Three Las Vegas Restaurants Shine in Yelp's 2025 Best New US Restaurants List

Las Vegas continues to solidify its reputation as a culinary hotspot, with three local establishments earning spots on Yelp's prestigious list of the 25 Best New Restaurants in the U.S. for 2025.

 

Leading the trio is Sgrizzi by Chef Marc, securing the No. 5 position. This southwest Las Vegas gem captivates diners with its in-house bakery's cornetti filled with custard cream and steaks aged up to 50 days in Himalayan salt. The dramatic tableside flaming of bone-in chops adds a theatrical flair to the dining experience.

 

Chef Marc Sgrizzi, a fixture in the Las Vegas dining scene for over 25 years, has previously helmed several restaurants, including the beloved Chef Marc’s Trattoria. The menu at Sgrizzi by Chef Marc, located at 9250 S. Rainbow Blvd., Suite 130, boasts offerings like Prime New York strip, Australian wagyu tomahawk aged for 40 days, Chicken Sinatra, grilled lamb rack, and daily-made pastas such as rigatoni arrabbiata and fazzoletti with duck ragù. A standout appetizer is My Father’s Meatballs with Sunday sauce, a cherished family recipe.

 

At No. 14 is The Guest House Las Vegas, an extension of its Austin, Texas, counterpart. Nestled in Town Square at 6635 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Suite 125, this venue is celebrated for its "luxury Tulum vibe," featuring a striking gold pillar and Egyptian-inspired chandeliers. A resident DJ enhances the lively atmosphere.

 

Patrons rave about the Magic Mushroom cocktail, steak tartare, crab cake, tuna and caviar cones presented with bonsai, and the spicy rigatoni, praised for its balanced heat.

 

Rounding out the Las Vegas representation at No. 18 is Caramá, Chef Wolfgang Puck's latest venture in Mandalay Bay, replacing his longstanding Italian restaurant, Lupo. Caramá pays homage to Puck’s mother, a pastry chef and his first culinary mentor.

 

Diners appreciate the prosciutto, fig, and arugula pizzas, the salumi bar featuring imported Italian meats and cheeses, and house-made pastas like ricotta gnocchi, rigatoni Bolognese, and spaghetti alla chitarra with tiger prawns. Signature dishes include Maine lobster risotto, whole grilled branzino, chicken saltimbocca, veal Parmigiana, and a 32-ounce bistecca alla Fiorentina. The Illusione del Limone dessert, a lemon cake crafted to resemble a real lemon, showcases the restaurant's culinary artistry.

 

Yelp's annual list evaluates full-service restaurants that opened after January 1, 2024, considering factors such as review volume and ratings up to June 11, 2025. A Yelp trend expert also contributes to the final rankings.

 

For the complete list of Yelp's 25 Best New Restaurants in the U.S. for 2025, visit their official announcement.

 

Contact Johnathan L. Wright at jwright@reviewjournal.com. Follow @JLWTaste on Instagram.