Al Dente
Bally's - Tel: 702-739-4656
A stylish and contempoary Italian eatery. The service and food is everything you would expect from an upscale Italian restaurant. Look for the "chef's daily specials." Packed in solid, especially during big conventions. Try the thin-crusted, plate-size pizzas. $27.00/person.

Alta Villa
Flamingo Hilton - Tel: 702-733-3111
A nice room with above-average food. A great selection of pastas and risottos. $18.00/person.

Andiamo
Las Vegas Hilton - Tel: 702-732-5664
This is one of the better Italian restaurants in town. The modern, open kitchen is wonderful--you realize how hard, but also how much fun, the chef's have in preparing your food. The breaded veal cutlet with mozzarella is fantastic! Make reservations. You should not be disappointed. Plan on spending around $29.00/person.

Antonio's
Rio - Tel: 702-252-7777
Look up and you'll see the sky. Great service and a favorite among locals. Don't get to full on the imported breadsticks--they're addictive when dunking in an olive oil sauce. Plenty of lobster specialties. At about $35.00/person., a super dining experience!

Battista´s Hole in the Wall
across from Bally's - Tel: 702-732-1424
For close to 30 years, Battista's has been serving up solid Italian food, amid one of the best and most memorable settings in town. Leave your hotel, try Battista's, and drink all the red or white wine you want with your meal. The cioppino is super! Only $23.00/person.

Bertolini's Restaurant
The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-735-4663
Sit on Bertolini's patio and watch the Forum shopping frenzy, while enjoying solid Italian cuisine. Try the wood-burning oven pizzas and the many pastas. $20.00/person.

California Pizza Kitchen
The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7353
A successful "Wolfgang Puck" knock-off that does good "nouvelle California" pizzas. $18.00/person.

Cafe Andreotti
Harrah's - Tel: 702-369-5000
"Create your own pizza" and watch it being made in an exhibition kitchen. This colorful eatery features pasta, veal and chicken entrees. $20.00/person.

Canaletto
The Venetian's Grand Canal Shoppes - Tel: 702-733-0070
Fresh seafood and the flavors of Venice with wood-fired rotisseries, grills and ovens. Located along The Piazza. $15.00/person for lunch, $26.00/person for dinner.

Francescos
Treasure Island - Tel: 702-894-7111
Exciting Italian food with a Mediterranean flair, served up by an innovative and caring chef. A nicely appointed room with paintings by Tony Bennett and Phyllis Diller. Try the chef's menu. Great pricing, about $22.00/person.

Market City Cafe
Monte Carlo - Tel: 702-730-7777
Large portions of pastas at super prices. $12.00/person.

Onda
The Mirage - Tel: 702-791-7223
Boston chef Todd English goes Italian with his flavorful cooking style. Fresh pastas, seafood and homemade breads.

Osteria del Circo
Bellagio - Tel: 702-693-7111
The Maccioni sons of Le Cirque pedigree own and operate this upscale Italian eatery with some swell views of Lake Bellagio. From gourmet pizzas to the finest in pastas and greens, this should be one of the hottest spots in Vegas for some time. Also a great lunch spot. $23.00/person.

Portofino
The Desert Inn - Tel: 702-733-4400
Northern Italy cuisine is highlighted at this elegant restaurant, perched above the casino floor. Excellent service and food. Try the braised oxtail appetizer and the smoked duck ravioli with basil pesto and gorgonzola sauce. $42.00+/person.

Ristorante Italiano
Riviera - Tel: 702-734-5110
A staple at the "Riv" since the mid-seventies. Beautiful murals adorn the walls. The cuisine includes both the contemporary and classics. Try the pasta rolls with ricotta cheese. $30.00/person.

Sfuzzi
Fashion Show Mall - Tel: 702-699-5777
This is the one of the only outdoor restaurants on one of the most famous streets in the world. Unbelievable! Food is solid. Request the patio and enjoy the sights. $21.00/person.

Stivali Italian Ristorante
Circus Circus - Tel: 702-691-5820
Pastas and homemade breads. Happy hour from 3:00 - 5:00p.m. with free appetizers. A great value. $16.00/person.

Trattoria del Lupo
Mandalay Bay - Tel: 702-740-5522
Wolfgang Puck's first Italian restaurant is a real winner. Its name means "restaurant of the wolf" in Italian. It reminds you of a rustic Milanese piazza, with lots of antiques and unique lighting fixtures. Puck made himself famous with pizzas and you'll find an open, exhibition pizza station at del Lupo. Lunch and dinner. $26.00/person.

Terrazza
Caesars Palace - Tel: 702-731-7731
Moderate prices for some excellent food. When open, the patio has a super view of the new pool and grounds. Try the nice variety of focaccia breads. $26.00/person.

Tre Visi - La Scala
MGM Grand - Tel: 702-891-1111
Tre Visi is a patio cafe; La Scala is the gourmet room that changes its menu everyday and offers some of the more innovative dishes in the valley. Try the seared ostrich medallions and the tasty quail soup. Tre Visi features a daily risotto dish. A wine cellar filled with "boutique" Italians. $20.00/person at Tre Visi, $60.00/person at La Scala.

Valentino
The Venetian - Tel: 702-414-3000
Famed LA restaurateur Piero Selvaggio features contemporary Italian, with much of the product imported from Italy. One of the best and most expensive grape lists in town. Also a cafe for lunch. $22.00/person for lunch; $45.00+/person for dinner.

Zeffirino
Grand Canal Shoppes at the Venetian- Tel: 702-414-3500
World famous chef Paulo Belloni specializes in seafood. His pesto is also a favorite of "The Pope." $37.00/person.