Basilico
5-Course Inventive Italian Tasting Event
Opened just a shade over a year ago, this innovative Italian restaurant at Evora, an upscale community in Southwest Las Vegas, hopped right onto Eater's 2023 List of "Hottest New Restaurants in Las Vegas." Sicilian-born Executive Chef Francesco Di Caudo has two decades of culinary experience, with stints in Michelin-rated restaurants in Rome and Paris before he decided to bring his creative style to Las Vegas. In 2023, he was named a Finalist for a James Beard Award for "Best Chef: Southwest," and it's no wonder. His expertise is in on full display here, as he turns out superb dishes like foie gras custard with espresso-fig jam, paccheri pasta with squash blossoms and zucchini, crab risotto, vitello sorrentina (veal with Campari tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella), and branzino with artichoke confit and fava beans. If you love Italian food—and who doesn't—then here is an eatery awaiting discovery.
About the Host:
Francesco Di Caudo
Executive Chef
Hailing originally from Sicily, Chef Francesco Di Caudo trained in Michelin-recommended restaurants in Rome and Paris before moving to Las Vegas. In 2017, he was named "Chef of the Year" by Desert Companion before being named a 2023 James Beard "Best Chef: Southwest" Finalist. He most recently served as the opening chef at Anima by EDO.
The Lineup
Courses #1-#4 will be served family style. Course #5 will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Gnocco
emilia romagna pillow dough, stracciatella, prosciutto di parma, red onion lambrusco jam
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Insalata Mista
belgium endive, radicchio, arugula, toasted almond, ricotta salata, burnt honey dressing
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Risotto ai Funghi
black truffle, mushroom, sunchoke purée, mascarpone, red frilly mustard green
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Brasato
short rib, potato purée, shiitake mushroom, sweet pepper, castelmagno sauce
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Bonet
almond-chocolate piedmont pudding, amaretto liqueur sorbet
Basilico
6111 S Buffalo Dr Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- Does this restaurant allow BYOB?
- No. This restaurant is a non-BYO establishment. Outside alcohol will not be permitted at this event.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Will this event be handicap acccessible?
- According to the restaurant, this event is handicap accessible. If applicable however, please email [email protected] with your needs to ensure proper accommodations.
- What parking information has the restaurant provided for this event?
- According to the restaurant, parking is available through their private lot and/or garage.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $90 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
