Looking for Italian seafood in Las Vegas that actually tastes like Italy? Mercato della Pescheria sits tucked inside The Venetian, bringing the tradition of a coastal Italian pescheria (seafood market) to the Strip. Fresh catch prepared simply, handmade pasta made daily, and the kind of straightforward Italian cooking that lets ingredients speak for themselves. No gimmicks, no sparklers on your plate, just quality Italian seafood done right.

What Is a Pescheria? 

In Italian coastal towns, the pescheria is the seafood market where locals buy their fish. Fishermen bring their morning catch, display it on ice, and you choose what looks best. Then you take it home—or to a nearby trattoria—and cook it simply: grilled with lemon and olive oil, maybe some herbs, never overworked.

That’s the philosophy Mercato brings to Las Vegas. We’re not trying to reinvent Italian cuisine or add molecular gastronomy twists. We source quality seafood, prepare it the way Italians have for generations, and let the natural flavors shine.

The Seafood at Mercato Las Vegas

Grilled Octopus : Coal-roasted with kalamata olive aioli, baby potatoes, fennel, pickled onions, salsa verde, and lemon vinaigrette. This is how Mediterranean coastal towns prepare polpo—charred outside, tender inside.

Snapper alla Griglia: Grilled snapper with creamed leeks, crispy pancetta, and shaved fennel salad. Simple preparation that highlights the fish quality.

Mediterranean Seabass : Whole branzino with spicy Calabrian tomato sauce, baby arugula, and fennel. The classic Italian way to serve whole fish.

Shrimp Scampi: Jumbo shrimp in white wine garlic sauce with lemon and extra virgin olive oil. When done properly with quality shrimp, it doesn’t need improvement.

Handmade Pasta Daily

Gnocchi al Pesto: Ricotta gnocchi with pesto cream, pine nuts, and roasted tomatoes. Light, pillowy, satisfying.

Tortellini al Prosciutto: Prosciutto-filled tortellini in Grana Padano broth with tomatoes and truffle oil. Delicate but flavorful.

Cacio e Pepe alla Ruota : Bucatini with pecorino romano and black pepper, prepared tableside in a parmesan wheel. The showpiece pasta that’s worth the theater.

Spaghetti alle Vongole: Fresh clams in white wine garlic sauce. Simple, classic, perfect.

Our pasta is made fresh in-house. You can taste the difference in texture and the way it holds sauce.

Beyond Pasta and Seafood

Antipasto Mercato: Marinated and grilled vegetables—mushrooms, zucchini, eggplant, red peppers with semi-dried tomatoes and olives. Add fresh mozzarella ($5) or prosciutto ($10).

Burrata Board : Creamy burrata with marinated vegetables, olives, and grilled bread. The proper way to start.

Wood Oven Pizza: Margherita, Pepperoni , Prosciutto di Parma , Mortadella with pistachio purée, and specialty options. Real Italian pizza with proper crust from our wood-fired oven.

Bone-In Ribeye: Rich and tender with generous marbling when you want premium steak instead of seafood.

The Venetian Location

Mercato sits inside The Venetian Resort, which gives us the infrastructure advantages of a major Strip property—valet parking, easy access, proximity to shows and nightlife.

This means we’re convenient to find but not beholden to corporate casino restaurant standards. We control our own quality, sourcing, and menu development.

When Mercato Makes Sense

Pre-Show Dinner: If you’re catching a performance at The Venetian or nearby casinos, we’re positioned perfectly for a quality meal before showtime. Make a reservation, eat well, walk to your seats.

Special Occasions: Birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations that deserve an authentic Italian experience.

Locals’ Night Out: Las Vegas residents who want Italian food that doesn’t feel like it’s designed for tourists. Quality ingredients, proper technique, no unnecessary theatrics.

Visit Mercato della Pescheria Las Vegas

Authentic Italian seafood on the Strip. Fresh catch, handmade pasta, coastal Italian tradition without the circus act. See the full menu and make your reservation today.