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Bootlegger Bistro

4.8
4.8
2489 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
Good things never change. Since 1955 Chef Maria of the Bootlegger Bistro "Nevada's First Restaurateur of the Year" has been creating the finest in Italian cuisine for generations of satisfied customers. Big portions, great food, and a relaxed romantic atmosphere. Featuring Classic Vintage Vegas Entertainment 7 nights a week, The Bootlegger Bistro constantly tops Las Vegas’s best of lists and has been featured on everything from ABC Television to Bravo and the Food Network. Full menu and video poker at our bar. The Bootlegger Bistro where celebrity’s and locals gather.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian, American, Steakhouse

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (702) 736-4939

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Maria Perry

  • Catering

    Catering Menu available for pick-up through our Take-Out Department. Call 702-736-7080.

  • Private party facilities

    Elegant private room available for up to 50 people.

  • Private party contact

    Natalie Devitt: (702) 736-4939

  • Neighborhood

    South Las Vegas

  • Cross street

    Robindale

  • Parking details

    Easy access from both Las Vegas Blvd South and Robindale. Truck and bus turnaround and parking.

  • Entertainment

    Live Vintage Vegas Entertainment, 7 nights a week. Vegas the way it used to be. Vegas the way it’s supposed to be.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,489 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Las Vegas

    Italian

  • South Las Vegas

    Best Overall

  • South Las Vegas

    Best Food

  • South Las Vegas

    Best Service

  • South Las Vegas

    Best Ambiance

  • South Las Vegas

    Best Value

  • South Las Vegas

    Good for groups

  • South Las Vegas

    Healthy

  • South Las Vegas

    Neighborhood gem

  • South Las Vegas

    Great for fine wines

  • South Las Vegas

    Romantic

  • South Las Vegas

    Good for special occasions

  • South Las Vegas

    Lively

  • South Las Vegas

    Most Booked

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  1. SteveB

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The old school vibe was amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed both the food and service. Always a great experience
  2. Holly

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner and great service. Always a definite choice when in Vegas!!
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tahoe

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful service and great food! We will definitely be back.
  4. christopher

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great, as always! Lorraine, our server, could not have been better: pleasant, on top of it, good recommendations, and flawless service. Ask for her!
  5. CarolL

    Cincinnati

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Everyone’s meal was ok except mine. I order eggplant parm. Eggplant was cut too thick so it was not cooked through and not crispy. The cheese on top was not melted. Marinara sauce was very good. Maybe an off night.
  6. Tucsonfoodie

    Phoenix

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another truly wonderful meal at Bootlegger! This time I tried something new -- the lasagna, and it is absolutely exceptional! May become my new "go-to" meal here! Also had the chocolate cake for dessert, which was great. We don't get this way very often, but always come here for dinner when we do. Truly, the Bootlegger never ever disappoints!
  7. FrankG

    Phoenix

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Las Vegas wouldn't be Las Vegas without the Bootlegger and its history. so many celebrities of the past and currently grace this incredible restaurant with great food and retaining good value. Starting out with a table of 12, on the night of our most recent meal they graciously let us expand the reservation ultimately to 19 at the table. They didn't rush us and were willing thanks to our waiter to split the checks for the couples at the dinner. We are forever grateful for the memories and the terrific live music! Frank
  8. TamiA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food cocktails and ambiance. Customer service is exceptional. Live music adds to the classic Vegas Italian atmosphere.
  9. BrentM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I want to thank Eddy so much for the service provided for my girl friends 32nd birthday
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite places to go. Food is delicious and service is amazing
  11. ToniR

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed appetizers and the entrees -Can't wait to go again
  12. Sherry

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Bootleggers is always our favorite Italian restaurant and the fact that it's on the far south end of the Strip makes it even better! Fabulous menu combined with excellent food - if you're looking for a great appetizer and like mushrooms, the Funghi di Maria is excellent. Their veal dishes are wonderful. Nice wine list. Simply a great restaurant.
  13. kitaone

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We had the mussels, mushrooms and calamari to start. They were all delicious. The eggplant parm was great.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. We didn’t wait on anything. Food came out quickly. We ordered the side salad, Caesar salad (both half portion), spaghetti with meat sauce, cheese and meat ravioli with meat sauce & Italian cream cake. All were delicious and fresh. We sat at a table in the bar area and could hear the harpist. Very nice background music. Pricing on food was very reasonable. Enjoyable dinner!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience as always. We love the food, service and the live music is nice.
  16. HeatherC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Definitely worth the trip from the strip.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Des Moines

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We wanted to try before leaving Las Vegas and we are glad we did! Get reservations if you can prior to going. It’s definitely a place to sit and just enjoy the dining experience. We took about two hours eating plus dessert. We tried the fried mushrooms, minestrone, house salad, spaghetti and baked penne. Our server checked on us regularly too. For dessert we tried the cannolis. You get two in an order so plenty for us to share.
  18. SteveL

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We chose the Bootlegger Bistro to celebrate both of our birthdays because of the good reviews here on OpenTable - they were right on! The mushroom and the shrimp appetizers were great, and the chicken entrees were to die for. The waiter service was top notch and he was very knowledgeable and helpful. We’ll be back!
  19. nealm

    Las Vegas

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One member of my party is allergic to onions and the staff was very helpful in accommodating her needs. I have been there many times and consider it one of my go to places to bring out of town visitors as I did this time. One of hardest things to find in Vegas is a place to dine, particularly at a reasonable price, as opposed to just get fed. One bit of advice. There is often a musician playing/singing, always a very good one. If you are close, it may be hard to also talk due to the noise/being entertained. We were in the back of the bar area, and could barely hear it, which did not matter to us, but decide which is more important to you.
  20. TwilaC

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Enjoyed piano music during dinner.
  21. CarinaG

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bootleggers is one of my favorite places to eat when I come to Vegas. The calamari is the best calamari that I've ever had and the pasta is amazing! You can't go wrong with anything you order.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Old school EXCELLENCE!!! Wonderful dinner! We sooooooo enjoyed 😉!
  23. JoeF

    Dallas

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went after a recommendation by the Pink Jeep Tour guide, Sandie. Great food. 4th generation Italian restaurant. The service was exceptional. Richard,our waiter was spot on. Good atmosphere. We will eat here again when we are back in Vegas.
  24. DaniO

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bootlegger never disappoints! Amazing food, drinks and service. My go to for authentic Italian. 💕
  25. AnitaS

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I came for lunch, so much more pleasurable and available, especially midweek with a reservation than for the evening with demand from tourist and locals. It is a solid meal, you are not going to go home hungry. Love the old school setting, and classic professional service. Overall, even at lunch, it is a dining experience. The lunch specials are a steal... had plenty of leftovers for another meal making it even more worth it!
  26. sherryB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dinner and live entertainment. Besure to save room for cannolis.
  27. RichardS

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought friends for their first time and they were thrilled about the experience. Their request was for an “old Vegas” Italian restaurant, and at 70 years as a family business, it certainly met their expectations. The service and food were exceptional, and the live music was an added bonus. I had forgotten about this place, but I will be finding reasons to return often.
  28. PATTYR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Visited Bootlegger Bistro after searching TripAdvisor for a nearby restaurant. Great reviews from other customers made us confident we would enjoy our dining experience. Absolutely wonderful restaurant! Service, ambiance, great tasting food…we were delighted! Very busy on a Monday night at 5:30, so reservations are a must! But with a reservation we were quickly seated. Just overall one of the best dining experiences in a long time for us. It’s a bit on the pricey side BUT it certainly is worth it for the excellence in dining that is given. Warm courteous wait staff, professional, just so refreshing to be treated so wonderfully. We will definitely return to Bootlegger’s on our next visit to LV.
  29. JayC

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Quiet atmosphere for a mid afternoon, mid week reservation
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is soooo consistently delicious. Can’t beat this place!
  31. SaraH

    New England

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    This was our first trip to Bootleggers and it did not disappoint! The service is amazing and the food was great! We got there early just as the music was starting but overall just a wonderful experience! We look forward to going back!
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Bootlegger never disappoints. The food is delicious and authentic, and the service is always good. We love the old Vegas vibe and the memorabilia throughout the restaurant. In particular we enjoy sitting in the bar area especially when Audreyanna is tending bar. She is a treasure.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always! Food is always so yummy.. always a good choice for company or treating ourselves.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    We enjoyed our family dinner very much.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mark our server was fantastic. Food is always out of this world
  36. SusanL

    Las Vegas

    19 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Booked a table for 6:15 so we could go to the show at Copa at 7:30. We arrived a little before 6pm and were seated in the bar area four top tables. We ordered a bottle of wine and then waited for for server to come back to take our food order. Two of us ordered appetizer salad with protein and I ordered the shrimp without any pasta app. We did finally order but when it was getting close to 6:45 and still no food we asked the server what the problem was. We were assured that our food would arrive shortly. Our food arrived at 7:15 which we rushed to eat and then raced to the showroom next door. We arrived late to the show but they did ensure that our table would not be given away. We thought the food was pretty good but I would not risk going again before a show. Next time we will dine elsewhere and not worry about being late to a live music venue.
  37. RobE

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was awesome, as usual. The birthday cannoli was a nice touch.
  38. ecgood

    Boise

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food & service.
  39. terzim

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    The food and service were very good. The noise level is high, with a live piano player, and the prices were a little high as well.
  40. tcreads

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    as always it was superb, from bread to dessert...Mark served us well and with a delightful personality...we celebrated the anniversary of dear friends and loved every minute!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Bootlegger Bistro does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates. Bootlegger Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (702) 736-4939.

Bootlegger Bistro is rated 4.8 stars by 2489 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 times today
Google Map for Bootlegger Bistro

7700 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Robindale

  • Neighborhood

    South Las Vegas

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian, American, Steakhouse

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Easy access from both Las Vegas Blvd South and Robindale. Truck and bus turnaround and parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Maria Perry

  • Entertainment

    Live Vintage Vegas Entertainment, 7 nights a week. Vegas the way it used to be. Vegas the way it’s supposed to be.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (702) 736-4939

  • Catering

    Catering Menu available for pick-up through our Take-Out Department. Call 702-736-7080.

  • Private party facilities

    Elegant private room available for up to 50 people.

  • Private party contact

    Natalie Devitt: (702) 736-4939

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