North Italia Henderson – Las Vegas

I had a fantastic night at North Italia-Henderson, a new location that is as authentic as it gets! This lovely new location is part of a California chain of 42 restaurants in The District, next to Green Valley Ranch Casino. I did not know about a location in Summerlin.

North Italia-Henderson occupies about 10,000 square feet in a brand-new building. There is plenty of eye contact in the kitchen and free parking. The place is gorgeous in North Italian tradition and style. There is plenty of seating, both high tops and booths. The ambiance and mouthwatering smells demanded we sample an array of items.

This was a busy premiere opening night, and the staff were genuinely happy to tell us about all their items. We started with a dirty martini and quickly moved on to their delicious Calamari Fritti with house-made giardiniera and a couple of salads, each big enough for three to four people. I tried the Italian Farm, and my guest had Tuscan Kale. We then moved on to a mesmerizing dish of Scallops and risotto, which I could have ordered five plates, and pasta to die for! For dessert, we indulged in a colossal Sundae with nuts, strawberries, bananas, and fudge sauce; the same delectable concoction I had eaten at their location in Del Mar, California, years ago.

Thank you, @eatnorthitalia, for opening on the east side of town.

Photo Credit by Shelley Stepanek