reviewers say:
"Dinner at La Strega was nothing short of amazing. We kicked things off with a smoked Old Fashioned for me, while Candice—true to form—went straight for the bread service, featuring grape and white..." — Russell A., Google Maps
"We thoroughly enjoyed our anniversary dinner at Trattoria La Strega. We had the pleasure of being taken care of by Tasialynn & Kevin at the bar." — D'Artagnan H., Google Maps
"Glad I made a reservation, the place was packed even on an early Thursday evening. Parking is limited which is my only (very small) complaint." — thomas l., Google Maps
3. Sinatra
A Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant inside Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, Sinatra is not just a tribute in name — it is curated in partnership with the Sinatra family, and the entrance displays Frank's actual Oscar for "From Here to Eternity," his Emmy, his Grammy for "Strangers in the Night," and a handwritten letter from Sammy Davis Jr. Executive Chef Theo Schoenegger brings serious credentials: he previously led the kitchen at San Domenico in New York (three-star New York Times review) and Patina in Los Angeles (Michelin-starred), and he personally cooked for Frank Sinatra at private parties during the legend's lifetime. The menu is built around dishes Sinatra himself loved — Ossobuco "My Way" with saffron risotto Milanese and gremolata, veal parmigiana with melted mozzarella and pomodoro, and Frank's spaghetti and clams, the very dish that Sinatra reportedly flew his private plane from Palm Springs to Las Vegas to eat. The dining room is cream-colored banquettes, classical statuary, and dazzling chandeliers with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Encore's landscaped gardens, while Sinatra's music plays softly throughout. With 3,709 combined reviews and a 4.7 on Google Maps, this is one of the rare celebrity-themed restaurants that delivers at a genuine fine-dining level — expect to spend $300–500+ for dinner for two with wine.
Address: 3131 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 770-5320
Website: https://www.wynnlasvegas.com/dining/fine-dining/sinatra
What reviewers say:
"We had an amazing time at Sinatra's. There is a lot of energy inside, but an equal peacefulness on the patio." — Jaret S., Google Maps
"2nd time here. As good as it gets." — D F., Google Maps
"Nel cuore di Las Vegas, il tempo si ferma con ogni nota di Sinatra. In the heart of Las Vegas, time stands still with every Sinatra note." — Michelle G., Google Maps
4. Al Solito Posto
Opened in 2021 at Tivoli Village on the west side, Al Solito Posto is the creation of Chef James Trees — a Las Vegas native, 2020 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef: Southwest, and a culinary resume that includes training under Heston Blumenthal, Eric Ripert, and Gordon Ramsay, plus a stint at Eleven Madison Park while it was ranked the world's #1 restaurant. His partner team includes alumni from Cut by Wolfgang Puck and NoMad Las Vegas. The concept is "the classics done extremely well" — Italian-American comfort food elevated with serious technique. Every table starts with complimentary freshly baked focaccia with roasted garlic and oil, and from there the rigatoni alla vodka with Calabrian chili has become the dish people can't stop talking about (The Infatuation called it one they had "trouble putting into words"). The Sunday Gravy — braised short rib with meatballs and veal breast — channels pure Italian-American soul, and the Italian Rainbow Cake is the signature finish. The interior features a wall of technicolor bottles, a custom hanging woven art piece, and open-kitchen seating that makes the room feel like a luxury Strip resort with neighborhood warmth. TIME magazine named it one of the World's Greatest Places in 2021, and it holds a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. With 2,188 combined reviews and a $50 prix fixe option, this is Strip-caliber cooking at west-side prices.
Address: 420 S Rampart Blvd suite 180, Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: (702) 463-6781
Website: http://alsolito.com/
What reviewers say:
"I'm full One of those restaurant where there are no wrong choices, it's all so delicious From the complimentary focaccia and garlic confit/oil to the hazelnut freddo dessert, nothing missed The $50..." — Tim A., Google Maps
"Beautiful dining. The host and staff were professional and ready to give the best service." — MRS. K., Google Maps
"Five stars, easy. Al Solito Posto knows how to host a room and feed a crowd." — liquor l., Google Maps
5. Nora's Italian Cuisine
A genuine Las Vegas institution, Nora's has been serving Italian food on West Flamingo since Gino and Nora Mauro opened it as a tiny 12-seat spot in 1991. Over three decades the restaurant has grown into a sprawling operation with three dining rooms, a full cocktail bar, an outdoor porch, and a private banquet room seating up to 100 — but it remains family-owned, with son Marcello Mauro running the floor as general manager. The menu spans over 70 dishes built on family recipes, but the star is the Crazy Alfredo — a towering fettuccine Alfredo loaded with chicken, Italian sausage, jumbo shrimp, porcini mushrooms, roasted red peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, and jalapenos ($30, dinner only). Reviewers say two hungry people can barely finish it. The grilled whole branzino with arugula and artisan sea salt is another standout, genuinely hard to find done this well in Las Vegas. Ask for the $1-per-person unlimited garlic bread — a beloved quirk that regulars swear by. On Friday and Saturday nights, live opera performances start at 10 PM and the kitchen stays open past midnight. Las Vegas Weekly gave it Readers' Choice for Best Neighborhood Italian, and it holds a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice award. With 6,471 combined reviews across platforms and prices running about half of comparable Strip restaurants, Nora's is where locals have been going for over 30 years — and there's a reason it's still packed.
Address: 5780 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Phone: (702) 873-8990
Website: http://www.norascuisine.com/
What reviewers say:
"I couldn't wait to get back here for the Nora's Lemon Martini. It is fantastic." — Renee K., Google Maps
"One of my favorite spot Italian restaurant. They have a lunch special which is I always got the lamb chops with salads." — Maria B., Google Maps
"My husband and I went here this evening for my birthday dinner. The food was great as was the ambiance." — Brianne A., Google Maps
6. Piero's Italian Cuisine
Few restaurants in Las Vegas can claim the history of Piero's. Founded in March 1982 by Freddie Glusman at an 88-seat spot on Karen Avenue, it moved to its current Convention Center Drive location in 1987 and has been a power-dining destination for over 42 years. The atmosphere is pure old-school Vegas luxury — dim lighting, dark woods, commissioned lithographs on the walls, and a dedicated section honoring UNLV basketball legend Jerry Tarkanian. The setting was so authentically old Vegas that Martin Scorsese filmed scenes for the 1995 movie Casino here, including Sharon Stone's famous stair descent on the restaurant's back stairs. Frank Sinatra used to fly his personal plane from Palm Springs specifically to eat the linguine and clams ($43), and the restaurant has hosted everyone from Presidents Bush and Clinton to Michael Jordan, Dana White, and the Las Vegas Raiders roster. The osso buco ($72) is the house centerpiece — braised veal shank with gremolata — and the Garbage Caesar Salad (augmented with hearts of palm, avocado, and chilled shrimp) is an original creation that's become a Vegas classic. Piero's has won the Zagat "Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas" for over 10 consecutive years, was inducted into the Las Vegas Magazine Hall of Fame in 2022, and holds 11 consecutive Five-Star Diamond Awards. With 2,841 combined reviews, this is living Las Vegas history served on a plate.
Address: 355 Convention Center Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 369-2305
Website: https://www.pieroscuisine.com/
What reviewers say:
"Cool old school Italian place. Came here last night for our anniversary." — M A., Google Maps
"This must be at the top of your list. From the moment you walk in, the entire staff is so warm and caring." — Mallory K., Google Maps
"Piero's is absolutely amazing! I visited for dinner on a Saturday night last fall with a group of 6 and we sat in the lounge." — Todd G., Google Maps
7. Prosecco Fresh Italian Kitchen
Opened in 2016 by Venetian-born Executive Chef Daniele Dotto, who spent over 20 years working as executive chef at several major Las Vegas resort properties before striking out on his own. The restaurant draws on Northern Italian traditions — Chef Daniele's roots in Venice inform a menu that spans housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, seafood, and prime proteins. The signature showpiece is the tableside fettuccine: pasta flambeed with vodka and grappa inside a whole Parmigiano Reggiano wheel, finished with freshly shaved black truffle ($42/person). It's visually dramatic and the single dish that keeps people coming back. The duck ragu pappardelle with dried porcini mushrooms and orange zest ($32) is another standout, along with gluten-free pasta options that are genuinely well-executed rather than an afterthought. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate with an elegant dining room, patio seating, and live music — Frank Sinatra-style performances at a controlled volume that enhances rather than overwhelms conversation. Chef Daniele is known for making personal rounds to tables, bringing an authenticity that's hard to fake. Weekend brunch runs Saturday and Sunday mornings. With 2,325 combined reviews across platforms and prices in the $31–50 per person range, Prosecco delivers Strip-quality Italian at a south-valley neighborhood price point.
Address: 8878 S Eastern Ave #104, Las Vegas, NV 89123
Phone: (702) 776-7772
Website: http://prosecco-lv.com/
What reviewers say:
"A True Five-Star Italian Experience Off Eastern! I recently had the pleasure of dining at Prosecco Fresh Italian Kitchen off Eastern in Las Vegas, and it was an absolutely stellar experience..." — E B., Google Maps
"Dinner at Prosecco Italian was pure magic! We savored the melt in your mouth ossobuco w creamy risotto, tender meatballs bursting w flavor, and a Prosecco salad; vibrant w crisp cucumber, mango and..." — Blaise D., Google Maps
"The service was awesome, the food was great, and the drinks were good! My only concern was the value of everything. Our dishes cost just over $30 each, I would expect some leftovers for that price..." — Chuck R., Google Maps
8. A•Mano Pizza & Italian Cuisine
This tiny mom-and-pop spot seats about 30 people in a strip-mall suite in Centennial Hills, and it's the kind of place where kitchen aromas hit you the moment you walk in. The name means "by hand" in Italian, and that philosophy — handmade dough, handmade desserts, fresh mozzarella — runs through everything on the menu. The dish that put A Mano on the map is the Fat Baby, created by Chef Jason Weber and featured in the Las Vegas Review-Journal: a half-loaf of bread hollowed out, coated in garlic oil, butter, and cheese, toasted until golden, then stuffed with any pasta on the menu and blanketed in more melted cheese. The fettuccine alfredo version is the most popular, and it went viral on TikTok and Instagram for good reason — it's an absurd, glorious thing. Beyond the Fat Baby, the wood-fired pizzas are legitimate (try the Chef's Favorite with truffle oil, mascarpone, and portobello, or The Cindy with bacon, pesto, gorgonzola, dates, and balsamic), and the Pie-Zoni — half pizza, half calzone — is a house original. All desserts including cannoli, tiramisu, and lemon mascarpone cheesecake are made in-house. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially weekends — with 1,491 combined reviews and a 4.8 on Yelp, this neighborhood spot fills up fast and stays full. Most entrees run under $25.
Address: 5601 N Tenaya Wy #106, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: (702) 464-5090
Website: http://amanolasvegas.com/
What reviewers say:
"A Mano, Las Vegas This place may be tiny, but it packs a serious punch. Come hungry, no, come with a BIG appetite 😂 because the portions and flavors do not hold back." — L V., Google Maps
"This was our first time coming here, and on a Sunday night with a large group. Thankfully they were able to take a reservation and the person on the phone was very friendly." — Kim C., Google Maps
"Saw this place on instagram reels with my cousin, and since we were in Vegas we had to try it. OH MY GOD was this place amazing, we had a few speciality cream soda drinks, rosemary lemonade and, some..." — I E., Google Maps
9. Maggiano's Little Italy
Yes, it's a chain — founded in Chicago's River North neighborhood in 1991 by Rich Melman's Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises — but the Las Vegas location inside the Fashion Show Mall earns its spot on this list with 9,259 combined reviews and a 4.6 on Google Maps. The second-floor dining room seats 325 and features dark woods, crystal chandeliers, and framed New Yorker cartoons on the walls, with floor-to-ceiling windows looking directly out at the Wynn and Encore across the boulevard. The signature experience is family-style dining ($53/person for parties of four or more) — overflowing platters of Italian-American classics that keep coming until everyone is full. Order the Famous Rigatoni D (the house icon), Mom's Lasagna, chicken parmigiana, or the veal porterhouse if you're celebrating. Individual portions are also available, with most pastas in the $15–28 range — genuinely affordable by Strip standards. Maggiano's occupies a sweet spot that's hard to find on Las Vegas Boulevard: more polished than a casual chain, far more affordable than the celebrity-chef tasting menus up and down the street, and purpose-built for groups celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just a big night out together. Complimentary valet parking at the mall makes it one of the easier Strip dining experiences logistics-wise.
Address: 3200 Las Vegas Blvd S Suite 2144, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Phone: (702) 732-2550
Website: https://www.maggianos.com/locations/nevada/las-vegas/3200-las-vegas-blvd-south/
What reviewers say:
"This is my first time trying this chain and I went in expecting something to that extent, but I was pleasantly surprised." — Steve R., Google Maps
"Very authentic Italian restaurant. In a town full of food choices this one stands out as a very special affordable option." — DM T., Google Maps
"Came here once many years ago and wasn't thrilled. But after our staff meeting they have been redeemed! I was thoroughly pleased, our company gave us the option to choose: chicken Parmesan w|..." — Reena M., Google Maps
10. Sicilian Guys Trattoria
The newest entry on this list, Sicilian Guys Trattoria opened in the Skye Canyon corridor in late 2024, brought to life by Ignazio "Iggy" Sessa — a Las Vegas restaurateur already known locally for the Omelette House on Rampart Boulevard. Sessa's cooking identity blends traditional Sicilian recipes with his Chicago heritage, resulting in a menu you won't find duplicated anywhere else in the northwest valley. The pizza program alone covers three styles — Chicago deep-dish, Chicago thin crust, and Sicilian-style on focaccia bread — plus "The Sessa," a signature pie loaded with Italian sausage, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms named after the family. The pastas go deeper than expected for a neighborhood trattoria: the Alcamasi features busiate (a traditional Sicilian corkscrew pasta) with fresh lobster and shrimp in a tomato cognac cream sauce, while the Sicilian Pesto tosses busiate with sun-dried San Marzano tomatoes, toasted pistachios, mint, and Pecorino. The New Zealand lamb chops marinated in Italian herbs and finished with fig balsamic glaze are a standout main. The arancini — crispy rice balls stuffed with San Marzano sauce, meat, peas, and mozzarella — are the right way to start. With 489 combined reviews building quickly and live entertainment some evenings, Sicilian Guys fills a genuine gap in the Centennial Hills and Skye Canyon dining scene where sit-down Italian options have been scarce.
Address: 9800 W Skye Canyon Park Dr Suite 190, Las Vegas, NV 89166
Phone: (702) 331-6873
Website: http://sicilianguystrattoria.com/
What reviewers say:
"I chose this place over Olive Garden. The food was good." — Suzana M., Google Maps
"Incredible. This place doesn't look like much from the outside but, wow, what a fantastic meal." — Mark T., Google Maps
"Well unfortunately I was disappointed. I had visited the Sicilian Guys a couple of time prior and I was very happy with my selections on both events." — Giacomo G., Google Maps
How the Real702 Meter Works
The Real702 Meter is a weighted composite score from three platforms:
- Google Maps (50% weight) — largest review pool, GPS-verified visits
- Yelp (25% weight) — detailed written reviews, active local community
- TripAdvisor (25% weight) — cross-checks tourist and local perspective
Each restaurant must hold a 4.0+ rating on all available platforms to qualify. Scores are re-verified monthly.
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