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Located at the beautiful Bellagio Hotel, Picasso's is a high end, Michelin star rated restaurant that has arguably the most romantic outdoor dining patio on the strip. The inside of Picasso is also beautifully decorated. They actually have numerous authentic Picasso paintings hung throughout the main dining room. The patio is located on the edge of Lake Bellagio, which gives the diners stunning views of the Lake Bellagio water fountain show, which runs every 30 minutes. Since we started our meal at dusk, and since the meal itself lasted over two hours, we were able to see the show numerous times. Being able to watch the water fountain show from a front row seat at night was breathtaking. It truly was the most romantic dining experience I've ever had. Just take a look at this picture if you doubt me http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/picasso-las-vegas?select=Hju2-fzyXGYgQEV7X-HY1Q#hWXe_6R825AQIv5CPmAkpQ
Picasso's has two types of menus. The first is a prix fixe that features four courses ($115 per). The second is a degustation menu that features five courses ($125 per). Since both menus offered different dishes, my wife and I decided to order one of each so we could try many of the dishes offered. Besides what you order, you also receive bread (four types to choose from), Amuse Bouche (before dinner) and Petit Fours and Truffles (after dessert). This is all we ate that magical evening;
Amuse Bouche- Raw Salmon Filled W/ Cream Cheese, Topped W/ Caviar, Hard Boiled Egg & Cucumber & a shot of Creamy Potato Soup
Bacon French Bread
Manchego Cheese & Olive French Bread
Maine Lobster Salad W/ Apple-Champagne Vinaigrette
Crème of Butternut Squash Soup W/ Amaretto Marshmallows & Mushroom Duxelles
Pan Seared U-10 Day Boat Scallop W/ Potato Mousselline & Jus De Veau
Sauteed Filet of Black Bass W/ Cauliflower Mousselline & Saffron Sauce
Sauteed Steak of "A" Foie Gras W/ Roasted Almonds & Rhubarb Puree
Roasted Milk Fed Veal Chop W/ Rosemary Potato & Au Jus
Roasted Tournedo Loin of Colorado Lamb W/ Pisto, Mint Aioli & Tempura Zucchini Flower
Warm Chocolate Foudant W/ Coconut Gelato & Macaroons
Warm Petite Cinnamon Bun W/ Tangerine Cream, Rhubarb Tartlet & Cream Cheese Gelato
Petit Fours
We each ordered a tasty martini to start the evening but I can't recall what they were made with. Sorry.
Because this review is already running long, I'll spare you detailed descriptions of each dish. I'll just tell you that everything we ate at Picasso's was exquisite, just as Kent D. said it would be. My meal at Picasso's definitely rates in my top five favorite meals of all time.
The service at Picasso's was top notch. Our silverware was exchanged with every new dish, our napkins were folded for us whenever we got up from the table, crumbs were removed from our table after almost every dish and the servers even offered to take our pictures in front of the fountain show.
As we were leaving Picasso, the hostess handed both my wife and I a small box with the restaurants name written on it. Inside was two individually wrapped banana chocolate chip muffins. I've never been to a restaurant that gives you a gift after dining with them. I thought that was a nice touch.
It's no shock that Picasso's has been awarded two Michelin stars two years in a row. It's a phenomenal restaurant with exquisite food and a breathtaking view.
If you're looking to impress that someone special in your life or are looking for a restaurant to celebrate a special occasion then look no further than Picasso.
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