Pasta and Crispy Parmigiana! Stanton Social Italian Debuts at Caesars Palace with a Creative Take on Classic Italian Cuisine
November 12, 2025
LAS VEGAS (Nov. 14, 2025) –Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality introduce StantonSocial Italian at Caesars Palace, a reimagined dining experience from acclaimed chef and restaurateur Chris Santos. This evolution of the celebrated Stanton Social brand delivers modern twists to classic Italian dishes and an energetic vibe to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
Stanton Social’s foundation of shareable, globally inspired dishes has always been its cornerstone, going back to its inception on the Lower East Side of New York City in 2004.
Maintaining the dynamic energy of the Caesars Palace restaurant, the reimagined concept blends bold flavors, elevated presentations and a stylish, social atmosphere that guests have come to know at the dining destination.
“The next chapter for Stanton Social focuses on classic Italian cuisine by way of New York’s long and storied history of Italian-inspired, iconic neighborhood restaurants from Little Italy to the Bronx,” said Chef Chris Santos. “This fresh and whimsical approach to the menu maintains the balance of creativity and familiarity that defines the brand’s communal dining experience, while embracing a style of cuisine that’s universally loved.”
The new menu features a curated selection of modern Italian dishes designed for sharing, including Fritto Misto with calamari, shrimp, squash, cherry peppers, arrabbiata sauce and preserved lemon aioli. Guests can enjoy the Heirloom Tomato Salad with whipped burrata, balsamic vinegar and basil pesto or the Hamachi Crostada with yellowtail, confit cherry tomato, red onion, basil and lavash. Pasta lovers can indulge in the House-made Cavatelli Wagyu Bolognese, served with fresh herbs and parmesan.
In addition, guests can expect tableside experiences, such as the Extra Crispy Chicken Parmigiana with San Marzano tomato sauce and mozzarella fondue, as well as the showstopping Choice Super Tomahawk featuring Barolo-braised short ribs and bone marrow flambeed to perfection. For dessert, visitors can indulge in the Limoncello Tiramisu layered in lemon curd and citrus mascarpone mousse, or Spumoni “Milkshake” with chocolate mousse, cherry compote, pistachio sponge cake and an edible chocolate cup.
“We know our guests love Italian cuisine and exciting dining experiences, and Stanton Social Italian delivers on both of those expectations,” said Terrence O’Donnell, SVP and General Manager of Caesars Palace. “We are proud of our longstanding partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, and the new menu is a perfect combination of Chef Santos’ creative takes on familiar flavors, pairing classic Italian dishes with dynamic presentations.”
Stanton Social Italian is open Wednesday and Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m. For more information and to make a reservation, guests can visit caesars.com/caesars-palace/restaurants/stanton-social-prime.
About Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace, the iconic Las Vegas Strip resort where every guest is treated like a Caesar, features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the redesigned 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace, the renovated Colosseum Tower and THE VILLAS Caesars Palace, which has earned the prestigious AAA Five Diamond rating. Both Caesars Palace and Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace have also received AAA Four Diamond designations. The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL’S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restaurateur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa’s largest Nobu restaurants, Restaurant Guy Savoy, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel’s first Las Vegas bakery, Stanton Social Italian – a dining concept in partnership with Tao Group Hospitality, legendary New York Steak House Peter Luger and Brasserie B Parisian Steakhouse by Bobby Flay. The Celebrity Food Hall features Guy Fieri’s Chicken Guy!, Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay, Tortazo by Rick Bayless, Buddy V’s Pizzeria and Mokbar by Esther Choi. For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge, Stadia Bar and Caspian’s – a cocktail and caviar bar with Clique Hospitality The resort also features nearly 130,000 square feet of casino space, the Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Caesars Palace with a 143-foot HD LED screen and state-of-the-art sound, a five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, Hairdreams by Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and gardens, the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub and OMNIA Dayclub on Las Vegas Boulevard (coming summer 2026). The 4,300-seat Colosseum is the most celebrated venue in Las Vegas with an impressive legacy of superstar talent featured in an intimate, once-in-a-lifetime setting. The Colosseum currently spotlights world-class entertainers, including Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Dolly Parton, Blake Shelton, Nikki Glaser and David Spade, Def Leppard, Cyndi Lauper, Jerry Seinfeld and Rod Stewart. Also, the Green Fairy Garden in front of Caesars Palace hosts ABSINTHE by Spiegelworld, an adults-only circus variety show featuring a cocktail of wild and outlandish acts. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants. Caesars Palace is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit caesarspalace.com or the Caesars Entertainment media room. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on X and Instagram. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling or texting 1-800- 522-4700, Caesars License Company, LLC.
About Tao Group Hospitality
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues, including TAO, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Cathédrale, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Sake No Hana, KOMA, Avenue, Fleur Room, JEWEL, and more. Led by Co-CEOs Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss, the company combines over 25 years of industry experience with innovation and creativity to set the standard for guest experiences. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Mohari Hospitality, an investment firm focused on the luxury lifestyle and hospitality sectors.
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