Quiet little restaurant-the wine list is decent and the pasta is pretty good- don't disappoint yourself with the capers as salad thought- the tomatoes are sour and the cheese is cheap. Ask for a booth- they have the best views and most comfortable seating- other bar area is closed off and smoking is allowed . read more

Excellent food and service in a family friendly atmosphere. Would have given 4 stars however the "free family picture" was inconvenient and clear attempt to up-sale the table. read more

Decided to give Ventano a try tonight, we were wanting something new and we were not disappointed. The customer service was wonderful, one of the owners helped us out, we told him it was our first time and he offered us all suggestions and made sure we all liked the food, I always love to see owners take an interest in customers and really care about them and their experience. The food was wonderful and the restaurant also has a very nice vibe. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

All in all a very disappointing dinner with my mother visiting from San Francisco. We were never presented with the specials and assumed it was all on the menu. The waiter (manager?) took our drink order and upon returning to take our order, again never recited the specials. We started with fried calamari and ordered two entrees: Pasta Putanesca and the Pasta with Shrimp and Porcini Mushrooms. And, so it started downhill from there. The calamari was tough and chewy and we sent it back. They fried it some more and brought it back still chewy, just hotter and oilier. Their suggestion was to order stuffed mushrooms, which were floating in a greasy liquid but edible. On to the entrees. The Pasta Putanesca was so salty from the unsliced kalamata olives, capers and anchovies, that I couldn't eat it on the overcooked spaghetti. In the meanwhile, the same waiter was listing the specials to the table behind us. I sent the pasta back and he recommended the Dover Sole which was tasty but oily and covered with a Thanksgiving-type stuffing with bits of crab and a dry butternut squash risotto. My mother was able to eat a bit of her pasta but was pretty sure that the porcini mushrooms were really button mushrooms and was challenged by the chewy shrimp. The pink sauce was bland but edible. I also was surprised that nobody checked on my cup of decaf coffee which remained empty or whether we might want to order more wine for my Mother. To add insult to injury, the waiter was defensive about the specials and glossed over his error, implying that we ordered too fast. He comped us the mushrooms (he was sure that this would make us happy). However, when i saw that the sole was $27 ($12 more than the pasta), I felt that since I was no longer hungry after attempting the calamari, mushrooms and bread and ate only a few bites of the sole that this was steep. He begrudgingly took off $5. The place was empty save for 5 or 6 tables and I often gauge service by their attentiveness to my coffee cup. I felt that even with our complaints, or even as a result of them, that we would have been watched over carefully. It was a first try for newcomers to the area. I guess I will keep on looking. read more

I have been searching for a good Italian restaurant in the valley and since this one was close to home I decided to try it. The view is beautiful but unfortunately the food was bland. I had a rigatoni with chicken and the food had no flavor. The breadsticks were so bad that I would rather eat the Olive Garden breadsticks. The beef carpaccio had a mustard that tasted horrible. Nothing was positively memorable about this place. Definitely would not recommend it unless you want a nice view of The Strip. read more

Yum!! This place is so good! Perfect service, very friendly! The calamari was huge! My 1 year old daughter was gobbling it up! Can't wait to try other appetizers, they all sound so good I plan to return for a meal of just apps! I ordered the shrimp and scallop pasta, with penne instead of linguine (not the best fork spinner with pasta ). It was delicious! Also a large portion I have half for lunch tomorrow! My husband ordered the lobster ravioli with shrimp and it was great too! Will definitely be returning & recommending! read more

We called in an order for take out and were told it would be 35 minutes until ready. We arrived 35 minutes later and were told our order, 4 pasta entrees and a salad, were not ready. We took a seat. 20 minutes later we inquired again and were told it was not ready. 25 minutes after that, 45 minutes total, our food was still not ready and then it got weird! A Gollum-looking man, bald, twisted and gnarled, approached us and told my friend to leave because he had no shoes. (Obviously, had we known we would be in the lobby for 45 minutes he would have worn shoes.) This man, who then identified himself as the owner, began cursing and threatening physical violence toward us. Our food magically arrived and we left. The owner chased us outside and continued to threaten and curse at us. Very bizarre! My suggestion, try Casa Di Amore or Bootleggers. Much friendlier atmosphere and better prices. read more

Came here last night for the first time to celebrate my mom's birthday. Requested to sit by the window and although the building's wall covered part of our view, the view of the strip at night was breathtaking. The restaurant itself was fairly big and had a sense of warmth to it, unlike typical restaurants, Ventano felt like I walked into a house, homey feeling. The food was delicious, my favorite was the lasagna that we had ordered and shared, family style dishes! We also received complimentary breadsticks, but was a little taken back that it came in a paper bag, not sure if that actually is better for the bread than the usual baskets. Anyways, our server, Adam, was amazing and a super sweet guy. We also ended the night with dessert, Zeppole, I think it was. Baby doughnuts with Spumoni gelato and whip cream to top it off. Omg! One of the best desserts I have ever eaten! In the end, my mom enjoyed her birthday dinner and we had a great experience in both service and in food. Would definitely come back! read more

I think you have one of the most beautiful views in this city, hands down! Gorgeous decor, amazing staff. New Years for me was a lot of fun but I will say lol being vegan has its challenges, and part of my experience was to see how you guys would manipulate my dinner, thank you for all the effort.. I will say lol... sliced strawberries for dessert? Setting a banana on fire with rum would make sense...I'm not so sure that 109 plus tax, given that I had absolutely no meat, was fair. Anyway! Thank you! And I am thankful for a full tummy for a new year. read more

The best shrimp scampi! Simple to the point! The services are always good. A hidden Jem of Green Valley Ranch

This place was amazing love, love, loved the food, very friendly, and the view of the vegas valley is beautiful!!! Can't wait to go back!!! This place will be added to one of our favorite place to go to in Henderson!!! read more

Really, really disappointed. The view is great, the atmosphere nice. But it took a while to get the food, and it's a Wednesday night, probably not one of their peak days. I ordered angel hair pasta with pink sauce and meatballs. Most of my meatballs had a tough charred spot, not yummy. And the pink sauce had an odd flavor. My husband ordered a dish that had "large" shrimp (which still had the tails on, one of my husband's pet peeves), pasta in a lemon butter sauce, which had a vague burnt flavor, as if they cooked the butter too long. It also came with a side of these chicken rolls that had mozzarella and parmesan in them, and were crusted. Unfortunately, super dry and not tasty. My husband and I barely ate our dishes, and we're still hungry. All we ordered was our dishes and water, which cost us a whopping $48 and some change. I've never dined and dashed, but boy did I want to! It hurt to pay for this meal! We won't be back, and if I were you, I'd go elsewhere. :( read more

I think I may have discovered my favorite salad in town here. Its not a healthy salad by any means, but it is quite tasty. The Grilled heart of romaine salad. I think I could go back every day. The caprese salad was my old standby, but after being a little adventurous and trying the GHOR salad, I was hooked. Also, the shrimp on a stone, or lamb chops on a stone starters were awesome. I didnt get an entree. because that was enough to fill me up, that and all the beers :) I recommend this place if only for its salads and app's. Plus there is a great patio, with an amazing view of the city. read more

This is the second venture, I believe of the Carmine restaurants in town. They offer the most ridiculously amazing Italian around, along with a hot Italian serving staff to bring it to your table. I do remember both my boyfriend and my father telling me to shut my mouth and stop drooling over the busboys...there really is something about a restaurant with a cute staff that will keep you coming back! But, back to the food...there is an oyster bar, or a gelato bar, they have switched it back and forth a few times, but regardless, both are great for sitting and sharing a coffee and gelato, or oysters and some vino. What is best about Ventano's however, if it's after hours atmosphere. After the restaurant has cleared out for the evening, the bar remains open. It is a pretty standard bar, but they leave the patio seating that overlooks the city open. When it is a clear night you can see the entire strip, and look down on parts of Green Valley as well. The bartender will come check up on you while you are back there, so you don't even have to get up for drinks. It is a casual spot for a night out, without huge crowds and loud music. Instead, the crowd is minimal (if any) and the music is soft instrumentals. Go for the food, but stick around for a relaxing evening on the patio...pretty fun! Recommended entre: I always get the gnocchi, but with marinara on the side. Recommended drink: Ask you server what red wines are available, I have yet to go wrong with any of their picks. read more

Wonderful food. Wonderful service. Very accommodating with pets. I wish they had a doggie menu. Selection of wine is great and the food even better. When in Nevada, I would visit this place again. read more

My parents always raved about this place but I we heat isn't to go due to the distance from my home. After the first bite there, now I could care less about the distance. The staff is friendly and helpful with guiding you through the menu. The shrimp cooked on the hot stone is decent but definitely has it downfalls. 1. The shrimp are small so cook quickly and can burn if you are not quick enough. 2. I can't tell of there are the frozen precooked shrimp 3. The sauces that come with them are a "different " despite its downfalls it is still good just not something I must order every time. The calamari is outstanding in my top 3 best calamari in Vegas, fresh, tender, and tasteful. As far as the entree my favorites must have are the las ha and shrimp and garlic pasta. The ambience is nice to with beautiful views in the outdoor seating area. They also ha e a bar area where you can smoke if you're in to that read more

My favorite Italian restaurant. The view is amazing and the food is delicious. Try the grilled shrimp on the stone and calamari. Their pink sauce is excellent. read more

It was good standard Italian - I was able to try the Calamari (Good), Grilled Lamb Chop (Great), Pasta Carbonara (Ok) and the Carmel Pecan Ice Cream Cake - Banana Foster (Good) - Again a solid place, just needed more Great menu items to be a 4 star. read more

Each time we go it is an amazing experience. Carlos has been our server twice and he goes out of his way to be courteous. The manager Michael also serves tables at times and he is also quite fabulous. Shrimp on a stone is wonderful, the sauce it's served with is quite yummy. This last time we went my grandmother tried the lamb chops on a stone and practically licked the bones clean. Chicken Procuitto and Shrimp Fra Diavolo are great, portions are huge, plan for leftovers. The Ventano's Tortellini is also one of my favorite items. read more

View was nice. Food was just ok. Dessert was terrible and kids were running around screaming.

Ate here on New Years Eve and our table was so far from anything you can call a view, so we decided to try again. We were seated as what was called the the best seat in the house-window side and it was really great. Finally! Now, I know what all the fuss is about! The view is spectacular! I ordered a small green salad-I believe a restaurant is only as good as it's house dressing. And it was outstanding. My husband ordered Tortellini Ventano-cheese tortellini, mushrooms and chicken in pink sauce and he loved it. Definitely would order again. Served piping hot-like usual. When I say piping, I mean this food is served so hot it takes awhile to cool down, so order another glass of wine and relax! I ordered a combination of linguine with shrimp in a creamy, lemon garlic butter sauce and Ventano Spiedini-chicken cutlets, lightly breaded, stuffed with mozzarella & Parmesan, rolled and skewered. topped with pomodoro sauce. OUT OF THIS WORLD!!!! The shrimp scampi sauce was a bit to lemony, but it was really delicious. Those chicken cutlets were extraordinary. I can't imagine ever having a more delicious chicken dish at any restaurant. They serve the Spiedini as an entree which I would not hesitate to order, but I couldn't decide between a seafood dish and the chicken, so I opted for the combo. Was not disappointed and will return again and again and again! The restaurant is nice with an open seating area and a level of elevated seating that looks like a great place to enjoy the view if you are not lucky enough to get a window seat. There is an outdoor patio which I bet is fabulous when it's not freezing cold! Can't wait to enjoy a meal out there! This place has won me over and the service was equally as great! I can not say enough great things about this place! So, I was right; in my first review I stated that the food is probably better--and prices too--if you sit at a table with a view. The food & the view totally play off eachother--is the view so wonderful cuz the food is great? Or is the food great cuz the view is so amazing? Who knows? Who cares?! I'm in! read more

I've passed by this place many times and finally I had a chance to try it out. It has nice views of the strip as it sits on a slight hill. I had the mushroom risotto, and it was delicious. It was rich but not overwhelmingly so. I also had the sautéed spinach, which maybe had a bit too much garlic, but it was fine since I like garlic. They were nice enough to sell half orders so I was able to get the pesto gnocchi, along with my risotto. I can never decide between the two. They were both good. All and all, I would go back and try some different things. read more

I'm always in favor of Italian food when I go out on a date. I already had high expectations and they were exceeded. Food was so good I savored every bite. The service was excellent and the server, Carlos, could not have done a better job. Will always be back. read more

The service and food were excellent even as slammed as they were on Valentines Day. Bosses were on the floor and we really appreciated everything. read more

WOW! What a hidden gem! Absolutely phenomenal food, and service. Great value for the price too. This will definitely be a regular stop for me and I can't wait to try more dishes here. read more

grilled Shrimp was amazing, i could not stop eating them. we sat outside, with the view of the Las Vegas Strip in the background, it was a wonderful view. i really enjoyed my dinner, and the atmosphere was great. can't wait till i am back in Vegas to eat here again. read more

This is my go to for Italian food. I love the hot out of the oven bread sticks and chicken marsala. My husband and I usually leave with left overs so we can enjoy it again. The view of the strip is amazing and the service is excellent. read more

We really enjoyed this spot and hope to visit again the next time we are in the Las Vegas area. Granted, we met friends for dinner that we hadn't seen in a long time so we were a bit distracted, but we really enjoyed the meal and ambiance. Everyone gobbled up their food (but I couldn't eat all of mine) even though we were talking non-stop. The waitstaff was attentive but not disruptive. They even offered to take our picture when we were ready to leave. read more

Always ask about their specials! They are amazing and always are willing to customize any dish. I can't remember the name of special#3,it was a pasta with crab, lobster, shrimp, etc. I had them sub Alfredo sauce instead of red sauce. I also had their house merlot. I am the happiest diner in town!!! Yummy!! read more

Amazing Italian food with a beautiful view! They have the best lasagna and there warmed caesar salad with prosciutto is mouth watering.

Roasted rack of lamb with the drizzle of dijon is to die for! I've been coming to Ventano's since 2013. The view at night is amazing the servers are always friendly the music is perfect. read more

Delicious. Great food. Favorite is the potato wrapped Salmon! Service, bread and food is wonderful.

Save your money, I'm not Italian but my husband is and I grew up on my neighbor's Slciilian food. I resent spending $14 and up for pasta covered with tomato sauce from a can Sure the place has a nice Italain vibe, the coffee was good and our waiter was nice, but the 2 times we tried it, it fell far short of being a place I would return to and I definitely would never recommend ! I certainly would never take my mother in law there! read more

This is always my go to spot for Italian in the Valley. Went for dinner tonight and was very impressed as usual. We started with the usual steamed clams and a grilled romaine salad. Since we get this just about every time we are used to the chef's incredible small little neck clams and these were large. Just mentioned to waitress, she immediately stopped by the table and replaced them with perfect smaller ones. This is a serious chef based Italian place and our Veal Parmesan was perfect as usual. Best sauce in town. Perfect meal as usual. read more

Just had dinner at Ventano, and it was a great experience. We sat at a booth by the window (which is where most of them are) and had a great view of the skyline. The service was great and our server was very attentive, as well as the remaining staff. The food was delicious, and very reasonably priced. I had the steam clams, and chicken Marsala, which was very tasty! My wife had the fettuccine (spicy) which she found out was a bit more spicy then she wanted, but delicious as well! The thing that hooked us was the warm bread they serve when you sit down. We like to add some salt and pepper to our oil and vinegar to dip the bread in, and it met up to one of our favorite restaurants in California, Sisley. If anything, we'll be coming back just for that! We gave it a 4/5 only because a little live music(jazz, piano, etc etc) would have made it a better experience. Maybe we just came on a wrong night. We'll definitely be back. read more

Nice atmosphere, great view and pleasant overall experience. House salad and balsamic dressing was truly noteworthy. Entrees had large protein portions and the pasta was cooked nicely. The server was friendly, but the service was average at best, as it appeared floor was understaffed. Go during or after sunset and you won't regret it. read more

Delicious! Loved everything and Carlos was great! Can't believe I've lived a couple miles away for so long and this was our first time here! Will definitely be back...there is so much more to try! read more

Sooooo disappointed. Wow. Beautiful view, nice pleasant staff, horrendous inedible food. Orzo was rock hard and greasy, "crab" on top of Dover sole literally looked like vomit. Potato wrapped salmon was chewy and dry. We took one bite and sent the food back and left. Waiter was super sweet and service staff was very attentive- too bad the food was so awful. read more

Outstanding and helpful service by Michael. The Romaine salad appetizer was excellent. The lasagna entree was tasty and "wonderful Italian comfort food", not to be confused with being the least bit boring or pedestrian. A great selection! read more

I was very happy with the meal I had on my first visit to Ventano, but the second time was even better. Chef Arnauld came to our table to ask how we enjoyed our meal, and it was a unanimous thumbs up. His take on classic Italian dishes is well thought out to make them extra special. The seafood is great, the staff is very professional and courteous, and this gem is in our home town! Considering all factors involved, I think this is the best Italian restaurant in the Vegas Valley, and the great view is just icing in the cake. Bravo Chef and thank you! read more