The Bootlegger Italian Bistro

Ugh. Ordered the gluten-free pasta yesterday. It was the usual penne shape, which is fine. Ate a few bites…then saw the non-gluten free spaghetti strand mixed in. Told our waiter and he said, “Hey, I put the order in the system. I didn’t make it.”

Excellent, they have a gluten free menu🫶🏻

Our family has a tradition of dining at a nice restaurant every Christmas Eve and, living in Las Vegas, we have a lot of options to choose from. The last couple of times, we chose a place on the Strip, so we wanted to try something more local. This place did NOT disappoint! Everyone was friendly and happy, and the place was alive with conversations and live music from a pianist playing both holiday and contemporary tunes. After taking our order, we were presented with a tray of bread bites and marinara sauce, and it was a hit with the family. We were very happy to say yes to a refill of this starter! The prices were not too bad and in line for a nice Italian restaurant (our entire meal was literally half the cost of last year's dinner at a nice place in the Strip!). My son and I ordered the Saltimbocca, my wife the NY Strip, and my daughter the gluten-free penne with Vodka Sauce. Every dish was DELICIOUS! The Caesar salad starter also tasted fresh, and we enjoyed every bite. The portions were very generous, but I had to save (or make) room for dessert. I like to try the Tiramisu at every Italian restaurant, and this one was the BEST Tiramisu I have had! The lady fingers were soft and full of flavor. Even the cappuccino we ordered was on point - perfect to end a great meal. Overall, this place is great with friendly service and fantastic food. I highly recommend for a family dinner, date night or a business meal. We will definitely be back!