Lavo at The Palazzo reopened Sept. 30 with a refreshed design and enhanced menu, while Lavo Party Brunch season on Saturdays kicked off Oct. 19 and Endless Brunch on Sundays launched Oct. 20.
Conceptualized by Tao Group Hospitality Chief Culinary Officer Ralph Scamardella, the menu at Lavo showcases Southern Italian cuisine with a coastal flair prepared with local ingredients to offer Italian cooking in the heart of Las Vegas and on the Las Vegas Strip.
The culinary offerings include antipasti and salads; brick oven pizzas made with whole grain, single-source flour; pasta made in-house alongside classic Italian entrees; and dry-aged steaks and chops.
“The Meatball,” a Lavo signature featuring 16 oz. of ground Imperial Wagyu, Italian sausage and veal served with marinara and whipped ricotta, returns as a menu highlight, and desserts round out the meal.
The beverage program features an extensive wine list and cocktails, with an emphasis on bright citrus flavors and crisp minerality to complement the Italian coastal cuisine. A tableside spritz cart offers the opportunity to enjoy a customized hand-crafted spritz, and specialty cocktails can be ordered zero-proof.
In two recent dinners, the evening included focaccia and crudités, fritto misto, caesar della casa, zuppa di mussels (new menu item), The Meatball, reginette seafood alfredo, pappardelle bolognese bianco, chicken parmigiana, 20-layer chocolate cake and the cocktails Lavo-Lini and Mint Condition.
Everything was great, from the new ambiance and service to the cuisine and cocktails. The standouts: The Meatball, caesar, seafood alfredo, chocolate cake and cocktails. Also new on the menu: the porterhouse and affogato.
Lavo’s new design is reminiscent of the Italian countryside. The Strip-front terrace is planted with lush olive, pomegranate and citrus trees, creating a picturesque retreat for dining al fresco.
The landscaping continues in the interior. Rich velvet with botanical motifs and leather accents complements the design, along with high velvet drapery. Venetian plaster walls are adorned with a custom mural, while white-washed brick adds a classic yet contemporary touch.
Custom light fixtures of Italian glass and gold flakes illuminate the space, and a blue marble bar and cocktail tables complete the look. Lavo is open for dinner 5 to 10:30 p.m. daily, party brunch is 1-6 p.m. Saturdays in season, and endless brunch is 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Sundays. Buon appetito!
More: LavoLV.com
