Las Vegas offers a range of renowned pasta spots that are worth exploring. Here are some must-visit places to satisfy your pasta cravings:
1. Mother Wolf
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Italian Pasta at Mother Wolf[/caption]
Chef Evan Funke is a famous Italian chef who prepares Roman-style pasta daily from 5 pm to 11 pm at Mother Wolf inside Fountainbleau Las Vegas. Reserve a table and sample their Fettuccine al Burro, a flat ribbon-like pasta in cultured butter, Parmigiano Reggiano Vacche Rosse cheese, and air-cured ham sourced directly from Parma, Italy.
Other popular pasta dishes at Mother Wolf include Spaghetti all'Arrabbiata in spicy tomato sauce and the tube-shaped Rigatoni all’Amatriciana pasta in cured pork, tomato sauce, and sheep’s milk cheese.
2. RPM Italian
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At RPM Italian restaurant inside Caesars Palace, an assortment of housemade pasta dishes await you. Try the Lobster Ravioli, an elegant and indulgent bowl of pasta complete with aromatic fresh basils and a flavorful lobster marsala sauce.
Spicy King Crab, Short Rib Bolognese, Goat Cheese Cavatelli, and Corn & Black Truffle Agnolotti are other good options.
3. Gaetano's Ristorante
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Gaetano’s Ristorante is your ideal restaurant for pasta-filled Sunday brunch. The brunch menu comprises homemade Lasagna Bolognese, Spaghetti Meatballs, Spaghetti Carbonara, and Mezzaluna Ravioli.
Gaetano’s boasts numerous accolades, including the 2024 Top 10 Most Romantic Restaurants In Las Vegas by Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Open Table Diners’ Choice 2023, the Best Italian Restaurant 2007 by the Best of Las Vegas, and the 2003 Best New Restaurant Off Strip by Las Vegas.
4. Al Solito Posto
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If you find yourself in Downtown Summerlin between 4 and 6 pm, book a table at the Al Solito Posto and indulge in their ‘Pastaholics’ Happy Hour. This 2023 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Winner allows you to sample a variety of pasta in rich flavors and toppings.
The East Coast Italian pasta pairs well with fried basil, herbed ricotta, parmesan cheese, and cocktail sauce. Their fried lasagna bites, retailing for $9, have the rich and savory bolognese sauce for that meaty flavor.
5. Trattoria Nakamura-Ya
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Pasta at Trattoria Nakamura-Ya[/caption]
Trattoria Nakamura-Ya is a renowned Asian restaurant in Chinatown, Las Vegas, where Chef Kengo Nakamura crafts a distinctive fusion of Japanese and Italian cuisines. Open daily except Tuesdays, the restaurant is celebrated for its innovative pasta dishes.
The Spaghetti Wafu Kurobuta Sausage & Kinoko stands out on the menu, featuring Japanese mushrooms, premium Kurobuta black pork sausages, and a touch of Japanese soy sauce. For an extra touch, you can request your pasta with Kinoko meat cream sauce, a rich blend of Wagyu Japanese beef, tomato cream sauce, and an assortment of Japanese mushrooms.