ABOUT US
OUR STORY & OUR TEAM
Panevino in Italian means “bread and wine”
which are symbols of entertaining in the Italian tradition.
Panevino is alluring with its modern curvaceous design and spectacular view. The word "authentic" only begins to describe the extraordinary quality of dining you'll experience at Panevino. Presented by the Marnell family, known for decades for expressing their passion for exceptional cuisine with quality ingredients, an attention to detail, and above all a commitment to hospitality ensures you are treated like family at Panevino.
Good food shared with family and friends inside Panevino is a comfortable and satisfying experience, particularly with a continuously evolving menu of Italian and other international flavors that are suited to every palate and prepared by renowned Chef Andreoni. That experience is enhanced by Panevino’s brand of hospitality which includes an impeccable service standard. Guest satisfaction is our primary goal. We look forward to welcoming you soon.
General Manager
Vincenzo Granata
If you ask frequent guests of Panevino, Vincenzo is much more than the general manager; he is a rare find, a dynamic businessman and the heart and soul of Panevino.
Born in the city of Andria, in the heart of the Puglia region of Italy, Vincenzo grew up watching American television programming, fascinated with the United States. After obtaining his degree in hospitality management at the hotel and hospitality management institute in Bari, Italy, and refining his skills at numerous renowned restaurants and five–star hotels throughout Italy and Europe, Vincenzo came to the United States on vacation and fell in love with the American culture.
With little more than a dream to be successful in the United States, Vincenzo, at the age of 23, picked up his life and moved to the United States where he became immersed in the American culture. With his extensive European hospitality training, he was soon offered a job at one of the most acclaimed restaurants in the United States, Il Posto Ristorante in Michigan. Honing his knowledge of European service techniques and hospitality, Vincenzo actively and successfully guided guests’ dining experiences.
At the age of 24, Vincenzo joined the world-famous Le Cirque and Osteria Del Circo restaurants at the five-star Bellagio Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas where he was responsible for the daily operations of two of the world’s most renowned French and Italian gourmet restaurants. Instilling the culture of service excellence, Vincenzo successfully operated the two restaurants paying scrupulous attention to details and guests’ needs. His refreshing approach to enhancing the guests’ dining experience did not go unnoticed.
Five years later, Tony Marnell, a renowned architect in Las Vegas, and one of Vincenzo’s favorite customers, asked him to join his Italian restaurant, Panevino. In 2003, Vincenzo accepted the position of General Manager of Panevino Ristorante. Today, Vincenzo brings world-class hospitality, character and impeccable attention to details to the Italian restaurant.
In 2010, he was instrumental in the restaurant’s adoption of vegan and plant-based menu options. No stranger to plant-based cuisine, Vincenzo himself fully adopted the dietary lifestyle and he also proudly attained his plant-based nutrition certification from the prestigious Cornell university. He is currently on his way to completing a second certification in the field – the starch solution – developed by renowned Dr. John Mcdougall. Working with Panevino’s executive Chef Mario Andreoni, Granata has brought his expertise in plant-based cuisine and practices to the restaurant with the objective of making healthier eating more widely available and embraced by mainstream.
In his spare time Vincenzo also gives back to the community by personally teaching and mentoring children and adults about healthy eating and lifestyle, empowering them with nutritional knowledge and recommendations. He also contributes to other charitable organizations including Create A Change Now, and the Nevada Arthritis Foundation.
Some of Vincenzo’s accomplishments include: the prestigious Business Las Vegas 40 under 40 Award and the 2009 Las Vegas Rising Stars Award.
Executive Chef
Mario Andreoni
Mario Andreoni is the Executive Chef at Panevino Ristorante & Deli Café. World-renowned for his culinary experience and knowledge, Mario began his culinary career in Italy. Born in Venice, Mario always had a natural love for food and its preparation. Beginning with his first restaurant job at the age of 15, Mario understood he wanted to devote his life to becoming a great chef. Observing the first chef he worked with, Mario began to develop his signature sense of flavor combination, food quality and presentation, which he masters today.
Attending the Hotel & Restaurant School in Venice, Mario’s aptitude for learning traditional styles and the techniques of food preparation paved the way for development of his own style and flair for preparing incredible cuisine. After graduation, he became part of the culinary staff at Hotel Cipriani’s five-star restaurant in Venice.
After five years of mastering the Haute Northern Italian cuisine that delighted Cipriani’s guests, Mario journeyed to Paris’ incomparable Hotel De Crillion. Working in Hotel De Crillion’s five-star restaurant, Mario complemented knowledge of Italian cuisine with his experience utilizing French culinary techniques in one of Europe’s finest restaurants.
After learning and working with the top chefs in both Italy and France, Mario was offered the opportunity to be Executive Chef at Casa De Campo, one of the world’s top 10 resorts, located in the Dominican Republic. Overseeing the resort’s five european-style restaurants, Mario brought to Casa De Campo his appreciation of the importance of delivering the fresh flavors of the products he worked with to the plate and discovering new ways of heightening and enhancing his cuisine.
After three years at Hotel Casa De Campo, the proprietors opened the Biltmore Hotel in Miami and made Mario Executive Chef of its gourmet Italian Pavilion. Under Mario’s direction, the Italian Pavilion won numerous awards including three Golden Spoons from the Miracle Mile Feast. Revered for his incredible Italian cuisine, Mario’s skills and reputation brought an invitation from Caesars Palace to become Executive Chef of its Primavera restaurant. Mario gladly accepted, remembering Caesars legendary status from his boyhood days in Italy.
Winning kudos for his outstanding Italian cuisine from the guests of Caesars Palace, Mario brought his talents to independent restaurants in Las Vegas including Café Michelle West and Ferraro’s Fine Italian Dining restaurant. In 2000, he became the Executive Chef at the Stratosphere Hotel overseeing a staff of more than 280 and the entire culinary operations for the property. Today, Mario displays his unmistakable talent by offering authentic, traditional Italian cuisine and international favorites at one of the city’s most revered Italian restaurants, Panevino Ristorante. Some of Mario’s accomplishment include: the prestigious Coral Gable Miami Gold Spoon Award, Top 100 Chef Award – International Restaurant Rating Bureau and Award of Excellence – International Hospitality.
assistant Manager
Mark Lopez
Since 2005, Assistant General Manager Mark Lopez has been welcoming guests to Panevino Italian Grille and Deli Café with a warm smile and open arms.
Mark is one of the many reasons Panevino Italian Grille and Deli Café was voted Best Italian Restaurant, Best Vegan, Fine Dining and Deli over the past years. We asked Mark what drives his passion to work at Panevino.
“I’ve been in the restaurant business for 34 years, starting out by working for my grandfather at age 15. He and my uncle opened 4 successful, upscale Mexican American restaurants in Northern California, and I wanted to be just like them. I learned what it meant to work hard, to take care of your guests and to enjoy what you do. Panevino is a natural fit for me, carrying on my desire to work for a family business who is the best at what they do. It is very personal to me, and my grandfather would be proud.”
Special Events Sales Director
Roni Corrick
With 30 years in the hospitality industry, Special Events Sales Director, Roni Corrick, has been entertaining and bringing family and friends together.
For over the past year, Roni has been dedicated to making each event at Panevino Italian Grille and Deli Café a one-of-a-kind experience.
“I have always had a passion for Food and Beverage and how it brings folks together. Bringing people together for a Special Social Event or a Corporate Event remains my passion today. It is a true honor to be part of the Panevino family where the commitment to impeccable food and excellence in the guest experience is not only a shared goal but a charmed accomplishment from the main dining room to all our Special Events.” No matter how big or small, Panevino is the ideal location for your next event. Dine among family, friends and business associates and indulge on signature dishes with a level of service and hospitality that combines old world tradition with contemporary style. Experience the Best of Las Vegas.
