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Balla Italian Soul - Sahara Las Vegas

4.7
4.7
452 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
“BEST NEW ON-STRIP RESTAURANT”—EATER VEGAS Joining SAHARA’s award-winning culinary lineup is Balla Italian Soul, a new Italian restaurant concept from James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain and partners Richard and Sarah Camarota of MC Hospitality. Balla’s regional, seasonal menu offers fresh and vibrant plates to Las Vegas locals and tourists alike. Balla Italian Soul restaurant offers everything you know and love about Italian cuisine made bold and fresh in a vibrant setting that celebrates Italian culture and la dolce vita. Signature dishes include Balla’s selection of aperitivos, handmade pastas, Roman pizzas, an array of fresh seasonal vegetable dishes and salads, and rustic fire-roasted meats and fish, as well as a Euro-centric, eclectic wine list, unique cocktails and playful desserts featuring espresso liqueurs. This Las Vegas Italian restaurant design boasts bold, contemporary Italian art to create stylized spaces for authentic gatherings.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (702) 761-7000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Vargas
  • Catering
  • Private party facilities
    For parties of 12 or more, please contact Michael.Halt@saharalasvegas.com
  • Area
    Sahara Hotel & Casino
  • Cross Street
    Las Vegas BLVD, Sahara, Paradise
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop available outside of hotel on Sahara, also accessible via the Vegas Monorail
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options

Experiences

  • Holiday Meal To Go

    US$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Enjoy the taste of Balla in your own home this Christmas with our seasonally curated menu. Time slots indicated are for pick up times .
    Holiday Meal To Go photo
  • Holiday To Go

    US$85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    25 Dec 2024 only
    Multiple times
    Enjoy the taste of Balla Italian Soul in your own home this Christmas with our Holiday to go package. The time slots indicated are for pick up times.

What 452 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • The Strip

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Balla Italian Soul at Sahara Las Vegas offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "delicious food" and "outstanding service." Popular for its sea bream, meatballs, and Caesar salad, the restaurant also impresses with a "beautiful ambiance" and attentive staff. Ideal for pre-show dinners, it's a "hidden gem" on the Strip.

452 Reviews
  1. Deanna

    Manitoba

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was phenomenal. She made the experience next level. Food outstanding. Made my son’s 15th bday so special. Thank you so much

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  2. Joe

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A Culinary Journey to Italy at Bella Italian Soul Nestled inside the Sahara Hotel, Bella Italian Soul delivers an unforgettable meal. Bella Italian Soul captures the essence of authentic Italian cuisine. The dishes here are a testament to freshness, quality, and expert craftsmanship. Each bite takes you on a journey through Italy’s culinary traditions, with flavors that are vibrant, balanced, and truly exceptional. The presentation was impeccable, and the care put into every detail—both in the kitchen and in the dining room—did not go unnoticed. My compliments to the chef and the entire team for creating an experience that transported me back to the heart of Italy. If you’re a lover of Italian food and appreciate a meal that feeds your soul, Bella Italian Soul is a must-visit. It’s a rare gem that brings together authenticity, freshness, and passion in every dish. Bravo to the team for delivering excellence on every level! The menu is minimal but the selections are fabulous, it will not disappoint. Bon appétit Don’t forget to check out one of the best wine menus in Las Vegas Vegas of any Italian restaurant. Joe F

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  3. dawn

    Tulsa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went there for Thanksgiving and it was a preset menu. The food was outstanding!!!

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  4. Jimmie

    Kansas City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanksgiving was off the charts! Our waiter was master!

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  5. Richard

    San Francisco

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The bar, the only seating option with the 5-6pm happy hour menu, was about full when I was there about 5:30-6:30. Regular table seating was empty except for one or two couples that I could see. This is a modern, upscale restaurant that it would be difficult to identify as Italian other than by looking at the menu. Happy hour food prices are low to reasonable for the limited menu available at that time, but drink prices still pretty high even then. Regular menu prices are pretty steep. I had the Margherita pizza which I thought was good but not great. This was a fairly small oblong pizza, technically looking like a Pinsa Romano, heavy doughy bread, reasonably good tomato sauce with a little "Buffalo" mozzarella and fresh whole basil leaves added after baking. Service was very good, staff pleasant.

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  6. william

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent along with service. Mushrooms paired with ribeye was absolutely delicious.

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  7. Elky

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was nice, small menu. Steak was delicious. Gelato was our favorite!

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  8. Mike

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Quite a nice Italian menu with a respectable wine list. Service was great.

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  9. Todd

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, very knowledgeable staff, and the food was definitely 9.5

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  10. Ashley

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Taylor was the best!!!!!! I was HANGRY and she flipped that! lol She was so knowledgeable of the menu! She paired us with the right wine and appetizer. Explained my meal very well. Her suggestions went beyond my expectations. I believe the Manager’s name is Rick, he was great as well. We got in right when they opened and he made sure we got our water to start, they work well as a team. Also hats off to the Chef that prepared me Sea Bream!!!! Coming from a picky chef, I have no complaints!!! When I’m back in Vegas I’ll be sure to come back. -Chef Dimples (Houston, TX)

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FAQs

Balla Italian Soul - Sahara Las Vegas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (702) 761-7000.

Balla Italian Soul - Sahara Las Vegas is rated 4.7 stars by 452 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Balla Italian Soul - Sahara Las Vegas

2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109-1137

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Las Vegas BLVD, Sahara, Paradise
  • Area
    Sahara Hotel & Casino
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Stop available outside of hotel on Sahara, also accessible via the Vegas Monorail
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Vargas
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
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  • Terms of Use
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