Bold Reds, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Las Vegas · Italian Steakhouse
Updated June 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 17, 2026
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The wine list at Bistecca reads like a greatest-hits album for Italian steakhouse lovers — Caymus, Opus One, Brunello, Barolo. It's familiar territory executed with enough care to earn its Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, though don't expect many curveballs. This is a list built to impress expense accounts, not to challenge palates.
The California-Italy axis is strong here: Far Niente and Stag's Leap anchor the Napa side, while Biondi-Santi and Marchesi di Barolo give the Italian section real credibility. Super Tuscans like Sassicaia and Tignanello show up for those who want structure with their bistecca, and Opus One is there for when someone needs to feel important. France gets a question mark in the intel, which tracks — it feels like an afterthought rather than a commitment. The list runs 150-250 bottles, which is respectable for a casino restaurant, but the depth leans heavily on well-known names rather than exploring producers who might actually deliver more for less.
The by-the-glass program clocks in at 12-20 options, which is a reasonable spread for a steakhouse setting. Expect the pours to skew toward bold reds that can hold their own against a Filet Mignon — this is not the place to hunt for a crisp Vermentino by the glass. Rotation appears minimal; what's on the list today will likely be on the list next quarter.
Marchesi di Barolo Barolo — $80-$100
Barolo from a solid, well-regarded producer is the smartest play on this list — it's got the tannin and earth to cut through a prime cut, and in a room full of four-figure bottles, landing a proper Nebbiolo in double digits feels like a win.
Banfi Brunello di Montalcino
Most tables here are going straight for the Opus One or Caymus out of brand recognition, but Banfi's Brunello is a genuinely serious wine that often gets overlooked because it lacks the Hollywood name. Give it 20 minutes to open and it will outperform half the bottles on this list.
Opus One
Opus One is a perfectly good wine that is almost never worth what a Las Vegas steakhouse charges for it. The markup on trophy bottles like this is where these rooms make their money — you're paying for the name on the label and the theater of ordering it, not for the juice in the glass.
Sassicaia + Bistecca alla Fiorentina
Sassicaia's Cabernet-forward blend — tight, structured, with that distinctive Tuscan mineral edge — is essentially made for a thick, charred Florentine-style T-bone. The wine's acidity keeps things lively against the fat of the beef, and the regional echo of Tuscany meeting Tuscany doesn't hurt either.
The Bottom Line
Bistecca is a dependable, well-stocked Italian steakhouse wine list that earns its stripes without taking many risks — solid for a casino dining room, honest enough to recommend, and smart enough to let the Barolo do the heavy lifting. Send a friend here for wine if they're already there for dinner; don't make a special trip for the list alone.
Caesars Palace · Las Vegas · French Fine Dining
This is where you come when wine matters as much as the food. The markup is Vegas-steep, but the cellar is world-class and the staff can navigate it. If you're celebrating big or chasing rare French bottles, this is the room.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Lamaii is the rare Las Vegas restaurant where the wine list reflects a genuine point of view — the grower Champagne program alone is worth the visit. Send a friend here and tell them to order a Spécial Club.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
STK Las Vegas is a bottle-list business masquerading as a wine program — three by-the-glass pours, a roster of safe California hits, and Vegas markups that'll make your eyes water. Order the Whispering Angel at happy hour, grab a bottle of Belle Glos if you're feeling generous, and save the real wine exploration for somewhere that cares.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Diner Ross is doing something genuinely weird and kind of wonderful — a Champagne-forward list inside a Vegas diner is a wild card move that mostly works. Just don't show up expecting range beyond bubbles, and go for the growers before you default to the celebrity bottles.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
The Palm Las Vegas is an unlikely wine discovery — a six-bottle natural and old-world-leaning list tucked inside a steakhouse institution, priced like someone forgot they're on the Strip. Don't sleep on it.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things — great location, recognizable bottles, pricing that reflects the real estate. If you're here for fountain views and a glass of Cakebread, you'll be genuinely happy; if you're hunting for value or adventure, look elsewhere.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Peoria · Italian Steakhouse
Johnny's wine list is exactly what it is: a well-curated collection of American crowd-pleasers with markups to match the steakhouse zip code. You won't be wowed, but you won't be stuck either — and 28 glasses by the pour means you have options.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· College Station · Italian Steakhouse
The wine list here is an afterthought dressed up with four surprisingly good dessert wines. Come for the steak, order water or a cocktail through dinner, then let the back half of this list redeem itself.
Grocery Store
Acceptable
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Reston · Reston · Italian Steakhouse
Davio's Reston is a reliable wine destination if your expectations match the room — it's a steakhouse wine list, not a wine bar list. The by-the-glass breadth saves it, and a few smart picks like the Pieropan Soave keep it from being totally forgettable.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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