Caramella, the new Italian spot tucked into Planet Hollywood, rolls 1970s Italy glam, a candy-shop speakeasy and a sharing-friendly menu into one very Strip-ready package. Think big, comforting pastas, Tuscan-style steaks, dessert-driven cocktails and a signature salted-caramel tart, all with patio seating that really shines on warm spring nights.
Menu Highlights To Try
To kick things off, you can go classic with a jumbo shrimp cocktail or lean into indulgence with a bone-marrow surf-and-turf. From there, the pastas take over: cavatelli Bolognese, spicy tomato penne and spinach-and-ricotta ravioli all show up in hefty, shareable portions. Mains range from chicken alla diavola and Chilean sea bass piccata to a 20-ounce bone-in ribeye that can be tricked out with gorgonzola, roasted bone marrow or a lobster tail. Dessert keeps the sugar high going, with the signature Caramella tart or a New York-style cheesecake, ideally paired with a La Granita or Gold Watch cocktail, as reported by Las Vegas Magazine.
1970s Glam, Candy Shop And A Hidden Lounge
Tao Group Hospitality pitches Caramella as a 1970s Italy-inspired dining room where a candy shop doubles as the entrance to a moody, kitschy cocktail lounge tucked behind a secret door. The company credits Chief Culinary Officer Ralph Scamardella with building a menu that mixes regional Italian staples with splashy, share-friendly plates, according to Tao Group Hospitality.
Reservations, Hours And Strip Views
Caesars states that Caramella is now taking reservations via OpenTable, with the restaurant generally open from 4 to 10 p.m. and the lounge keeping later hours on select nights. For anyone chasing that perfect skyline shot, the patio looks straight onto the Strip, and that kind of real estate is not free: the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Caramella charges $29.99 per person for a Fountain View Experience that guarantees views of the Bellagio fountains. See the Caesars Entertainment press release for booking specifics and the Review-Journal for more on view fees.
When To Go And Practical Tips
Mondays bring a Nonna’s Dinner Menu of classic family dishes - garlic bread, lasagna alla Bolognese with veal and bechamel, spaghetti and meatballs with fresh ricotta, rigatoni Genovese and Sicilian cannoli - a nostalgic setup that is built for groups, per Las Vegas Magazine. Reservations can also be made by phone at +1 (702) 785-5551 or through the restaurant’s booking links, according to local listings. If you are chasing a postcard-style view, aim for an outdoor table as the weather warms, and be ready to pay extra if you want that guaranteed Fountain View.
