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| - Ahh good old Battista's off the strip! This place is just a Las Vegas legend and will take you back to the Rat Pack days of Old School Las Vegas. I have been coming here once a year or more for almost 20 years and it never changes. Ever. This is a good thing. Prices really aren't that bad for what you get especially when you look at many other choices in Vegas.
I just have to laugh and shake my head when I see bad reviews of this fun little place. Oh boo hoo the wine isn't top shelf, the waiter took too long, the prices are too high. Seriously? Take the stick out of your ass, try to smile and enjoy this gem of a restaurant for what it is. It is a legendary, fun, kitschy, classic old Italian restaurant that isn't trying to be something it's not.
Relax, and take some time to look at all the decor and pictures on the walls. Everyone from Elvis to Ol' Blue eyes to Liberace and everyone in between has eaten here. That's just cool old school. Soak in the ambiance and the low lighting, Get tipsy with the free wine. Yes, the 2 full carafe's of both red and white wine and the bread is FREE.
The dinner is standard Italian fare and is always delicious if not predictable. The bread is always fresh and the bring you a nice cappuccino to complete your meal.
The very best part of eating at Battista's however is Gordy. This 90+ years young gentleman is the salt of the earth. He will play you a song on his accordion that will make you smile every time, guaranteed. Wearing a baseball cap? He will play take me out to the ballgame. Feeling romantic, he will play That's Amore. Wonderful man and a treasure in Las Vegas.
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