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| - Wonderful, wonderful dining experience- from the almost omniscient service to the scarlet and gold tapestry-draped ceiling to the beautiful presentation (all plus the fountain show right outside the window). Almost all in my party chose to order from the three-course $105 prix fixe menu (I had our server surprise me with my order: lobster and truffle salad, three preparations of rabbit, and a chocolate cake with bananas foster- all very good, the rabbit a little on the game-y side but still wonderfully prepared), but an adventurous one ordered the $145 tasting menu and I would absolutely order the same next time. If I remember correctly, it started with an oyster topped with caviar, then a smaller preparation of my lobster salad, a risotto covered with a layer of truffle shavings, a generous portion of seared foie gras, a perfectly cooked sea bass, filet mignon, a sorbet, and then a bread pudding type dessert. I was fortunate enough to get a taste of almost everything and the risotto and filet were incredible. The foie gras was really beyond words- incredibly rich and melt-in-your-mouth-y.
I loved the handpainted plates with whimsical illustrations and fresh flowers at every table, perfectly matched with the jewel-toned decor. Vegas (and especially the Bellagio) really takes all dining experiences to another level and that's certainly true at Le Cirque.
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