La Strega
5-Course Ode to Bel Paese Tasting Event
When it opened in 2019, this Summerlin trattoria was named Eater Vegas’ “Restaurant of the Year” and appeared on Food & Wine’s “Best in LV” List. The good news is that it has kept up its standards in the five years since, landing on two of Eater’s most prized 2024 lists: “Best Italian in LV” and “38 Essential LV Restaurants.” Chef/Partner Gina Marinelli, who has worked for such iconic chefs as Shawn McClain, Scott Conant, and Michael Mina, has spent much time traveling through the various regions of Italy, gaining ideas and insights into one of the world’s indisputably great cuisines. At La Strega, she is turning out stellar versions of classic dishes like cacio e pepe, rigatoni Bolognese, chicken cacciatore, fritto misto, swordfish Milanese, and luscious desserts like lemongrass panna cotta and butterscotch budino. “It seems like just the restaurant Summerlin needed, complete with a beautiful dining room and lounge,” said Eater, when they bestowed their “Restaurant of the Year” award on La Strega. Those words hold true today. We can’t wait to visit here!
About the Host:
Gina Marinelli
Chef/Partner
A graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Orlandao, Chef Gina Marinelli moved to Vegas in 2006, where she began working alongside iconic chefs including Michael Mina at Nobhill Tavern, Sven Mede at American Fish at Aria, Shawn McClain at Sage at Aria, and James Beard Award-Winning Scott Conant at D.O.C.G Enoteca at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. A visit to the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Bologna inspired her for her next project, La Strega, opened in early 2019.
The Lineup
All courses will be individually plated. For this event’s dietary restriction accommodation policy, see the Event FAQs below.
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Tomato & Truffles
green zebra heirloom tomato tartare, espelette dressing, shaved truffle
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Fritto Misto
calamari, rock shrimp, smelt & cherry pepper aioli
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Braised Beef Stracci
beef cheek, maitake mushroom, pecorino emulsion
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Land & Sea
scallop cartoccio, fregola, zhoug | tuscan spiced bavette, raclette potato
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Dessert Duo
chianti affogato | bay leaf panna cotta
La Strega
3555 S Town Center Dr Ste 105
Las Vegas, NV 89135
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 the chef will provide substitutions for critical food allergies/dietary restrictions but will not make menu adjustments based on food preferences (e.g distaste for specific ingredients/flavor profiles). If you have restrictions/allergies, please 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.
- 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?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $95 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
