If you’re like us, there’s just no beating Italian food for its belly-satisfying goodness. There are just so many ways to approach this cuisine, from your basic spaghetti and meatballs to veal Parmigiana. And one of the Strip’s brightest Italian spots, Brezza, excels at every single one of them, thanks to the watchful eye of chef Nicole Brisson, who knows that a memorable meal is as much about presentation as the food itself.
The décor here is pleasantly spacious, with plush booths, bar seating, a main dining area and comfortable patio. It’s the perfect environment to sample any one of the incredible signature cocktails, from the Sirocco (Codigo reposado tequila, Cointreau, lime and pineapple) and the Brezzacello (Kelel One vodka, limoncello, Cointreau and lemon) to any one of the Negronis (we’re partial to the Sbagliato, made with Campari, Carpano Antica and Prosseco).
Appetizers are customized to any taste, from filet mignon in the Tuscan carne cruda for carnivores and the buffalo mozzarella in the heirloom caprese for vegetarians. Seafood fans will enjoy Littleneck clams al forno, charred octopus and fried calamari, served with pickled peppers, crispy guanciale and Calabrian aioli.
You can go the pasta route for your main course with so many choices, including herb pappardelle with lamb ragu, rigatoni arrabiatta with cherry tomatoes, cappellacci “oregenata” with cauliflower and spinach (pictured), and salt-roasted potato gnocchi with fennel sausage. Brisson’s attention to detail is all over the menu, and she often uses local purveyors. Try the osso buco with saffron orzo and gremolata, or the veal marsala, which uses local mushrooms.
If you decide to go for a steak, veal chop or whole branzino as your main, make sure to pair them with sides like mascarpone mashed potatoes, made with a poached egg, guanciale and pickled peppers.
Save room for desserts, which include tiramisu, panna cotta, cannoli, and the lemon olio verde tart, with lemon curd and an olive oil meringue.
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