Bold Reds, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Las Vegas · Italian Steakhouse
Updated October 2026
Reviewed April 17, 2026 · How we review
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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.
· Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Strip House's all-by-the-glass format is smart for a Vegas crowd that wants to explore without committing, and the list has more personality than most hotel steakhouses — the Testamatta and the Lingua Franca Chardonnay prove someone made actual choices here. Prices skew high at the top end, but the $15–$25 tier offers genuine quality. Come for the steak, stay for the glass pours, and skip the Kosta Browne unless the night calls for it.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Las Vegas · Restaurant
Summer House is doing more with its wine program than it has to, and in Las Vegas that deserves genuine credit. Fair prices, a thoughtful by-the-glass roster, and a few genuinely interesting picks — the Grüner and the Selbach Riesling especially — make this worth exploring. It's not a destination wine list, but it's a reliable one, and that's rarer on the Strip than it should be.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Hughes Center · Las Vegas · Brazilian Churrascaria
The real story at Fogo de Chão Hughes Center is the Monday-through-Thursday deal: South American bottles under $150 go at half price, all day, in both the dining room and bar. That's a meaningful discount at a format where a table can easily work through a full bottle alongside the picanha parade. If you're going to drink wine here — and you should — plan your visit around that window.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
South Point Casino · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Silverado Steak House isn't trying to win any wine awards, and it doesn't need to — the list is fair, functional, and occasionally punches above its casino-floor weight class. If you're eating steak at South Point and want a solid glass without getting robbed, this list has your back; just stay away from the bottom shelf and head straight for the Davis Bynum or the Symmetry Meritage.
Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Order the $21 glass of Kirinzan Junmai Ginjo, or the $50 Signature Flight if you want three saké side by side. If you prefer wine, the Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin at $62 by the Coravin glass is the pour to look for. Confirm availability and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted drinks list, not service, storage or markups.
The Strip · Las Vegas · Steakhouse
Try the $60 half bottle of Cristom Pinot Noir or ask about the $60 Kerner, the lowest full-bottle price, or order the Azelia Barolo at $270 with the Dry Aged New York. Confirm vintages and prices, since the list is undated. This unrated guide covers the posted wine list, not service, storage or retail markups.
Buckhead · Atlanta · Italian Steakhouse
Luella has the infrastructure for a genuinely good wine program — sommelier on staff, a cuisine that practically demands serious red wine, and a room that sets the right tone. But without a published list and with a Bordeaux-heavy focus at Buckhead prices, there's a real chance you're paying a premium for predictability. Go in with your eyes open, lean on the sommelier, and push them for something beyond the obvious — if they're worth their title, they'll deliver.
Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
· Fayetteville · Italian Steakhouse
Enzo puts in more wine effort than most Italian steakhouses in its zip code — the Nebbiolo and Barbera alone signal someone gave a damn about the Italian half of the concept. Markups lean steep rather than punishing, and having every bottle available by the glass is a real guest-friendly move. If you're in Fayetteville and want a credible glass of wine with your dinner, this is the play.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
River North · Chicago · Italian Steakhouse
A Tuscan-steakhouse list that does what the room promises: Tuscany and Piedmont reds, a Napa Cabernet block and 33 wines by the glass. Order the Caparzo Rosso di Montalcino (58) if you want the Montalcino name without the Brunello price, or the Prunotto Barolo (145) with the bone-in ribeye, and ask which number on the glass page is the pour. This unrated guide covers the posted drink book, not service, storage or markups.
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