The night before the big race (Rock N Roll Las Vegas) we had dinner at Piero’s.  How can you go wrong with pasta and protein before a big race?  You cannot!  Nor can you go wrong with Piero’s!

Just off the Las Vegas Strip is Piero’s a legangary landmark restaurant where members of the Rat Pack met.   The restaurant opened in 1982 and quickly became a favorite among locals and celebrities.  Parts of the movie Casino was filmed here.   It was also said to be a favorite spot of Mr. Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sanatoria.

Part of the restaurant boast a supper club like atmosphere, with high-backed booths and chairs, providing a relaxed setting. Pictures of the famous Italian mobsters grace the walls.  The main dinning room has a causal and intimate feel and is full of Italian oil painting and fresh flowers.

Part of what makes Piero’s a Las Vegas staple is that it has had the same chief in the kitchen since it open.  Executive Chef Gilbert Fetaz believes in only serving the freshest food and believes in consistent cooking methods, which is what makes the food delectable and your dinning experience unforgettable.

One of the main dishes Piero’s is known for is the Osso Bucco.  Osso Bucco is veal with the bone intact, which has been stewed for hours. The meat is rich tender, rich and full of flavor. The meat is served along side linguine and a tiny marrow fork is offered to get to get out every last bit of goodness.

The Osso Bucco is one of Piero’s signature dishes and it is not even on the menu;  its so famous, people just ask for it.  We got the Osso Bucco as an appetizer, which gave us time to look for the menu.  The menu is full of Italian favorite … It honestly took me a while to decide what to order.  I finally decided on the scaloppine parmigiana which is sautéed veal with plum tomatoes, glazed with mozzarella and parmesan. It was served with grilled veggies.

We ended the night with a selection of their dolci.  Then as we were leaving, we ran into Pia Zadora.