Sahara Adding Italian Restaurant Ballo to the Mix

Ballo joins culinary line-up at Las Vegas resort and casino
Sahara Adding Italian Restaurant Ballo to the Mix
Rendering: Official

Sahara Las Vegas has announced a new restaurant will be among the major upgrades made to the resort. Ballo, from James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain, hopes to open by late 2021, Sahara Las Vegas announced in a press release this week.

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The new Italian concept will be an experiential, high-energy destination featuring seasonal Italian cuisine representing a number of Italian regions. It will be part of the iconic resort’s $150 million transformation that includes a new pool.

“As Las Vegas continues to evolve, we plan to be on the forefront of that evolution as we continually refine and enhance the guest experience at Sahara,” Senior Vice President and General Manager of Sahara Las Vegas Paul Hobson said in the press release.

Signature dishes at Ballo will include a selection of aperitivos, handmade pasta, Roman pizzas, an array of fresh seasonal vegetable dishes and salads, and rustic fire-roasted meats and fish, as well as a Euro-centric, eclectic wine list, unique cocktails, and playful desserts featuring espresso liqueurs.

“We’re entering this next phase in Las Vegas with renewed gratitude, energy, and purpose,” McClain said in the press release. “We are inspired by Alex Meruelo’s vision for Sahara and are so excited to join the culinary line-up and work hand-in-hand with this amazing property team to bring our vision to life.”

The restaurant will be designed with contemporary Italian art and a live-action kitchen complete with a pasta-making window and a takeaway deli.

Construction of Sahara’s new Azilo Ultra Pool is also said to be nearing completion and the resort is preparing for a summer 2021 opening.

Alex Zorn

Alex Zorn

Alex is a Denver-based reporter with five years of experience as a news reporter and several daily and weekly newspapers on the Colorado Western Slope, including The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, The Rifle Citizen Telegram and The Glenwood Springs Post Independent. His beat coverage has ranged from crime and courts to health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his free time, he enjoys skiing down the Colorado slopes and tuning in to the latest Netflix crime drama.
Alex Zorn

Alex Zorn

Alex is a Denver-based reporter with five years of experience as a news reporter and several daily and weekly newspapers on the Colorado Western Slope, including The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, The Rifle Citizen Telegram and The Glenwood Springs Post Independent. His beat coverage has ranged from crime and courts to health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic. In his free time, he enjoys skiing down the Colorado slopes and tuning in to the latest Netflix crime drama.
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