The highly anticipated and mischievous Italian nightspot Sexy Roman is now open at W Scottsdale. Here’s what you need to know.
The Food & Drink
The kitchen is helmed by James Beard-nominated chef Jason Franey, and Sexy Roman’s sophisticated yet approachable menu offers a selection of handmade pastas, including the Leek Agnolottiwith ricotta and black truffle, and Burrata-Stuffed Tortellini nestled in a rich short rib ragù. The Raw Bar offerings like ahi tuna crudo, and classic Roman dishes like saffron Suppli. There’s also the Veal Milanese, which arrives bone-in, and prime steaks with optional additions like Calabrian chili bomba sauce, gorgonzola cream, or a scoop of burrata tortellini in black truffle cream.
Desserts include housemade gelatos.
A robust beverage program complements the food offerings and Italian wines, premium cocktails, and a custom-made roaming cocktail cart that guests summon using a hidden button on their tables.
“Our sophisticated drink program gives guests exclusive access to cult-level Italian wines and specialty cocktails,” says Travis Strickland, COO of Alliance Hospitality Group.
Looking for the ultimate indulgence? Try the “Roman Reserve,” made with Chopin’s Extra Rare Young Potato Vodka and finished with a luxurious bump of caviar.
The Space
The interior, which underwent a year-long wall-to-wall transformation by Alliance Hospitality Group, channels the charm of an Italian villa with hand-troweled plaster walls, custom artwork, and brass lighting crowned with vintage-inspired champagne glass shades.
There’s a glowing wine room at the entrance, which has 760 bottles backed by olive wood and encased in bronze glass.
The rest of the space is just as indulgent and thoughtfully designed—olive wood booths with integrated ice buckets, Calcutta Viola and Port Laurent stone tabletops with brass inlay, and a lounge anchored by a green velvet sofa and walnut console. The ceiling–an homage to luxury train cabins–conceals lighting that shifts from golden warmth to a sultry red as the night unfolds.
