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PicassovsJulian Serrano Tapas
Both establishments are rated very highly by experts. On balance, Picasso ranks slightly better than Julian Serrano Tapas. Picasso ranks #3 in Las Vegas with praise from 15 sources like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Las Vegas Weekly.
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3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Bellagio Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4303
From $50/night
Fodor's "This restaurant, adorned with some of the artist's original works, raised the city's dining scene a notch when it opened." Full review
Travel + Leisure "French- and Spanish-inspired dishes from celebrated chef Julian Serrano." Full review
BlackBook "Paradise for foodies and fine art lovers, this acclaimed eatery surrounds guests with the best of both worlds."
Gayot18.0
"At this temple of gastronomy (and veritable Picasso museum), Julian Serrano and his solid team deliver a culinary extravaganza." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The room is exquisite, with original Picassos on the walls and a carpet designed by Pablo Picasso’s son, Claude, underfoot."
Michelin Guide "Original Picasso works hang on the walls of this eclectic yet sophisticated restaurant."
Las Vegas Weekly "As a 13-time recipient of the AAA Five Diamond Award, Executive Chef Julian Serrano's menu is inspired by the regional cuisine of France and Spain where Pablo Picasso spent much of his life." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"Picasso, with its stunning view of the Fountains of Bellagio, is by far one of the most elegant and awe-inspiring dining rooms in the world." Full review
Zagat ""Who wouldn't want to eat surrounded by original Picassos?" wonder fans of chef Julian Serrano's "life-changing" New French at the Bellagio." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Chef Julian Serrano takes his inspiration from the artist’s haunts in the south of France and Spain, giving gastronomic life to the art that hangs on the walls." Full review
Julian Serrano Tapas
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Aria Hotel at City Center, Las Vegas, NV
From $31/night
Frommer's "Serrano is most famous in Vegas for his Picasso restaurant at Bellagio, a place that paved the way for all of the ultraexclusive, large-check restaurants that came after it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Julian Serrano's tapas restaurant serves up great pan con tomate, rafts of toasted bread rubbed with tomato, garlic, and grassy olive oil." Full review
Zagat "Less expensive than its northerly sib, Picasso, this Spaniard by "master chef" Julian Serrano purveys "tapas as they should be", with a menu of "sublime" small plates." Full review
BlackBook "Julian Serrano is one of the few star chefs in Vegas who's actually spending time in his kitchens: before, the much-lauded Picasso."
Gayot15.0
"The space, which opens wide onto the lobby of the Aria Resort & Casino, is inspired by the vibrancy of the chef's native Spain." Full review
Rough Guide "Superb and very stylish tapas restaurant, adjoining Aria’s main lobby."
Las Vegas Weekly "The dining and drinking options of Aria are arranged in themed groups. At the resort's southern entry is the hip Union and adjacent Deuce Lounge." Full review
Time Out "Serrano serves up Spanish cuisine at its sexiest at his colorful new tapas restaurant at CityCenter’s Aria." Full review
Where "Chef Julian Serrano stretches the normal boundaries of small plates, featuring both traditional and innovative interpretations of Spanish fare." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"You can do some great people-watching at Julian Serrano." Full review
