LAVO Italian Restaurant & Lounge

Went here for brunch with two of my friends on a Sunday. We were looking for really good food and drinks to start the day. The food was amazing! You have to get the meatball! It was so incredibly good! They also had bottomless mimosas with several flavor options that were good. The staff was also great. Our server, Ahmed, was phenomenal and helped answer any question we had about both the menu and what he recommended to do during the rest of our weekend in Vegas. I would definitely request to have him next time I’m there. If you’re looking for a good brunch to start the day, this is definitely the place. I will most definitely be returning during my next trip!

We had a reservation for 4, and were greeted by the hostess with genuine kindness and the we were seated promptly. The space is large, yet intimate at the same time. A fun spot to be.
The food: after walking past two different tables feasting on the fried calamari, we joined the crusade and indulged. Light And crispy batter, and served with a delicious marinara sauce. For dinner, my colleagues had the seafood linguine (not a bite left on his plate, the Bolognese (again, cleaned plate), and the seared yellowtail (which was delish!). I was in a weird combo mood and had the tuna stack appie and a baked potato (I warned you it was weird!). Both tasty. Also, they bring some killer garlic bread, also served with marinara, to the table — some of the best I have ever had! Finally, we shared a comp dessert, fried Oreos, compliments of a Unilocal check in. Wow!
Our server, Ryan, was a rockstar in all categories. Funny, knowledgable and super friendly. Be sure to sit in his section. Also a shot out to all of his support team, refilling water glasses and delivering entrees.
–1 star for the noise factor, but we are in Vegas.
Try it!

LAVO Saturday Party Brunch is so strange. Think night club where people are dressed to impress, brunching, eating AND DANCING on dining tables. Idk what the occasion was, but all the go-​go dancers were dressed up like super heroes. Quite the experience.
I really wanted to go day clubbing in Vegas, but Marquee Dayclub Dome was closed this weekend and obviously pool parties aren’t happening in the middle of January. This was a fun afternoon alternative before our night out! Thanks to our wonderful promoter, my friends and I (a group of 4 girls) were on the guest list and walked in for free with a very minimal wait.
Open bar for the ladies from 2 – 3 PM. Top 40’s music. It was a little crowded with more tables than dance space, but hey free entry, free drinks, I’m not complaining. If you’re looking for a place to sit and rest your feet, head upstairs (past the row of sinks, and up another set of stairs) to the ultra lounge. There’s also quite a few TVs there so in between dancing and other merriment, it was the perfect spot to catch the Chiefs game!

My experience at Lavo couldn’t have been any worse unless I’d gotten food poisoning… luckily, the food was so inedible that that wasn’t a problem. My list of grievances:
— They «lost» my party of 6’s reservation. Upon finding it again, we still waited AN HOUR before being seated, and were told twice during that time period how they were «just getting the table ready now»…yet when we finally arrived at said table it didn’t have any plates. Or forks. Or glasses. Or enough chairs.
— We were asked if we wanted sparkling or still water. Half the table went still while the other half went sparkling. We were never told if there was a charge or how much it might be. Being a classy gentleman, I assumed that the sparkling would cost something, but imagine my surprise to see a combined charge of $ 32 for water at the end of the night. $ 32 for tap water and some sparkling that was likely made with the same tap water and an in-​house carbonator.
— Being an Italian place, I went with my go to dish, the Linguine Pescatore. Absolutely inedible. Beyond merely «salty» and somewhere beyond the tipping point where the dish is actually more salt than pasta. I coerced two people at the table to try it to confirm that I wasn’t just tasting it weirdly and they confirmed that it was horrible. For some context, I have NEVER sent a single dish back in my life until this one. So thank you Lavo, for helping me with my bucket list. When asked if I wanted something else, how could I possibly say yes? I instead grazed on my girlfriend’s pretty mediocre bolognese pasta and my friend’s also incredibly salty but at least edible chicken parmesan. All in all, the entrees were terrible to mediocre from what I was able to try.
— The bill. With a 20% tip (more on that later), the bill came out to around $ 450. That seems reasonable at first, except I didn’t actually have an entrée, and a husband and wife pair in the group split one. So doing some math, that’s around $ 112 per person for food that was incredibly sub-​standard. I do not mind paying for quality. I DO mind being ripped off.
So what were the redeeming things about Lavo, if any? Only two that I can think of:
— The meatball appetizer that we got free as part of an apology for leaving us waiting for an hour after our reservation was great.
— Our server was very attentive, very accommodating, and gave us impeccable service. His 20% tip is the only part of the bill I don’t regret.

We came here for a birthday brunch club. I never even heard of a brunch club but basically clubbing while you brunch.
We had a table service and guest listed but the space here is really cramped and hard to get around. There are lots of spaces you can’t stand or hang around because it blocks traffic. Dancers were pretty cool in that they dance on the tables (some while you eat haha), but nothing mind blowing.
Neat that we did it, but probably not worth doing again. ** Once brunch club is done, it turns into a night club obvs. :P*

The Quintessential dining experience in Vegas, mouthwatering flavorful food, first rate service and unforgettable memories! One must always dine at LAVO!

This place is definitely one of my top 5 restaurants in Vegas! I had an amazing experience, it was a great way to celebrate my birthday!
The service was impeccable! Everyone was on the ball, so smooth and so fast. The food was the bomb dot com! Our server suggested a wine for us, it was so good! I definitely want to visit this place again!
Thanks for a great birthday Lavo!

We had Saturday brunch here. At 10:00a we practically had the restaurant to ourselves. The staff were very friendly and eager to serve. You literally have a team looking after your every need — which thanks to their alertness, are few, if any.
Our primary server was helpful in making menu suggestions. We enjoyed the almond-​crusted french toast very much! The fresh squeezed orange juice was a delight and the coffee had just the right amount of kick to ease us into our day. The restaurant itself is beautiful, adding to the enjoyment of the meal.
The breakfast panini looked nothing like the picture of it on the website and was a bit flat. The fruit plate was flavorful (particularly the persimmon), but the plating was disheveled.
We will happily return and urge you to make it part of your next Vegas itinerary!

I love this place. I have been there a couple of times now when in town for work.
I love the meatball appetizer to share with the ricotta cheese. so juicy and flavorful!
This last time, I got the gnocchi, which was just OK. I probably should have stuck with the meatball and a salad. The gnocchi had an okay flavor, but I think it was mostly that it was served cold and we were all so hungry that I just didn’t say anything.
The others at my table got a nice steak, three cheese ravioli, and spaghetti and meatballs. They all loved their meals.
Major positive: if you check in here you get a free strawberry shortcake dessert. The dessert was delicious.

LAVO was great! We had made a reservation for 630 and we were ushered right in, on time and the table was ready and everything!
We started off with some wine (pics attached) and Tuna tartar! The wine was really good for the price! The tuna tartar was good but a little cold, which took away from the taste for me a bit. Usually, if it’s at room temperature, it tastes a lot better! Well, finished with the appy’s I got the Chicken parm. The weird thing was that the pasta had to be ordered as a side but I wasn’t really hungry and just decided to go with the Chicken parm and man o’ man did I chose wisely! The chicken parm was the biggest I’ve ever had! It was HUGE! I have a picture of it on here somewhere and it was big!
Overall, LAVO was good! It isn’t fine dining but the portion sizes are good and the staff was really friendly and great with us! It’s a great place to grab a good dinner!

For breakfast it’s a complete miss. I will say the coffee & complimentary croissant was decent. Heading over closer to 12 means they’re busy trying to clean up for the brunch party. The make-​your-​own-​omlet was awful (egg overcooked and dry); the Mac n Cheese with fried eggs again was a miss as well (not savory). Service was meh; server likely knew how disappointed we were based on how much we each had left over; so he didn’t ask how everything was. ~The End

*This review is for Lavo’s Party Brunch ONLY*
My Vegas Bachelorette Bash Extravaganza continues with what I’d probably consider my favorite portion of the entire festivity-​filled weekend: The Day Club!
I’ve been to enough Vegas pool parties to know that I absolutely did not want to attend one for my bach.
Sin City’s summer season ends late September/​early October when day clubs at the pools switch gears for day clubs located inside the casino hotels instead.
Namely at Palazzo’s Lavo Restaurant and Lounge, the HOTTEST dance party held during the daytime!
My girls definitely know how to spoil me… decked out in all their beautiful blush tones for one of THE booziest brunches on the West Coast!
You know me and brunch honey… my favorite meal of the day! Add in some griddle faves, some greasy carbs, endless shots, bottomless champeezy and you’ve got yourself one helluva bash!
If you’re ever wondering what’s the haps in Vegas during winter, THIS IS IT!!!
Cannot wait to return before the season ends for another round at Lavo’s Day Club Brunch! I’m sure I can wrestle up the posse for a repeat! ;D

I was here in Las Vegas for their Saturday Champagne Brunch — so this is what I am reviewing. All I can say is WOW! We had some friends invite us to their table for brunch at around 4:00 pm on a Saturday. I had no idea what to expect, but it certainly exceeded those expectations!
I had to keep reminding myself that it was only 4 in the afternoon because it was loud, exciting and dark, like a nightclub on a busy Saturday night! There was a DJ, bottle service all around, people dancing on tables, dancers and more! I could hardly believe how exciting it all was!
Our friends had champagne, bottles and food, it just kept coming! The servers were great and attentive, even with the loud music and dark room. Everyone was having a blast! There were large groups of parties, couples having brunch and a dance floor full of people! There were goodies all over the place like sunglasses, key chains, bottle openers and more.
I had such a blast coming to Lavo for this brunch. I expect the night time to be just as exciting!

Normally, the service here is known to be excellent. Unfortunately, our large group of 12 had a negative experience. The kitchen delivered 10 of the 12 entrees at the same time, brought the 11^th a few minutes later and then completely forgot about the 12^th. Of course we were comp’d the 12^th meal, and we were given a free dessert, but this was inexcusable for a nearly $ 900 meal.
In other visits, we’ve had perfectly excellent service, but the atmosphere is not for everyone. Sure, there’s beautiful people waiting on you; but it can be relatively loud so take that into consideration.
The food is very good — some of the dishes (like the meatball) are amazing. Lots of drinks to choose from as well. Be sure to get reservations ahead of time. Arrive early, have a drink and don’t expect to get seated until the whole group is here.

Review for the Restaurant Only.
Was able to get a dinner reservation for 5 the night before without any issues. The restaurant is super swanky — dim lights, lots of attractive young waiters running around and delicious cocktails to wet your whistle. We got a nice corner booth right by the entry way into the kitchen. This meant that out of nowhere some hands would appear from behind us to rearrange plates, take away finished appetizers and plop extra napkins if requested. It was a little unnerving but we eventually got used to it.
First off, let me just say that the service is amazing. One of the members of our party didn’t like her dish and voiced it to the waiter… they ended up removing the charge for it and offered her an alternative to which she declined. Our waiter was always friendly, patient and answered our questions.
Food wise, nothing won me over incredibly. The complimentary garlic bread with marinara sauce is yum — crunchy and well-​done without tasting burnt. I ordered the chicken and mushroom ravioli with sage and butter sauce. The sauce was really light… before I knew it, I had devoured my entire entrée. By all means, not because I couldn’t stop eating it but because it was so light on my palette. Everyone else at my table was not very happy with their selections. Raviolis seemed to be a safe bet… the Eggplant Parm was not very well liked by anyone. The pizza was good (we had spinach/​artichoke) but they are huge! Easily can share between the table.
Unilocal Check-​In offer: Free strawberry shortcake — delicious! And super huge — share with the table for sure!

Being that I’m the 1186^th review, it’ll be hard to add anything that hasn’t already been said.
So I’ll just say this:
1– Get the giant meatball (s).
2– When your server asks if you’d like sparkling or still water, don’t just say «still» thinking that it’s tap/​free. It’s not! It’s something like $ 8 per carafe. Looking at some other reviews, apparently this is something they like to pull to jack up the bills. Not cool, Lavo.

My colleagues and I attended a reception on the terrace of LAVO. Wait staff brought around a variety of appetizers which were really good. A few of my colleagues ordered drinks but unfortunately, the drinks were not delivered to them so they were not too happy.
The terrace offers great views of the strip. Since we were guests, not sure if there is a charge (I would be shocked if there wasn’t) to reserve the space or you just have to do so many months in advance. Weather permitting, not a bad place to host this type of reception.

My boss wanted to introduce me to Lavo because she was so impressed with a couple of their dishes when she went earlier in the week (yes…she went twice in a week in Las Vegas where there are SO many good restaurants).
We were seated on the patio, which overlooks the strip. It was a beautiful night and the patio is very nice. While the service was a little slow, I loved what she ordered for us to share.
Don’t go to Lavo without ordering the Eggplant Parmigiano. While it is on the appetizer menu, it is huge and the two of us split it for our entrée. It is a unique dish unlike anything I’ve had before and the flavor is amazing.
We also shared the beet salad, which was great. We are headed back to Las Vegas next week for another work trip and my boss wants to go back again. I love trying new places, but if we go back, I’ll be happy with it.

Quick tips: Great brunch that can accommodate a lot of people. We came for a bachelorette party of 15. Vegetarian friendly.
Food: The chocolate chip pancakes, truffle mac n cheese, chicken and waffles and grilled cheese are good options.
Service: The one drawback is extremely slow service.
Ambiance: Very nice elegant brunch. Foyer is a nice place for group pictures if you are there with a group or party.

You hear a lot about LAVO — especially regarding brunch. It’s Sunday morning. It’s a three day weekend. You got one more full day and night in Vegas. Come to LAVO for bottomless mimosas. Even if it’s a normal weekend, I would recommend it anyway. It’s a solid brunch spot with reasonable prices. No. Seriously. and it’s perfect for when you’re staying at the Palazzo because it’s right there.
The service is pretty solid. Granted, the few times I have been here have been either normal weekends where it’s not too crowded or earlier in the brunch hours. The staff was attentive and made sure we have enough water (and mimosas).
Most recently, we got the breakfast mac and cheese and chocolate chip pancakes on a lowkey brunch. It really was one of the best decisions that we made throughout the whole trip. I have to admit that I wish that the fried eggs on the mac and cheese were more runny and there should have been more pancetta but it was still a solid decision. The pancakes were fluffy, delicious, and had the right amount of chocolate chips. The complimentary pastries were also delicious.
Portion size relative to price was good. I felt like the mac and cheese was richer than I expected and filled me up quicker that I thought — and for Vegas, the prices, vibe, and food are pretty difficult to beat.