Porchetta on a white plate — Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano

Warm Up with Savory Porchetta at These 10 Las Vegas Restaurants

Where to find this slow-roasted Italian classic

by Krista Diamond Oct 10, 2019, 10:00am PDT

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Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano

| The Venetian Las Vegas

by Krista Diamond Oct 10, 2019, 10:00am PDT

In a strange way, porchetta and Las Vegas are a match made in heaven. Created in Rome, the slow-roasted Italian dish is often associated with celebrations, holidays, and gatherings. Where better to celebrate than Las Vegas? Whether it’s the first night of vacation, an evening out with friends, or even an actual holiday, here’s where to find the classic pork roast dish both on and off-Strip.

Vintner Grill

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The lounge menu at Vintner Grill in Summerlin features porchetta served with Gorgonzola, house made jelly, mustard and fresh fruits. Paired with a glass or two from the sommelier curated wine list, it’s the perfect light meal or pre-dinner sampler.

10100 W Charleston Blvd #150, Las Vegas, NV 89135

(702) 214-5590

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Upscale restaurant interior with white tablecloths — Vintner Grill

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Matteo's Ristorante Italiano

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Formerly The Factory Kitchen, Matteo’s Ristorante Italiano at the Venetian is known for its Northern Italian fare. Porchetta is a standout menu item here featuring slow-roasted pork, fennel, sautéed red onions, and carrots.

3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 414-1222

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Chica

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Chef Lorena Garcia’s vibrant, Latin American restaurant at the Venetian serves Peruvian, Mexican, Venezuelan, and Argentinian dishes in a lively, gold-accented setting. Diners can order suckling pig porchetta along with pickled onions and Garcia’s signature spiced plantains.

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3355 S Las Vegas Blvd #106, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 805-8472

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Dimly lit colorful restaurant interior — Chica

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Karved

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Popular among UNLV students and diners in-the-know who are willing to venture off-Strip, Karved specializes in slow-roasted meats — so naturally porchetta makes an appearance here. The porchetta sandwich is comprised of free-range pork loin, crispy pork belly, arugula, and lemon caper sauce on a fresh baguette.

3957 Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89119

(702) 452-0275

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Stacked porchetta sandwich on a plate — Karved

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Pizzeria Monzú

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Located at the edge of Chinatown just minutes from the Strip, Pizzeria Monzu from chef Giovanni Mauro of Old School Pizzeria is more than just another Las Vegas pizza place. In addition to pizza made from dough leavened over five days, the menu includes a savory porchetta sandwich with lemon vinaigrette and arugula. Diners hoping to order the popular dish during lunch and Sunday brunch should arrive early before supplies run out.

6020 W Flamingo Rd #10, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 749-5959

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Vetri Cucina

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Perched 56 floors above the city, Vetri Cucina at The Palms is known for its sweeping Las Vegas Strip views and simple yet upscale Italian menu. Diners can start a meal here with thinly shaved porchetta and tonnato sauce before moving on to almond tortellini, smoked goat with polenta, and Swiss chard gnocchi.

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4321 W Flamingo Rd Fl 56, Las Vegas, NV 89103

(702) 944-5900

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Restaurant interior with sweeping views of the Las Vegas Strip — Vetri Cucina

Lago

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Julian Serrano’s fountain-side patio at the Bellagio makes for a picturesque setting where diners can order small plates and cocktails. Fans of Italian meats will love the antipasto misto with porchetta, proscuitto, and salame plus burrata, olives, and bell peppers.

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(866) 259-7111

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Restaurant patio beside fountains — Lago

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Lardo

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Diners don’t have to travel to Portland, Oregon, to try chef Rick Gencarelli’s popular sandwich shop. The Cosmopolitan location inside Block 16 Urban Food Hall serves the same decadent menu, including a porchetta sandwich topped with salsa verde, parmesan, and caper mayo.

3708 Las Vegas Blvd S The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Level 2, The Boulevard Tower, Las Vegas, NV 89109

(702) 698-7000

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Cured & Whey

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Hiding just out of sight near the Strip, Cured & Whey is a hidden gem that’s worth seeking out for charcuterie, cooking classes, and a memorable porchetta sandwich. The dish is prepared with roasted porchetta, chimichurri, onion, and argula.

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6265 S Valley View Blvd Suite K, Las Vegas, NV 89118

(702) 429-3617

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Porchetta beside chimchurri — Cured & Whey

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Spaghetty Western

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Diners flock to the south side of Las Vegas for lunch at Spaghetty Western, where the porchetta sandwich is drizzled with pesto aioli and topped with fontina cheese, mushrooms, and spinach.

10690 Southern Highlands Pkwy Suite 103, Las Vegas, NV 89141

(702) 834-4611

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