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    Carbone Las Vegas, Restaurant in Las Vegas
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    Star Wine List 2026Wine Spectator 2026Opinionated About Dining 2026

    Carbone Las Vegas

    Italian · The Strip, Las Vegas

    Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States

    The Read

    Chef

    Nicolas Cordova

    Dress

    Smart Casual

    Why go

    Carbone Las Vegas is worth booking when dinner is meant to anchor a polished Strip night at ARIA. The 2026 Star Wine List recognition makes it a stronger choice for wine-minded groups than for diners seeking a quick or casual meal. First-timers should go when atmosphere, location, a full evening matter more than speed or value.

    About Carbone Las Vegas

    Carbone Las Vegas works best as a Las Vegas evening plan, with daily dinner hours and a smart casual dress code. That makes it easier to assess as a planned night out than as a daytime meal. If your priority is a daytime stop, compare it with other dining options instead.

    Diners comparing the broader city can use Our full Las Vegas restaurants guide, then check planning pages like Our full Las Vegas hotels guide, Our full Las Vegas bars guide, Our full Las Vegas wineries guide, Our full Las Vegas experiences guide to decide whether this should be the main dinner plan or one stop in a larger itinerary.

    Book it for a planned Las Vegas dinner, not for a daytime meal

    First-timers should treat Carbone Las Vegas as an evening restaurant. Hours begin at 5 PM daily: Monday through Thursday and Sunday run 5–10:30 PM, while Friday and Saturday run 5–11 PM. The smart casual dress code is also worth noting when you are deciding whether it fits the tone of the night.

    The 2026 Star Wine List recognition is the clearest trust signal. Beyond that, keep the decision practical: choose Carbone Las Vegas when the schedule, dress code, dinner timing fit your plan. Choose another option when the meal needs to happen during the day.

    Where it sits in a broader Las Vegas plan

    For a different pace, compare the decision with other dining rather than assuming Carbone Las Vegas is the right fit for every itinerary. It is the cleaner choice when you specifically want an evening restaurant with smart casual expectations and dinner hours.

    Travelers building a broader dining plan can also compare the level of commitment against options such as Easy Donuts, Egghead, Laughing Buddha Ramen, Parm, or Sage, depending on the kind of meal they want. The practical verdict: choose Carbone Las Vegas when its Las Vegas location, evening schedule, smart casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition are advantages. Skip it when the meal needs to be daytime-focused.

    The takeThis is a destination for evenings when formality and momentum matter: special occasions, date nights and celebratory dinners fit naturally here, and the hotel location makes it a straightforward choice for visitors. The pricing and theatrical service place it alongside other hotel‑restaurant options, which also makes it suitable for business dinners where presentation and a deep wine list matter. Larger groups can plan for celebratory meals, but expect the experience to be purposeful and performance‑driven rather than low‑key or family casual.
    Venue detailsElegant
    Recognition and awards3 sources
    Also considerAlternatives
    Restaurant contextLas Vegas, United States

    Located inside

    ARIA Sky SuitesHotelARIA Sky SuitesFull hotel guide

    Planning details

    Location
    ARIA Resort & Casino, 3730 Las Vegas Fwy, Las Vegas, NV 89109
    Reservations
    Book on SevenRooms
    Website
    aria.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/carbone.html?ecid=GMB
    Phone
    (702) 590-2663
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Carbone Las Vegas reads like a mid‑century supper club transplanted into a modern resort: low-lit booths, tuxedoed waitstaff and theatrical tableside moments create a dramatic, retro dining room. The menu leans on Italian‑American red‑sauce classics presented with an elevated sense of occasion, while the consistent visual identity and calibrated lighting keep the room feeling intentionally glamorous. It’s a format designed to be seen in — polished, nostalgic and tailored for diners who expect cinematic service and a high‑finish experience rather than a casual neighborhood trattoria.

    Best For

    This is a destination for evenings when formality and momentum matter: special occasions, date nights and celebratory dinners fit naturally here, and the hotel location makes it a straightforward choice for visitors. The pricing and theatrical service place it alongside other hotel‑restaurant options, which also makes it suitable for business dinners where presentation and a deep wine list matter. Larger groups can plan for celebratory meals, but expect the experience to be purposeful and performance‑driven rather than low‑key or family casual.

    Ordering Tips

    Stick to the red‑sauce signatures that define the format — the spicy rigatoni vodka, veal parmigiana and meatballs are representative pillars of the menu. Expect tableside service and theatrical presentations, so pace your meal to allow for the full experience. The restaurant emphasizes a serious wine list; plan to browse the wine selection or ask staff for recommendations to match the richness of the classic dishes. Portions and pricing skew upscale, so sharing a few iconic plates is a good way to sample the menu and its theatrical flourishes.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Elegant retro decor with vibrant energy, green leather chairs, brass fixtures, and loud 1950s music creating a lively yet sophisticated atmosphere.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ElegantLivelyIconic

    Best For

    Special OccasionDate NightGroup Dining

    Experience

    Hotel RestaurantPrivate Dining

    At the Table

    Dress Code
    Smart Casual
    Noise Level
    Lively
    Service Style
    Upscale Casual
    Meal Pacing
    Leisurely
    Capacity
    Medium

    Signature Dishes

    • spicy rigatoni vodka
    • veal parmigiana
    • meatballs
    Planning details

    Location

    Recognition and awards
    Also consider

    If you cannot get the table

    Try Sage if the backup still needs to feel like a destination dinner. Try Parm if the group wants a more relaxed version of the evening without building the whole night around one reservation.

    Restaurant context

    How Carbone Las Vegas compares

    Choose Carbone Las Vegas over Parm when the goal is a more polished Strip dinner and the booking is part of the night's plan. Parm is the easier cross-shop for a more casual version of the same general occasion, while Carbone is the stronger fit for a celebratory ARIA evening where wine and room energy matter.

    Sage is the closer comparison for a destination-style dinner in Las Vegas. Pick Sage if the priority is a more restaurant-focused evening; pick Carbone if the ARIA location and casino-resort flow are the point. Laughing Buddha Ramen, Easy Donuts, Egghead are better for casual, lower-commitment meals, not for a dressed-up dinner slot.

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    Carbone Las VegasLas Vegas
    Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended
    SageLas VegasNo published awards
    Laughing Buddha RamenLas VegasNo published awards
    Easy DonutsLas VegasNo published awards
    ParmLas Vegas
    2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #4352024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #3932023 OAD Cheap Eats in North America in RecommendedPearl Recommended Restaurants
    EggheadLas VegasNo published awards

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    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What should I order at Carbone Las Vegas?

    Plan around the basics: Carbone Las Vegas is open daily from 5 PM, with a smart casual dress code.

    Does Carbone Las Vegas handle dietary restrictions?

    If you have specific dietary or allergy needs, contact Carbone Las Vegas directly before booking and confirm again when you arrive.

    What should a first-timer know about Carbone Las Vegas?

    Plan it as an evening dinner, not a lunch stop. Carbone Las Vegas runs Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 5–10:30 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5–11 PM. The dress code is smart casual, it has Star Wine List recognition for 2026.

    What are alternatives to Carbone Las Vegas?

    Parm, Sage, Laughing Buddha Ramen, Easy Donuts, Egghead are useful comparison points depending on the kind of meal you want. Use Carbone Las Vegas when its dinner hours and smart casual tone fit the plan.

    Can Carbone Las Vegas accommodate groups?
    Is Carbone Las Vegas good for solo dining?

    Consider it if you want a planned dinner in Las Vegas, plan around the evening hours, smart casual dress code, 2026 Star Wine List recognition.