4.5 stars! Lago has elegant contemporary decor with gorgeous views of the Bellagio fountains. If you want a table right by the window or in the first row of the patio by the fountains, you need to have a small party of 2 or 3 as only small tables are in these areas.
We sat in the patio which was nicely heated so you don't have to worry about being cold. We enjoyed watching the fountain performance with our tasty dinner.
Here are the dishes we devoured:
CAPRESE: Must get if you like soft cheese. Simple dish showcases the freshness of the cheese and the tomatoes.
MARGHERITA: Personal sized pizza with thin crust was a favorite.
ALLA RICOTTA E MIELE: Cheese with honey toast is good for desert too. I don't fancy goat/sheep cheese, and I think this is was one of those but the rest of our group enjoyed it.
CAPASANTA: scallops were yummy!
RISOTTO AI FUNGHI E PARMIGIANO: mushroom risotto was my favorite dish of the night. Highly recommended!
7 & 7: lobster and gnocchi were OK; I think the gnocchi have some type of cheese that I didn't care for, but other people didn't mind. The lobster seemed a tad overcooked.
SPAGHETTI DI FRUTI DI MARE: a big hard to eat since the spaghetti is thicker, but we loved this dish.
POLPO E FREGOLA AL NERO: grilled octopus is a highlight too.
BRASATO D'ANATRA: Braised shredded duck with creamy polenta is a nice rich dish.
Branzino sea bass: Must get! The fish is perfectly cooked with the skin crispy and the fish moist.
Dessert selection may change, but the tiramisu is excellent. The creme brûlée has a good caramelized crust, but I didn't like the custard. It seems to have a lemon or orange taste while I usually opt for a vanilla bean flavor.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the memorable dining experience with friendly service, delicious food, and stellar fountain views. Highly recommended! It is also kids friendly with high chairs available unlike other fancier restaurants in Bellagio such as Picasso and Prime that only allows children above 5 years old. The food service is also fast so it's a good choice if you have a show to catch too.