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New French Eatery
Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Las Vegas is synonymous with glitz and glamor, but for an experience that transcends the ordinary, look no further than Picasso restaurant Las Vegas, located at the famous Bellagio hotel. This award-winning restaurant isn’t just about exquisite French cuisine; it’s an immersive art and culinary experience that will tantalize your senses.
Imagine savoring a masterpiece prix fixe menu while surrounded by original Picassos. Picture dining al fresco on the patio with breathtaking views of the iconic Bellagio fountain show. Picasso Las Vegas has garnered tons of attention – and awards – since it opened in 1998, and we could not wait to see what all of the fuss was about when we dined here.
The mastermind behind Picasso’s delectable menu is Chef Julian Serrano. Chef Serrano is known for reimagining classic French dishes with a touch of Spanish flair. Serrano’s Spanish heritage serves as an inspirational springboard for the vibrant flavors in each dish.
Under Chef Serrano’s leadership, Picasso has earned a number of awards and accolades, including:
1998-2017: AAA Five Diamond Award
2002: Best Chef Southwest Award from the James Beard Foundation
2008, 2009: Two Michelin Star Awards (Michelin no longer rates restaurants in Vegas)
The easiest way to give you a feeling of the atmosphere and ambiance at Picasso is by stating right off the bat that the dining room at the restaurant is filled with original paintings by the legendary and transformative artist, Picasso. Inside, the dining room has an old world European feel with large Grecian columns and curtain shroud windows adding to the elegant energy in the space.
Patio seating puts you right next to the famous Bellagio fountains for an incredible view of the water show that this five-star hotel is known for. Sitting outside also gives you a view of some of the Strip’s most iconic hotels that define Vegas’ modern skyline, including the Eiffel Tower at the Paris Hotel, the Horseshoe Las Vegas, and Planet Hollywood.
There are two menus served at Picasso restaurant: a chef’s menu (Menu Degustation) and a Prix Fixe menu.
The Menu Degustation is a five-course menu with the chef designated First, Second, Third, and Dessert Courses, with diners having their choice of entree. The current iteration of this menu includes a choice of Japanese Wagyu (a $175 per person supplement), Filet of Fresh Fish, or Petite Filet Mignon.
The Prix Fixe Menu offers a little more flexibility, with guests having a choice of a First, Second, and Main Course. This menu has a few unique dishes. Expect fun items like a Warm Quail Salad, Iberico Ham, Roasted Pigeon, and Fallow Deer.
You may also select one of two wine pairings to accompany your meal.
Unsurprisingly, the restaurant has a cellar filled with Spanish wines – a nod to both the artist for which the restaurant is named, and Chef Julian Serrano. We were inclined to skip the wine list and go with the pairing option.
The wine pairing included:
Fino Tres Palmas (Fino is a dry, pale sherry wine from the Jerez de la Frontera region of southern Spain that is made with Palomino grapes.) Bodega Gonzalez Byass is the producer of this aperitivo.
2018 Château Armailhac, a wine from appellation Pauillac controlee.
Meursault by Albert Bichot (Domaine du Pavillon)
2022 Le Haut-Lieu Demi-Sec Domaine Huet Vouvray
2020 Baita Tokaji Furmint 2020 (Furmint is a dry white wine from Hungary)
2022 Sigalas Santorini, an Assyrtiko dry white wine from Greece
2020 Barta Tokaji Furmint Oreg Kiraly Dulo Mad (from a historical 1st class vineyard)
2010 Château Climens, 1er Cru Barsac. Grand Vin de Sauternes (also known as known the Lord of Barsac)
The corkage fee at Picasso restaurant Las Vegas is $50 per bottle with a two bottle limit. Not bad considering the caliber of this spot.
Dining at Picasso is a special and unique experience. This is a Las Vegas restaurant that embodies all of the glitz, glamor and decadence of the Strip.
The meal at Picasso begins with a complimentary amuse bouche of Pheasant and Parmesan Croquette with a Potato Leek Soup. Our waiter relayed that this was a gift from the chef, and we couldn’t have been more pleased to start our meal with this delicious small bite.
Our table was outside right next to the fountain show. There were maybe 10-ish tables outside on the patio, so it was an intimate setting and not too crowded.
Our waiter, Andrew, delivered Michelin level service. He was extremely professional and pleasant. Likewise, the service assistant, Pepe also delivered excellent service.
The only odd part of the evening came with the presentation of the wine. The sommelier, Mike, appeared rushed and kind of out of sorts. After presenting each wine to us, he slammed the bottle onto the table. Several times, with the same wine during his discussion about the wine, he slammed the bottle on the table.
At first we thought it was an accident, then we thought okay, he’s making some kind of statement (who knows what it was). After it happened over and over with each bottle served, this behavior became really annoying and off-putting. We like to ask questions about the wine when we do a pairing and tasting menu, and his answers were so short, like he preferred to not be asked questions at all.
Menu Highlights Included:
The U-10 Day Boat Scallops
Sauteed Medallion of Fallow Deer
Sauterne Poached Pear
Japanese Wagyu Filet
Chef Serrano’s special oysters
Main Lobster Salad
Filet of Branzino
Picasso describes their dress code as “Business Elegance”. Women might wear dresses, elegant or dressy pant suits. Some men choose to wear suits, others opt for sport coats or nice slacks with collared shirts or polos.
Keep in mind, no shorts, sports apparel, hooded sweatshirts, sweat pants, tank tops and sandals, such as flip flops or slippers are permitted.
If you’re visiting Las Vegas with kids and you’re thinking of visiting Picasso restaurant, keep in mind that children under 5 years of age are not allowed to dine at this Las Vegas restaurant.
A scene in the movie Ocean’s Eleven was filmed at the Bellagio’s Picasso. So if you’re a movie buff, this restaurant is a must visit.
Visiting Vegas during a major sporting event or peak tourist weekend? Then making a reservation in advance is a must because the demand for this restaurant is high.
The main dining room inside of the restaurant is beautiful, but a little dark. We found the al fresco patio tables to be just perfect, and once the sun goes down and those lights on the Strip really shine, the view can’t be beat!
Our experience dining at Picasso restaurant Las Vegas was, overall, very good. A four out of five star experience. If we would have had a different somm, it would have easily been a perfect, five star dinner. The food was delicious and the presentation was exceptional. The service (other than somm) was delivered with ease and professionalism.
If you want to experience an exceptional Las Vegas restaurant, give Belaggio’s Picasso a try.
How much is dinner at Picasso Las Vegas?
The Prix Fixe menu at Picasso is $165 per person without the wine pairing. A meal for two with a $100 bottle of wine, plus tax and gratuity will be roughly $500. If you add the wine pairing option, budget for around $650.
How many Michelin stars does Picasso Las Vegas have?
The Michelin guide no longer rates Las Vegas restaurants. Picasso was a two-star Michelin restaurant when Michelin was in Las Vegas.
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