We were disappointed by the food.  We had a table out back, on the pool side of the restaurant (the pool at Caesars is just beyond), and although the interior was fine, and the service was \"okay\" the food was really disappointing.  Not up to standards for this price range or for a \"signature restaurant\" at Caesars.  \n\nWe were a group of 4, one vegetarian, the rest not.  The octopus salad was oily and not very interesting, the fried calamari downright bad, and the main dishes not much better.  \n\nI had the gnocchi, and it could have come from a boxed mix.  One diner had the orrecchiette with broccoli rabe, which wasn't bad, just not very creative.  \n\nThe simple pasta with tomato sauce was equally uninspiring.  The meatballs were boring, not what you would expect from an \"anchor\" Italian restaurant at Caesars.\n\nWe often stay at Caesars or at least visit to gamble when in town (we're also big fans of staying at the Venetian/Palazzo), but we will not be back to Rao's when there are so many better dining options in Vegas.