Italian Cuisine at The Venetian Resort

Known in Los Angeles for their trio of popular dining concepts in the Arts District, Restaurateur Matteo Ferdinandi and Chef Angelo Auriana were childhood friends in Italy. Chef Angelo, describes his concepts as a “journey to Italy with a local.” With this in mind, Matteo’s pays tribute to Northern Italy, where the two grew up. Expect to find many of those surprises on the menu. Entrees are presented in a simple and approachable way.  We recommend trying the delicate handkerchief pasta, silky pasta sheets with basil and almond pesto. Or the Ligurian focaccina, an amazing flatbread filled with crescenza cheese. Find your new favorite at Matteo's Ristorante Italiano.

Mercato della Pescheria is inspired by Italy’s coastal fishing villages. The menu offers a taste the history of a coastal Italian seafood market. Traditional dishes made with natural and fresh ingredients. Fish selections flown in fresh from the waters of California, Mexico, the U.S. East Coast. The centerpiece of the open kitchen is a Josper oven. Designed and manufactured in Barcelona, Spain it's used to prepare dishes like whole grilled spicy prawns, 22oz bone-in ribeye and Mediterranean Sea Bass. Enjoy foods from the land as well. Imported cheeses, house-made pastas, vegetables, salads, and Roman-style pizzas. Finish the meal with espresso and table side Italian Tiramisu. Find your coastal Italian favorite.

An Italian restaurant and lounge known for its ultra-chic atmosphere, one-pound meatball and famed brunch experiences. LAVO features an outdoor terrace with unmatched views of the Las Vegas Strip. Try the award-winning Spaghetti and Kobe Meatballs. Served with sausage ragu, whipped fresh ricotta and garlic crostini. Or enjoy decadent desserts like the 20-layer Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake.  Exciting interactive desserts are available, such as the Tartufo Fantasia. This experience starts with a chocolate sphere covered with pistachios and popping candy. As flaming hot syrup is poured over the top, the chocolate shell melts, revealing a Neapolitan gelato cake. Find your ultra-chic Italian favorite at LAVO. 

Canaletto will provide guests with the most authentic Italian experience outside of Italy. Chef Massimiliano Lanzafame recreates the flavors of Italy. Dishes feature the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking techniques. Enjoy authentic entrees made with Artisan pasta imported from Italy, such as the Linguine Buranella. Thin flat pasta with mussels, prawns, scallops & clams seasoned with tomatoes, crushed red pepper, garlic & Trebbiano wine. In addition, diners can enjoy fresh baked breads, soups, salads, pizza, pastas and more. Find more of Italy at Canaletto.

At Trattoria Reggiano, they honor family, friends, and the traditional Italian feast. A reason why they source local, responsibly grown, ingredients. Prepared with love, from farm to table and where guests are treated to a true Italian experience. The menu features authentic Italian hand-tossed, brick-oven pizzas. Specialties like Eggplant Parmesan and certified Angus Beef filet mignon meatballs. And food made with the highest quality vegetables, yeast, and the finest ingredients. What you drink with your meal is just as important as what you eat. The hand-selected stock of wines from around the world will compliment your dining experience. Explore the menu and a traditional Italian street-side Trattoria setting.