Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Chef
Frank Pellegrino Sr., Frank Pellegrino Jr., Ron Straci, and Fatimah Madyun
Price Level
$$$
Attire
Business Casual
Contact
(702) 731-7267
Hours
Sun. - Thurs.:5 PM - 10 PM
Fri. - Sat.:5 PM - 10:30 PM
Happy Hour - At Bar Only
Sun. - Thurs.5 PM - 7 PM
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Additional Info
GROUP DINING
For private dining and groups of 14 or more, please call Group Sales at 866-733-5827 or fill out an inquiry form.
Sunday Gravy at Rao's
Italian family-style dinner with your choice of pasta and a glass of house wine for $65 per person. Available every Sunday while supplies last.
Master Series: Rao's Italian Brunch
with The Rao's Family
Celebrate Mother’s Day the Italian way–with Rao's Restaurant owners Frank Pellegrino Jr. and Ron Straci at a true Rao’s family-style event. At this intimate afternoon affair, you'll enjoy a seasonally inspired multi-course brunch featuring authentic family recipes and perfectly paired libations in honor of the occasion.
Step into the Vegas offshoot of a legendary institution when you visit Rao's Las Vegas. The original Rao's, opened in 1896, is one of the oldest family owned restaurants in New York City. With a sparse 12 tables, it is also one of the hardest places to get into. The Las Vegas version not only features a replica of the 12-table landmark, but also an open air patio, center bar, private dining and event space.
During each visit, it is the goal of Rao's to make you feels as if yours is the only table in the room. The impeccable Southern Italian fare stems from high-quality ingredients such as house-roasted red peppers, freshly grated Pecorino-Romano and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheeses, Felipo Berio olive oil and certified San Marzano plum tomatoes imported from Italy. For more than 120 years, the Pellegrino family who owns Rao's has cooked traditional family dishes in their iconic New York kitchen. This tradition is alive and well at their Las Vegas restaurant.
The time-honored staples include perfectly cooked Uncle Vincent’s Lemon Chicken, mouthwatering Rao’s Meatballs and pastas cooked perfectly and dished tableside. The classic veal chop is pan-seared and topped with a medley of hot and sweet cherry peppers.
WHAT TO EAT AT THIS ICONIC ITALIAN RESTAURANT:
- Uncle Vincent's Lemon Chicken
- Meatballs
- Veal Chop with Hot & Sweet Cherry Peppers
- Tiramisu
EXPERT TIPS
- Voted 2015's Best Italian restaurant by Casino Player magazine
- Voted 2015's Best Restaurant With Old School Energy by Las Vegas Review Journal
- Book parties and groups in the pool view room
- Chef's whim specials of the day
- Request a table in the New York replica room
- Your best bet to land a table at Rao's? Go to the Las Vegas Location!
- Please leave us a review on Yelp
Group & Private Dining
Rao’s offers 3 semi-private dining areas and 2 private dining rooms, which are exact replicas of the original New York City location. These private and semi-private dining areas can accommodate up to 120 guests. The restaurant can accommodate up to 300 guests total for special event buyouts. Food and hosted beverage minimums vary based on availability and event date.
For groups of 13 or less, please contact Restaurant Reservations at 702-731-7267. For groups of 14 or more, please contact Group Sales at 702-731-7778
Why You'll Love It
Classic NY Cheesecake
Delicious Seafood Salad
You're always welcome at Rao's
Rachel Ray grabs a bite of the best Italian food in Vegas at Rao's
Rao's Traditional Meatballs
Feel as if yours is the only table in the room!
Why You'll Love It
Reviews
If you are an Italian food fan, I would highly recommend checking out Rao's for a nice dinner in Las Vegas.
Rao's is a diamond in a city full of cubic zirconias.
The staff members work efficiently and are always there to recommend personal favorites and popular dishes at Rao's Caesars Palace Las Vegas.
Since most mortals are “never going to get into” the NYC original, this easier-to-access Vegas clone in Caesars Palace is a good alternative to its fabled sibling, serving “hearty”, classic Italiana in a setting that “duplicates” East Harlem’s decor...
