Scarpetta - Las Vegas

The story

Crafted with passion, served with love

The Meaning Behind the Name

The word scarpetta comes from an Italian expression — fare la scarpetta — describing the act of using a small, boot-shaped piece of bread to mop up the last of the sauce left in the pot. It is an intimate, unhurried gesture, one that belongs to home kitchens and long family meals. That spirit is precisely what this restaurant at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas sets out to carry into a Strip dining room.

A Kitchen Built on Seasonal Ingredients

The philosophy here is straightforward: create bold flavors by amplifying the essence of what is in season. Italian cooking at Scarpetta is not about theatrical complexity — it is about letting good ingredients speak clearly, with enough skill in the kitchen to make every last bite worth savoring. That restraint, applied consistently, is what earns a room like this its reputation.

The wine program has drawn its own recognition, holding a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence — a distinction that signals both the depth of the list and the care with which it has been assembled to complement the Italian table.

Setting and Private Dining

Scarpetta occupies the third level of The Cosmopolitan, positioned within one of Las Vegas's most design-forward properties. The room suits both an unhurried dinner for two and a larger private occasion. For groups of thirteen or more, the restaurant offers fully and semi-private event spaces, with the option to work with the broader Cosmopolitan culinary team on custom menus tailored to the gathering. It is a practical and genuinely impressive setup for anyone planning a private celebration or corporate dinner in Las Vegas.

The combination of serious Italian cooking, an award-recognized wine cellar, and flexible private dining makes Scarpetta one of the more considered choices on the Strip for an evening that prioritizes the food.