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Award-winning chef Paul Bartolotta distinguishes his namesake restaurant in the Wynn with rustic, yet elegant, Italian coastal cuisine. The live seafood flown in daily from the Mediterranean is show-stopping. That alone, combined with startlingly authentic ingredients such as Sicilian olive oil and imported porcini mushrooms, makes Bartolotta a must-eat. The gorgeous al fresco dining space overlooks a dreamy lagoon, and a whimsical, two-level indoor dining room is a must-see. Understated, but still decadent, the AAA-Four-Diamond-rated restaurant is the closest diners will get to the shores of Italy on this side of the Strip.

Celebrity Chef Tom Colicchio has brought his distinctive vision of the American steakhouse to Las Vegas. Craftsteak's ingredient-driven menu features the highest quality meats and produce, presented with minimal interference as a la carte options to best showcase the integrity of their farm-fresh flavors. Chef Colicchio's standard of excellence is evident in all aspects of the restaurant: its extensive selection of Kobe and Wagyu beef, its 200 bottle collection of premium scotches and whiskies, and its diverse variety of seasonal sides and entrees prepared with reverence by Executive Chef Matt Seeber and his skilled team. Craftsteak is a welcome reminder …

Internationally acclaimed Chef Alain Ducasse opened his first Las Vegas venture, Mix, in grand style in 2004, delivering not just a restaurant but an entire experience. Situated on the 64th floor of the Delano hotel (Mandalay Bay), Mix offers unparalleled views that extend from the Strip to the mountainous horizon. A dazzling white monochrome dining room punctuated with vibrant red accents provides a clean backdrop for the 15,000-piece "Champagne bubble" chandelier to make its mesmerizing impression. The highly seasonal kitchen constructs dishes that meld international ingredients with an incomparable French flair. Those interested in toasting to their evening with a …

Spago’s Executive Chef Eric Klein wants you to feel as if you’re dining in a friend’s living room. Located in the Forum Shops at Caesar’s Palace, Spago's atmosphere is casual. The service is both impeccable and friendly. The food is simple and unpretentious, yet beautiful. The California-cuisine menu changes daily based on the freshest organic produce. Whether you dine in the cafe known for its pizzas and people watching, or the main dining room known for its steak tartare, Wolfgang Puck’s Spago is sure to please.

Yellowtail Japanese Restaurant & Lounge serves up innovative Japanese dishes alongside specialty sakes in the luxurious Bellagio Hotel. Renowned Chef Akira Back has created a fusion of modern and traditional Japanese cuisine using only the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients flown in daily from around the world. Chef back has cultivated a menu of Japanese specialties that go beyond sushi and sashimi, offering a variety of selections for people of diverse tastes. The atmosphere and décor complement the cuisine with a panoramic view of the popular Bellagio fountain show, as well as a chic and unique atmosphere as hip as …

Kerry Simon, finally with a restaurant bearing his name, brings Las Vegas diners the signature American cuisine that has made him famous. Simon's menu masterfully weaves earthy, organic, and simple ingredients into elegant comfort food, such as braised shortribs alongside a sweet potato popover and citrus watercress salad, or double cut colorado lamb chops with ginger roasted pear. The setting is both hugely cool yet refreshingly casual, evocative of neighborhood eateries that are all but absent in Las Vegas.

Boasting an energetic vibe and innovative new menu inspired by celebrity chef/owner Michael Mina's travels throughout the Mediterranean, SEABLUE is a stylish seaside-esque oasis inside the MGM Grand. Specialties like tapas and shellfish are served family-style in a lively setting fittingly reminiscent of a Mediterranean marketplace. SEABLUE is known for its own take on tapas and contemporary seafood masterfully prepared over the restaurant's mesquite and apricot wood-burning grill. All dishes are created around the concept of communal dining, for a social experience that stays true to the restaurant’s theme and point of origin.

(This restaurant is PERMANENTLY closed ) Having accomplished being the most honored and awarded restaurant in Las Vegas is no small feat. But such are the accolades given to Andre’s inside the Monte Carlo Resort Hotel—the AAA Four-Diamond home of contemporary French cuisine inspired by renowned Celebrity Chef André Rochat. Old World charm is married with contemporary sophistication in the Andre’s multiple dining and lounge spaces, where lavish fabrics and intricate design details complement a menu that is similarly opulent. Savor the flavorful results of Chef Rochat’s personal touch in the main dining room that showcases the alluring juxtaposition of …