Meatballs! Meatballs! Meatballs!
Rao’s has been around since 1896 and they’ve brought the tradition to Vegas along with the meatballs. Dining at Rao’s is an experience you can’t miss. Its upbeat atmosphere and décor give the New York feel of its Harlem original. The 10-table restaurant in New York said to be one of the hardest restaurants to get a reservation was brought to Vegas in 2006, where it was made much larger and easier to get a table. There are a few new additions, but the jukebox and celebrity photos are identical to the original.
When dining at Rao’s you have got to try the meatballs. Rao’s is famous for them and now I know why. I ordered them with my meal, and they were better then I had expected. Just as good as if you were on the East Coast. The two baseball sized meatballs were served in a pool tomato sauce that was just excellent.
For dinner I chose the Gamberoni in Umido. The dish was excellent. The shrimp were served in lemon, butter, and white wine over pasta. It was served from a personal saucepan and served gourmet style on my dinner plate. Delicious!
When dining at Italian restaurants for dessert, the tiramisu is always an excellent choice. For those of you who don’t know what tiramisu is, its Italian for “pick me up” referring to the espresso and cocoa it is typically made with. I’ve had tiramisu at plenty of restaurants, but at Rao’s they certainly know how to put together a tasty dessert.
The food isn’t the only reason you should dine at Rao’s. The service they offer is terrific and the staff is always friendly and helpful. The restaurant has been in the family for more than 100 years and you can tell they take great care in their service as the owner of the operation, Frank Pellegrino, usually can be found greeting guests in their dining area.
When you step in to Rao’s at Caesar’s Palace, be sure to let them know who sent you, George Wallace “The New Mr. Vegas.” After dinner, make your way across Las Vegas Boulevard to see me performing “The Best 10PM Show” on the Strip at The Flamingo Hotel & Casino.