AL DENTE, Bally’s. Specializing in the robust flavors of the old-world, melded with traditional Sicilian preparation and continental flair, for a unique dining experience. Open daily, 5:30-10:30 p.m., Wednesday-Sunday. 702-967-7999

ANTONIO’S ITALIAN RISTORANTE, Rio All-Suite Hotel. Enjoy casual fine dining featuring traditional Italian dinners such as osso buco milanese and spaghetti con aragosta. Open daily, 5-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 10:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-252-7737

BATTISTA’S HOLE-IN-THE-WALL, 4041 Audrie St. A Vegas institution, having been around since the ‘70’s, serving hearty, homey fare. Open daily for dinner, 5-10 p.m.; with cocktails at 4:30 p.m. 702-732-1424

BRIO, Town Square. Serving authentic, Tuscan-style cuisine; signature dishes include grilled meats and seafood. Open daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Thursday; till midnight, Friday; 10 a.m.-midnight, Saturday; 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sunday. 702-914-9145

BUCA DI BEPPO, 412 E. Flamingo Road. This popular chain serves classic and authentic Italian fare like pizzas, pastas and roasted specialties – ‘family style.’ Open daily, 5-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; till 11 p.m., Friday; 12-11 p.m., Saturday, 12-10 p.m., Sunday. 702-866-2867

CASA DI AMORE, 2850 E. Tropicana. Truly a slice of old Vegas, where you can dine ‘family-style’ amidst historical snapshots of the city, as it used to be. Open daily, 4 p.m.-5 a.m. Closed on Tuesday. 702-433-4967

CHICAGO JOE’S, 820 S. Fourth Street. Serving a little slice of Italy with favorites just like mama made it, from appetizers to a wide selection of pasta, seafood and veal dishes. Open 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 5-10 p.m., Saturday. 702-382-5637

DON VITO’S, South Point. The freshest ingredients are transformed into traditional Italian favorites that have a regular following, like three-cheese lasagna and veal marsala. Open daily, 5-10 p.m. 702-797-8075

FERRARO’S, 4480 Paradise Road. This award-winning restaurant offers a unique Italian experience since 1985. Open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Monday-Friday; 5-10 p.m., Monday-Sunday. 702-364-5300

FIAMMA TRATTORIA & BAR, MGM Grand. This newer sibling of the three-star SoHo original welcomes guests into a sleek and contemporary setting. Open daily for dinner, 5:30-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-891-7600

GROTTO ITALIAN RISTORANTE, Golden Nugget. Dine on authentic Italian cuisine in a setting that mirrors a quaint trattoria on the Amalfi Coast. Open daily, 11:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; till 11:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday.
702-386-8341

LAVO RESTAURANT & NIGHTCLUB, The Palazzo. TAO’s sister property serves-up classic Italian dishes from Chef Ralph Scamardella, all amidst an upscale, Moroccan-vibe. Open daily, from 5 p.m., with late night dining Friday-Saturday, till 1 a.m. 702-791-1800

LOMBARDI’S ITALIAN KITCHEN, Plaza. Serving some of the finest Italian cuisine, all at affordable prices. Open 5-10 p.m., Thursday-Monday. 702-386-2110

MONTESANO’S, 3441 W. Sahara. A family owned restaurant, serving classic Italian fare just like mom’s. Open for lunch and dinner, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday-Saturday. 702-876-0348

NORA’S CUISINE, 6020 W. Flamingo Road, #11. Serving authentic Italian cuisine with a Sicilian flavor. Open for lunch and dinner, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-10 p.m., Monday-Thursday; till 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 702-873-8990

ONDA RISTORANTE & WINE LOUNGE, Mirage Hotel. Italian classics abound in the ‘ristorante,’ though the wine lounge is where it’s hip and happening. Open 5-11 p.m., Thursday-Monday. 702-791-7354

PANEVINO RISTORANTE & GOURMET DELI, 246 Via Antonio. Long known as a local’s favorite place to wine and dine. Open daily, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Friday; 5-10 p.m., Sunday-Thursday, till 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday. 702-222-2400

RISTORANTE ITALIANO, Riviera. The earthy cooking of Tuscany and the Northern Italian countryside with a splash of Milanese class is what draws diners to this restaurant. Open 5:30-10:30 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. 702-794-9363

TRATTORIA DEL LUPO, Mandalay Bay. Wolfgang Puck’s first Italian restaurant offers authentic dishes inspired by Rome and its neighboring northern regions. Open 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday; 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday. 702-740-5522

TUSCANY GARDENS, Tuscany Suites & Casino. Offering a variety of USDA prime steaks as well as Chef Gilberto’s famous homemade sauces and osso buco. What’s more, seafood and pasta dishes abound. Open daily from 5 p.m. 702-893-8933