Battista's Hole in the Wall
Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas · NV
Family-style Italian with house wine included
Battista's Hole in the Wall has served old-school Italian just off the Strip since 1970, when Battista Locatelli opened it near the Flamingo. Dinners come the same generous way they always have: an entrée with soup or salad, pasta, garlic bread, house cappuccino, and all the table wine you can drink.
Walls crammed with celebrity photos and thousands of dangling mementos, a strolling accordion player, and a fiercely loyal following make Battista's a beloved Vegas throwback to the era before the mega-resorts.
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Las Vegas since 1970 — 55 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Las Vegas.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Las Vegas has kept Battista's Hole in the Wall busy for 55 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Las Vegas regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best Italian restaurant in Las Vegas for 2025 for half a century of red-sauce dinners with all-you-can-drink house wine.
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The details, verified.
- Legal / trading name
- Battista's Hole in the Wall
- Category
- Restaurant
- Founded
- 1970, Las Vegas, NV
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV
- Centurion Award
- Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
Frequently asked questions.
What is Battista's Hole in the Wall?
Tucked behind the Strip since 1970, Battista's serves old-school Italian dinners that come with cappuccino and house wine.
Is Battista's Hole in the Wall award-winning?
Yes — Battista's Hole in the Wall is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best Italian restaurant in Las Vegas for 2025 for half a century of red-sauce dinners with all-you-can-drink house wine.
Where is Battista's Hole in the Wall?
Battista's Hole in the Wall is in Las Vegas, NV.
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2025 Centurion Award
Best Italian Restaurant in Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV · Awarded under the 2025 evaluation View the 2025 award →Awards run one calendar year and renew only if the business clears the bar again. Selection is by published criteria, never for sale.
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