Sometimes when I go to an older place like this I have to decide if it is a run down dump or if it authentic and charming. Carluccio's has the old school charm!
The place is by the now derelict Liberace Museum on east Tropicana. I am guessing it has been here for 20-30 years which is a long time by Vegas standards, so it has some history. The place has brick walls, old school burgandy colored booths, custom wood door, dark wood in the bar area and I loved the black and red tiles in the bathroom.
It has a bar area, restaurant area and we sat in the atrium area at a table. The hostess and waitress were very friendly.
The menu was typical of a Italian joint. The prices seemed reasonable. I ordered the meatballs and sausage plate. It was a large offering with a side of pasta. Very tasty - the meat sauce was right on! I tried a friends chicken parm - that was tasty. Huge servings at reasonable prices!
Carlucio's is so not corporate and that's why I really like it!