Cafe Nicolle
4760 W. Sahara Ave. - Tel: 702-870-7675
A local favorite that specializes in Continental cuisine with Mediterranean influences. A beautiful patio with misters and a piano lounge. Great daily fresh fish specials. Try the delicious pastas, the tournedos of filet mignon and the salmon/swordfish combo plate. $29.00/person.

Fellini's Italian Dining
5555 W. Charleston Blvd. - Tel: 702-870-9999
Fellini's is one of the finest restaurants in Vegas. The lamb chops are sublime, as are the desserts. Limo service is available from the strip. $33.00/person.

Ferraro's Italian Restaurant
5900 W. Flamingo Rd. - Tel: 702-364-5300
1916 Village Center Dr. - Tel: 702-562-9666
Super Northern and Southern Italian cuisine served up in an elegant atmosphere. Piano music and soft pink lighting makes this one of the more romantic eateries in town. Try the super mozzarella and prosciutto appetizer, some of the best lamb chops in town, and the veal scaloppine. $33.00/person.

Grape Street Café
7501 W. Lake Mead Blvd. - Tel: 702-228-9463
It resembles the kind of bistro found in the wine country of California. Baked brie is a house specialty, along with the penne ala vodka, and Chilean Sea Bass wrapped in prosciutto. A nice diversion from Strip dining and well worth the easy trip. $22.00/person.

Kitchen Café
4850 West Flamingo - Tel: 702-222-0888
Well worth the trip from the Strip for the memorable Italian and Greek specialties and great neighborhood bistro atmosphere. here. For lunch or dinner. Try the excellent pastas, fresh fish and a nice selection of Greek dishes. $19.00/person.

Mama Jo's
3655 So. Durango Dr. - Tel: 702-869-8099
A great neighborhood Italian eatery with fine chef John Muccio behind the stoves. Tasty pastas and daily specials. $16.00/person.

Romano's Macaroni Grill
2400 West Sahara Ave. - Tel: 702-248-9500
2001 N. Rainbow - Tel: 702-648-6688
A chain Italian eatery that leaves a jug of wine on every table. Cheap. $13.00/person.

Spiedini Ristorante
Regent Las Vegas - Tel: 702-869-8500
This is an architecturally gorgeous restaurant, with lots of modern steel and woods, set amid the equally beautiful Regent Las Vegas resort. The owner is "Master Chef" Gustav Mauler. He specializes in spit-roasted meats and hand-crafted pastas. Do try the wonderful Gnocchi con Pomodorino E Olive, the superb lobster ravioli, and the sublime spice rubbed duck. Excellent wine list and well worth a trip from the Strip. Dinner only, with swell water views. $30.00

Venetian Ristorante
3713 W. Sahara Ave. - Tel: 702-871-4190
The Venetian has been serving up hearty dinners for over 40 years. Sample the swell pizzas and stuffed black angus steak. Open 24 hours a day. $23.00/person.