Living in Vegas, I can't BELIEVE people actually think this place is expensive. What are they smoking?? This place is a bargain compared to its competitors. They make their own pasta and ice creams-- no other restaurants do this (and do it well) at this price point. (I think the people that think that Pips is expensive usually frequent establishments like the Olive Garden and Macaroni Grill, so maybe that's why they think it's expensive?)
What I love about Pips is that it highlights Italian cuisine, not Italian-American. BIG difference. So don't expect your pasta to be drowning in tomato sauce-- it's about the pasta, not the sauce! As long as people are prepared for this difference and stay open-minded, they'll love it as much as I do.
The owner Rino's a kick in the pants. He adds a lot of personality and character and a sense of intimacy to the place and I appreciate that, especially in this town.
I love the radicchio salad, blue cheese gnocchi, chocolate cake adn affogato. Can't wait to try everything else. So many other Italian places are carbon copies of each other-- Pips is a refreshing and delicious change of pace.