This weekend, Peter is broadcasting from The Venetian Resort, Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Of course, Vegas is a food-lover’s delight, teeming with restaurants both on and off the Strip, from Michelin-starred fine dining to hole-in-the-wall finds.
To learn more, we checked in some locals who are renowned for having some of the best palates in the West.
For example, ever wondered where Robin Leach likes to eat when he’s not hobnobbing with the rich and famous in Vegas? Read on ….
Robin Leach, host and Luxe Life columnist for VegasDeluxe.com
Wolfgang Puck’s Postrio Restaurant at The Venetian, and the one that started it all, Spago at Caesars Palace.
Another great option is Iron Chef Kerry Simon’s restaurant Simon in the pool and spa tower of the Palms Place Hotel & Spa Las Vegas.
Sushi Samba in the Palazzo because it offers an incredible combination of Japanese and Brazilian cuisines.
The combination wine store and restaurant Marche Bacchus French Bistro & Wine Market located along Lake Jacqueline in Desert Shores, just about 10 minutes off the Strip.
Want more restaurant options? Try Three Days, Nine Meals: Las Vegas.
John Curtas, commentator/restaurant critic for KNPR and KLAS TV
Le Cirque in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino offers the most romantic dining experience.
Far off The Strip in the town of Henderson, Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana has the best pizza in town.
For a big splurge, head to Restaurant Guy Savoy in Caesars Palace.
Lotus of Siam on East Sahara Avenue is one of the great Thai restaurants in the country.
Beef lovers should try Mario Batali’s Carnevino Italian Steakhouse in The Palazzo Las Vegas where they serve dry-aged steaks, some as long as eight months.
Los Antojos is a great hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurant, located on South Eastern Avenue.
Raku Charcoal Grill is a tiny izakaya (Japanese-style bar and restaurant) that was nominated for a James Beard Award this year.
Chef Luciano Pellegrini, executive chef and Partner for the Valentino Restaurant Group
Outside of the two restaurants we operate here in Las Vegas—Valentino and Giorgio— my favorite places would be:
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Thomas Keller’s Bouchon at the Venetian, for its breakfast and brunch.
In fact, it’s my favorite breakfast place in the city. My oldest daughter just loves Mon Ami Gabi at Paris Las Vegas and we order the same thing every time we go.
It’s right across from the fountain show at Bellagio so the view is also great.
Via Brasil Steakhouse is off the strip in Summerlin and is an all-you-can eat Brazilian steakhouse. They have about 18 different kinds of meat they serve you tableside plus a really nice salad bar.
Chef Andre Rochat of Andre’s is a dear friend and we just loved original place in downtown Las Vegas, but sadly it closed this year—so we go to his place inside the Monte Carlo instead.
Compiled by Sarika Chawla for PeterGreenberg.com.Check out more guests from Peter’s show here.
Learn more about Las Vegas travel:
- Three Days, Nine Meals: Las Vegas
- Ask the Locals Travel Guide: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from Las Vegas
- Destination Bachelor Parties: More Class, Less Crass?
- Las Vegas Goes Green
- Unusual Activities in Las Vegas
- Undiscovered Las Vegas
