The Bootlegger Italian Bistro
7700 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, Nevada 89123
About the Business
The Bootlegger Italian Bistro is a charming and cozy restaurant located on the famous Las Vegas Strip in Nevada. This institution offers a unique blend of traditional Italian cuisine and classic cocktails in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Guests can enjoy a wide variety of delicious dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, as well as an extensive selection of wines and spirits. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner with friends or a romantic evening out, The Bootlegger Italian Bistro is the perfect spot to enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and exceptional service.
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7700 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89123, United States
Opening hours
Monday:
11:00 - 22:00
Tuesday:
11:00 - 22:00
Wednesday:
11:00 - 22:00
Thursday:
11:00 - 22:00
Friday:
11:00 - ?
Saturday:
11:00 - 01:00
Sunday:
11:00 - 01:00
Reviews
"This was amazing find off strip! The food, service and ambiance were all 5 Stars! This place has been around forever and I know why! The food was authentic and had that homemade feel like your Grandma from Italy was in the kitchen making it. We started with the stuffed mushrooms which were amazing. The white cream sauce underneath was divine. My husband had the sausage and peppers. The sausage was homemade and had such a good spice to it. He really enjoyed the dish! I got the veal saltimbocca and the flavors were so good. Both dishes were huge servings and we were sad we were staying in a hotel and couldn't take our leftovers home with us. Prices were very reasonable for Vegas. We will definitely come back when we are in town again!"
"5 stars all around. This was the best service we received all trip. The waitstaff was very attentive and extremely professional. The atmosphere was super cool and the history was neat to learn about. This is my new favorite restaurant of all time. All of the food was phenomenal. The fried ravioli is the best I have ever had. The Chicken Alfredo was rich and creamy with delicious noodles. The lasagna was very good as well with a great red sauce. BUT, my favorite thing was the Italian cream cake. Absolutely to die for. I am not a cake person but this is now my favorite dessert. The cannoli was also very good! All around an amazing experience and I will be coming back when in Vegas!"
"The story behind the development of this family-centric business is awe-inspiring and that itself should be captivating enough to draw customers in here. But add that with quality food and (weekend) entertainment that is no short of spectacular, what you are left with is this restaurant that locals and visitors shouldn't miss out on. Located just a couple miles South of the infamous Las Vegas strip (off of Las Vegas Blvd), it's not far from the majority of the popular hotels/casinos - so traveling here in a rideshare or taxi is inexpensive and highly worth it. But unfortunately, locals like me that live in the far Northwest part of the city, it can be a little challenging to commute here, but I enjoyed it during the couple visits thus far. My family and I initially tried this restaurant back on 25 Aug 2019. I recall this visit mainly because of how we ended up at this restaurant - let's just say that it wasn't a typical "search for a new restaurant to try" type of visit; nor was it a, "Hey look, let's go try that restaurant," and then quickly veer off the road. Our initial visit was satisfactory, and I think it was due to the fact that before we moved to Las Vegas, we were never exposed to a lot of different Italian restaurants. We were accustomed to that all-famous "franchise chain" Italian restaurants that happen to serve AYCE salad and breadsticks. Believe it or not, it wasn't until the pandemic where we ordered delivery from one of the nearest Italian restaurants from our house, that we ventured away from the normalcy of Italian cuisine (spaghetti, lasagna, etc.)..hence my introduction to cioppino! Fast forward to years later, we've experienced many different Italian entrées and the majority of them were wonderful. My wife and I made a reservation (which I highly recommend to everyone) and decided to revisit this restaurant on 9 Mar 2024 since we've refined our palate and I believe enhanced our taste receptors since our initial visit. When we walked in, we were nicely greeted by the hostesses and I quickly remembered seeing all the historical pictures/décor from our first visit, which is entertaining to look at while you're waiting for your table (we arrived earlier than our reservation). When we got to our table, it was perfect because we had a great view of the live entertainment and the booth itself felt private (I couldn't see or hear the folks next to us). Our server, Kodie, was phenomenal; throughout the evening he busted his tail off ensuring customers, to include our table, were doing great and he never showed signs of slowing down. He and his staff that were assisting him were highly efficient, very attentive, and most of all, professional with his/their customer service skills. The drinks we chose to accompany our dinner were the Milano Mule and Sicilian Lemon Drop. Of noteworthy mention, that Milano Mule was one of the best Mules I have ever drank. For our dinner, we ordered Funghi di Maria, Insalata di Caesar, Seafood Fra Diavolo (SFD), Chef Maria's Saltimbocca, and Italian Cream Cake (for dessert). Everything was extraordinary! This restaurant's SFD is easily in my top 3 cioppino-style Italian dishes I've had in my life (well, since mid 2019). Also, my wife really enjoyed the Saltimbocca which I thought was prepared magnificently (see attached pictures). I also thought the Italian Cream Cake was excellent and that's coming from someone who's not a fan of desserts, nonetheless, lemon-inspired desserts. The price-to-quantity/quality ratio is impeccable and I really appreciate this business supporting the active men and women of the Armed Forces to include its Veterans - highly respectable! Overall, this restaurant is outstanding...I have nothing negative to mention. I profoundly recommend this restaurant to all locals and visitors - you will not be disappointed."
"The dining room has a great vibe with a piano staged at one end. The walls include prints of the founders and early restaurant history, maintaining a classy decor. We had to make reservations as the first night when we dropped in the wait time would have been hours. The warm bread bites with marinara is good, some bites excellent: buttery and soft, but some okay: cool and well done, likely because of their uneven size / uneven cooking. The Alfredo, which I had with blackened salmon, was buttery and delicious. I could've eaten more and secretly hooked the plate was more bowl-like. For dessert I enjoyed the cannoli. The pastry shell was perfectly crispy and the filling creamy and not too sweet."
"Great service, friendly waiters, nice staff. Definitely had the look and feel of a great Italian place. The marinara was sour and the pasta looked like it was either box pasta or made by a 3 year old with play dough. Prices were on point, but after so many great reviews, I was really disappointed with the food quality and presentation. The bread was amazing, best part of the meal. The calamari was great too actually. But the salad and the eggplant were not great, the salad was actually not even good ."
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