clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

10 Places To Find Fresh, House-Made Noodles in Las Vegas

18 Essential Dive Bars in Las Vegas

Where to Drink in Las Vegas Right Now — June 2023

More in Las Vegas See more maps
Forte Tapas
Forte Tapas
Amelinda B Lee

Neighborhood Gems To Explore in Las Vegas

Try a locals’ favorite restaurant

by Susan Stapleton Updated
View as Map
Forte Tapas
| Amelinda B Lee
by Susan Stapleton Updated

The wide variety of food available in Las Vegas doesn’t just apply to the restaurants on the Strip. Locals know the secret neighborhood spots where a good Italian meal, a great oyster shack, or even healthy fare can really satisfy. Here, a look at 13 neighborhood gems that span from Summerlin to Spring Valley and beyond.

Restaurants are listed from north to south.

Read More
If you buy something or book a reservation from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy.

Mezzo Bistro & Wine

Copy Link

Mezzo Bistro & Wine in the northwest features happy hour seven days a week from 4 to 6 p.m., $8 lunch specials, and Italian dishes such as chicken riggies and the pepperoni pizza.

4275 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 944-8880
(702) 944-8880
Pepperoni pizza at Mezzo Bistro & Wine
Twitter

Also featured in:

Americana Restaurant

Copy Link

Located on Lake Jacqueline, Americana blends European flavors with American fare. The restaurant in Desert Shores offers the crowd-favorite smoked salmon tartare to start, with the filet mignon sliders as a main course. Do sit on the lakeside patio.

2620 Regatta Dr Suite 118, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 331-5565
(702) 331-5565
Americana
Americana
Americana

Also featured in:

Ohlala French Bistro

Copy Link

Ohlala French Bistro serves authentic French fare with the atmosphere of a cozy bistro. Patrons here rave about the warm crusted pistachio goat cheese appetizer, served with onions confit jam, honey, and crostini and the bavette a l’echalotte, a flank steak served with French fries.

2120 N Rampart Blvd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 222-3522
(702) 222-3522
The warm crusted pistachio goat cheese appetizer at Ohlala French Bistro
Ohlala French Bistro

Also featured in:

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant

Copy Link

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant inside the Artisan Boutique Hotel offers an all-you-can-eat option daily, specials on different days of the week such as $1 sliders on Tuesdays and $1 tacos on Thursdays, and even a happy hour with 50 percent off food. On the regular menu, patrons love the stuffed dates, strong sangria, tacos, and empanadas.

1501 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 834-3990
(702) 834-3990
Tacos and sangria at Barcelona Tapas
Facebook

Chef Marc’s Trattoria

Copy Link

Chef Marc’s Trattoria in the Lakes dishes out authentic Tuscan fare such as escargot, various homemade pastas, and meat entrees, as well as offering an extensive wine list.

8615 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 233-6272
(702) 233-6272
Escargot at Chef Marc’s Trattoria
Chef Marc’s Trattoria

Also featured in:

Salud Mexican Bistro & Tequileria

Copy Link

This family-owned restaurant on the west side features a combination of modern and traditional Mexican cuisine. A craft tequila bar, $5 daily happy hour, and popular brunch menu all add to the appeal of this gem. Fans of Salud repeatedly order the octopus salteado, lobster enchiladas, and the churro waffles for dessert.

8125 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 665-6423
(702) 665-6423
Churro waffles at Salud Mexican Bistro & Tequileria
Facebook

Also featured in:

Pasta Mia West

Copy Link

This Spring Valley gem features Northern Italian cuisine such as linguine with fresh mussels, lasagna Bolognese, and gnocchi alla Romana with sausage and porcini mushrooms. Some of the house specials include pollo dello chef with a chicken breast with eggplant and prosciutto as well as a pollo pizzaiola with a light tomato sauce and veggies, both for less than $22.

4455 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 251-8871
(702) 251-8871
Pasta Mia West
Pasta Mia West
OpenTable

Also featured in:

Forte Tapas

Copy Link

Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro from Nina Manchev features a mix European comfort foods and wines as well as sangria and craft beers. Most dishes come as tapas meant to share such as the marcona almond stuffed dates, mixed Spanish olives, chorizo simmered in red wine, truffle mashed potatoes, and French fries covered in beef stroganoff.

4180 S Rainbow Blvd #806, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 220-3876
(702) 220-3876
Forte Tapas
Forte Tapas
Amelinda B Lee

Also featured in:

Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House

Copy Link

Crab Corner in Spring Valley advertises that it’s the only Maryland style crab house on this side of the country. Seafood is flown in daily, where the fresh blue crabs can sell out before the end of the day. Customers also love the bacon-wrapped scallops, calamari, and hush puppies.

6485 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 489-4646
(702) 489-4646
Blue crabs at Crab Corner
Facebook

Pier 215

Copy Link

Those in the Spring Valley area love Pier 215, a fusion restaurant mixing Japanese influence with Italian flavors. Popular menu selections include the crispy pork belly, the Hawaiian breeze roll, the Kobe beef short ribs, and the miso-glazed salmon with brown rice risotto.

7060 S Durango Dr Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 586-3311
(702) 586-3311
Crispy pork belly at Pier 215
Pier 215

Table 34

Copy Link

Table 34 in the southeast features small versions of comfort food. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include the macaroni and cheese with pancetta, bacon pizza with Gouda, and Buffalo fried shrimp.

600 E Warm Springs Rd #180, Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 263-0034
(702) 263-0034
Buffalo fried shrimp at Table 34
Table 34

Also featured in:

Prosecco Fresh Italian Kitchen

Copy Link

Prosecco features traditional favorites such as Caprese salad, capellini Pomodoro, and of course, Margherita pizza. Some of the most requested menu items however, include the ruby salad, a mixture of beets, a spring mix and goat cheese and the lobster ravioli on the brunch menu.

8878 S Eastern Ave #104, Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 776-7772
(702) 776-7772
Ruby salad at Prosecco
Prosecco/Facebook

Spaghetty Western

Copy Link

In the Southwest part of town, customers love Spaghetty Western for its successful blend of classic American Western with Northern Italian. Menu favorites include the sage butternut squash ravioli, the antipasto platter, and the pink vodka sauce paired with any type of pasta.

10690 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 834-4611
(702) 834-4611
The antipasto platter at Spaghetty Western
Spaghetty Western

Also featured in:

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Mezzo Bistro & Wine

4275 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130

Mezzo Bistro & Wine in the northwest features happy hour seven days a week from 4 to 6 p.m., $8 lunch specials, and Italian dishes such as chicken riggies and the pepperoni pizza.

4275 N Rancho Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 944-8880
(702) 944-8880
Pepperoni pizza at Mezzo Bistro & Wine
Twitter

Americana Restaurant

2620 Regatta Dr Suite 118, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Located on Lake Jacqueline, Americana blends European flavors with American fare. The restaurant in Desert Shores offers the crowd-favorite smoked salmon tartare to start, with the filet mignon sliders as a main course. Do sit on the lakeside patio.

2620 Regatta Dr Suite 118, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 331-5565
(702) 331-5565
Americana
Americana
Americana

Ohlala French Bistro

2120 N Rampart Blvd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Ohlala French Bistro serves authentic French fare with the atmosphere of a cozy bistro. Patrons here rave about the warm crusted pistachio goat cheese appetizer, served with onions confit jam, honey, and crostini and the bavette a l’echalotte, a flank steak served with French fries.

2120 N Rampart Blvd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89128
(702) 222-3522
(702) 222-3522
The warm crusted pistachio goat cheese appetizer at Ohlala French Bistro
Ohlala French Bistro

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant

1501 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Barcelona Tapas Restaurant inside the Artisan Boutique Hotel offers an all-you-can-eat option daily, specials on different days of the week such as $1 sliders on Tuesdays and $1 tacos on Thursdays, and even a happy hour with 50 percent off food. On the regular menu, patrons love the stuffed dates, strong sangria, tacos, and empanadas.

1501 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89102
(702) 834-3990
(702) 834-3990
Tacos and sangria at Barcelona Tapas
Facebook

Chef Marc’s Trattoria

8615 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

Chef Marc’s Trattoria in the Lakes dishes out authentic Tuscan fare such as escargot, various homemade pastas, and meat entrees, as well as offering an extensive wine list.

8615 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 233-6272
(702) 233-6272
Escargot at Chef Marc’s Trattoria
Chef Marc’s Trattoria

Salud Mexican Bistro & Tequileria

8125 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117

This family-owned restaurant on the west side features a combination of modern and traditional Mexican cuisine. A craft tequila bar, $5 daily happy hour, and popular brunch menu all add to the appeal of this gem. Fans of Salud repeatedly order the octopus salteado, lobster enchiladas, and the churro waffles for dessert.

8125 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89117
(702) 665-6423
(702) 665-6423
Churro waffles at Salud Mexican Bistro & Tequileria
Facebook

Pasta Mia West

4455 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103

This Spring Valley gem features Northern Italian cuisine such as linguine with fresh mussels, lasagna Bolognese, and gnocchi alla Romana with sausage and porcini mushrooms. Some of the house specials include pollo dello chef with a chicken breast with eggplant and prosciutto as well as a pollo pizzaiola with a light tomato sauce and veggies, both for less than $22.

4455 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 251-8871
(702) 251-8871
Pasta Mia West
Pasta Mia West
OpenTable

Forte Tapas

4180 S Rainbow Blvd #806, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Forte European Tapas Bar & Bistro from Nina Manchev features a mix European comfort foods and wines as well as sangria and craft beers. Most dishes come as tapas meant to share such as the marcona almond stuffed dates, mixed Spanish olives, chorizo simmered in red wine, truffle mashed potatoes, and French fries covered in beef stroganoff.

4180 S Rainbow Blvd #806, Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 220-3876
(702) 220-3876
Forte Tapas
Forte Tapas
Amelinda B Lee

Crab Corner Maryland Seafood House

6485 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118

Crab Corner in Spring Valley advertises that it’s the only Maryland style crab house on this side of the country. Seafood is flown in daily, where the fresh blue crabs can sell out before the end of the day. Customers also love the bacon-wrapped scallops, calamari, and hush puppies.

6485 S Rainbow Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89118
(702) 489-4646
(702) 489-4646
Blue crabs at Crab Corner
Facebook

Pier 215

7060 S Durango Dr Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89113

Those in the Spring Valley area love Pier 215, a fusion restaurant mixing Japanese influence with Italian flavors. Popular menu selections include the crispy pork belly, the Hawaiian breeze roll, the Kobe beef short ribs, and the miso-glazed salmon with brown rice risotto.

7060 S Durango Dr Suite 101, Las Vegas, NV 89113
(702) 586-3311
(702) 586-3311
Crispy pork belly at Pier 215
Pier 215

Table 34

600 E Warm Springs Rd #180, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Table 34 in the southeast features small versions of comfort food. Some of the most popular dishes on the menu include the macaroni and cheese with pancetta, bacon pizza with Gouda, and Buffalo fried shrimp.

600 E Warm Springs Rd #180, Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 263-0034
(702) 263-0034
Buffalo fried shrimp at Table 34
Table 34

Prosecco Fresh Italian Kitchen

8878 S Eastern Ave #104, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Prosecco features traditional favorites such as Caprese salad, capellini Pomodoro, and of course, Margherita pizza. Some of the most requested menu items however, include the ruby salad, a mixture of beets, a spring mix and goat cheese and the lobster ravioli on the brunch menu.

8878 S Eastern Ave #104, Las Vegas, NV 89123
(702) 776-7772
(702) 776-7772
Ruby salad at Prosecco
Prosecco/Facebook

Spaghetty Western

10690 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89141

In the Southwest part of town, customers love Spaghetty Western for its successful blend of classic American Western with Northern Italian. Menu favorites include the sage butternut squash ravioli, the antipasto platter, and the pink vodka sauce paired with any type of pasta.

10690 Southern Highlands Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89141
(702) 834-4611
(702) 834-4611
The antipasto platter at Spaghetty Western
Spaghetty Western

Related Maps