Can’t quite get to Italy this year? Well, dining at Brezza on your desert vacation will make you feel like you’ve slipped in a detour to a restaurant there. A large part of that is due to chef Nicole Brisson’s cooking experiences in the kitchens of Italy, which she has showcased during her career in Vegas.

Brezza sits near one end of the wide-open promenade of the District. The elegant, comfortable dining area is accented with stone walls and wood. It features a lovely little bar adjacent to the dining room, and an olive-tree lined patio, looking out on the Strip, is perfect for casual lunches and romantic dinners of coastal Italian cuisine.