First time here. Celebrated a birthday and anniversary lunch. The staff made us feel as if we've been coming for years with excellent service. We ordered antipasto, fried calamari and stuffed mushrooms for appetizers. All were excellent! The mains were eggplant rollatini, capellini and veal piccata. Very tasty with generous portions and reasonable prices. They surprised us with a cheesecake and tiramisu. Highly recommend this Italian restaurant! read more

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Our favorite Italian restaurant! They are more than just a beautiful scenic view. The ambience is amazing & the food is just the BEST! The pasta is homemade, you can tell! The baked clams are one of my favorites. We ask for them extra crispy. The waiters recognize us & often start our two orders of the read more

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Service was outstanding, food was top notch And We had the best seat in the house to look over the strip at night ! read more

Mr Michael the owner was so courteous & friendly. If you want great food don't hesitate to try it. Absolutely delicious & amazing & the staff is so friendly read more

I had dinner here this evening with my husband and another couple. I am torn between a 3-star or a 4-star rating. We were greeted warmly and seated promptly. The Hostess was heading for a booth but I whispered to her, "We're too fat for booths." She was great. She turned around and said simply, "Would you prefer a table?" I said I would, please, and she said "How about this one?" She was lovely. We don't think that the waiter ever told us his name; we think it was Carlos; maybe it was Efren. Whatever his name, he was a good waiter and knew his product. Laura asked for his opinion between two dishes, he quickly replied "the Chicken Francese and then I'll add some capers." He sold it. Laura and my husband both ordered the Chicken Francese with capers ($29.50). Both diners found it to be too lemon-forward. I had Hubby's leftover pasta at midnight and agree that it was too lemon-forward. I typically want Piccata to be lemon-forward; this was too much lemon. The pasta didn't have enough Piccata sauce on it; it was dry. When I re-heated the leftovers, I added butter. The servings of both chicken and linguini were very generous. Both people ate one piece of chicken and took one piece home in a go-box, along with a lot of pasta. My friend started with the Lobster Bisque in a bread bowl ($14.50). I started with the Warm Spinach Salad ($13.75). Carlos helped me chose a white wine to go with the Salad; it was a good choice ($9.50). My problem is that the Warm Spinach Salad was over-dressed. It was drowning in salad dressing. Whoever cleared my plate saw that I only ate half of the salad and should have, therefore, asked if there was a problem with it. Carlos helped my husband choose a Chianti. We knew we wanted a Chianti but there were several from which to choose. Again, his recommendation was a good one ($50). We waited a long time to get bread. It was very hot when it was served to us; right out of the oven. After that long wait, I was disappointed. It could have used a bit more fat on top (either butter or olive oil), as well as some cheese. I did not especially care for the Puttanesca ($23.50) and only ate half, if that much. When my plate was cleared, someone should have asked if there was a problem with the dish. There wasn't; I had never had Puttanesca before and wanted to try it; I tried it; it was OK but I won't order it again. Regardless, when a diner eats only half of a dish and doesn't ask to take it with, servers should ask if there was a problem with the dish. Water glasses were kept filled. The waiter didn't disappear after giving my husband the check (which happens so often. Right?). So I had talked myself into a 4-star rating but, honestly, 3.5 is the right score. THEN I read a review which said Ventano added a fee for using a credit card. I pulled our receipt. Yep. Dinner was $212.75 + $17.82 sales tax. Then the restaurant added $8.07 for "non cash adj." I guarantee you that we had enough cash on us to have paid cash for dinner had we been given the option. Not giving us an option is a bit unethical; therefore, I just cut the rating from 4 stars to 3. I understand that the restaurant might need to find ways to cut expenses or increase revenue. May I suggest that you cut back on portion sizes and drop the "non cash adj" fee. FYI: The food at Gaetano's is so much better than Ventano's. read more

We went to Ventano's for Thanksgiving dinner. Very busy but the food and service were excellent! We had the turkey dinner which came out hot, and delicious! THANK YOU !!! read more

The food here is amazing! 100% get the lava stone shrimp, fun experience and sauces are really tasty. The waiters always recommend the best option, so if you are stuck between two amazing options ask the waiter what is their favorite. Love the overall feel, and the view of the strip is to die for. read more

Excellent food and service, as expected! I like the Ventano bar to combine my off-strip gaming, fine dining, and drink choices into one location! Bartender Richie is definitely an industry professional. He provided excellent service as well as wine recommendations. The food choices are well above average and far superior to "bar food". I usually start w a salad (the grilled romaine, or spinach salad) and hit an app as well (this time a shrimp cocktail). The entrees are well varied between good ok' italian as well as less heavy options. This visit I had the cheese ravs with a red sauce. I'm dying to try the potato wrapped salmon. The bar area allows smoking, so If smoking bother you, then stay in the non-smoking dining room. FYI. I was at Ventano the night that the governor shut down LV. All the staff were thinking they had a two week vacation! We all know the outcome. Please fully understand the political motivations of your government, and vote accordingly. read more

Ventano - Usual pre-din cocktail. - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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Food was great Service was great Ambience awesome! Only mistake made was server gave everyone in our party the wrong boxes of our leftovers!!! read more

The Carbonara was the best I had ever tasted in a while. I would say my dish will feed a total of three. all the dishes are family style servings. The facility was spacious and the service was efficient. They have a bar, Private room, and open table service. You really will not be disappointed in anything you order. read more

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The service wasn't the best, we waited 18 minutes for the wine I ordered and even longer for the bread. The food was so plain.. all three of our main entrees were bland. We were very disappointed. I wish we would've stayed home, I could've cooked the same dishes and adding garlic would've been better, oh., and alot cheaper. read more

Solid restaurant. I've been here probably 4-5 times now and I can honestly say I have only had one bad dish (veal saltimbocca). The service here is great and if you can't snag a table you can sit in the bar and still get a full meal! Please note that there's a ton of cigarette smoke in the bar. As for food they have amazing pasta dishes including a gluten free penne that's pretty damn good. I've thoroughly enjoyed their shrimp and scallops meal, chicken Madeira? Etc. I would highly recommend the grilled salad as it's one of the best salads I've ever had as well as any of their appetizers. Each meal comes with fresh delicious garlic bread sticks that will get the meal started with a smile! Lastly, their Italian wine selection is pretty big which doesn't force you to drink a boring ass chianti like every other Italian restaurant. read more

We went to Ventano's twice in a short period of time with 2 different groups. I've been here before, but it had been quite some time. In the past, we liked it, but didn't really think anything stood out to make it part of our mix of go-to's. Having returned recently, I do think it is better than it was several years ago. Definitely make reservations for weekends - it gets busy. On our recent trips, we had made reservations in advance and were seated right on time despite having some bigger groups. Our waiters were mostly on top of things (we did run out of water at one point) but service was speedy and did not have to wait long for food. One of my favorite things from both visits were the warm breadsticks they bring out as their house bread. Delicious. On my two visits I had a Risotto Alla Milanese with Blackened Chicken and then the Lobster Ravioli. I thought the Risotto was pretty good, I definitely liked the blackened chicken on top. Without the chicken, I think the dish may have been a bit bland for my tastes. The lobster ravioli was really good, though with only 4 raviolis the portion was terribly small for the price. We also tried a few appetizers. The Grilled Lamb Chops on the stone were a neat presentation and were tasty. The bruschetta was pretty good and I'd get it again. We also tried the Arancine, which I thought was also pretty good. Overall, it's a solid Italian restaurant in a convenient location and I'd recommend it! read more

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I'm very sorry to say that last Wednesday was my last visit to Ventano! We have a group of six that dines out once or twice per week and we've been to Ventano often, but not for a number of months. When we arrive and we're seated, we noticed that the menu choices had shrunk and the prices for what was left had increased. Not terribly surprising these days, so we weren't too bothered by that. What did bother us, however, was the notices on the bottom of the menu! * No Split Checks * 20% gratuity on parties of 5 or more * 3.5% service charge on credit cards Needless to say, we weren't notified of any of this when we made our reservation, so we got up and left. read more

I went here for a banquet lunch. I remember this used to be a place we went to often until we moved farther away. Sadly I had a bad experience. It's never a good sign when the salad is gross. The salad that we were served was soggy and rancid like it was left over from the night before. I didn't eat mine after the first bite. I had the shrimp with risotto, it was o.k. The desert was a little cup of tiramisu. That was delicious. I couldn't get over how badly the restaurant smelled like smoke and rancid alcohol. Better ventilation needs to be installed here. I will not likely be back here again. When you see that five of the reviews are 2 stars in July through October 2022, that should tell the management a lot! read more

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there were 4 of us - each ordered something different - -all of the dishes were fabulous including sppetizer and desert the dishes were - calamsri - dpinavh salade & lamb chop appetizer - scallops and shrimp whole wheat Linguini - Lasagna and Spaghetti and meatballd - thr desert was an ice cream pie read more

It has been several years since we made the trip out here for dinner with a view. So long that neither of us remembered the food, only I remembered the view. Which was enjoyed as we sat on the patio. Appetizers of calamari and mussels with a dirty martini and a cosmopolitan were so yummy and flavorful. He had the shrimp and scallops and it was as exciting as the ice in my water. I had the buccatini with italian sausage and very greasy meat sauce. Would have been better without the unremarkable meat sauce. Our busser was amazing. Our server had the excuse that there were big parties and it was taking longer to get food out. Since we live on the other side of town it was a long drive here and home, that was more memorable than the meal. Appetizers not withstanding. read more

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My husband and I were visiting Las Vegas for a few days on a house hunting trip. We were hoping for an early Italian dinner before a second day of searching. Ventano had some great reviews so we decided to try it. The restaurant is open and airy with spectacular views of the city skyline. The hostess was very friendly and let us choose a booth by the window. A very buff and accommodating waiter brought us a lovely bottle of Pinot Noir and we settled in for a relaxing experience. Mike told us the specials and returned with warm and soft breadsticks. He was so fun and enthusiastic so my husband ordered the sea bass with scallops and Polenta. I had the shrimp scampi with linguini and skewered chicken parm. Well, it was the most delicious sea bass my husband had ever had, and the scallops were cooked perfectly. The scampi was also wonderful so we ate my leftovers for breakfast. After another day of house hunting we were ready for a late lunch. Where should we go? How about that place with the fantastic food and view, and the entertaining waiter? This time we had the spinach salad and a Caesar with salmon. Again - delish. Mike gave us some history of the restaurant and we said we were surprised to see him on shift again. He told us he was co-owner and he liked to do all aspects of the job. We asked him for a to-go bag. He surprised us with a complimentary antipasta container with extra sauces for our bread. He wished us a nice trip home and said he looked forward to seeing us again. What a wonderful find Ventano was. We will definitely be back. Thanks Mike! Kathleen and Kevin read more

We've been going to Ventano's since we've moved here. Ventano's has some of the best Italian food in the Valley. Their food is always fresh and so delicious. The staff is always so kind and generous to us. We love the location and how there's a slight view of the Strip and the rest of the Valley. read more

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The food was so delicious and the service was great. The ambiance was comfortable. The Manicotti and chocolate chip éclairs were spot on. read more

Great food! Great staff! Such a pleasant place to have tasty lunch, and I am sure it's even better for a nice night out with your special someone! read more

Came here on a Monday & it was another great experience, they're now 3 for 3. On this visit, my wife did the lobster ravioli, my wife's best friend did the lamb on hot stone, her husband had the shrimp scampi & risotto & I had the rack of lamb w/ mustard sauce & a side of potatoes & mixed veggies. The service was fast & friendly & everything I ate was seasoned perfectly w/ just the right amount of salt for my taste. Good experience again, I'm sure we'll be back soon. read more

Ventano - Lobster Ravioli - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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A very solid Italian option in the Henderson area! Italian spots are very common in Vegas, but really good ones are hard to come by when you aren't looking to pay "Strip" prices! Ventano Italian Grill is an extremely solid option, and when factoring in their views, they are the spot to take people for dinner with a view! Perched high on the S.E. side of the valley, their views of the entire Vegas strip from inside the restaurant, and the patio dining area, is absolutely one of the best you'll find!! So how is the food? My first experience was very good, but not exceptional. The Arancini (Rice Balls) were spot on! Very nice size, nice flavors, and a good marinara sauce served with them. The Chicken Marsala was good, but not great, as the marsala sauce seemed to lacking starch as there was nothing clinging to the noodles. The marsala sauce itself had good flavor, the chicken did as well, but the sauce just didn't cling to either which left it somewhat bland. The portion sizes of the dishes was beyond fair and equally fairly priced! I'm excited for future returns, for not only a second attempt at the dishes, but the views that are simply spectacular! read more

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It's really a bummer how much this place has gone downhill. We ordered takeout and it took 20 min longer than they said so we had to wait at the restaurant forever. Then we get home and everything is so watery and flavorless. My spaghetti and meat sauce was basically just water, so watery that sauce couldn't even stick to the pasta. My husbands risotto also super watery. My daughter got a kids ravioli and I was quite disappointed that $9 got her only 3 raviolis.. yes 3! We used to love this place but each time it's gotten worse and worse. We stopped eating inside because the servers are completely rude and disrespectful to their coworkers. They always blame someone else and rarely get anything right. read more

Ventano - Tomato water? - Italian Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

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First time trying this place tonight. On a Saturday night, I opted for a curbside pick up because it was late. I successfully placed my order at 7:57pm and my pick up window was 8:15-8:32. Not bad! I opted to get there towards the later part of that window. I had never been here before and thought that the back of the restaurant where most of the parking is was the front. Turns out, that's the back. I called the restaurant and advised them I was there for my curbside order, and they instructed me where to park. The service was quick and the staff that brought me my order was very friendly. The garlic bread with mozzarella is bomb! Especially when dipped in the marinara sauce. I didn't order the marinara sauce or breadsticks. They gave it to me as a part of my meal. Thank YOU Ventano, that was a great and yummy surprise. I really liked the spaghetti although my kid didn't like it. Mostly because there was meat. I had to order the cannoli because that's what I do and boy was I right to do so. The shell was fresh and crispy while the filling had just the right amount of sweet. Our meal cost $40 with tax and tip. Fed three of us and we have leftovers. We will definitely be back. Maybe to try a dine in experience. read more

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Went for an early afternoon dinner with a friend for her birthday. What a disaster, restaurant was fairly empty which normally is a good thing for getting good prompt service. We started by splitting a Ceasar salad, ordered some stuffed baked clams and my friend ordered the grilled salmon, after I asked the waiter about a salmon dish they have wrapped in potato and baked. I ordered the veal francese unfortunately. I have been coming to this restaurant on and off for about 20 years. My friend also ordered a raspberry ice tea, I just was having water. The Ceasar salad came out first with NO shaved parm cheese as stated on menu. For the price it was VERY underwhelming! Next we had tried to order the baked stuffed clams, the waiter came back after we ordered to tell us the chef said they were out and we settled on the mushrooms. When we were served the dish the flavor of the brown sauce was quite odd bitter and about half of the mushrooms tops were burned black. My friend asked for a refill of her ice tea, our waiter took the glass and disappeared for about 15 minutes. We finally had to ask another employee to bring my friend a new ice tea. Next my veal francese was brought out and a potatoe wrapped salmon dish for my friend that she didn't order. This was done by a different person, not our waiter, who was still missing. We explained to the new person that this was NOT what my friend had ordered. My friend and I discussed that she had CLEARLY ordered the GRILLED salmon and only asked about the baked dish. I started looking at my dinner and noticed that there seemed to be NO or very little sauce on my spaghetti, that no one had offered me parmigiana cheese for it. I wanted to wait for my friend to get her meal, she insisted that I should start eating. I cut a piece of the veal, noticed it was quite tough to cut, somewhat dry and when I was chewing it, it was like chewing on a tough piece of hamburger. Next I tried my angel hair spaghetti and noticed their seemed to be no or very little sauce, no chopped parsley and realized nobody had offered to add some cheese. It took 15 minutes for the grilled salmon to show up. I did get the cheese for my spaghetti after having to wave down ANOTHER person (it was weird instead of fresh shaved it was in a small bowl and looked like what you get out of a can from the supermarket, did they run out? Not get a delivery?) Anyway the waiter apologized for getting the order wrong, took the salmon off our bill, no explanation for disappearing or never bringing back my friends ice tea. I was a poker dealer for 20 years who basically lived on tips, I normally tip around 25%. I left $6 on a $60 bill and gave another $5 to second person that actually brought us our meal. I tip in cash so servers can put it into their pocket, not their taxed checks! I have to say this whole thing was a DISASTER! Absolutely wrecked what I hoped was going to be a very nice meal for a great friends birthday! We didn't even stay for dessert!!! At their prices none of this is, was, acceptable! They have lost us both as customers read more

Food was average. I thought it was a bit overpriced. Service was okay. However, the restuarant charged us twice for the meal. One charge with the tip and the other without the tip. I am disputing is with my credit card company right now. I sure hope this wasn't intentional hoping that I would not be checking my credit card statement! Customers beware. Check your credit card statement after going to this restuarant. Needless to say we will never go there again. read more

It is rare I give a business/restaurant a 5 star rating but in this case the Calamari Fritti is the best I have every had and I have had calamari in over 50 different restaurants over the many years of my life. It was incredibly tender, well seasoned, and fried to perfection. There was not a piece left on the plate. I had the cheese ravioli and my friend had the spaghetti Bolognese. Both were good but the Calamari was the star of the meal. This is the 5th or 6th time I have dined here and it has always be good. Both the food and service. read more

Such an unusual experience! Hence the mixed reviews...and I do read reviews before trying someplace new. Pros: Our meals were excellent.. obviously a huge plus and primarily why one goes out to eat Cons : Unfortunately- poor service-especially for a holiday meal. Made reservations for Christmas Eve day - called around and Ventano had specials and a time frame that worked well with our schedule. The person taking reservations was kind enough to text a photo of the specials as they were not posted on line. I texted back to confirm prime rib was available ALL day. Yes ! fantastic. Arrived at two - seated promptly. Upon placing our orders we were told the prime-rib wasn't available until three !!! We explained to the manager we were told differently- he asked "what do you want me to do.. give it to you RAW? not exactly a professional response for their mistake. We waited it out until 2:45 for our meals - and given a whopping 10% discount for "our" troubles. The miscommunication could've been helped significantly by a better discount our perhaps a freebie thrown in. .... and even better - have clear communication when posting your specials if they are not available the entire time during the posted event?? Not sure if this is their first time doing this type of special- hopefully they do better read more

Do not recommend this restaurant. The seating was crammed so it felt like a dining hall, great view of the strip but only if you're close to the window or outside. We were served oil & vinegar but it took over 20 minutes to get bread and the service overall was poor. The food is over-priced; calamari was basic but a huge serving size, we both ordered the halibut & crab-cake special but they forgot the risotto on both plates and the fish on one was a very small portion. read more

An amazing experience! Ordered the Malibu with pineapple juice, which was absolutely delicious and refreshing. For the appetizer, I tried the beef carpaccio and was blown away by how soft and flavorful it was, especially with the lemon squeezed on top. The portion size was generous and could easily be shared with multiple people. Oysters on the half shell were fresh and reasonably priced. Also ordered the cheese tortellini with Alfredo and added mushrooms, which was creamy and delicious, felt like a little more flavor could be added. The restaurant had a beautiful and ambient atmosphere, and the view from the window seats was stunning and the service definitely added to the overall enjoyment of my dining experience! read more

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Great food, great service, and great views. What more could you ask for? Honestly I'm so grateful to have such a fantastic Italian restaurant so close to my residence. Located in Henderson off of Arroyo Grande Blvd, this Italian gem has a great view of the city and is a perfect place for locals to indulge in some quality food. If I could afford it, I'd have dinner at this spot every night! That's how good the food is! While their prices are a bit on the higher side, you certainly get your money's worth. Their portions are large and their servers check in on you often to make sure they're able to satisfy your needs. Our server Carlos was the absolute best. Not only did he give us a great recommendation for our wine and entree selection, but he made sure our food was out timely and that our beverages were never empty. He was so friendly and charming that I felt like I wanted to invite him to our table and join us for dinner! Thank you Ventanos for your incredible food and thank you Carlos for your impeccable service! We will be back soon! read more

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Great food and view from the terrace. We had traditional shrimp scampi, scallops and shrimp special and calamari. Nice presentation and delicious. Carlos, the server was on point. read more

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Food was hot and delicious. I definitely suggest the chicken parm and Cadillac margarita. Location was great. We just moved down here so it's right by us and yes I picture us going again. Restaurant seemed clean and the same as it was years ago when I came with my grandma. One thing is make sure you bring cash because they charge for the card fee. read more

Ventano is fantastic! Traditional Italian food with a traditional Italian taste. If you're looking for authentic Italian this is the place! Great portions and delicious meals you won't regret. read more

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First time going to this delicious restaurant with one of the best views in Vegas! Ventano's is located in Henderson, in the Paseo Verde area! It is a charming spot with spectacular views on the Vegas Strip. We started our meal with some Sangria which you could tell was homemade and it was good! For an appetizer we had the fried calamari and it was a huge portion, super crispy, and it was served with a marinara and miso sauce. The miso sauce was absolutely amazing with the calamari. For dinner, my boyfriend and I both had the chicken parm which came with spaghetti. The portions are huge and decently priced. We really enjoyed our time there, as there was good food, great service, and beautiful views! We will definitely be going back again!! read more

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If you want big portions, lots of flavor, warm bread and great service come to Ventano! It's exactly what you want when you are in the mood of a big Italian feast that leaves your belly happy! We didn't take pictures because we were starving. Fettuccine Alfredo w chicken YAY Chicken Parmigiana YAY Seafood Rissotto YAY read more

The food was mediocre and expensive. Furthermore, it's completely classless to charge customers 3.5% for using their credit card (stated on the bottom of their paper menu). This is a business operating expense. If you're struggling financially, then improve the quality of your food and increase your prices a bit. Additionally, there is a mandatory 20% gratuity for parties of 5 or more. I tip generously; however, I defiantly do not want to tip 20% for poor service. We waited over an hour for our dinner, while tables that arrived after us received their meals. Additionally, I sat for 30 minutes waiting for a drink refill. This restaurant has defiantly declined in food quality, ambience and service over the years. I won't be returning. Sadly, Olive Garden is better, which speaks volumes; but, if you want amazing Italian, I recommend that you try Azzurra Cucina on Water Street! read more

Really great dining experience for us. We brought a team in from New England and loved our meal. Thanks Michael! Great lamb chops

Another perfect date night thanks to Ventanos! We ordered the mushroom app, mushroom risotto, and eggplant parm. All we delicious! Nothing beats the view of the strip once the sun sets. David our server was amazing! Thank you Mike for always making sure we have a perfect experience!!! Must go to date night!!!! read more