The Bootlegger Italian Bistro
The Bootlegger Italian Bistro
A quart of chef Marias recipe with fresh vegetables, house-made Italian sausage, white beans and pasta.
Jumbo chilled prawns with homemade cocktail sauce and lemon.
Classic Buffalo-style (hot, medium, mild).
Marinated and lightly breaded and flash-fried with marinara sauce.
Boneless chicken breast lightly breaded and flash fried - served with Maria's marinara sauce or ranch dressing.
Meat ravioli lightly breaded and flash fried with Maria's marinara sauce.
Fresh mushroom caps filled with homemade Italian sausage and broiled in Marias herb butter sauce.
Chef's choice of imported Italian cold cuts, cheeses, olives, roasted peppers, dried figs, almonds and dates.
Flat Crispy Fries with Our Bolognese Sauce, Ample for Sharing
Spring mix, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and garbanzo beans tossed with Marias homemade dressing.
Mixed greens with chopped salami, provolone, tomatoes, pepperoncini, garbanzo beans with Chef Maria's Italian dressing.
Diced ham, tomatoes, red onion and hard-boiled egg topped with bleu cheese crumble and Chef Maria's Italian dressing.
Chopped romaine, imported parmesan cheese and rustic croutons with Caesar dressing.
Red Belgian endive, spring mix, shaved pear, candied walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, balsamic vinaigrette, drizzled with balsamic reduction.
Crispy pancetta, scallions, chopped egg and tomato with chef Marias blue cheese dressing.
Pancetta with fresh peas and cracked black pepper in a cream sauce.
Fettuccini in a classic cream sauce.
Pounded thin, rolled, and filled with Genoa salami, capicola cheese, rolled and dipped in Italian egg batter then sauteed in a Marsala wine and mushrooms served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Chef Maria's meat sauce and ricotta cheese topped with mozzarella and baked.
Lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella and baked in Marias tasty marinara sauce served with angel hair marinara.
Lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella and baked in Marias tasty marinara sauce served with angel hair marinara.
Imported ribbon egg pasta with Maria's bolognese meat sauce.
House specialty Maria's classic baked lasagna with meat sauce.
Tomatoes, garlic, fresh basil, olive oil and a touch of chef Maria's marinara sauce.
Meat or cheese. Meat or cheese with your choice of our homemade sauces- marinara, meat, or rose sauce.
Spaghetti in our famous homemade meat sauce.
Pasta crepe filled with fresh ricotta and herbs in marinara sauce.
Fettuccini in a classic cream sauce served with chicken.
Lightly breaded, topped with mozzarella and baked in Marias tasty marinara sauce served with angel hair marinara.
Spaghetti in our famous homemade meat sauce served with homemade meatballs.
Fettuccini in a classic cream sauce served with 1 large prawn.
Pounded thin, rolled, and filled with Genoa salami, Capicola cheese, rolled and dipped in Italian egg batter then sauteed in a Marsala wine and mushrooms served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Fettuccini in a classic cream sauce served with salmon.
Spaghetti in our famous homemade meat sauce served with homemade Italian sausage.
Large sauteed jumbo prawns with garlic, white wine and Maria's herb butter sauce over linguini.
Linguine with whole baby clams in a red, creamy or brothy sauce.
Pan-seared salmon served with house-made salmon ravioli in a lemon cream sauce.
House specialty, clams, calamari, jumbo prawns, and mussels "cioppino" style over a bed of linguine (hot, medium or mild).
Boneless chicken breast lightly battered, sauteed with wine, garlic and mushrooms served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in a wine and mushroom sauce served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Boneless chicken breast sauteed with white wine, artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and roasted peppers served with fettuccine Alfredo.
Boneless chicken breast sauteed in lemon, capers and wine sauce, served with fettuccine Alfredo.
House-made Italian sausage served with chef Maria's marinara sauce, roasted potatoes, caramelized onions, sweet peppers and ciabatta bread.
16 oz. NY steak, cut thick and grilled to perfection topped with herb butter and served with mashed potatoes.
Pan-seared and sauteed in a mushroom peppercorn sauce served with mashed potatoes.
Slowly braised petite veal shanks served with saffron risotto, asparagus, tomatoes, and zucchini.
12 oz. bone-in pan-roasted pork chop in marsala wine and mushroom sauce served with mashed potatoes.
Grilled with garlic and oil.
Side dish. Saute of spinach, broccoli, onions and garlic with olive oil.
Side dish. Sauteed fresh with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara sauce.
Maria's homemade sausage with onions and peppers with or without meat sauce.
Imported Italian cold cuts, cheese, tomato, onions with chef Maria's Italian dressing
Classic Philly steak sandwich with grilled onions, peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Maria's famous meatballs in meat sauce topped with cheese.
8 oz. charbroiled ground beef with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, 1000 Island sauce and a crispy onion ring.
Fresh breast of chicken charbroiled with lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Maria's special pizza with our homemade sausage, salami, peppers, onions and olives.
Maria's special tomato sauce and mozzarella.
Pepperoni and mushrooms.
Fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella.
Fresh seasonal vegetables.
Our sauteed spinach, broccoli and greens in garlic and olive oil.
Homemade Alfredo sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, shredded mozzarella and ricotta cheese.
Layered with chocolate mousse and fudge icing.
Maria's orange-scented filling in a flaky shell.
Lady finger cake layered with mascarpone cheese and espresso coffee.
Lemon cream cheese cake with a graham cracker crust.
Choose Spaghetti or Penne With Chef Mama Marias Marinara orMeat Sauce.
Meat or cheese ravioli with a choice of Chef Maria's marinara, meat, or rose sauce.
Chef Maria's Classic baked lasagna with meat sauce.
Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast, Topped with Mozzarella, Baked & Served with Penne Marinara.
Italian Classic with Chicken and Cream Sauce.
Chef Marias Bolognese Sauce & Ricotta Cheese Topped with Mozzarella & Baked.
Penne Pasta & Sliced House Made Italian Sausage with Marinara Sauce.
Boneless Chicken Breast Marsala Style in a Mushroom Wine Sauce Served with Fettuccine Alfredo.
Boneless Chicken Breast Piccata Style in a Lemon, Caper & Wine Sauce Served with Fettuccine Alfredo.
Chicken Breast Topped with Dijon Rosemary Sauce Served with Roasted Potatoes.
Boneless Chicken Breast Sauted with White Wine, Artichokes, Mushrooms, Olives & Roasted Red Peppers Served with Fettuccine Alfredo.
Chef's Choice Vegan Ravioli of the Day
Sauteed and Topped with Fresh Mushrooms and Onions, Served with Roasted Potatoes, Red Peppers, Caramelized Onions and Broccoli Spears
Grilled Chicken Breast over Sauteed Italian Greens Served with Whole Grain Spaghetti & Chef Maria's Marinara Sauce
Grilled Salmon over Sauteed Italian Greens Served with Whole Grain Spaghetti & Chef Maria's Marinara Sauce
Wheat Grain Spaghetti with Chef Maria's Marinara Sauce
Ravioli with Chef Maria's Marinara Sauce
Tomato Sauce & Mozzarella Cheese - Personal Size
Spring Mix, Tomatoes, Cucumbers & Garbanzo Beans with Chef Marias Italian Dressing
Chopped Romaine, Imported Parmesan Cheese & Rustic Croutons with Caesar Dressing
Meat Ravioli Lightly Breaded, Flash Fried & Served with Chef Marias Marinara Sauce
Served with Chef Marias Marinara Sauce.
With Your Choice of Mild, Medium or Hot Sauce, Served with Fries
With Your Choice of Mild, Medium or Hot Sauce, Served with Fries
Seafood Fra Diavolo
Marias Chicken Breast Saltimbocca
Daou cab
Entrance
Jazz Pianist
Shrimp cocktail
House Lasagna
Ravioli Fritti
Spaghetti with a Meatball
Special treat!
a bowl of pasta
Spaghetti Classico
Eggplant Parmigiano and side of meatballs..
Live music
a man playing the piano
Gallery wall in waiting area
outside
Interior
Entrance
Barbara T.
Feb 17, 2025
Service was great, food was delicious and vibe was nice. I was a bit bummed that we were seated in a bar area booth instead of the main dining room with live music, but watching the bar patrons was it's own entertainment.Had the Caesar salad, fettuccine Primavera, lasagna, tirimisu and a couple of glasses of wine. Good portions and all very tasty.This place is popular, so definitely recommend making reservations a couple of days ahead.
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Tom F.
Feb 10, 2025
This was our late nite go-to spot when we used to be tourists many many years ago. We loved the old school vibe and Italian food that you'd imagine being made by a gangsta's mom.it's very similar to Capo's and Cafe Di Amore. This was our first visit post Covid Era. We stopped by for a late lunch and ordered from the dinner menu. That's how we roll.We ordered our favs the Fried Calamari, the Hose Specialty aka Seafood Fra Diavolo, and the Pappadelle Bolognese.There is free bread service here some sort of baked garlic bread with some marinara sauce for dipping. It was meh. Long gone are the Garlic Knots drenched in Olive Oil, herbs, and lots of garlic. The Fried Calamari was good but the pieces were really small. It was good but I I remember it was betterThe House Specialty was full of fresh Seafood but it was not spicy although we ordered it spicy. We loved the brothy sauce.The Pappadelle Bolognese was made with Fresh Pasta and it was drenched in rich Bolognese sauce that tasted like it has been simmering for hours. Pro tip: Skip the Parmesan Cheese. Otherwise it will be too salty.The service was really good .
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Cuca C.
Jan 28, 2025
I had their calamari as an appetizer. Love, love, love their calamari fritti.. the dipping sauce for that and their free bread bites is out of this world. I had the linguini and clams but always substitute with angel hair pasta and I never have a problem with this. It was delicious as always. My husband had the roughy fish plate and moved it. Their drinks are great, not watered down at all. If my diet allowed me to eat here every week, I would.
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Michele D.
Mar 1, 2025
Exceptional!!! First time at this family-owned restaurant. My overall impression is that it was a very busy and welcoming lively restaurant, rich with long history. I ordered their cheese raviolis, and it was mouthwatering deliciousness! The pasta and sauce tasted fresh and flavorful. Their iced tea was very good, and the service was extremely attentive and excellent! The prices can't be beat! Very reasonably priced for what you get. Definitely worth it, and I'm a food snob! It's away from the hustle and bustle of the strip and easy to find and get to. Free ample parking. If you want inexpensive yummy Italian food, fun atmosphere, with off the hook customer service, go to The Bootlegger! Old-school vibes! I had a phenomenal experience! I'm coming back! You are going to have an amazing experience! You'll thank me later.....
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Erik F.
Jan 23, 2025
Perfect setting to satisfy my Italian craving.I prefer off-strip dining to avoid tourist scene (and parking $$), and The Bootlegger was recommended while dining elsewhere the night prior.The bar top is my scene, even if video gaming is present. Drop a $20, play some blackjack, and get comp'ed on my wine... and hopefully get a return on investment. HahaI opted for cheese ravs with meat sauce and an added meatball, which hit the spot. Great service from the team of JJ and Nicole!The venue was busy. It seems to attract the wandering tourist seeking the Italian gangster vibe along with Italian comfort food. My guess would be to get a rezzy if in the dining room.
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Denise A.
Jan 15, 2025
A group of 11 of us went to this iconic restaurant after a friend's funeral service yesterday. I haven't been here several years and it's still as charming as it was a few years ago. Our server started out with a negative vibe and I'm not sure why. I wanted to order a nice cab to start, but I was told that they didn't have a wine list with glasses of wine only bottles and I just wasn't happy with that answer. Next thing I know it one of the other diners sat there with a wine list looking at which wine he was gonna have by theg. I inquired about this with the waiter and he proceeded to tell me oh I never said we didn't have wine by the glass. OK, not a great way to start after you just leave a funeral, but I'll chalk it up to inexperience. I believe his name was Matt, but I'm not sure. Anyway, onto the food. They have a very nice lunch menu of which I chose a lighter version lunch, which was baked penne pasta with a side Caesar salad. The sauce was delicious and the pasta was not overcooked. Everyone chose something different and when I took a general consensus, everyone seemed happy with their choice. We had entrées ranging from a Philly cheesesteak sandwich to the bootlegger burger to a wedge salad with salmon, which was amazing. All in all it was a wonderful experience and I'd be happy to recommend it to someone looking for some authentic Italian food Las Vegas.
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Athéna T.
Jan 4, 2025
The hospitality provided by the staff here was beyond my expectations, right away upon seating i was handed a towel to set on my lap and the waiter personally waited until it was on my lap to finally pour the bottled water in my glass and walk away. I ordered the " Seafood Fra Diavolo with sauce Rosé" accompanied by the "Blood Orange Cosmo", The seafood fra diavolo dish was cooked perfectly Al Dante with generous portions of clams, calamari, lobster, mussels and jumbo shrimp. I would say it was a bit too "soupy" when it came down to the sauce IMO, however i really enjoyed the flavor of my dish all together. There was a live piano, singing and saxophone performance while i was enjoying my dish, you can't top that! Overall with the great customer service, ambiance and performance i honestly can't deny i enjoyed my visit here and would definitely come back again!
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Kenneth S.
Feb 22, 2025
This was our first time going to The Bootlegger in Vegas and we were looking forward to it. We came in back on July 29th for dinner around 7:30pm and first impressions was that this place is huge with so much space. I ordered the Pappardelle Bolognese which was really good and tasty. Our server for that evening was Richard E. and he was really nice, professional and just informative on the food and everything else. We were seated next to the live music which was nice and made for a very festive evening. Everyone enjoyed the food and hospitality and we will indeed return.
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Sonia C.
Jan 12, 2025
he Bootlegger Italian Bistro is a beautiful Italian restaurant that's perfect for family dinners, catching up with friends, hosting business associates, or a romantic date night. The ambiance is classic and charming, with a rich history tied to famous guests like Bugsy Siegel, Howard Hughes, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace, The Rat Pack, and other Vegas headliners.As a vegetarian, I was thrilled with the variety of options available. There are also some nice vegan choices and gluten-free options, making it a great spot for diverse dietary needs. I had the eggplant parmesan, paired with a glass of pinot grigio, and both were absolutely delicious. I also tried a bite of my daughter's tiramisu, which was the perfect sweet ending to the meal.We were seated in the room with the piano, and the live music added something really special to the experience. The pianist was talented and engaging, creating a fun yet relaxed atmosphere.If I lived in Vegas, this would definitely be one of my go-to spots. The food, service, and atmosphere were all top-notch. We'll be back the next time we're visiting family in town.
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Patrick P.
Feb 8, 2025
We were invited to their Customer Appreciation Party last Sunday, 2/2. Bootleggers really knows how to take care of their patrons. What a class event. It was so well planned and managed by their staff. In particular bartenders Jason and Nicole made us feel special. The entire bar was set up for the party with balloons and name placards at all the seats. There was an excellent buffet and individual gifts for everyone. We highly recommend this Las Vegas treasure.
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