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  Standing where the iconic Sands Hotel used to be, The Venetian Hotel was opened in 1999 as the largest hotel and casino resort in the world. With its stunning Italianate design, stained-glass ceilings, patterned marble floors and water canals throughout the inside and outside of the hotel, The Venetian brings the grandeur of Venice, Italy to the Las Vegas Strip. Experience the Guggenheim Hermitage Museum, The Grand Canal Shoppes, and a Blue Man Group show and then have a world-class dining experience at one of the resort's esteemed restaurants.
  
  

Bouchon

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  Chef Thomas Keller brings his famous Napa restaurant to Las Vegas. Serving delicious French classics with fresh ingredients, Bouchon has an extensive wine list, caviar service and cheese assortments. Dine on roasted leg of lamb, steak frites, or breast of duck with swiss chard. Choose from seating at the handsome bar, classic dining room or bistro-style terrace. This expensive establishment recommends reservations and requires casual-elegant attire. Bouchon is open for breakfast and dinner daily, and offers a midday oyster bar and weekend brunch.
  
  Bouchon
  The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
  3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Las Vegas, NV 89109
  702-414-6200
  bouchonbistro.com
  
  

Valentino

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  This five-star restaurant is the sister restaurant to the Santa Monica location, and serves a seasonal menu of Italian cuisine. There is a casual "The Grill" lunch menu and the "Valentino" dinner menu. This romantic restaurant also offers a chef's tasting menu which includes dishes like lobster sausage with crispy polenta and smoked quail and vegetable terrine. Desserts include chocolate ravioli berries and mint soup. Business-casual attire is required for Valentino, and reservations are recommended.
  
  Valentino
  The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
  3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Las Vegas, NV 89109
  702-414-3000
  valentinorestaurantgroup.com/valentinolv/
  
  

Taqueria Cañonita

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  Take pleasure in the Venetian canals and passing gondolas while dining on authentic Mexican food. Located in the heart of The Grand Canal Shoppes, this lively restaurant serves frozen margaritas, enchiladas, quesadillas, and salads. Dine on Mexican favorites like chicken tacos, shrimp burritos, and wild mushroom enchiladas. Finish off with a unique corn creme brulèe. Taqueria Cañonita is open for lunch and dinner daily and casual dress is acceptable.
  
  Taqueria Cañonita
  The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
  3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South
  Las Vegas, NV 89109
  702-414-3773
  canonita.net