Bold Reds, Big Steaks, No Surprises
Las Vegas · 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.
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
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards — the Burgundy-forward list has real bones, sommelier Karla Poeschel keeps it credible, and a newly minted Wine Spectator Award of Excellence confirms this isn't just hotel filler. Markups are what they are in this zip code, but the quality is there if you spend wisely.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Las Vegas · Las Vegas · Italian
La Strega is doing something genuinely unusual for a Las Vegas neighborhood Italian: serving serious wine at prices that don't require an expense account, backed by a sommelier who knows what she's doing. Tuesday half-price wine night is not a gimmick — it's a reason to rearrange your week.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Las Vegas Strip · Las Vegas · Italian
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest — the Italian selections alone make it worth a serious look. The Thursday half-price night is the real unlock; that's when this list goes from steep to genuinely exciting.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Occasional
Acceptable
The Strip · Las Vegas · Spanish
é is a Wild Card in the most literal sense — a nine-seat secret room inside a casino that takes Spanish wine more seriously than most dedicated wine bars. If you're eating here, you're already spending money; lean into the list and let Chris So point you somewhere unexpected.
Small but Thoughtful
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
The Strip · Las Vegas · Japanese
Wakuda isn't a wine destination in the way a dedicated wine bar is, but it's doing something genuinely interesting — pairing a focused, high-quality California-and-Burgundy list with Japanese cuisine that actually rewards that combination. If you're eating here, drink the wine; Luis Guillen knows what he's doing.
Solid Range
Steep
Varietal Specific
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
Liberty/Belmont Corridor · Youngstown · Italian Steakhouse
Station Square Ristorante is the wine list Youngstown doesn't know it has — deep Italian selections, prestige California anchors, and 450+ bottles that would turn heads in any city. The markups are real and there's no dynamic specials program to soften them, but if you're willing to invest in a bottle of Barolo or a Super Tuscan, this place delivers.
Deep & Eclectic
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Proper
Owen Ayres Court · Eau Claire · Italian Steakhouse
Johnny's is doing the most with a crowd-pleasing formula — 160 bottles, a Wine Spectator nod, and a list that won't offend anyone. Markups on the trophy bottles are hard to defend, but if you know where to look, there's a solid night of wine here for a reasonable bill.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Waterfront / Cabrillo Blvd · Santa Barbara · Italian Steakhouse
Ca' Dario Steakhouse is a reliable wine destination for anyone who wants serious Italian bottles with their steak without having to navigate a 300-label monster list. The markups trend steep, especially on the celebrity bottles, but the Santa Barbara Syrah and Sicilian options give value-hunters a legitimate path.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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