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Located in the Wynn Las Vegas, Sinatra is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. One thing you can be sure of if you’re staying at the Wynn is that the resort is brimming with unique culinary talent, giving you plenty options when it comes to choosing where to dine for the evening. Even with all these options, we don’t think you can go wrong with Sinatra, which is perfect for a romantic night out, an intimate family gathering or a business dinner. Brought to life by chef Theo Schoenegger, Sinatra stands out as a unique culinary experience, while still maintaining that classic, old-school charm that “Ol’ Blue Eyes” was known for.

Sinatra is a restaurant where you’ll definitely want to dress to impress — after all, you are practically dining in the company of “Ol’ Blue Eyes” himself, so be sure to take it up a notch when picking out your ensemble for the evening. The Four-Star Las Vegas restaurant asks that guests dress in business casual attire, and given the regal and sexy feel of the space, we can see why you’ll want to look good. This handsome restaurant, open nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., is ideal for a romantic date night, an intimate family gathering or a business dinner that lingers into the evening.

There is no cancellation policy at Sinatra, which is a little surprising since the Four-Star restaurant is a popular dining spot for guests at the Wynn Las Vegas as well as other Sin City tourists. While reservations are encouraged, should you need to cancel or change yours, the restaurant prefers you call within two hours of your scheduled dinner. However, since no credit card information is taken at the time of booking, there is no penalty for canceling — except for the fact that you will be missing out on unique Italian cuisine in a stunning setting.

Make sure to plan ahead for a reservation at Sinatra — sultry, sassy and packed with charm, this Four-Star restaurant is one you’ll definitely want to take advantage of while staying at the Wynn Las Vegas. Getting a spot at Sinatra is easy; simply call the Wynn Las Vegas Dining Services Department directly, or book online at Sinatra’s website. The restaurant is open nightly for dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. While reservations are encouraged, there is no formal cancellation policy; though the restaurant does prefer you call at least two hours prior to your scheduled dinner, should you need to cancel or change your reservation.

Start spreadin’ the news: Sinatra restaurant at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas on the Vegas Strip is a fine dining experience that would make Ol’ Blue Eyes proud. Fans of the music legend will be delighted by the experience at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant. Here are five things you should know:

1. A visit to Sinatra is like traveling back in time to a ’60s supper club complete with a see-and-be-seen atmosphere, the buzz of a crowd and the classic songs of Frank Sinatra playing in the background. The bar offers Sinatra movies, and the Chairman of the Board presides over diners who stare up at a large portrait of a young Sinatra. There is also plenty of Frank memorabilia, including his Oscar for From Here to Eternity, his Emmy and photos of him, plus a letter penned by his Rat Pack buddy Sammy Davis Jr.

2. No gimmicky food. Unlike other theme restaurants, Sinatra delivers on the promise of fine dining thanks to executive chef Theo Schoenegger, the former executive chef at Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Patina in Los Angeles. His meals elevate the theme of the place and turn it into a memorable experience.

3. The service is excellent. Unlike other celebrity namesake restaurants, where you can virtually sit ignored, Sinatra has a top-notice waitstaff that is extremely attentive and as good as you’ll find on the Strip. Any and all needs are taken care of quickly, as if you’re actually a member of Frank’s Rat Pack.

4. You’ll find carbs aplenty. The chef delivers on mouth-watering pasta recipes, including an appetizer (that’s really enough for a meal) of homemade pasta pockets filled with ricotta and topped with cream sauces and seasonal shaved truffles. Ignore the calorie count. If you want to go lighter, the Chef makes a delicious cioppino, an Italian fish stew packed with fresh lobster, clams, scallops and shrimp.

5. The desserts are worth it. Forget the dessert road most taken and try the ricotta and chocolate lollipops, a unique combination that arrives in three portions. If there are only two of you, prepare to fight it out over that last pop.

The more in your group, the merrier. Sinatra is perfect for large and small groups who want to have a fun night out. The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant — which is located in Encore at Wynn Las Vegas — isn’t quiet, and the buzz from the many larger groups actually adds to the party atmosphere. Large groups needn’t worry about being ignored as the top-notch waiters and waitresses are extremely attentive to them. The food service has a nice rhythm to it and large groups won’t find themselves waiting long for courses. Several of the menu items, including the antipasto and several of the pasta dishes, are conducive to sharing and passing around, as are the rich desserts — just a few bites will do.

Sinatra does offer a private dining room for groups of up to 16 people. It’s a smaller room with the same décor and a special waitstaff. In addition, the entire Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant, which is located at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, can be rented for a buy-out for larger parties.

Main courses at Sinatra hover in the mid $40 range, with risotto and Maine lobster at $45 and lobster, clam, scallop and shrimp cioppino at $49. Pan-seared chicken with forest mushrooms and potato gnocchi costs $34. The saltimbocca runs $38 and the Milanese, $48. Pasta dishes are less expensive. You’ll find lasagna Bolognese ($29) and the pennette of Italian sausage ragu with bell peppers, onions, tomato and fresh basil ($29). Gnocchi with asparagus and wild mushrooms is $29. Appetizers range from a $15 Caesar salad to a $22 antipasto platter that includes prosciutto, buffalo mozzarella, roasted peppers and marinated olives. Desserts cost between $12 and $14 at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant.

There are several tables at Sinatra that overlook a self-contained garden outside. The garden offers low, manicured bushes, hundreds of deep red flowers and a gigantic fireplace. If you don’t want to experience the chill of the Vegas night air, opt for an indoor table overlooking the gardens. On a warm, not so windy night, eating outside in the garden is a lovely dining experience for couples who want to sip some wine, listen to some Frank and feast on rich foods. The Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant offers to bring out heating lamps for those who feel a bit chilly.

Sinatra is a time-traveling trip back to an era of supper clubs with clinking glasses and the roar of the crowd in the background. You expect to see Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. sitting in a corner table in the large dining room with it’s deep red tablecloths, beige walls and large portrait of Ol’ Blue Eyes on the main wall. (It acts as sort of an unofficial host.) A pair of nine-foot-tall crystal beaded obelisks made in Sicily in the 1920s welcome diners. The walls are also covered in large mirrors, which are fitting for a place where the famous in Vegas arrive to see and be seen. The dining room is inviting with a large crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling and big-backed chairs that are actually comfortable. There is also an outdoor garden portion of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant for dining alfresco. It looks like you’ve stepped into a real Italian garden complete with red tablecloths, red chairs, deep red flowers, white stately columns, manicured green bushes and a large roaring fireplace.

The best table at Sinatra depends on your reason for dining with Frank. Larger groups will prefer a hot spot under the large portrait of a young Sinatra or in the middle of the main dining room. Couples who want a little romance will enjoy a table by the windows that overlook an exquisitely manicured garden at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. There are also a few tables actually outside in the garden for alfresco dining, although you should check the weather before booking. Forget about those summer winds Frank sang about in one of his hits: Vegas is known for its high winds, and a windy night in the garden would be more of a hassle than it’s worth. The red flowers, manicured bushes and large fireplace, however, do make for a unique romantic hideaway.

The tables at Sinatra indicate fine dining without being overly fussy. Resting on the tomato red tablecloths are simple white china plates and basic silverware with clean lines. Each table is set with large, clear wine and water glasses and a clear vase housing a white and purple orchid. A small white lamp also sits in the middle of each table to provide you with a bit of extra light, although the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant isn’t overly dark.

The service at Sinatra is excellent. The manager of the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant greets many diners personally. For those with reservations, seating is immediate and a waiter appears about a minute after your party sits at the table. The waiter explains the specials but doesn’t hover, returning when asked. Throughout the meal, the waiter and his assistant are quick to remove dirty dishes and refill glasses. The timing of the meal is perfect — the appetizer arrived quickly and you get a small pause for digestion before the main course arrives. You won’t be rushed here, either. Dessert and coffee, as well as after dinner drinks, are served and you’re encouraged to linger.

Frank Sinatra and his true love Ava Gardner might have had a hard time whispering sweet nothings in the main dining room of Sinatra. The din of the crowd gets loud, which might not please you if you want to just hold hands and profess “I’ve Got a Crush On You.” With a little pre-planning, those in a romantic mood can reserve one of the tables on the outer perimeter by the garden, which offers more solitude and quiet at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel. If you want to go for full-blown romance, eat in the lovely garden near the fireplace — but only if the weather permits. Despite the roar of the crowd, it’s tough not to get a little bit gooey when you hear, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” while sharing dessert.

Sinatra’s menu is filled with foods that Frank and his Rat Pack buddies would have certainly enjoyed after a Vegas show. Some of the best dishes at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant include:

1. Osso buco “My Way” with risotto Milanese and gremolata.

2. Seared Mediterranean sea bass with cannellini beans and pesto.

3. Milanese, a lightly breaded veal chop with lemon and tomato sauce.

4. Frank’s spaghetti and clams, including Manila clams, white wine and tomato broth.

5. Lasagna Bolognese. It’s fresh pasta layered with veal, pork and beef is irresistible.

Chef Theo Schoenegger is the executive chef of Sinatra. Prior to joining Sinatra, he spent five years working as the executive chef of the Patina Group’s signature restaurant Patina, a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant located at Walt Disney Center in Los Angeles. He received raves from the Los Angeles Times and a Michelin star, as well as a Relais & Châteaux rating (only two restaurants in Los Angeles have received the honor). The chef grew up in San Candido, Italy, where he started cooking at age nine. By 18, he began a five-year program at a culinary school in Merano, Italy. After graduation, he worked in Munich at the restaurant Aubergine Tantris. Schoenegger then moved to New York to work for legendary restaurateur Tony May at Palio and San Domenico, one of the premier Italian restaurants in the country. He also worked in Palm Beach, Fla., as executive chef of Aquoria before returning to New York to reopen Rock Center Café.

Theo Schoenegger, executive chef at Sinatra, says his food philosophy combines freshness with simplicity. “My philosophy of food is simple,” he says. “Use the freshest ingredients, in peak season, and create a healthy, well-balanced dining experience for our guests. The longer I am in this industry, the more I go back to my roots, where healthy, seasonal eating was predominant.”

The menu at Sinatra is pleasing for those who expect an Italian dining experience, but also includes enough choices for those wanting to go in a different dining direction. The dishes at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant are divided into antipasti, primi, pesci, carni, contorni and dolci. There are many pasta dishes, including Sinatra’s own favorite of spaghetti and clams, plus a nifty lasagna Bolognese for a hearty appetite. If you’re in a meat-eating mood, enjoy the Milanese, a lightly breaded, thinly pounded veal chop, or the saltimbocca pork tenderloin entrée served with mascarpone spinach. There are two chicken mains — a pan-seared bird and a traditional chicken Parmigianino — and the fish dishes include sautéed John Dory with asparagus tips, grilled sea bass and cioppino, a fish stew made with lobster, clams, scallops, shrimp and a tomato-lobster broth. The risotto is served with generous chunks of Maine lobster. Appetizers include standard antipasto, surprisingly delicious polpettine (homemade meatballs) and polenta fries. Another interesting appetizer was the panzanella con granchio, jumbo lump blue crab with brioche croutons, tomato, cucumber and tomato fonduta.

Your waiter at Sinatra will explain the menu clearly and make sure to ask everyone if there are any special food requests, including food allergies, or preferences. If you have a specific food allergy, you can certainly tailor your menu choices and make changes that the chef at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant will observe.

Sinatra has a solid vegetarian menu and several vegan dishes that will please non-meat eaters. (Steve Wynn, the man behind Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, where the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant is located, follows a vegan diet and accommodates those who do the same at all of his empire’s eateries.) There are pasta selections including agnolotti, small pockets filled with ricotta, herbs and asparagus, or pennette, which features Gardein-brand Italian meatless sausage, bell pepper, sweet onion, tomato and fresh basil. (Gardein uses a plant-based protein made from soy, wheat and pea proteins, as well as vegetables and ancient grains like quinoa, amaranth, millet and kamut.) Main vegetarian courses also include Sicilian-style couscous with vegetable caponata and fresh herbs, plus Gardein Marsala, a vegan cutlet combined with vegan mozzarella and pomodoro sauce. Those who want a quick vegan bite will enjoy the zuppa di pomodoro, an heirloom tomato soup combined with basil oil, or the biete e arance, farmer’s market beets, citrus segments, fried goat cheese and pistachios.

There are a wide variety of desserts offered at Sinatra, including a standard tiramisu and mochaccino panna cotta with chocolate gelato. There are custards with seasonal berries. Special desserts include delectable lollipops — cannoli crusted ricotta lollipops covered in chocolate and embedded with pistachios and strawberries. They taste like a lighter chocolate cheesecake. Another favorite is the torta di ricotta, a lemon ricotta cheesecake with a hazelnut crunch and berry sorbet topping. If you’re longing for lighter fare, try frutti di bosco, mixed seasonal berries, passion fruit consommé and coconut gelato. If you still need your chocolate, go for the bomba al cioccolato made with Valrhona chocolate cake, raspberries and passion fruit sorbet. The chef also offers a vegan sorbet.

Sinatra is known for its desserts (they are entirely worth it), including a few signature specials like the torta di ricotta, a lemon ricotta cheesecake with a hazelnut crunch and berry sorbet on top. It went so fast that we wanted to order another (it costs $12). Another whimsical, stunningly delicious dessert is the inventive lollipops — cannoli-crusted ricotta lollipops covered in chocolate and embedded with pistachios and strawberries. It’s a good idea at this Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel for everyone at the table to order a different dessert and then do some post-dinner sharing. Of course, you can’t go wrong with the tiramisu with mascarpone cream made from espresso-soaked ladyfinger biscuits. There is also a daily selection of homemade gelato and sorbet.

The best gift from executive chef Theo Schoenegger is his personal tour around the dining room at Sinatra, during which he stopped at various tables to say a warm hello. A rock star chef in his own right, Schoenegger drew smiles and looks of awe as he made a quick trip through the main dining room on a busy Saturday night. His gift to special diners that evening was a sample of a special appetizer — pasta pockets filled with creamy ricotta cheese and covered with cream and shaved truffles. The chef also offered a sample of his trademark lollipop dessert: cannoli-crusted ricotta lollipops covered in chocolate and embedded with pistachios and strawberries. One is never enough — you’ll be craving these pops for weeks.

The food presentation at Sinatra is simple abundance. Dishes are served in large portions on simple white china that allows the meal to speak for itself. Theo Schoenegger, executive chef at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel, avoids cluttering garnishes and presents his food in a clean, clear manner. Side dishes, including seasonal mushrooms and spinach, are served in smaller white dishes or in attractive smaller cooking pots. The antipasto comes on a large platter with the various offerings of meat, cheese and olives in smaller individual bowls for passing around the table.

The specials change on a seasonal basis at Sinatra to reflect the freshest vegetables and fruits of each time of the year. You’ll find that special mushrooms are available during seasons, or specific fruit accompaniments for certain dessert dishes, and the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel takes full advantage of the bounty.

Sinatra has a large bar area frequented by Vegas locals and tourist who want to experience some of Frank without a full dinner. The bar can be packed with diners having a leisurely drink before being seated. A large TV playing Sinatra films is on the wall, which acts as a conversation piece as patrons debate the name of the film showing and the year it was filmed. The bar at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star restaurant won’t provide an intimate experience for those on a romantic date, but it is loud and fun.

Wine pairings are offered at Sinatra. If you’re interested in adding a pairing to your meal at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel, just ask your waiter or waitress for suggestions or consult sommelier Drew D’Errico.

The sommelier at Sinatra is Boston native Drew D’Errico. D’Errico started working at Wynn in 2005, when it first opened, originally as a bartender at Bartolotta Ristorante Di Mare, where he began his studies to become a sommelier. He is now a certified sommelier and is currently studying to take his Court of Master Sommeliers advanced exam. D’Errico has been the wine manager at Sinatra for a year.?

Sinatra’s wine list is a reflection of Frank Sinatra himself, featuring both Italian and American wine. Sinatra offers many special and rare bottles, but one standout is the five-liter bottle of 2008 Sinatra Family Estate “Nothing But the Best” cabernet sauvignon — a limited-edition offering with a glass-etched label signed by Nancy Sinatra.

Sinatra offers several mocktails, including a virgin version of the popular Sinatra Smash cocktail made with fresh blackberries, fresh sweet and sour mix and Sonoma vanilla-infused simple syrup (minus the Gentleman Jack Tennessee whiskey). There is also a wide variety of juices and non-alcoholic beers available at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel.