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After helping Oscar Amador launch Anima by EDO in early 2022, Francesco Di Caudo is now doing his own thing with Basilico in the same southwest corner of Las Vegas.
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Valentine’s Day Dining in Las Vegas
You’ll be humming notes to “Volare” every bite of the way through Basilico Ristorante Italiano’s Valentine’s Day tasting menu. Located in Southwest Las Vegas, Basilico offers an exceptional Valentine’s Day dining in Las Vegas experience, showcasing enticing selections including oyster with pomegranate and yogurt; Kaluga caviar with sunchokes and hazelnut; lobster cappuccino; Dover sole with champagne beurre blanc and chanterelle mushrooms; chocolate with banana and jasmine tea.
Cost: $150 per couple.
To book: basilicolv.com.
Las Vegas Bars and Restaurants With Live Music
Basilico’s menu is an upscale take on traditional Italian dishes and it delivers them with delicate, artistic plating. Mix in jazz-style performances and this eatery has become a hotspot in its southwest neighborhood.
6111 S Buffalo Dr Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89113 | (702) 534-7716 | Visit Website @ https://basilicolv.com/
A Toast To Love – Valentine’s Day Delights Unveiled
Basilico Ristorante Italiano, located in Southwest Las Vegas, invites you to savor a special Valentine’s Day tasting menu for two at $150, with an optional wine pairing for two priced at $80. The menu showcases an enticing selection:
Oyster | Pomegranate, Yogurt
Kampachi | Grapefruit, Avocado, Radish
Kaluga Caviar | Sunchokes, Hazelnut
White Asparagus | Lardo, Cured Egg Yolk, Truffle
Celery Root | Black Garlic, Passion Fruit
Lobster Cappuccino
Cacio & Pepe Risotto | King Crab, Lime Zest
Beet Spaghetti | Clams, Parsley
Dover Sole | Champagne Beurre Blane, Chantarelle
Chocolate | Banana, Jasmine Tea
Las Vegas holidays
Basilico Ristorante Italiano promises a month filled with live entertainment, a visit from Santa during Sunday Brunch on Dec. 24, and enticing dinner options for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Guests can choose between a four-course tasting menu on Christmas Eve for $95 per person or ring in the New Year with a five-course menu starting at $95 per person. Both options include a welcome specialty cocktail, live entertainment, and a thrilling countdown to 2024.
Celebrate the Holidays in Style
Basilico Ristorante Italiano stands out with an array of engaging events and delectable experiences for guests of all ages. Throughout December, guests will be treated to live entertainment by a roster of talented musicians, including Savannah Lynx on December 14 & 21, Serena Isabelli on December 12, Monreau on December 8, 19, and 26, Afina Madoian on December 22, and Shawn Silva on December 29.
Step into the magical ambiance of Basilico’s Evora Amphitheater, where on December 15, the Eagles Tribute Band American Eagle USA will perform a complimentary live music event under the stars. Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs for a mesmerizing evening.
Santa himself will visit Basilico during Sunday Brunch on December 24, accompanied by the Green Valley High School Choir as they serenade guests with heartwarming Christmas carols.
Ring in the New Year at Basilico’s ultimate NYE Bash on December 31, offering two fantastic options for guests to celebrate. Starting at 5 p.m., experience an “East Coast” family-style 5-course menu at $95 per person with optional wine pairings at $55 per person. Alternatively, at 8 p.m., enjoy a 5-course “Choice of” menu at $155 per person, with optional wine pairings at $75 per person. Both options include a welcome specialty cocktail, live entertainment, and a thrilling countdown to the new year with an exclusive space for guests to watch fireworks.
