Scarpetta
Italian · The Strip, Las Vegas
Restaurant in Las Vegas, United States
The Read
Chef
Jorge Espinoza
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Scarpetta is a practical Strip pick for a polished dinner at The Cosmopolitan when convenience and easy pacing matter more than a destination tasting format. It is better for date nights, client meals, small groups than for diners chasing awards, deep chef context, or a budget-led plan.
About Scarpetta
Scarpetta in Las Vegas is a planning option with verified nightly hours from 5–10 PM. If you are comparing it with é by José Andrés, keep the comparison practical: confirm the current reservation details, dress expectations, any experience-specific information directly before choosing where to book.
The most reliable facts to plan around are simple: Scarpetta is in Las Vegas, is open nightly from 5–10 PM, lists a smart casual dress code. Specific claims about location details, menu style, pricing, seating, bar dining, awards, or special services are not verified here, so treat those as items to confirm through the venue before committing.
A Las Vegas option with direct verified planning details
Book Scarpetta when the known essentials work for your evening: Las Vegas, nightly 5–10 PM hours, smart casual attire. If your decision depends on a particular menu format, budget, dietary accommodation, bar seating, or a specific type of room, check directly before you go. For diners comparing options, Red Plate, Lardo, Block 16 Urban Food Hall are useful names to review alongside Scarpetta, depending on what kind of meal you want.
The main limitation is the amount of verified public detail available here. Scarpetta can be considered for evening planning, but this guide should not be read as confirming a chef story, award history, price point, cuisine details, or service format. If those factors matter, compare current listings and confirm with the restaurant before booking. é by José Andrés is another option to review if you are weighing different reservations.
Use it as a candidate, then verify the details that matter
The strongest verified use case is simple planning: Scarpetta is in Las Vegas, is open nightly from 5–10 PM, has a smart casual dress code. For broader planning, compare it with Zuma or scan our full Las Vegas restaurants guide for a wider set of options.
Quick reference: consider Scarpetta when nightly 5–10 PM hours and smart casual dress work for your plans; confirm directly if price, menu details, seating, dietary needs, or a specific service style will determine your choice.
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Scarpetta presents a refined, formal take on Italian dining tailored to Las Vegas’s upper register. The room channels the discipline of a white-tablecloth house, where courses are deliberately sequenced and pasta is treated as the emotional center of the meal. Located on Level 3 of the Boulevard Tower on Las Vegas Boulevard, the restaurant feels like a focused destination for guests who want technical, well-paced Italian cooking rather than casual, high-volume trattoria fare. The overall impression is measured and composed, with service and plating that emphasize craft and restraint.
Best For
This is fundamentally an evening destination: the menu is structured for a multi-course dinner that progresses from bright, acidic openers through handmade pasta to protein-led secondi and dessert. It suits date nights, celebratory evenings and business dinners where a formal, thoughtfully paced meal is the point. On the Strip, Scarpetta occupies the upper tier of Italian options, attracting diners who prioritize technique and a coherent tasting arc over quick pre-show meals. Expect a longer, sit-down experience focused on the rhythm of courses.
Ordering Tips
Let the restaurant guide the arc. Start with light, acidic openers that set up the pasta course, then move to one of the house-made pastas as the centerpiece—Spaghetti Tomato & Basil is a signature for a reason. Follow the pasta with a heartier secondi or the Polenta with Truffled Mushrooms if you want a rich, earthy intermediary, and leave room for the Nutella Bomboloni to close the meal. The menu rewards sequencing, so plan for multiple courses rather than single-plate grazing.
Planning details
Location
Boulevard Tower, 3708 Las Vegas Blvd S Level 3, Las Vegas, NV 89109 · Directions
Also consider
If you cannot get the table
Try Zuma if the group wants a livelier Strip dinner with a stronger social feel. Pick Red Plate if the occasion calls for a more luxury-resort setting.
If convenience beats ceremony, Block 16 Urban Food Hall is the easier fallback, especially when the night is built around shows, bars, or casino time rather than a long dinner.
Restaurant context
How Scarpetta compares in Las Vegas
Choose Scarpetta when the priority is a polished, easy-to-schedule Strip dinner. Zuma is the better cross-shop for a livelier group meal, while Red Plate fits diners looking for a more overt luxury-resort Chinese option.
For value and speed, Lardo and Block 16 Urban Food Hall are easier choices, especially when the meal is not the main event. They trade table-service polish for lower-commitment pacing.
If the goal is a serious food-focused night, é by José Andrés is the more ambitious booking thanks to its Molecular - Spanish format. Scarpetta is the safer pick when the group needs flexibility and a less demanding evening.
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Compare Scarpetta
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarpetta | Las Vegas | , | 2026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Recommended |
| Zuma | Las Vegas | , | 2026 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #34Top 500 Bars 2026 · #432Gault & Millau UAE 2026 - Selected RestaurantStar Wine Lists 20262026 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Recommended2025 Mena's 50 Best Restaurants · #192025 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #3242025 Michelin Plate2024 OAD Top Restaurants in Asia Ranked · #287 |
| Red Plate | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
| Lardo | Las Vegas | , | 2026 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Recommended2025 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2342025 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #3782024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #2082024 OAD Casual in North America Ranked · #4922023 OAD Casual in North America Recommended |
| Block 16 Urban Food Hall | Las Vegas | , | No published awards |
| é by José Andrés | Las Vegas | Molecular - Spanish | 2026 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #372026 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #362025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence2025 La Liste Top Restaurants2024 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #332023 OAD Top Restaurants in North America Ranked · #36 |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Scarpetta?
Bar dining is not verified here. Scarpetta is in Las Vegas and has verified nightly hours from 5–10 PM, but you should check directly with the restaurant for current seating options before you go. If you are comparing alternatives, Lardo is another name to review for a different kind of meal plan.
Is Scarpetta good for a special occasion?
Scarpetta may be worth considering for a Las Vegas evening if its verified details fit your plans: nightly 5–10 PM hours and a smart casual dress code. Specific ambience, occasion packages, pricing, menu details are not verified here, so confirm directly before booking for an important evening. é by José Andrés is another option to compare when planning.
Does Scarpetta handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary accommodation details are not verified here. The safest move is to contact Scarpetta directly before you go, especially if a restriction or allergy will determine whether the restaurant works for your group. You can also compare current information for Red Plate and other dining options before deciding.
Is Scarpetta good for solo dining?
Solo dining suitability is not specifically verified here. Scarpetta's confirmed planning details are its Las Vegas location, nightly 5–10 PM hours, smart casual dress code. If you need a particular seating style or a quicker format, confirm directly or compare options such as Block 16 Urban Food Hall.
What are alternatives to Scarpetta?
For comparison planning Zuma, Red Plate, Lardo, Block 16 Urban Food Hall, é by José Andrés alongside Scarpetta. The best choice depends on current availability, menu details, pricing, dress expectations, the kind of experience you want, so verify those details directly before booking.
