Ferraro’s Ristorante Celebrates National Wine Day

Ferraro’s Ristorante, Las Vegas’s destination for award-winning Italian cuisine and renowned wine list spanning more than 22,000 bottles, invites guests to celebrate National Wine Day on Thursday, May 25, with a variety of specials, tasting menus and pairings.

To commemorate the occasion, Ferraro’s will offer 20 percent off all wine bottles $200 and under. In addition, guests can savor new tasting menus crafted by Executive Chef Mimmo Ferraro. The tasting menus can also be enjoyed with Ferraro’s wine pairing, including one glass per course recommended by owner Gino Ferraro, Mimmo Ferraro and expert sommeliers. The optional wine pairing is available for $55 per person; a premium wine pairing is available for $75 per person. The full tasting menus follow.

Ferraro’s four-course tasting menu option No. 1 is available for $95 per person. The menu includes:

First Course – Antipasti:

Carpaccio di Manzo – Thinly sliced prime sirloin, shaved Parmigiano, arugula, lemon oil, mustard sauce
Bufala Mozzarella e Prosciutto di Parma – Regina Bianca Bufala mozzarella, Del Re prosciutto di Parma Riservas
Second Course – Pasta:

Gnocchi al Pistacchio Siciliano – Homemade potato dumplings, pistachio pesto, roasted tomato purée, Parmigiano Reggiano crisp
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino, Pane Grattugiato – Whole roasted garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Calabrese pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano, toasted Italian breadcrumbs
Third Course – Entrée (choose one):

Branzino – Mediterranean sea bass, Caponata, pistachio pesto
Coniglio Brasato – Hermi Farms braised rabbit, soft polenta, roasted mushrooms
Filetto di Manzo – 8-ounce Butcher’s Block prime filet, balsamic demi reduction, crispy onion, spinach, potato purée
Fourth Course – Dessert:

Ferraro’s Dessert Sampler – Tiramisu, cannoli, pistachio passion
Ferraro’s four-course tasting menu option No. 2 is available for $145 per person. The menu includes:

First Course – Antipasti:

Polipo – Marinated Mediterranean octopus, potatoes, black olives, fried capers
Carne Battuta – Prime beef tartare, truffle cream, black truffle, crostini
Crudo di Coda Ricciola – Yellowtail, shaved fennel, white balsamic citrus honey dressing, roasted hazelnuts, capers, cherrywood smoked sea salt, lemon and orange zest, Calabrese chili oil, miso greens
Second Course – Primo Piatto:

Risotto Aragosta – Acquerello risotto, lobster, seasonal black truffle, mascarpone cheese
Featured Ravioli – The featured ravioli varies nightly. Ask server for details.
Third Course – Entrée (choose one):

Sogliola ai Capperi – Oven-roasted Holland Dover sole with lemon, butter, white wine, capers de-boned and served tableside with roasted potato, grilled asparagus
Osso Buco – Veal shank braised in red wine reduction served with farro
Lombata alla Valdostana – Pounded, breaded Butcher’s Block bone-in veal chop, Prosciutto Cotto, mozzarella, white wine demi, gorgonzola reduction
Fourth Course – Dessert:

Ferraro’s Dessert Sampler – Tiramisu, cannoli, pistachio passion
“Ferraro’s is honored to be recognized as one of the top Italian wine collections in the world,” said Gino Ferraro, owner, Ferraro’s. “We recently were named a recipient of the internationally acclaimed Gambero Rosso award for wine, and we are passionate about sharing our collection with our guests.”

Ferraro’s will be open on National Wine Day from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Reservations are required with a credit card for parties of five or more. To book, visit www.yelp.com.