At the original Rao’s New York City location, opened in 1896, you’re lucky to get a seat (unless you’re a regular and have “table rights” or if you’re a guest invited by someone who does). The restaurant is that popular and has been for decades.
Luckily for Las Vegas visitors you can actually book a table at the family’s Las Vegas location—quite a bit bigger (yet one small room is styled after the NYC location, so guests can get a feel for the original).
The delights of the Southern Neapolitan Italian cooking include standout dishes like Uncle Vincent’s lemon chicken, the large meatballs and the veal chop. For vegetarians, Rao’s offers ravioli purses—beggar purse raviolis filled with Bartlett pears and ricotta and served in brown butter with sage and dried cranberries. Desserts are all traditional, but try the sweet twist on the cannoli.
Caesars Palace, 702.731.7267
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