Nudo Italiano Has Limited-Time Sips for the Holidays – 12/31
Nudo Italiano, the newest neighborhood restaurant from Michael Morton and Jenna Morton, is celebrating its first holiday season in Southern Highlands with festive cocktails designed to bring holiday cheer to every sip, available now through Wednesday, Dec. 31.
Crafted to bring the beloved gingerbread cookie to life in cocktail form, the gingerbread martini features Ketel One vodka, Disaronno, fresh espresso, and Evil Bean coffee liquour with a pinch of cinnamon sugar on top, priced at $16.
The seasonal offerings continue into weekend brunch, where a cranberry mimosa joins the lineup of bottomless mimosas and spritzes, priced at $28 with a 90-minute limit, adding a bright, holiday twist to the brunch experience.
Brunch at Nudo Italiano has quickly become a neighborhood favorite, featuring comforting Italian-inspired dishes such as:
- The prosciutto Benedict, with arugula, poached egg, and hollandaise, served on house-made focaccia
- Costine di Manzo, short rib hash with fingerling potatoes, sunny side egg, béarnaise, and arugula
- The indulgent fritella, tiramisu pancakes with espresso vanilla cream, ladyfingers, and cocoa powder
Beyond brunch, Nudo’s signature menu showcases favorites from handmade pastas such as pipe rigate and pappardelle…
To wood-fired pizzas, including the prosciutto di parma and pepperoni.
Reservations are available on OpenTable. Group reservations and more information are available by calling (702) 848-NUDO (6836). Nudo offers a children’s menu.
More information is available on Instagram, on Facebook, or online on their website.
About Nudo Italiano
Nestled in the picturesque Southern Highlands community just 10 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, Nudo Italiano is a family-owned restaurant from local restaurateurs Jenna Morton and Michael Morton.
Designed to feel like a warm embrace, Nudo Italiano features a cozy dining room, a bustling bar, and a garden patio, offering an inviting setting for friends and family to gather over authentic, beautifully prepared Italian cuisine. At the heart of the menu is Chef William DeMarco’s masterful approach to Italian simplicity, where every ingredient shines, and nothing is overcomplicated.
Signature dishes include the Diavola Pizza, a bold and fiery combination of tomato, ciliegine mozzarella, spicy salami, and Calabrian chili; house-made Pappardelle al Ragu, made with rich veal ragu, sheep’s milk ricotta, and fresh mint; Calamari, lightly fried and served with lemon aioli, arrabbiata sauce, and sweety drop peppers; and Branzino, a pan-roasted Mediterranean sea bass with eggplant purée and roasted cherry tomatoes.
Nudo Italiano celebrates the Italian tradition of communal dining, where meals are an experience to be savored and shared. From the aroma of basil and wood-fired dough to the curated soundtrack that sets the mood, every detail at Nudo Italiano is designed to transport guests to Italy. Nudo is open daily at 4 p.m.
About Morton Group
Morton Group was founded by famed restaurateurs Jenna Morton and Michael Morton in December 2010 with the opening of La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas. The stylish restaurant showcases contemporary American cuisine with an expansive menu of craft wines, as well as a popular, butler-style Sunday brunch.
CRUSH, which opened in December 2013 at MGM Grand Las Vegas, presents American classics from steaks and seafood to woodfired pizzas and pasta paired with playful handcrafted cocktails and a diverse wine list.
Greek Sneek, also at MGM Grand, celebrates the spirit of Mykonos with fresh Mediterranean cuisine.
Michael and his brother, David Morton, debuted ONE Steakhouse, an upscale steakhouse serving a thoughtfully curated menu of steakhouse favorites, at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas in January 2021.
In May 2025, the Mortons introduced Nudo Italiano, a warm and welcoming neighborhood restaurant in Southern Highlands dedicated to soulful Italian cooking and the spirit of communal dining. More information is available at Morton-Group.com.
