JPM is tucked away off of the Bellagio conservatory near the Spa Tower.Pastries, both sweet and savory, are delicious.The ham and cheese croissant was particularly satisfying, as were the madeleines.JPM is a very long walk from Bellagio's main tower elevators. This, along with the limited seating, are the only negatives.
I have eaten at Fleur de Lys several times and have never been disappointed.The room features a 3,000 piece flower sculpture which is visually interesting.The menus offer a selection of prix fixe and tasting menus. Many of the dishes feature an Alsatian flair, reflecting Hubert Keller's heritage. Every dish from amuse bouche through dessert are extraordinary. The optional wine pairings are well chosen and offer the occassional pleasant surprise. Service is unhurried and highly professional.Fleur de Lys ranks among the elite of Las Vegas restaurants.
Pamplemousse is a very good French restaurant that has neither the finesse nor the costs of the city's best restaurants. The decor blasts diners back to the 50's, with Rat Pack era celebrity photod covering the walls.The fettucine a la Georges and the duck breast and confit that I chose were delicious. Service was casually attentive. My server Keefer did a very good job. The wine list was good but unexceptional. My meal ended up being less than $100 per person, which I thought very reasonable. The restaurant is in a fringe area of East Sahara, so I recommend taking a cab.
Aureole is another winner for owner/chef Charlie Palmer.The room is larger than many gourmet restaurants and is dominated by a 4 story wine tower.The menu is short but has ample variety for any palate.The wine list is enormous and is navigated via an e-winebook. On my last visit, I chose the sweet pea ravioli in beurre blance followed by the duo of beef. Both dishes were exceptional, as was my meyer lemon gelee pre-dessert. Service is correct but unrushed. Along with its neighbor Fleur de Lys, Aureole is one of the rest restaraunts at which I've ever eaten, although not for the faint of wallet. I'm returning in four weeks.
I have eaten at Alex twice since November 2008. Each visit was memorable. The room is dramatic, although a fair amount larger than Picasso, Fleur de Lys, or Le Cirque. Service is attentively correct but not overly formal. On each visit, I chose the four course prix fixe menu, which includes an amuse bouche and two palate cleansers. The food and presentations are flawless. Pastry chef Jennifer Fournier's desserts are excellent as well.Wine list is very good as well, and the sommelier was quite helpful.Expect to spend several hundred dollars per person. Alex is worth every cent.Alessandro Stratta is a culinary genius. I will certainly return.
