The Americano, the upscale Italian-inspired steakhouse helmed by celebrated chefs Beau MacMillan and Peter McQuaid, is giving Sundays a glow-up with the launch of a decadent brunch program debuting this week, featuring a lavish lineup of different monthly themes with new delectable dishes and expertly crafted cocktails exclusively available once a month.    

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The Americano just leveled up traditional brunch

Designed to elevate the traditional weekend brunch, the new offering brings an added layer of luxury and creativity to one of Scottsdale’s most coveted dining destinations. Poised to become the new brunch hotspot, The Americano allows guests to indulge in a sophisticated dining experience. Debuting Sunday, Feb. 16, the first brunch features a Rosés & Roses theme celebrating Valentine’s Day. Guests will savor a selection of unlimited shared appetizers and thoughtfully curated entrées ($69/person), while a tableside caviar cart offers an exquisite touch.  

“Brunch at The Americano is about crafting an upscale and memorable occasion where food and atmosphere seamlessly come together,” says MacMillan, director of culinary for Creation Hospitality. “This new program allows us to do what we love most — push the boundaries of our culinary creativity by introducing fresh themes and new special dishes at each brunch. It’s about offering guests an experience that’s as much about indulgence as it is about exploration.”

A new theme every month, a new reason to indulge

Upcoming themes include a Mardi Gras-inspired Jazz brunch (March 30), an elegant Easter affair (April 20) and a sophisticated Mother’s Day celebration (May 11). The Jazz brunch will bring the vibrant energy of the Big Easy to Scottsdale with New Orleans-themed dishes and a Creole Bloody Mary cart. The Easter brunch will showcase classic favorites, complemented by a Bloody Mary cart. The Mother’s Day brunch will offer a refined menu paired with a Bellini and mimosa cart ensuring a posh experience.  

“The launch of our Rosés & Roses brunch is just the beginning of what we’re planning at The Americano,” says McQuaid, executive chef. “For this first brunch menu, we curated some standout dishes such as the lemon ricotta stuffed French toast and woodfired shrimp and grits, bringing a unique twist. We’re committed to keeping things exciting, so each brunch will be an opportunity to discover something new.”

Rosés & Roses: A Valentine’s brunch to remember

The Rosés & Roses brunch menu features family-style selections for the table, including Maple-Glazed Berkshire Bacon with a charred Calabrian glaze and Vodka-Cured Salmon Carpaccio with dill crème fraîche, capers, brioche toast and salmon roe. The entrée selections include Lemon Ricotta Stuffed French Toast with passionfruit curd, candied hazelnuts, blueberry Compote and rosé Chantilly; Woodfired Shrimp & Grits with parmesan polenta, Moroccan chorizo broth and green onions; Eggs Benedict with lobster and caviar hollandaise, English muffin and grilled asparagus; Chicken Milanese with heirloom tomato salad, arugula, shaved parmesan and preserved lemon butter; Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with gratin potatoes, fried eggs and fontina fonduta; and 10-Ounce Ribeye ($20 supplement) served with eggs any style, Italian fries and béarnaise.  

The experience can be enhanced with the tableside Caviar Bump Cart accompanied by Le Contesse Rosé. Guests can choose between blini or Kennebec potato chips and inspired accompaniments. Each bump is $35 with additional bumps available for $15 each. Additional enhancements include Truffle Agnolotti ($55) with sweet corn, candied bacon, parmesan and truffle honey; Island Creek Oysters ($24) with champagne granita; and “The Only” Ossetra Caviar ($195) with blini.  

Sip in style: Signature cocktails and champagne

Additionally, the menu offers an indulgent selection of Rosé & Champagne Mimosas paired with fresh-squeezed juices, including Taittinger ($99), Veuve Rosé ($174), Veuve Yellow Label ($152) and Billecart-Salmon Rosé ($180). Handcrafted cocktails include Love Potion with Awayuki Strawberry Gin, lemon, Le Contesse Rosé and lavender essence; Peach, Please! with Giffard Peach & Vanilla, peach purée and prosecco; and Bloody Mary customizable with Ketel One, El Tequileño or Mezcal Union and served with house-made Bloody Mary mix, celery, bacon, olives and lemon.

The Americano: Scottsdale’s chicest new brunch destination

Trendy and sophisticated, The Americano offers a chic, moody atmosphere adorned with striking custom art and sculptures. The modern supper club-style dining room, with cozy crescent-shaped booths, rich leather chairs and butcher-block tables, provides an inviting setting where guests can enjoy a front-row view of the open kitchen and wood-fired grill, where elite culinary craftsmanship takes center stage.

Brunch is available on select Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To book a reservation, visit TheAmericanoRestaurant.com.