"I've really been looking forward to writing this review. Let me start by mentioning that I'm beginning to becoming a patron of Michelin rated restaurants. Not that I've been to a lot, but I've been to the French Laundry, Michael Mina, and now Picasso. For overall experience, both ambiance and culinary, I think the Picasso is my top pick. Let's be clear here too, all three of the aforementioned venues are a drastic cut above the hundreds of other random other places I've been. \n\nThe food at the Picasso is only slightly less Earth shattering than the French Laundry - and at a considerably more palatable price. Each bite is an experience worth remembering, and the fogra was even better than FL; seared to an amazing perfection. \n\nThe service was exactly what you would expect from a Michelin rated venue. Calling the staff knowledgeable and attentive would be a disservice. The servers are a necessary component of the experience. \n\nHere's where Picasso stands out. The ambiance, especially on the outdoor balcony, is breath taking. I mean truly. There you are, dressed to perfection (as much as possible), eating the most delicious food your mouth has enjoyed, and sitting behind the Bellagio fountains in that dry desert air; Frank Sinatra playing in the background, and surrounded by over $100 million in beautiful art. It's impossible to describe but I promise you all, it's one of - if not the most- enjoyable experience I've had.\n \nSave your money, and treat yourself to a life encounter that you (and I) don't deserve :)"^^ . "5"^^ . "0"^^ . "3"^^ . . "2"^^ . "2014-04-17T00:00:00"^^ . . .