Restaurant Review: Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV

Mixing East Coast flavor on the West Coast is the signature of Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II in Las Vegas. Tucked away in the Las Vegas suburb of Centennial Hills, this gem of a restaurant has a wide variety of offerings. From NY hand tossed thin crust pizzas to handmade soups and sandwiches, Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II have it all.

First Impressions of Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV

On first glance ofMark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV, you notice the décor inside. Pictures of Italian great are scattered upon the walls. Not stock pictures either, authentic pictures signed by actors such as Joe Pesci, Joe Piscapo, and Frank Sinatra. You also see scenes from New York. The is an exact replica of a traditional NY pizzeria.

Wait Staff and Menu at Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV

From the moment you walk through the doors, you are greeted by the friendliest people in Las Vegas. Mark Rich himself is there behind the counter welcoming all guests. Whether this is your first visit or your hundredth, you are part of the Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II family.

The menu staple is of course pizza. Also available are calzones, fresh salads, sandwiches, entrees (spaghetti, linguine, ziti, fettuccine, angel hair, and rigatoni), and homemade desserts. There is a wide range of pricing from minuscule, under $5, to over $20. At the higher end you will be purchasing the larger pizzas with multiple toppings.

Daily Specials at Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV

At Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV, you will have seven different lunch specials to choose. All specials are $5.65 plus tax. The offerings include Slice Cheese Pizza & Side Salad, Two Slices Cheese Pizza, Bowl of Spaghetti w/ Marinara sauce & Garlic Bread, Large House Salad, Bowl of Soup & Garlic Bread, NY Hot Dog w/ French Fries, One Pinwheel w/ Marinara Sauce. All specials are served with a drink. The lunch special ends at 4:00 P.M.

The dinner specials at Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV are even better. They include All You Can Eat Pasta (marinara or meat sauce, side salad, order of garlic knots) Monday Night for $8.99. Tuesday night is buy one, get one free night. Buy 1 XL pizza and get a medium free (dine-in or pick-up only). Wednesday is Kids Eat Free Night. With the purchase of an adult entrée, any item on the kid's menu is free.

Pros

Hand tossed NY thin crust

Homemade pasta dishes

Excellent service

Great atmosphere

Welcoming décor

Daily lunch and dinner specials

Affordable

Cons

Nothing

My Take and Thoughts Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV

Being a native New Yorker, I know a lot about the world's best pizza. I have seen several restaurants put "NY" in their name to drum up business. The end result is merely an attempt to be the best. Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV is a true representation of what NY pizza is all about. Handcrafted pizza, painstakingly delicious food, and attention to the details of the business is what drive Mark Rich's NY Pizza & Pasta I & II Las Vegas, NV to success.