Fodor's Expert Review Lago

Renowned chef Julian Serrano, who has long had the award-winning Picasso at Bellagio (and an eponymous tapas spot at ARIA), has added more frontage on the resort's lake with his first Italian restaurant. The emphasis is on seafood, with starter choices such as oysters with Champagne mignonette, hamachi or salmon crudo, and shrimp with Calabrese peppers and white wine. Pizzettas include one with black truffle shavings, pata negra Iberico ham, and truffle cheese. Pasta dishes range from good ol' spaghetti and meatballs to lemon tagliolini, and entrées include a mixed seafood grill, osso buco, steaks, and chicken. Brunch from 10 am to 2:30 pm, Fridays through Sundays, is an especially good time to get a great view of the fountains.