Kevin F.
Yelp
As a native Chicagoan who understands our city's "pizza" isn't deep dish (that's for the tourists), but "tavern style," which is the thin crust, crispy deliciousness. Whether it's Roseangela's or Vito & Nick's, Phil's or Pat's, I have consumed just about every iteration and it's unmistakably good. That said, this is Vegas, and true tavern style is hard to come by.
We have really two authentic choices here in town: Giordano's or Rosati's, both chain pizzerias from back home, where they aren't elite but convenient. In Vegas, they serve the same role. Sure there is Windy City Pizza and Amore, but topping the list of "convenience out west" is Rosati's (when it comes to tavern style).
I went delivery after watching the first day of Cubs and White Sox Spring Training games with my Pinwheels & Ivy Podcast co-hosts then, because we talked enough about it, I had to order myself an XL tavern style with Italian sausage and green peppers, well done. Nothing less, nothing more.
The crust was crispy, especially the coveted baby triangles that everyone fights for that have started many a family conflict over my lifetime. Sauce was aplenty, and had that familiar flavor. Rosati's sauce is consistent, if anything. The sausage wasn't too large or small, and paired perfectly with the sweetness of the green peppers. This is close to a taste of home as I can find here in town.
Yes, ordering Rosati's back home with all the other top-tier tavern style choices will get you mocked but this is Las Vegas and something is better than nothing. The consistency of Rosati's as a chain plays well here in Vegas. If I have to choose between Rosati's and Giordano's, I'll always go Rosati's for tavern and, every six months or so, I'll order a sausage deep dish from Giordano's.
Side note, while I didn't order it this time, Rosati's has a solid tiramisu and their Italian beef sandwiches are okay. I tend to his Windy City Beef & Dogs if I need a beef, although we need a darn Portillo's here. Dallas even just got one, along with Arizona and SoCal. It's our turn!
To sum up, if you're looking for an adequate and authentic tavern style in Vegas, I'd recommend Rosati's above all. Then again, I'm always open to suggestions to try (and, yes, I've had Pizza Rock's attempt and the crust is too thin). Feel free to suggest others. My stomach never turned down a pizza tasting!