The Bootlegger
16 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/vegas, r/LasVegas18 comments cited below
What people say, in short
The Bootlegger is an off-Strip Italian restaurant on Las Vegas Blvd near South Point that many people recommend, calling it a local favorite with good food, old-school Vegas ambiance, and mid-priced. One diner says it fills up quickly and suggests making reservations. A couple of diners warn it has slipped recently, with one reporting bland chicken parmigiana and another saying quality and service have declined. One commenter also hosted a big group there successfully, noting the surrounding area is not the best but rideshares reach the door.
Address
The Bootlegger Italian Bistro, 7700 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89123
At a glance
- Price
- Mid-range
- Best for
- Groups
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/SirFoggyMirror in r/vegas · Sep 2026taste
Huge fan of Bootlegger Bistro; praises its food, atmosphere and reasonable prices.
- Recommendsu/Top-Cheesecake4038 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2025
Gives a bare suggestion of Bootleggers.
- Recommendsu/Natural-Ad-9678 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026
Agrees with the Bootlegger recommendation.
- Recommendsu/QX23 in r/vegas · Jun 2024
Calls The Bootlegger a local favorite that fills up fast, so book ahead.
- Recommendsu/Temporary-Hold575 in r/vegas · Sep 2026
Simply agrees with the Bootlegger Bistro recommendation.
- Recommendsu/Ronin_1999 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026
Fondly recalls long-ago visits and is happy about the place.
- Recommendsu/Strong_Kiwi_696 in r/LasVegas · Sep 2025
Names Bootlegger when asked for underrated food spots.
- Recommendsu/No_Childhood2179 in r/vegas · Sep 2026
Agrees with the Bootlegger Bistro recommendation.
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- Recommendsu/C0ffeeMilk in r/vegas · Jun 2024
Recommends The Bootlegger as a safe bet for Italian food.
- Recommendsu/wayfarout in r/LasVegas · Oct 2026
Calls Bootlegger excellent; first went as a teenager, when it was located on Eastern.
- Caveatu/Spinrod in r/LasVegas · Jan 2025consistency
Agrees it has declined, saying food quality and service have dropped.
- Recommendsu/NeoTheo80 in r/vegas · Jan 2024
Calls it a family spot with old-school Vegas history and great food.
- Recommendsu/Deep-While-6069 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2026
Hosted a big group there, which enjoyed it; notes old-school vibes and decent food.
- Recommendsu/crimvo in r/LasVegas · Sep 2025taste
Calls its Italian food great.
- Recommendsu/Theseboysdontknowme in r/LasVegas · Jan 2025
Fully agrees with the Bootleggers suggestion.
- Caveatu/AttentionOpening8984 in r/LasVegas · Jan 2025taste
Recently ate there and found the chicken parmigiana bland and without sauce.
- Recommendsu/Opening-Tie-7945 in r/vegas · Jun 2024
Likes The Bootlegger, though it has been a long time since their last visit.
- Recommendsu/Scargo_78 in r/vegas · Jan 2024
Says Bootleggers is their favorite of the bunch.
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Details last checked 4 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.