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“Talk about a vibe to go with great food”. Words from one of our friends that we’ve brought to Basilico since it opened. We’ve been a few times, and watched the menu change and evolve. Sometimes even taking off what could’ve been my favorite item on the menu. But every time we go back the staff is friendly and accommodating, the food is top notch, sometime there is live music that doesn’t impede on our conversation (which is absolutely imperative when having live music). We have yet to take advantage of their amazing outdoor space, but that will happen in the near future.

But the food is what sets Basilico apart from a lot of the Italian restaurants in Las Vegas. You want to come here when you want to experience creative and new Italian food. Things they aren’t really doing in the motherland, and that are too bold for your old school American-Italian restaurant. Pasta sauces with cinnamon, that make sense when you eat it, “duck cigars” with truffle ash for dipping, creative flavor combinations for dishes like crudo and grilled octopus which are on a ton of menus throughout the city, but need and update. They also get the hits right. The pizzas are really tasty, the entrees are hearty and delicious, and the “Gnocco Fritto” or fried dough with accoutrements are all very well done and will be a familiar addition to anyone’s meal. To add some pizzaz to the meal, they offer a tableside parmigiano gelato with lemon ginger cake, poached pear, and vin brule that will have all of the camera phones out taking videos. If anyone from Basilico ever reads this, the lobster pasta dish in the bottom row, center picture is one of the best pasta dishes I have ever had, and I would love for you to bring it back!

From John Curtas

(Surf and turf risotto alla Francesco Di Caudo)

It’s hard to get excited about Italian anymore, but I can almost work up a woody over this one.

Basilico in southwest Las Vegas will host its first Tour of Italy wine dinner on August 23 at 7 p.m. The experience includes seven new dishes from chef Francesco di Caudo paired with wines from Trinchero Family Estates. Tickets are $125 per person and reservations can be made by calling 702-534-7716.

In collaboration with Trinchero Family Estates, one of Southwest Las Vegas’ newest Italian restaurants, Basilico,

Basilico Tour of Italy Menu In collaboration with Trinchero Family Estates, one of Southwest Las

Basilico Ristorante Italiano Located within a luxury apartment complex, Basilico courts locals who appreciate the