When i heard about the 2 Michelin stars awarded to this restaurant 2 years in a row, I had to find out if it lived up to its reputation. I was pleasantly surprised. The restaurant itself is nestled on the ground floor in the Bellagio hotel near the shops. The atmosphere was very cozy and warm with an "Old World" feel. Real Picasso paintings flank the entire restaurant, which was quite impressive. We were seated at the bar first, and proceeded to order a glass of bubbly, which was kindly suggested by the bartender. it was light and crisp and set the mood for a celebratory evening. after about 10 minutes, we were seated by the window, where you can see the bellagio water show.
ask in advance for window seats, you won't regret it!.
The waiters and staff were all very cordial and friendly.
I ordered the prix fixe menu, which offered five courses, including dessert.
first course: main lobster salad - the lobster was plump and absolutely delicious!
second course:pan seared U-10 day boat scallops - the scallops were seared to perfection. they had a crisp exterior and upon cutting it with my fork, it was so smooth and buttery. mmmmmm
third course: sauteed "A" foie gras - smooth and savory! foie gras can be very rich, but with how it was prepared, it was velvety heaven!
fourth course:filet of turbot- tender flaky filet with a smooth and creamy hollandaise that makes your mouth water.
fifth course:roasted lamb chops-i love lamb and picasso did not disappoint! it was absolutely amazing! The meat was so tender and the aroma was mild and the meat literally fell off the bone. AMBROSIA!
Dessert was phenomenal as well...highly recommnded!