The newest addition to the strip is Lago by Julian Serrano, located in the Bellagio. Upon arrival you are greeted by your hostess' that are really friendly and talkative when escorting you to your table.
We made a last minute reservation on open table so we had a high top table near the kitchen. Everything is white, bright and shiny. Italian inspired furniture and decor, it is both modern and clean. The restaurant itself is beautiful. If you are able to secure seats near the lakeside, you will be amazed.
The food is tapas style. One order is perfect for sharing for two. Our dining for the night included:
Zuppa Di Pomodoro - a tomato bisque with mozzarella
Nduja - a spicy sausage spread and gorgonzola on toasted bread
Salumi - platter of 3 different cured meats with thin crusted bread
Spaghetti Chitarra - olive oil based sales with tomatoes and clams
Risotto Al Vino Rossi - risotto made with red wine and burrata
Paccheri Al Telefono - tube pasta in tomato sauce topped with mozzarella
Alle Olive Verde - focaccia topped with roasted green olives and pecorino
Langostino - broiled in shell with lemon oil
Dessert
Lemon Curd Almalfi - with lemon Sorbetto
Classics Tiramisu - with coffee gelato
Vanilla Bean Pannacotta - topped with grapefruit and mango Sorbetto
Everything we had was very delicious. I absolutely loved everything. All the dishes were the perfect size for sharing. They all were very flavorful, yet simple.
Our service was friendly and attentive. Drinks were constantly refilled. We were checked on by servers, busers and management. Food came out fast and furious. Our first set of orders came out in 10 minutes.
Don't expect a quiet leisurely dining experience here, as its lively and loud in this place. The cost was very reasonable for strip and Bellagio dining. Everything came out to about $175. Cheap by celeb chef dining standards. I can honestly say this is my new favorite restaurant in Las Vegas.