Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich have their mitts all over the Venetian and Palazzo with a handful of restaurants. This one is at the mid-level price range so if you want to scratch that Italian food itch, this is a solid moderately priced option.
Rather than being set in a dark restaurant the 'outdoor seating' vibe makes you feel like you're in an outdoor Italian sidewalk cafe. That makes it casual and relaxed, including occasional performances on the town square under the faux Venetian 'sky'.
The menu offers a decent range of unpretentious simple Italian dishes and a robust wine list. The prices are pretty reasonable for the most part for the quality of food. I say relatively because much of Vegas fine dining is overpriced, including Mario Batali's restaurants. It's not the food prices that are the problem, it's the drinks and wine that are jacked up to the top end of the scale.
Overall, you can count on a delicious meal here with decent service featuring all the things we love about true Italian fare.
That's why we come every time in Vegas. It usually works out to $50-$70 a person all-in.
Cheers!