battista's hole in the wall

beware! worst customer service, served meat salad after numerous requests of dietary restrictions by religion, and they never apologize. they reply “obviously didn’t mean to, chill”. they don’t even have a manager on duty, or elected not to make them aware of their rude behavior. after 11 years of going there on our annual trip, i would never advise anyone to patron such a inconsiderate business that doesn’t respect others’ religions..

food is mediocre, but ambiance is fantastic. ok, seriously, you have to love gordy, the man who goes around a plays the accordian. awesome. he is super funny and played "on wisconsin" when he found out we are badgers. the food was just ok, pretty generic, and i didn't especially enjoy my meal. however, they do have complimentary wine, which makes the experience itself a great deal. i would be willing to try again and would say that if you are looking to get a little tipsy with dinner this is the spot to go.

we had a fun time at battista's. the food was good and the atmosphere was dark and busy. the menu was small (which i like) and included with the meal was an unlimited supply of table wine(white or red). i definitely recommend going as an alternative to the usual las vegas strip chain restaurants.

for all the folks that gave them bad reviews, do you think you are emeril or bobby flay? i think not. the service was pro and the food was excellent the price was great especially for vegas. please folks you have to give battista's a chance it's definitely worth the while. what a fun place to go!! 2 thumbs up..

dark and brooding location but if your hungry then this is the place for you. the food is basic but comes in good quantities. it's worth it just to wander around and see the who's who of vegas on the walls. the staff were friendly even though we were late getting there.

this place is fun. don’t expect sinatra quality pasta or service but it’s an event. great for kids too. the wall is littered with photos of every celebrity that has graced the joint. all the house wine you can drink and your choices are white or red. lol. a shame the old guy playing the accordion table side is no longer. that was fantastic.

really not sure why this place is well rated on here. perhaps the general standard of food in vegas is just not what i've come to expect from any of the other cities i've travelled to in the world. regardless, my review is based on what other travellers may think of this place and i can honestly tell you that it was one of the worst italian meals i've ever had to pay for in my life.

i'm not italian, hell; i've still not made it to italy in my travels, but i've had a lot of good italian food in my time, and this was just incomparably poor.

i suspect the people who eat here and are impressed have just never had good italian food. or they're so ridiculously intoxicated (an expected state of mind for most people visiting vegas) that they perceive the food to be good here. otherwise i just can't reconcile how this place is rated so highly.

visited in december 2016 and it was only a block off the strip so it was very easy to walk to.  we were a group of 7 who showed up on saturday around 6:30pm.  since our party had all arrived we were able to get seated right away but i would recommend reservations as we saw quite a few people waiting on our way out.

the restaurant has quirky décor with the moose head, various other objects hanging from the ceiling, and old photographs of celebrities on the walls.  there is an adorable old man going table to table with his accordion and sings.  it is dark with red-tinted lighting inside – we’ll just call it part of the ambience.

they served you complimentary house wine – red and white that keeps coming throughout your meal.  it’s not the best wine you’ve tasted in life but it will definitely be the best free, unlimited wine that you will have in your life.

we each ordered pasta dishes that ranged from $23 to $31 usd a plate which was a great deal considering that the entrees all include soup or salad (came drenched in dressing) , garlic bread (loaded with butter and garlic) or pasta side (if you ordered chicken parmigiana) and a cappuccino (more like a super sweet hot chocolate) at the end of your meal.  

we ordered: spaghetti and meatballs, chicken parmigiana, chicken alfredo, sausage cacciatore, chicken rio, and lasagna.  the portions were huge and the food was great for a “hole in the wall.”  come with an open mind and just enjoy the experience.

visited november 2016. atmosphere is great, rustic. did not have a reservation but the wait was not very long. dinner included white and/or red wine, both brought to the table gratis.
food good, i will say not the best in the world, but more than tasty!
extra bonus was the old man accordionist roaming and playing for the guests.
a vegas staple indeed! will come back.

the service was good (thus i gave the stars for service) , but the food wasn't really delicious or italian.  i guess i just got fooled again by the reviews.  nevertheless, it's cheap, but i don't think it equates to delicious, is it?

i was awed to see that the entrees include soup, garlic bread, entree and cappuccino, and most unbelievably, red/white wine with the entrees.  the entrees were just at the maximum $40 usd.  it was a really good deal, but the taste is a different story. the place was very dark, so bring your reading glasses if required.  

wine:  they immediately serve two 1 l karate of wine at your table when you sit down - one red, one white.  i don't quite understand how they figure 2 people can finish 2 l of wine!!!!  however, there is no free lunch in this world.  the quality of the wine is not great.  hey, it's free.  i couldn't complain.

soup:  minestrone - it's decent.  

garlic bread:  ok only, not toasted thoroughly, and not much garlic flavour.

steak caruso:  meh!  i don't really know if it's italian.  if i close my eyes to taste it, i would have thought it's chinese stir fry.  yes, the stir fry was served on a bed of plain penne, but i don't think it makes it italian  the dish didn't impress me.  btw, it wasn't steak.  it was just cubes of beef which the texture was funny.  

battista style cioppino:  i should be alarmed when i saw the words "battista style".  it wasn't ciopiino at all.  the marinara sauce had no depth to it.  the sauce lacked the simmering big time.  it's one of the three most expensive entrees in the menu ($40usd).   i hope they could charge more but make it more delicious.  

cappuccino:  hell, it ain't cappuccino at all.  at most, it's a wishy-washy hot chocolate with a dollop of whipped cream.  if you have drank enough "all your can drink" wine, i don't think you would mind or notice!  to me, hell, it was still aweful!!!  

it's definitely a cheap place to eat (considering how much sides you are getting), but the taste isn't fine at all.

always a must when we go to vegas.  one of the few restaurants left in vegas with a link to the past.  have yet to find anything on the menu that we don't like.  hated to see them eliminate the steamed clams a few years ago.  from the garlic bread, to the calamari, to the antipasta, to the salad, to the entrees a great experience for any vegas visitor.  free wine of your choosing with the meal is an added bonus along with gordy, the strolling accordion player who many think is as old as the restaurant itself.

this place is overrated. the best thing i had was the garlic bread. i didn't even finish my shrimp marinara because it just didn't have any flavor. there is a lot of buzz about this restaurant, but we were completely disappointed. so many great places in vegas - so don't waste your time eating here!

simply amazing....wonderful for large group fun! food is great, and portions huge. table wine is very good and it keeps flowing.
gordy the accordion player is just sweet as can be.

probably my favorite place in las vegas. i haven't been in a while, but if you can get in (it's extremely busy) it is absolutely worth the experience. 

choose your main dish from the menus on the wall and get a four-course meal. you also get unlimited (believe me, i've tested it) white and red table wine, as well as a digestif to finish off the meal. not to mention the live accordion player that serenaded me and my buddy with "take me out to the ballgame" for some reason. just an awesome place all around.

now this place was amazing!!! the menu was on the wall, the wine was all you could drink and the food was out of this world. don't let the outside be a deterrent because when you step inside you will be greatly surprised.