Petrosi's Italian Restaurant

We (3) were in town (from Hawaii) to attend the Still Raining (Jung Ji-hoon) concert at the MGM, so we made a reservation at Piero’s Italian Cuisine at the corner of Paradise and Convention Center Drive. It was the first visit for us to this Vegas landmark. The restaurant reminded me of old school, traditional Italian / Steak House with no windows and very subdued lighting, the kind of place for a romantic rendezvous. My experience in ordering a bottle of wine was problematic as three of my selections were unavailable. The wine book at Piero’s is extensive and I was pleased to see a wide selection of French Burgundies … Well, they weren’t in stock. I then moved onto an American Pinot Noir and was dismayed to find that was unavailable. If it weren’t for another wait person who said he saw that bottle (Kistler Reserve, $150), I might still be there trying to select a bottle. I think the restaurant should have an insert in the wine book indicating what is out, so the customer doesn’t get frustrated when selecting a wine. I suppose I should have selected an Italian wine, but I didn’t see anything compelling. Perhaps a sommelier, if Piero’s has one, could have facilitated my search for an appropriate wine. Bread and butter were brought to the table but interestingly, it was taken away before we were served our main course. Entrees come with a pretty large salad, so we split the Hamachi Crudo special ($29) and ordered Linguine Pomodoro ($29), Orecchiette with Prosciutto and Peas ($42) and Osso Bucco ($62) and two sides, Broccolini ($15) and Grilled Asparagus ($15). The linguini looked fine, and the orecchiette was delicious. My osso bucco came with a large serving of pasta which I had them box up. The veal was tender and the sauce was flavorful; we had no issues with any of our entrees. The broccolini was a disappointment; it was not seasoned or dressed sufficiently; it was just a mound of broccoli to us. We had no issues with the grilled asparagus. I must say the portions are large so come with a hearty appetite. We had Tiramisu ($15) and Profiteroles ($15) for dessert; I convinced a tablemate to have one of the profiteroles because three was too large an order for me. I paired my share of the profiteroles with a cup of (okay) coffee ($5). The tab was $408.57, and I left a $90 tip. What did I think? It was good but not great. I think I expected more from Piero’s, but it might be the problem in ordering wine that tainted my experience. The place was packed with diners so it must be fine dining, Italian style. For me, 4 stars at best. Would I return? Maybe.

One of the most memorable dinners I've had with my friends in a long while. Service was amazing, and the atmosphere felt like it was straight out of a mob movie. My only complaint was that the quality of food for the price was a bit much... the food was generally very tasty, but $40 for Sunday sauce is quite steep. Would highly recommend for any special occasion, though.

For the best Italian food in the country, you have to go dine here. The service is unmatched with attention to detail like no others. The Caesar salad is made from the freshest ingredients and the very delicious Veal parmesan with fried eggplant on top is fantastic. Last but not least, you have to have one of their homemade desserts. What makes this place stand above others is the fine people that work here.

I’ve been coming to Piero’s for well over a decade and look forward to it every time I’m in town. Highly recommended the stone crabs and Osso Buco - the best braised veal shank I’ve ever had. The bartenders are attentive and friendly, and Jackie makes an amazing Old Fashioned, even though she’s an unabashed LA Rams fan!

This was a true foodie experience, taking Italian dining to the next level. I'm including pictures of the menu and the dishes we tried. This isn't a place for a cheap bite to eat, but if you're looking for excellent Italian food walking distance from the Las Vegas convention center, Piero's is a wonderful choice. Note they take reservations, so waits for walk-ins can be quiet long, but they also have bar seating with the full menu available if you're coming on impulse. My only gripe is that it's pricey: we spent $150 for two people to have an appetizer, main dish, salad, and one drink each. No dessert, nothing too elaborate. But when you try it, you'll know where that money is going. Definitely suggest trying for a couple or friends looking for fancy foodie goodies. Steer clear if you're on a budget or trying to feed a bunch of children: there are far cheaper options.

Classic Upscale Italian ambiance, friendly bartenders that went out of their way to accommodate a request on the soup I ordered. I just had a quick soup for lunch, so I can't speak in detail on the food other than the pasta fagioli was great. They seemed very very skilled bartenders and had an excellent liqour selection...but I didn't have a drink.