The Best Restaurants for Dessert in Las Vegas

The Fabulous Las Vegas stands out as one of the glitziest cities in America. Every year, visitors flock to its iconic neon lights and famous sights along the Strip. Many try their luck at the casinos but Sin City has other diversions like a gondola ride at The Venetian, views from the Eiffel Tower at Paris or the famous fountain show at the Bellagio. Check out the light show at the Fremont Street Experience, a history lesson at the Mob Museum or Neon Museum or a hike at the gorgeous Red Rock Canyon. No matter what you do, you can find plenty of delicious food to fuel you while you’re on the go - including dessert! But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating dessert in the Nevada desert? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. Check out this list of the Tastemakers, featuring the top places foodies go to find the best dessert in Las Vegas.

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12 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	Buddy V's at The Venetian, Arawan Thai Bistro, Alexxa Kitchen and Bar…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Italian, Thai, American…
Neighborhoods:	The Venetian and Palazzo, Near the Strip, Paris Hotel and Casino…

Buddy V's at The Venetian

$$$$

Italian

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.6

6056 reviews

Buddy V’s is a fun and laid-back casual Italian restaurant located in the renowned Venetian Resort and Casino on the Las Vegas Strip. If you’re playing the slots at the Venetian or just out wandering town, it is the perfect place to stop into for a delicious sweet treat at the end of the night. The restaurant serves a wide variety of Italian dishes based on beloved recipes from Buddy’s family and the desserts are impressive in and of themselves! Try the Cannoli, Nutella Cake and Buddy V’s famous Lobster Tail Pastry. Grab a seat on the patio for great views of the Strip.

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Arawan Thai Bistro

$$$$

Thai

Near the Strip

4.5

450 reviews

Located near the Strip on East Sahara Ave, Arawan Thai Bistro and Dessert is a casual Thai restaurant with an extensive menu of traditional dishes with modern twists. Chefs Jui and Gail strive to create inspired food and desserts that stand out from other offerings in town. The atmosphere feels relaxed and intimate and makes a great getaway from the mayhem of the Strip. The dessert offerings are fantastic, including options like the Earthquake and Sweet Sensation. Other favorites are the Affogato, the Raspberry Chocolate Lava Cake and the Coconut Treasure.

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Alexxa Kitchen and Bar

$$$$

American

Paris Hotel and Casino

4.5

7331 reviews

Located in the heart of the Strip at Paris Las Vegas, HEXX kitchen and bar is a casual dining spot with a focus on Contemporary American Dining and Desserts. Many locals consider it the best dessert in Las Vegas and an added bonus is that you can enjoy spectacular patio dining with lovely views of the Fountains of Bellagio. It serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining and the whimsical desserts are available with every meal. Try some of their specialties, like the Ginger Panna Cotta, the Apple Spice Cake or their famous Pecan Tart.

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Giada - The Cromwell Las Vegas

$$$$

Contemporary Italian

The Strip

4.5

18716 reviews

Giad, the renowned restaurant from Giada De Laurentiis of the Food Network, is definitely one of the top places to go for the best dessert in Las Vegas. It’s an upscale Italian restaurant located inside The Cromwell and the atmosphere offers warm colors, natural lighting and cozy furniture. Grab a seat in the lounge to get breathtaking views of the Bellagio fountains and Caesars Palace. Giada’s has a full menu of entrees, appetizers, cocktails and more, but the dessert menu is the shining star. Signature desserts include the Peaches and Cream Souffle and the Black Forest Cheesecake.

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Jardin – Encore at Wynn Las Vegas

$$$$

Contemporary American

Wynn Las Vegas and Encore

4.5

1237 reviews

Jardin is the elegant, upscale restaurant at the Wynn Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. It is the perfect setting to enjoy fresh, seasonal cuisine in an airy, conservatory atmosphere that feels like you’re in the open air. Plus you can overlook the shimmering pools and manicured gardens while you dine. Dishes range from health-conscious to indulgent and are mainly focused on fresh produce, which means you won’t feel guilty about indulging in dessert. Try the Flower Pot Cake, or “Fleur,” served in a flower pot and features layers of chocolate cake, raspberry jam and chocolate mousse.

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Strip House - Las Vegas

$$$$

Steak

Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino

4.7

3839 reviews

Strip House is right in the middle of all the fun at Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. This restaurant started out in New York City and now diners can find the same innovative menu right here in Vegas. The dinner menu includes a full list of prime cuts of beef, signature sides, extensive wine offerings and - of course- decadent desserts. The most famous sweet here is the 24-layer Chocolate Cake, which takes the pastry chefs 24 hours to make. They slice cake layers extra-thin, pour ganache in between each one and coat the edges with crumbled cake for a truly sinful chocolate indulgence.

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Hash House A Go Go - LINQ Hotel

$$$$

Contemporary American

The Linq

4.5

1192 reviews

Has House is one of Las Vegas’ most popular restaurants. Advertised as “The Midwest Meets The Coasts,” it is a way to enjoy twisted farm food and crafted cocktails on the Strip. They feature a full lineup of rich and hearty menu items, including Andy’s World Famous Sage Fried Chicken, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, Stuffed Burgers and amazing desserts. There are plenty to choose from but the Snickers Bread Pudding is right at the top of the list. It has an entire Snickers bar mixed into each of the chocolate desserts and is then smothered with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzles of caramel and chocolate sauce and powdered sugar.

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CHICA Las Vegas

$$$$

Unspecified

The Venetian and Palazzo

4.5

2461 reviews

Chica Las Vegas, located in the Venetian Resort right on the Strip, is the newest restaurant from John Kunkel. The restaurant brings robust and vibrant flavors of Latin cuisine to the city and features celebrity Latina chef Lorena Garcia, the first Latina chef on the Strip. The menu has influences from Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina in the appetizers, main courses and specialty desserts. Try the Churro Fried Ice Cream Pops for an extra special treat. They combine caramel ice cream coated in Cinnamon sugar churro crumbs and vanilla bean cream for a taste that’s both savory and sweet.

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Hell's Kitchen - Caesars Palace Las Vegas

$$$$

American

Caesars Palace

4.6

37656 reviews

Gordon Ramsay’s TV show Hell’s Kitchen was such a huge success that Chef Ramsay decided to open a restaurant of the same name here in Las Vegas. The eatery draws inspiration from the global hit reality television show that he stars in and guests feel like they are right on the studio set while they dine. Located in front for Caesars Palace, the restaurant seats more than 300 guests, including two chef’s tables and floor to ceiling windows overlooking the strip. All items on the dessert menu are outrageously delicious but for a truly unique treat, order the Pineapple Carpaccio, prepared table-side with liquid nitrogen.

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Bacchanal Buffet - Caesars Palace Las Vegas

$$$$

American

Caesars Palace

4.1

11253 reviews

Caesars Palace Hotel and Casino is one of the most popular resorts in town so it makes sense that they would feature some of the best dessert in Las Vegas. It is the granddaddy of all Las Vegas casinos - an icon that looms high and regal over the Strip and offers deluxe fantasy suites, a cavernous casino, live entertainment and this delicious restaurant. The eatery features fabulous buffets, including the Bacchanal Buffet, which will leave you wondering which dessert to eat first! They have over 80 options, including red velvet yuzu whoopie pies, dessert shots and made to order ice cream sandwiches.

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STK - The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

$$$$

Steakhouse

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

4.4

8904 reviews

STK Steakhouse, located at the fancy Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, is a sophisticated restaurant with an upscale, modern menu of steakhouse fare. The atmosphere is sleek and swanky and it offers the perfect fusion of innovative cuisine with a fun and trendy bar scene. Grab one of their signature cocktails and sink into a cozy booth for dinner - they offer everything from shrimp cocktails to filet mignon. Their desserts are out-of-this-world and make a great follow-up to a hearty dinner. Try their signature doughnuts, served hot and fresh with maple glaze and topped with pecans and a dollop of ice cream.

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Emeril's New Orleans Fish House

$$$$

Seafood

MGM Grand Hotel & Casino

4.6

6691 reviews

Celebrity Chef Emeril is at it again with this fancy restaurant at the MGM Grand. It’s one of the best places to find fresh fish in Sin City and the rest of the menu features New Orleans favorites like Jambalaya and Gumbo. His famous Banana Cream Pie is the real winner here, however. It is one of the most popular items at the restaurant and locals have loved it since the place opened in 1995. The pie packs in three pounds of bananas on a graham cracker crust and whipped cream and chocolate shavings on top are the perfect complement to the decadent dish.

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