Lago

Great view of the water show but beyond that it’s a very average restaurant. Food choices are suspect and hardly Italian. Loud, crowded, and no room to move around. Wouldn’t eat there again!

Best Brunch I’ve had in a long time!!!
I came here with all my ladies for my birthday. Since we’re all at different phases in my life and I’m a social butterfly I figured a Sunday morning brunch would be suitable for us all to celebrate. Initially we were going to be seated on their beautiful balcony however it began to rain. We still had a killer view inside. I mean, justlcome here for the view. I decided on this spot for the view. The cherry on top was the water show front row seating we had every 15 minutes. We had a family style pastry basket brought to our table upon being seated. Everyone at the table raved about the various pastries they had. Now for the best part, the restaurant had customized the menus to read HAPPY 25^th BIRTHDAY SHAHIRA!!! A menu at another table had the same header! How thoughtful is that and the hospitality is mind blowing. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE AT LAGO!
We each were able to select our own course 1 & 2. I got the the Shredded Salmon Salad and the Filettino. Both were very delicious! The dessert bar was self serve and they had: a chocolate fountain with marshmallows, strawberries, brownies, Rice Krispies. They had tiramisu, Nutella Crêpe, Panettone Pudding & Fruit Salad (my favorite; so fresh). In addition, the service was great! They serve bottomless Sunday drinks for an additional $ 28.00 and they have a wide range of options from mimosas to bellinis to bloody Mary’s with full range of juices. The gourmet food décor was nothing short of excellent!
I can’t wait to return at a later date for dinner!!!

Can’t beat the view of the fountains!
This place is rather loud though. I can’t say it’s a good place for a business dinner — we were yelling across the table.
Most of the food was decent… we did a chefs choice tasting and I’m not sure I can tell you most of what we had. My favorite as the ground veal stuffed in ravioli with mushrooms. I would avoid the margarita pizza… Really bland. I would also avoid dessert — we got a sampling and nothing was worth the calorie investment.

I like the location. You get an open air view behind the Fountains at the Bellagio. The décor is fresh, clean lines and it just feels crisp. The menu is upscale Italian fare. Most I couldn’t pronounce correctly but I enjoyed my meal. Loved the view. You can have a nice meal and conversation. It’s not loud where you have to strain to try and hear your company. Overall had a pleasant experience. It’s surrounded by high end shops which was nice.

Beautiful interior. I recommend our server. If she could handle our table, she’s a trooper. The boys were silly at my table, and she just went right along with it. The food was alright, I don’t believe it’s worth the price, though. We got some prosciutto and proscetta appetizers… The prosciutto was the best I’ve ever tasted! Portions are small, so you’ll have to order in courses… As in, don’t skip appetizer and dessert. I ordered the ravioli and the shrimp. I expected the shrimp to be larger. We order the panna cotta dessert, and that was pretty good, too.

Lago is a true highlight in the Las Vegas dining experience. Although my family has dined here frequently, this was my first time and it did not disappoint.
We were greeted by the maitre’d upon check in and suggested to us to sit outdoors on the heated patio. The suggestion was spot on. There were enough heat lamps to make me warm although it was 45° outside and the view was spectacular. The fountains are directly in front of the dining area so one should try to sit on the patio.
The food is meant to be shared plates so order accordingly. It really does give everyone the opportunity to try a little of everything.
We started with orders of small foccacia; one with fave been purée and pork cheek and the other was pecorino and green olive. Both were a great start to the meal to follow.
The scallop crudo with blood orange is so light yet bursts with so much flavor.
The 7&7 is a must try. 7 gnocchi with lobster in a light sauce is perfect.
Spaghetti with Clams in tomato sauce was heavenly as were the Clams in a spicy white wine.
The surprise for me was the Risotto in red wine and burrata. Very rich yet the burrata was a perfect compliment.
The service was extremely attentive as was the sommelier.
A definite recommendation for anyone in Las Vegas.

I only had so many dinner choice selections in my short time in Vegas, so I’m extremely happy I ended my last night with Lago. The restaurants trendy interior and appealing view of the Bellagio fountain interested me & my boyfriend and we could not have been placed in better seating.
Our server was very kind & attentive. He said the chef recommends 3 – 4 small plates per person, but we each had two and that was plenty. We ordered the cheese plate, zuchinne pizza, polpette de carne, and the ravioli ai gamberi. Although we were pleased with the food, the view was what made my experience.
Make sure to reserve window seating!

i am going to give my last review of 2015 to… Lago!
Our original dinner plan fell through, and since we were staying at Bellagio and i’ve been wanting to try this place… so i called around 830pm and surprisingly! i got a table, in the main dining room, with clear view of the fountain!
the server (forgot his name… cute chubby guy!) was very helpful making suggestions for us, and everything we got was oh-​so-​yummy — especially the seafood risotto and the bone in rib eye!
a complimentary bday cake for my dad was very thoughtful as well, loved the whole setting/​décor, good for any occasions, it’s also very romantic! would definitely be going back again and perhaps try their brunch!

Lago is located in the Bellagio Hotel and Casino
We were greeted by the absolutely sweetest, professional hostess ever. Her gracious greeting was welcoming and sincere. We are only sorry we didn’t get her name (She was at the podium at 5 pm Christmas Day) (Olijnyk reservation)
Now to the food; Everything was wonderful. Portions are small. However, are meant to be shared. So don’t expect a big dinner. We ordered 12 items for the four of us.
Perfect! Service was impeccable!
We had a window seat, overlooking the fountain. However, everyone in this main area can view the fountain
Our dinning experience was perfect!

VERY, VERY Nice! And definatly worth going.
A couple things you should know B4 you go to Lago~
1) Lunch is served till 2:30 & the Dancing Waters don’t start till 3pm. This will be the BEST VIEW of the DW you will EVER have, so book a reso and be sure to request a table close to the window. All seats in dining area are pretty good, the bar area could be challenging to see.
2) Nice menu selections, tapas style. Full plate options available. 3 Course Lunch Special $ 28.00 w/​o drink unless u have water~ I had the Minestrone Soup (REALLY DEEELISH!) Full of fresh tasting veggies, great broth with a dollop of pesto. It was chilly today so soup was a gr8 choice ~ Main course was the Branzino, cooked perfectly on a bed of baby tomatoes, asparagus & capers in a lite buttery sauce. The fish is the star here with the skin grilled nicely (easy to remove if you don’t prefer it) The dessert option varies as it is a chef’s choice, I indulged in a deconstructed Tiramisu which was OUTTA SITE!!! With dessert ordered cappuccino & it was good, however it was delivered about 15 min B4 the dessert was.
This is the reason 3 stars NOT 5 as the service was not gr8, and waaaaay to much time lapsed between courses, had to ask for lemons 2x’s, Iced Tea never refilled. It’s these little things that are not expected @ a Julien Serrano restaurant. Would never happen @ Picaso (which yes! I have been to!!) also Masa’s in SF, where the service is and has ALWAYS been phenomenal!!! The server was nice enough, just not aware~
Lago’s price point is classic Strip pricing. Cocktails $ 17.00, cappuccinos $ 5.25, I will say the Smoked Peach Margarita was quite good, and was not light in tequila ~ wasn’t overpowering but I definatly wouldn’t drink 2, then drive…

The wife and I were walking through the Bellagio on a Monday night. We were getting hungry, but hadn’t given any thought toward dinner plans. We spied Lago as we were walking through the casino and made the decision to give it a go. We didn’t have reservations (not that we likely needed it on a Monday night around 9pm), but were able to be seated immediately. Seats were also available at the bar and it offered full menu service, so we opted instead to sit at the bar.
We started off with cocktails while we looked over the menu. I had the Rose and Rye ($ 16) made with Bulleit Rye, Carpano Antica, Aperol, lemon juice, rose petal syrup, and garnished with smoked maraschino cherries. It was everything that I look for in a drink, boozy, bitter with a touch of sweetness. Lago is a small plates restaurant specializing in Italian fare. Being all too familiar with the small plates/​tapas concept, we picked several items to share. We had the Risotto alla Trippa E Funghi or tripe risotto with mushrooms ($ 17), Polpo E Fregola al Nero or grilled octopus over squid ink «cous cous» ($ 17), and Malloreddos ($ 14), a small Sardinian pasta that resembles gnocchetti with pork sausage and tomato sauce. I can’t say that I liked one dish over the others since they were all excellent, each in its own way. I recommend them all! Lago was a bit pricier than most tapas joints that we’ve been, but I felt that portion sizes were fair, the food was quite delicious, and I know that I left satisfied.

Julian Serrano does it again this time with a trendy Italian dining hotspot.
Set in a stunning modern Italian dining space with views of the fountains of Bellagio, Lago delivers a great social dining experience centered around sharing plates and evoking conversation.
Tip: On menu small plate portions are sensible and designed for two to three. Ask the servers as many items can be ordered individually to adjust for the number at the table. Hold a menu and order in flights. Dishes will always be served at the right temperature and there is no chance of overdoing it.
In general, the food is simple, emphasizing a single element and supporting it with the addition of ingredients. This is six sense dining with many dishes emphasizing umame.
SUCKLING PIG! Order it when you first make your reservation or hope to get very lucky. This off the menu item is a Serrano specialty. Whole (about 8 pounds, half, or a quarter), golden brown, über crisp skin surrounds sweet, fall off the bone tender, juicy, porky goodness. Rosemary perfumes the air and tints every bite. A singlular experience so good it can bring tears to your eyes.
The polpo e fregola al nero (tender grilled octopus legs with squid ink imbued Sardinian couscous and shaved botarga) is stunning. Herbaceous basil, zesty lemon and peppery olive oil elevate the dish providing welcome brightness while the botarga, umame complexity. The squid ink cous cous adds a creamy, oceanic finish to the dish that works exceptionally well when paired with the octopus.
7&7 (gnochi with lobster claw in a tomato based sauce reminiscent of a lobster bisque. Gnochi is fluffy on the inside and pan seared crispness on the outside for great textural foil for the sweet, tender lobster knuckles.
Not to be missed, the quail Saltimbocca (boneless braised sage flavored quail wrapped in prosciutto served in its own jus). Oh so tender, just the right of salinity, the prosciutto heightens the gaminess of the quail perfectly. Screams autumn.
The risotto alla trippa e funghi (risotto of tripe, mushrooms, and mint). A loose tomato based risotto hitting on all levels. Mushrooms heighten the umame overtones when combined with the tripe’s funkiness while the acidic tomato sauce provides balance. Creamy, warm, and delicious
Finally, the vitello tonnato (chilled thinly sliced, par cooked veal loin with a tuna, caper dressing) is just good eats. Keep thinking People Eating Tasty Animals and you’re OK. Mildly beefy, texture so soft almost like sweetbreads. It’s flavors becoming more pronounced thanks to the briny, salty capers. Ahhhh.
Service is outstanding however could do without the Italian fashion world attitude (Italian dining should be jovial, not standoffish).
Very impressive signature cocktail list. Definitely try one before dinner. Creative, sophisticated and yummy! Very good, wine list. Look to non typical regions for the best value and most intriguing selections (Aged German pinot noir, Spanish grand reserva Rijoa). Vegas resort pricing.
Yet another home run. Well worth the visit.

Truly an exceptional & extraordinary experience at Lago, the swanky décor and front row seating of the magical fountains sets the tone for your dining experience! Service was impeccable from our server, she was so sweet & kind and went above & beyond for us to make this one unforgettable getaway. We ordered a little bit of everything to try off the menu, and let me just say flavors of love in every bite, especially the amazing polenta & pasta dishes consumed.
Definitely will return when in Vegas as Lago offers all the Bells & Whistles & glitter for any sweet occasion. Ciao

Unfortunately, Lago was just okay for me. The food is SO mediocre compared to many other Italian restaurants. I think «fine dining» Italian is just so hard to do. The «small plates» thing just didn’t work for us. I felt that the food was grossly overpriced for what we were getting. I don’t mind paying a lot for food, if the food is good and worth it, and in this case, I just really didn’t think it was.
We ordered the margherita pizza, which was a simple cheese pizza fit for a 5 year old. We also ordered the 7&7 gnocchi with lobster, the mallorados, filet, bruschetta, and the ravioli al gamberi. All were good, and nothing was exceptional. My favorite was the mallorados, even though someone else at the table said it tasted like hamburger helper. :/​
Another thing I didn’t like was the interior of the restaurant. The décor seemed tacky and overdone. The tables were literally 6 «away from each other so it felt like you were eating at your neighbor’s table. Very awkward for conversations.
Overall I would not go back and would not recommend.

I don’t think it gets much better than this in Vegas: the view, the atmosphere, the food and the cocktails were all AMAZING!
*The view ⁵⁄₅: we were luckily seated next to the window so we were able to see the Bellagio fountain show from our table like 4 times during our meal.
*The atmosphere ⁵⁄₅: very white and sleek. Modern yet simple. It makes the view the focal point.
*The food ⁴⁄₅: tapas style Italian dishes. They had some larger dishes but we opted for 2 smaller ones each to try a variety. Everything was delicious:
–Margherita pizza: delicious thin crust with fresh ingredients. So good.
–Octopus with squid ink couscous: my favorite. Very tasty although you have to eat it right away because we let it sit for a while and the couscous tasted a bit more oily afterwards.
–Duck with polenta: tasted more like short rib but still very good and soft.
–Kobe beef: super tender although a bit tiny. Even the potatoes were bigger.
–7&7 gnocchi and lobster: just what you’d expect
–Mussels: they give you plenty of bread so you can soak them in their tasty broth
–Raspberry mousse dessert
*The cocktails ⁵⁄₅: they were the highlight of the meal. Not only did they look beautiful with creative elements but they tasted good and were strong. Mine had prosecco and juice and was topped with a beautiful sugar crown that tasted like cotton candy and a gold raspberry
Prices were not bad but portions were small so you need at least 2 dishes to get full. Service was great. Totally recommend!

Our dinner here turned out to be a disappointment and sort of soured our mood. We did give the manager our feedback and he patiently listened and wound up discounting our bill. For that, I’ll give 3 stars. The food was quite fine, but the hostess and front-​of-​house service was lacking. They simply don’t communicate well and follow-​up with reservations in a timely manner.
We made Open Table reservations at 630pm and didn’t get seated until around 715pm. A nice table by the windows to see Bellagio water shows wasn’t available and would be 10 – 20 minutes wait. Instead they had a hightop with stools available. So we waited for a nicer table but after 20 minutes it was going to be another 15 – 20 minutes. We wound up taking a table near the bar with no view. Guess making reservations isn’t useful here since they don’t understand the concept of putting a reserved sign near the good seats. If its first come first serve, why bother to accept reservations at all and keep our hopes up?
As for the food, the best dish was the Grilled Octopus with squid-​ink couscous. Definitely a masterpiece with char-​griled tender octopus and savory, briny couscous — it gave us both black lipgloss but was totally worth it. The 7×7 (7 gnocchi and 7 lobster knuckles) was also good — with a nice buttery broth.
The other two dishes were mediocre. Chittara and clams was cooked al dente but seemed a tad on the salty side. The Branzino had a nice flavor and seasoning on the tomatoes but the fish itself was a bit under-​seasoned.
Our waitress was very nice but she forgot our crab farro salad and then didn’t give us a pen when we asked for the check. The busboys were great at refilling our waters and clearing the plates — so they probably deserve the best praise with respect to service.
The manager did discount our bill, which was honorable and a welcome gesture. Still, with the fierce competition in Vegas for restaurants its doubtful we will return.

Great spot if you want to see the Bellagio fountains. The restaurant is located in the Bellagio and has a small outdoor porch that overlooks the fountains.
Food is Italian served tapas style. Basically, small portions. I did not leave hungry. It is a lot of money for a small portion. In spite of that, I did not think my overall bill was unreasonable.
Everything was great and had its own flavor.
The meatballs were probably the favorite thing I ordered.
You can get away with 2 – 3 of the tapas size dishes per person depending how hungry you are and I suggest sharing.
The staff was great and did not rush.

To preface, I visit Vegas every year. Actually twice a year. Yep I love Vegas that much. Can’t help :) Lately though I haven’t been blown away by restaurants on The Strip lately. Boy, I surprised myself that I enjoyed the food so much at Lago. Honestly the food was so good that I could see it succeeding in Chicago where I live. In fact if Lago was in Chicago instead, I’d make it one of my regular go-​to places.
The tuna crudo was absolutely fresh and amazing. There were only four pieces (thicker than your usual crudo for sure) but the quality truly made up for it and I’m for quality over quantity if the quality truly meets expectations). I didn’t want it to end.
The beef carpaccio was thinly sliced and refreshing. Not gonna lie — I would have liked it better if there was less things going on top of the carpaccio. I’m a purist so maybe it’s personal preference. It would be great to put the main focus on the pureness and freshness of the beef itself. Still a wonderful dish nevertheless.
The veal was a cold dish and thinly sliced. It was my first time eating veal served this way. Very nice and not heavy!
After all the relatively light dishes, the clam spaghetti was carb heaven :) Really enjoyed it a lot.
Final important thing: Lago makes solid cocktails. I’ve been lately so disappointed with cocktails (mainly old fashioned and Negroni) served at places on The Strip. The old fashioned just doesn’t taste as good (and I’m comparing it to Chicago, NY, London etc). Why why why. My husband ordered a negroni and I got a Boulevardier (negroni made with rye whiskey instead of gin) and both were SOLID. We later tried one of their signature cocktails made from whiskey (I forget the name) which was also solid.
It was our last night in Vegas so it made a wonderful cap to the our vacation. It definitely helped chase the coming-​to-​the-​end-​of-​vacation blues away :))) I can’t wait to be back.
Side note: Some reviews complained the food is overpriced. Need to be realistic. It’s the Strip. It’s at the Bellagio. It will be more expensive. Even a salad at the poolside is expensive. And heck even McDonalds in Vegas is expensive.

A must on the LV Strip. Do yourself a favour, make it worth the money you spend on this meal and make a reservation asking for patio seating. You will have front row seats to the Bellagio fountain show every 15 – 20 minutes. The décor of restaurant is modern and chic.
The food was really, really good. All meals are made to share so to give you an idea, my boyfriend and I ordered 4 plates and a desert, we each had a drink, and the total came up to about 150USD.

Armed with a $ 125 food & beverage certificate courtesy of Bellagio received at the An Evening at Lago Gold Badge Unilocal Elite Event, and this time with another couple in tow, Diane and I returned to Lago for a repeat performance. And the dining experience was just as spectacular the second time around.
Once again we were seated on the restaurant patio, with an exceptional view of the dancing Bellagio Fountains and Paris’ Eiffel Tower just across the way. Service was impeccable from our omnipresent server Denise, and the food we ordered was sublime. My party shared several small plates.
I began with fresh complimentary Cranberry Buns, a hot bowl of Pasta Fagioli e Cozze with PEI Mussels and Tubetti Pasta, a high heap of delightful Salumi and Flatbread, and Cesare Salad with Baby Romaine, a Ciabatta Croûton, and a delicate Caesar Anchovy Dressing. Tonno Crudo was ultra-​fresh, and a Honey Bun adorned with Alla Ricotta e Mile sweet and enjoyable. Salumi was fresh, nicely varied, and a fine starter.
More substantial fare included tasty Striped Bass Entero, yummy Cannelloni, excellent plump Gamberi, delicious Potato Gnocchi with Lobster Knuckles, and juicy Filet Mignon cooked medium and served with delectable Roasted Potatoes.
For dessert we enjoyed delicate Tiramisu, Chocolate Hazelnut Mattonella, refreshing Chocolate Gelato, and for me great Decaf. This was a great super-​fine meal, and the excellent consistency in food, service, and ambiance between the two outings was noteworthy. There is ample reason why acclaimed chef Julian Serrano’s newest gem of a restaurant is currently one of the hottest dining spots in Las Vegas.