Savor dishes rich with authentic Italian influences at Wolfgang Puck’s first Italian restaurant, Trattoria del Lupo at Mandalay Bay. Offering an inviting atmosphere infused with a combination of turn-of-the-century antique furnishings, eye-catching colors and a clean design, the restaurant has the classic look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria, the perfect complement to Puck's authentic, regional Italian menu. With dishes inspired by Rome and its neighboring regions, the daily changing menu features a contemporary blend of tastes from the old country, all inspired by the culinary styling of master chef Wolfgang Puck. Indulge in wood-oven baked pizzas, fresh pastas, savory seafood and enticing entrees. The restaurant boasts exhibition pizza, antipasto and dessert stations, a glass-enclosed area where fresh pasta is made daily and a spacious bar in the center of the restaurant. The open and airy dining room provides the perfect setting for people watching.

Offers: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, .

Wolfgang Puck's first Italian restaurant, Trattoria del Lupo, opened at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 1999 and offers guests new tastes of authentic Italy. Designed by Adam Tihany, the inviting atmosphere is infused with a combination of turn-of-the-century antique furnishings, eye-catching colors and a clean design giving the restaurant the classic look and feel of a traditional Italian trattoria. The design is the perfect complement to the authentic, regional Italian menu. The restaurant boasts exhibition pizza, antipasto and dessert stations, a glass-enclosed area where fresh pasta is made daily and a wine room that is surrounded by a spacious bar in the center of the restaurant. In addition to the main dining room and banquet facilities, Lupo’s indoor patio provides a perfect setting for people watching without leaving the hotel.

Trattoria del Lupo features authentic Italian dishes inspired by the regions of Rome, Tuscany and Emilio-Romagna. The daily changing menu includes homemade pastas, savory seafood and enticing entrees as well as Puck’s signature wood-oven baked pizzas. Dishes include the Gamberetti & Fagiloi, sautéed prawns served with white beans accented with rosemary and garlic; Affettati Mista, a medley of imported Italian meats including proscuitto, mortadella and sopresatta; Lasagna Verde Bolognese “ala Nonna,” layered handmade spinach pasta with béchamel and Bolognese; and Osso Bucco, slow braised veal shank with ricotta gnocchi and broccolini. Completing the dining experience guests may select from a variety of tantalizing desserts such as Zeppoli, Italian ricotta doughnuts served with vanilla and caramel dipping sauces; Chocolate Hazelnut Zuccotto cake made with chocolate mousse, crunchy wafer and raspberry sauce; and Cherry Ricotta Cheesecake with chocolate pistachio crust and port-glazed cherries