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Though Tintoretto Bakery has a distinct, European café feel to it, it isn’t the most romantic option you’ll have at the Venetian — let alone in Las Vegas’ Grand Canal Shoppes. The busy market area and deli-like counters full of sandwiches and pastries have their own charm to them, but you won’t find much privacy in the cozy tables in the back of the restaurant or out front on the patio area, considering the surrounding Canal Shoppes. If an intimate meal is what you seek, we’d recommend heading next door to Zeffirino, which has a full bar, an Italian-villa style and an entirely romantic ambience.

Tintoretto Bakery doesn’t have a bar per se, but the Las Vegas restaurant does serve alcohol. In fact, you can purchase whole bottles of wine, olive oil and a variety of baked goods at the restaurant’s market, which is located in the front of Tintoretto. While there’s no bar to belly up to here, you can plop down at a table on the patio or at one of the café tables in the back and order red and white wines, beer, mimosas or Bloody Marys. But if you’re set on sitting at a bar for your drinks, just hop next door to Zeffirino, which has the same owners as Tintoretto and boasts an impressive, imported bar that will surely do the trick.

Tintoretto Bakery combines the familiar dessert favorites you expect from an Italian bakery with a number of more American sweets. So while you’ll see tiramisu, cannoli and sfogliatelle at the Las Vegas restaurant, you’ll also spot a number of tarts, crème brûlée, dark chocolate mousse, assorted éclairs and lemon meringue. Most desserts cost just $5.75, while the fruit tart is priced at $6.50. Tintoretto Bakery also features a full coffee menu, which includes espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, cafe latte and cafe ole, just to name a few. And with glass counters up front, Tintoretto Bakery gives you an eyeful of its sweet treats that are available all day long.

For the best table at Tintoretto Bakery, we recommend sitting on the patio area of the Las Vegas restaurant, which gives you a full portion of people-watching to go with your cup of coffee or croissant. Of course, you can fill up on more than just caffeine and pastries— the casual Italian restaurant also serves a prix fixe dinner menu. But if you’re in a European mood and feel like lingering over an espresso or cappuccino, you should grab a table out front along the canal walk and order your drink of choice. Tintoretto Bakery offers a relaxing reprieve from the breakneck pace you’ll probably have during your Las Vegas visit — so take time to sip a cup of coffee here at any time of day.

Tintoretto Bakery offers you a menu full of à la carte dishes, sandwiches and sweet treats, as well as a prix fixe dinner menu of familiar Italian favorites. Tintoretto actually opens at 7 a.m. and offers an extensive breakfast menu until noon, serving breakfast dishes, such as poached eggs with potatoes, French toast with caramelized berries or bagels with cream cheese, along with an assortment of danishes, croissants and turnovers. Just walk into the restaurant and browse the offerings, which are proudly displayed at the front counters behind glass. Throughout the day, you can order a variety of espresso-based coffee drinks, paninis, pastries and gelati.

You can also order full meals at Tintoretto Bakery, which offers a full menu of appetizers, pizzas, paninis, pastas and main dishes, such as eggplant parmesan with spaghetti tomato sauce. After 4 p.m., the casual Italian restaurant serves the Mamma Dinner Menu, which gives you a choice of soup or salad, an entrée, dessert from the bakery and coffee or tea, all for just $28.95. So if you’re looking for a quick, familiar Italian meal, Tintoretto bakery is the place for you.

Walking into Tintoretto Bakery on an empty stomach is a dicey proposition, considering the Las Vegas restaurant’s bevy of sandwiches, pastries and gelati on display. Whether you want to cheat on your diet or you’re looking for a casual sit-down meal, here’s our list of the five best things to order at Tintoretto:

1. Quattro stagioni: If you’re thinking about getting a pizza, then why not go for one with a whole slew of toppings? The Quattro stagioni comes with mushrooms, black olives, artichokes and ham to make for a Mediterranean delight.

2. Lasagna: Baked with meat sauce, tomato, béchamel and parmesan cheese, this classic favorite will surely fill you up.

3. Italian omelet: One of Tintoretto’s breakfast specials, this omelet arrives full of Italian sausage, mozzarella and tomato sauce to get your day started right. All savory breakfasts are served with Italian toast, potatoes, onion and bell peppers, too.

4. Panini: We’re partial to the prosciutto, mozzarella and tomato sandwich, if only because we can’t get enough prosciutto. Just take a look at some of the sandwiches on display and you’ll see why for yourself.

5. Cappuccino: Sure, the bakery has a full menu of savory and sweet treats; but in the midst of a hard day of traversing the Grand Canal Shoppes, just sipping a cappuccino can melt your worries away—and give you that boost of energy to keep the afternoon rolling.

If you’ve ever roamed the streets of Venice, you already have a good idea of what to expect at Tintoretto Bakery. The Las Vegas restaurant and market exudes an Italian street-side café feel, complete with patio seating and a small deli and market where you can buy pastries, olive oils and wines to take with you. The back of the restaurant has a number of tables, while in the front, you’ll see displays of gelato and pastries behind glass counters —the true mark of a quintessential bakery and deli. Browse the snacks, sandwiches and desserts up front, or take a seat and order a full meal. Tintoretto Bakery makes dining an easy, on-a-whim experience. We think this quaint spot just might grab your attention as you stroll by through the Grand Canal Shoppes.

Tintoretto Bakery has a casual dress code (if you really want to call it a dress code), based on its casual atmosphere and location in the Grand Canal Shoppes of the Venetian hotel. The Las Vegas restaurant offers two seating options — out on the patio along the Canal Shoppes and in the back of the restaurant, where there are just a few tables and chairs. In either place, you’ll be able to dine on a full meal, grab a quick snack or just buy a few things to take with you from the restaurant’s market section. Tintoretto Bakery evokes more of a European café vibe, minus any airs of pretension. So feel free to come dressed as is, for breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between.

With a bevy of dining options, Tintoretto Bakery lets you decide how much you want to spend on a meal. You can just go simple and buy a few pastries from the counter at breakfast (e.g. danishes, croissants and turnovers for around $3.50, or you can order a full breakfast like an omelet with smoked salmon, capers and butter cream sauce for $13.95.

The same goes for lunch and dinner at this Las Vegas restaurant, which offers a whole slew of appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, paninis, sides, pastas and entrées. Apps and pizzas will run you between $11.50 and $14.95, with sandwiches falling in the same range. Entrées, including pasta and meat dishes, will run a little more, between $15.95 and $18.95. Overall, you can expect to spend between $20 and $40 per person for a meal at Tintoretto. And to really get the most bang for your buck, check out the Mamma Dinner Menu starting at 4 p.m. each day, which gives you a choice of soup or salad, select entrées, dessert and coffee or tea for just $28.95. Whether you want a full, sit-down meal or just a quick sandwich or croissant, Tintoretto Bakery gives you plenty of affordable options that won’t take a bite out of your bankroll.

From a hearty breakfast to a late-night snack, Tintoretto Bakery has you covered. The casual Italian café opens every day at 7 a.m. — early enough to grab a full American breakfast after a long night (it is Las Vegas, after all) or to get your day started right. After 4 p.m., you can order a prix fixe menu, which includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, dessert and coffee or tea for just $28.95. And we can’t forget to mention the pastries, sandwiches and other baked goods that are on display at the front counters throughout the day. Tintoretto Bakery closes at midnight Monday to Thursday, and at 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, meaning you’ll be able to indulge in a full meal or just a quick bite at almost any hour of the day.