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I've been wanted to write about Picasso for months, in fact, I wrote a review on Picasso with my previous old account! Some photos are still on here, but the last few time I was here, chef Julian Serrano blew my mind, my parents mind, again and again.
The resto itself is classic elegant, beautiful setting with Bellagio water fountain dancing, delicious food, stunning wines, and impeccable service again and again! Wish I was with a date, but never did when I was here. Always with my parents, broski, or friends, odd right?
Just another thing that I admire and a fan of Picasso, Master Sommelier here; how many in the US now, just barely over 100, at Bellagio alone has 4 master sommelier, enough said about this resort, and at Picasso a master sommelier and 2 other sommeliers , just that. Stunning wine list and pairing, and of course, who can forget the 11 original Paolo Picasso paintings, priceless for any meals!
A few dishes (OK so more than a few) that dear to my parents and my belly:
- Pepper cold soup & salmon croquette;
- Poached Oysters Garnished with Osetra Caviar, Sauce Vermouth - 4 oysters, extremely well prepared!
- Warm Quail Salad Sautéed Artichokes, Pinenuts - classic dish!
- Maine Lobster Salad with Apple-Champagne Vinaigrette - light and nice!
- Ragout of Seasonal Vegetables, Fresh Foie Gras and Jus de Poularde - oh heaven me!
- Ruby red shrimp - seasonal, well balanced!
- Pan Seared Sea Scallops Potato Mousseline and Jus de Veau - single gigantic scallop, tasty!
- Sautéed "A" Steak of Foie Gras Honey Muscat Poached Pears with Crème Fraîche Gastrique,Briocheand Crushed Almonds - My mom went banana on this dish every single time!
- Sautéed Medallions of Fallow Deer Caramelized Green Apples and Zinfandel Sauce - gaming, aromatic, must order!
- Roasted Pigeon Wild Rice Risotto - big plate, enough to share for two! Fantastic dish!
- Tournedos of Aged Lamb - you want a red meat with a good bottle of Bordeaux, this is IT!
- Desserts, I don't even eat sweet, my parents couldn't stop praising these sweet dishes here. I, on the other hand, dessert wines list here is excellent, my kind of sweetness!
Let make it simple, this is where a MUST DINE resto for my parents on their anniversary week every years when we are in Vegas!
Overall: 5 stars
For value: 5 stars
For Food: 5stars
For Service: 5 stars
Ambiance: 5 stars
For Location: Inside Bellagio hotel, on the strip.
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