Other restaurants in town have their fans, but, at least for our money, this spartan place on a slightly sketchy stretch of Bonanza Road is the best...
2230 W Bonanza RoadExpat natives of Cannes operate this cheerful Green Valley bistro, where the service and the food more than justify the prices. A recent move has allowed...
9055 S Eastern AvenueThis operation comes with a flamboyance that's two parts Italian, one part Las Vegan and three parts pure showbiz. There's a full menu here, Italian staples...
7700 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Take out the casino buffets, the stuff-yourself-silly diners and the ubiquitous Starbucks, and there aren't many spots in Las Vegas in which to enjoy a...
2305 E Sahara AvenueThe prices are good and the location is central, but Doña Maria's is very popular with the city's large Mexican community for one reason above all others:...
910 Las Vegas Boulevard South
The oldest continuously operating non-casino eaterie in the city approaches its 60th birthday much as it neared its 50th: with a shrug. Curiously,...
807 S Main StreetThis popular tapas bar is populated by a parade of pretty locals almost every night of the week. Music (downtempo to Latin house) competes with...
3900 Paradise RoadThe enormous (and, yes, golden) steer that signposts this old-school steak place on Sahara Avenue also advertises its decor. Discreet it certainly is not:...
308 W Sahara AvenueThis little spot in the Holsum Lofts started out American, but new management brought an Italian slant to the menu in mid 2007. They're off to a good start...
241 W Charleston Boulevard
'Twisted farm food', advertises the menu, an altogether less appetising prospect than the excellent comfort cooking that's actually served at this capacious...
6800 W Sahara AvenueLas Vegas's favourite neighbourhood Mexican, Lindo is housed in a colourful, bigger-than-it-looks building out on Desert Inn, and is busy at virtually all...
2655 E Desert Inn Road
The knowledgeable folks at Gourmet magazine have rated this the best Thai restaurant in the US. We might not go quite that far, but Lotus of Siam is...
Commercial Center, 953 E Sahara Avenue

This little shack doesn't look like much, but it dispenses the most moreishly delicious desserts in the city. Frozen custard looks like ice-cream and even...
505 E Oakey Boulevard
A classic family-run Italian restaurant, almost to the point of cliché. There are pizzas and there are mains, but the smart diner orders chicken Mount Etna,...
6020 W Flamingo Road
Omelettes aren't just the speciality at this basic, unassuming little diner: they're more or less the only thing on the menu. Sure, they make 'em in around...
2160 W Charleston Boulevard