Looking for an off-strip locals, but excellent, restaurant in Las Vegas

[Food Scrounger]

We've been to Las Vegas a zillion times over the years and have always chosen Strip, big-name restaurants, without venturing into non-tourist RestaurantLand.

We're interested in knowing whether there is a local Italian restaurant that is worth a visit.

Thanks in advance for any guidance.

[GroovinGourmet]

I would never visit LV without a visit to Rosemary's. Best fine dining value in town...

[mstarb25]

I went to Rosemary's based on GroovinGourmet's simple comment and I was very pleased. It was a nice change from the strip. Great service, food was delicious. All bottles of wine were half price on Sunday night.

[jjo1953]

There's a great steakhouse in Henderson simply called Steak at 76 W. Horizon Ridge...www.steaklasvegas.com...

Great food, great prices, and they have a wine store where you can buy amazing wine for dinner with a $10 corkage...can't beat that.

[Honeyman]

Pampalmousse on Sahara (I think) was excellent the last time I was there, but that was a couple years ago.

[Dave Feldman]

For the Pasta Shop fans: what dishes are your favorites?

[westie]

My favorite local restaurant is Todd's Unique - do a search as there have been several posts.

[MesaChow]

I love the Shrimp Fra Diavlo from the dinner menu. I've also enjoyed evening specials, although my memory is failing me now. Things also taste better when you're having a great time in a fun environment. Every time we've been there, there are always many 'regulars' (one time even a wedding dinner!) and a jovial atmosphere.

[lorridav]

Chicken Davida, Ravioli, Chef had an artichoke appetizer that was out of this world. Everything is good. He sells his homemade pasta up and down the Strip.

[Sal Sagev26]

Agreed, chicken Davida is amazing; as is the shrimp/saffron squid ink pasta dish. And FYI, after 21 years at Trop/Eastern, the Alenik boys have moved the Pasta Shop to Henderson on Horizon Ridge near Carnegie. Same amazing food, in a nicer space.

[Dave Feldman]

Thanks -- this is great news, which I've heard nothing about.

[vegasjlt]

Ferraro's 5900 West Flamingo

[jackattack]

Another vote for Ferraro's

[MesaChow]

The Pasta Shop. Fresh homemade pastas, local ambiance, charming staff.

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Pasta Shop & Ristorante
2495 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121

[wagger]

I was just about to recommend the Pasta Shop, too! Been going for years and never disappointed.

[luniz]

just because it's in a casino doesn't mean it's a crummy tourist trap. I shared a pretty nice meal at the bistro in the Venetian, it was better than I expected. Pizza was nice and crispy, pasta fresh, etc.