I went for the $20 prix fix lunch on a Friday in March 2007. My friend recommended it and said it was the best food she's had in the U.S. The only thing I thought was really good was the aged-beef appetizer. The rest of lack-luster. The duck confit was a bit salty and the BBQ sauce shrimp appetizer wasn't all that. They charged me $17 for a glass of champaign. Reticulous if you ask me because it didn't taste any different than a $7 glass of champaign.

I travel to Las Vegas often both for business and pleasure. Over the last 20 years I have been to most of the Italian restaurants on the strip and around town. The Pasta Shop is simply the best in town at any price.

It is located off the strip, but not far off the strip on Tropicana. The menu selection is superb, quality fantastic, and the low prices will more than pay for a taxi if you go with plenty of folding money left over.

Give it a try, you will not be eating Italian on the strip anymore after your first visit.

The Pasta Shop is great. Best pasta my wife and I have ever had. The restaurant is small and in a strip-mall on East Tropicana and Eastern (about 2-3 miles from the strip). Prices are very reasonable and the food and service is wonderful. Our waiter was one of the owners and the chef brought our food to the table! This has been added to our must do list for Vegas - try it you won't be disappointed.

A small, locally owned place. The location is in a strip mall, but inside is colorful and arty. There were zebra striped cloths on the tables and a local artist had colorful metal artwork displayed on the wall (for sale). The menu is concentrated on the chefs' specialties, but there is a good variety. We felt very welcomed by the server, he was knowledgeable and prompt with service. Our meals were delicious with good size portions and nice presentations. Chicken Davida: a large breaded chicken breast, covered with eggplant, sundried tomatoes, and cheese; a large serving of grilled vegetables on the side. My meal:ravioli in olive oil, roma tomatoes, and basil. The cheese inside, smooth and creamy, the pasta very tender. This was not olive garden - i don't think I saw spaghetti and meatballs on the menu - hooray! Give this place a try!!!!