Italy's Greatest Hits, 56 Floors Above the Strip
Palms Casino Resort Β· Las Vegas Β· Italian Β· Visit Website β
Updated March 2026
Reviewed March 10, 2026
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You're on the 56th floor of a casino hotel looking at a 2,500-bottle Italian wine list. This is either going to be a tourist trap or something serious. Spoiler: it's serious.
Every region of Italy gets proper representation, from the obvious Piedmont and Tuscany anchors to deep cuts from Alto Adige and Campania. The Barolo and Barbaresco sections alone could keep you busy for months, and the Super Tuscan lineup reads like a greatest hits album. They also throw in respectful nods to Old World classics and California heavy hitters, but Italy is clearly the protagonist here. This isn't a list built by a beverage manager checking boxes β someone actually cares about Italian wine.
15-20 pours by the glass running $18-$30, which is Vegas pricing but not predatory. The glass program skews safe rather than adventurous, mostly crowd-pleasing varietals that pair with the menu without scaring off hotel guests. Rotation seems minimal based on the set program, so don't expect weekly surprises.
Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Howell Mountain β $395
58% markup on a $250 retail cult Cab is basically charity work in this town
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Mt. Veeder
They're selling this below retail at $285 when it goes for $400 in shops β either a pricing error or someone really wants you to try it
Braida Barbera d'Asti 2019
500% markup on a $25 bottle is Vegas casino math at its worst
Ridge Vineyards Zinfandel 2019 Lytton Springs + Almond Tortellini
The bright acidity and spice in Lytton Springs cuts through rich pasta and plays nice with savory almond notes
π₯ The Bottom Line
The markups are all over the map β some fair, some gouging β but the depth and breadth of the Italian selection earns respect. Would we send a friend here for wine? Absolutely, as long as they order carefully and avoid the obvious markup traps.
Las Vegas Strip Β· Las Vegas Β· American, Italian
Alexxa's is a Strip restaurant doing Strip things β 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 Β· Las Vegas Β· French, Mediterranean
LPM is a legitimate wine destination by Las Vegas Strip standards β 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 Β· Las Vegas Β· 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 β it's a reason to rearrange your week.
Solid Range
Steal
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Active Program
Proper
Las Vegas Strip Β· Las Vegas Β· Italian
Caramella is a better wine stop than its lounge-y Strip pedigree would suggest β 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 Β· Las Vegas Β· Spanish
Γ© is a Wild Card in the most literal sense β 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 Β· Las Vegas Β· Japanese
Wakuda isn't a wine destination in the way a dedicated wine bar is, but it's doing something genuinely interesting β 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
West Toledo / Reynolds Corner Β· Toledo Β· Italian
There's one reason to come here for wine: Thursday. Half-price bottles on a standing weekly basis is a genuinely good deal, especially on the Santa Margherita. Any other night, the markups are steep and the list doesn't justify them.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Seasonal Rotation
Acceptable
West Toledo/Monroe Street Β· Toledo Β· Italian
Carrabba's Toledo isn't a destination for wine β but it's not an embarrassment either. The Ruffino Chianti Classico alone earns its keep, and if you stick to the Italian side of the list, you'll drink reasonably well without drama.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
La Jolla Β· Chula Vista Β· Italian
Marisi is a reliable Italian wine list with genuine ambition hiding behind a steep markup structure β the producers are right, the regions are right, but you'll pay for the privilege. Go for the Produttori Barbaresco and the Pre-Phylloxera Barbera, and you'll leave satisfied.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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