Vetri Cucina was one of my favorite new restaurants of 2018, and it wasn’t particularly close. Everything about the restaurant—décor, spectacular views from the 56th floor of the Palms, next-level Italian cuisine and an attentive waitstaff—was beyond my expectations. As sad as I was to see it close during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, I’m thrilled to announce that it recently reopened its doors. Trust me: This is one restaurant you want to put on your Las Vegas bucket list.

Best of all, owner and chef Marc Vetri has improved upon what was already an impeccable experience. Don’t worry, hardcore fans: Vetri’s classic dishes are still here, but where the previous iteration focused on elegance and high-end, the restaurant is now more casual, with small plates and shareable dishes the norm rather than the exception.