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| - Had a lovely pre-O dinner at Lago last month when we were visiting Vegas. Everything from the beautiful view of the Bellagio fountains to the top notch service left us feeling full and completely satisfied. Since we had a group of 6, we were able to try a wide variety of the menu. It's one of those meals where you try so many things, it's hard for any (or many) items to stand out, and to be fair, many of the items were pretty basic but enhanced by the grandness and atmosphere of an elegant Vegas restaurant. That said, if you're looking for a great restaurant that appeals to a group of people with a nice view and on the Strip, Lago is a pretty reasonable option for both great tastes, tons of variety, and pretty reasonable price points.
Bruschetta al Pomodoro - perfectly crispy bruschetta that was seasoned well with the right amount of pomodoro topping, nothing memorable but a great starter and a classic
Salmon Crudo - when I'm not pregnant, I will go back just to try every plate of crudo they have, but even being able to sample some of the salmon was enough for me that evening. Fresh fresh fish, lightly accented with caper and delicious
Branzino - probably one of my favorite items of the night, perfectly prepared and delicately flavored
Meatballs - can't go wrong here, nothing standout, but still delish
Braised Short Rib - a group pleaser
Baby Shrimp in White Wine Sauce - Delicate and tasty but not super memorable
Mushroom Risotto - a nice heavier compliment to add some starch, not overly salty as some risotto can get
Malloredos - pork sausage pasta that was quite tasty and an excellent choice
There was a green pasta that I can't remember the name of but was very enjoyable as well
Filettino - excellent cut of meat, prepared well
Overall a very enjoyable meal. Definitely fits the Vegas standard of grand atmosphere and service. The food is excellent, you can't go wrong. You may not dream about the items later and you may not taste a flavor you've never experienced but you won't be disappointed.
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