I dined at this Rao's because it is impossible to for a non-insider or non celebrity to get into the original Rao's in East Harlem. I was not especially welcomed because I was a woman alone even though it was early (5:30 pm) and there were many empty tables. The bread was ordinary and a very paltry portion - what... more

My husband went to Rao's as we were told how good the food was. The only problem is that it was so noisy we had to raise our voices to hear each other talk across the table. We knew it was pricey but didn't expect to pay $48 for veal parmigiana with no side of pasta--the side pasta was another... more

Food is not good and the service is just as bad. Don't waste your money. more

This place REALLY SUCKS. Despite our reservation, we waited 35 minutes to be seated. We went on a Sunday night, and the noise level was deafening. We couldn't have a conversation without shouting across the table to hear one another. It took the server 40 minutes to bring us our drinks lest take our dinner order. We saw our server... more

I was told if you go to Vegas "you must eat at Rao's" Well I just got back and I a little dissapointed in the place. The menu was limited and $27 for a bowl of gnocchi that came with nothing else except bread was very overpriced. The food was hot and tasty and the side order of meat balls... more

We did the show package and had a lot of fun. This place has great atmosphere with its walls plastered in celeb photos - clearly anyone who is anyone has dined here. Rao's treads a nice line between Vegas glamor and Italian family restaurant sensibility. I loved this vibe - and the staff are thoroughly professional as one would expect.... more

chose RAO'S for our dinner package to see the Bette Midler show. we were treated like royality James the only Irish waiter, was so much fun. a bubbly personility., the food was great from soup to nuts so to speak. i had the stuffed clams for appitezer, salmon for the main course and the peanutbutter dessert which was incrediable. my... more

i am a native new yorker who has always wanted to go to raos there. however, no one can get in. when i heard there was one in vegas, i decided that is where we would go. i called 1 week before and got a res for 8pm on a sat night for 2 easily, which made me a little... more

New York ! more