Why You Should Go: When the bright lights and spectacular sights in this great city start to overwhelm you, a cozy night at your favorite neighborhood restaurant is what's needed. Head to Mastrioni's, an Italian joint where everybody knows your name (or at least, soon will) and the authentic cuisine makes you feel right at home. 

Why You’ll Love It: The casual and intimate setting creates an overall old-school, neighborhood-joint vibe, a true escape from the strip. Self-taught chef Pete Mastrioni’s knowledge is rooted in family tradition, passed on in a menu that mixes Italy’s regional specialties with a bit of New York style and tradition, and only uses the freshest ingredients available. 

What to Eat: Begin your meal with a traditional appetizer, like Caprese salad, shrimp cocktail or fried calamari. When you’re ready for the main course, choose options like the 16 oz. Black Angus grilled NY steak, chicken Marsala or Cajun-blackened halibut, all served with your choice of penne marinara, steamed vegetables or sautéed spinach. And if you’re in the mood for pasta, hunker down for a hearty bowl of baked ravioli, shrimp scampi or rigatoni with sausage.