Bellagio Buffet in Las Vegas, Nevada

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by dkm1981

Blackburn, England, United Kingdom

March 31, 2012

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Best of IgoUgo Buffets are and always have been a stalwart of the Las Vegas dining scene. For years people have flocked to them to pile plates for a few dollars. But in recent years the buffet experience has developed somewhat and it has become a chance for hotel ...Read more Buffets are and always have been a stalwart of the Las Vegas dining scene. For years people have flocked to them to pile plates for a few dollars. But in recent years the buffet experience has developed somewhat and it has become a chance for hotel chefs to show off their culinary experience. The buffet at the Bellagio is a fine example of being able to eat a wide variety of food for not exorbitant prices.

We actually made two attempts at visiting the Bellagio buffet, but our first attempt was not so successful. We went at about six pm the first time and the queue was ridiculously long. The buffet is right at the back of the hotel on the gaming floor, on the right hand side. We could see the queues long before we reached them and we saw that there are actually two queues. The first is for anybody to join, the other for members of the Bellagio ‘club’. I’m not entirely sure how you join this club – maybe you have to be staying at the hotel, I’m not sure. But we decided very quickly that we wouldn’t bother waiting and we decided to return and try our luck the following night. We actually returned a little bit later at around 7.30pm and found that there was no queue at all. It would seem that the patrons of the Bellagio are early diners!

We were shown to a table straight away. The dining area is large and spacious, although the tables do seem to be quite close together. There was some refurbishment work going on whilst we visited and parts of the restaurants were closed off, so this could be the reason for the cramped dining. A waiter came and took our drinks order straight away but we declined because we had bought our own drinks with us. That is one of the wonderful things about Las Vegas – you can bring drinks in from anywhere and therefore don’t have to pay inflated restaurant prices. It might seem like a cheap thing to do, but when you are looking at around $10 for a glass of wine, it is worth making the saving! I did later on in the night sample a cocktail for $12, which was very nice indeed but probably not worth the money really.

The buffet is amazing. It is well laid out and, unlike the dining area, the buffet area is spacious. This is good for two reasons. Firstly, you can see the full choice of food available easily and, secondly, there is plenty of room for everybody. I don’t know about you, but I always find that people tend to hover and generally get in the way at buffets, but there is enough room for everyone here.

The food is great – everything you could wish for and more is here. You can start with some fresh shell fish – stuffed crab, lobster claw and huge shell on prawns. Or you could opt for a nice fresh salad made with the freshest ingredients and topped with one of the mind boggling choices of dressing they offer. There is also a selection of soups which changes on a daily basis. For main course I particularly enjoyed the carvery selection. It is clear that the Bellagio use the finest ingredients and the choice is astounding. One thing I will say is that you need to specify the size of portion you want because they have a tendency to pile you plate high for you! There are also lots of others types of food to choose from including curries, Chinese stir fries and pasta dishes. There is lots for every body – whether you are a fussy eater or a healthy eater, you’ll find plenty. There is also a selection of ‘kid’ food like chips, chicken nuggets and pizzas. One thing that I noticed is that the food was kept to the perfect temperature. The chilled foods were all displayed on huge piles of crushed ice, keeping them nice and cold whilst the hot food was indeed that. I tend to find that food at buffets is often lukewarm, but this is not the case here.

The desserts were something else entirely. I strongly recommend that you don’t over-indulge before you get to the desserts because you’ll be sorry if you can’t fit them in. The desserts are all served on individual little plates and include everything from Tiramisu sponge to extravagant fruit and ice cream sundaes. There are so many that you could probably spend a few hours working your way through them.

The service was good – plates were moved quickly and drinks brought quickly too. When I asked the waiter about the cocktails, he was knowledgeable and enthusiastic but not overly so.

The price of the buffet is slightly more than the others in Las Vegas at just under $30 per person (around£20) but I think it is entirely worth it. Unlike many buffets, you don’t feel like you are in a school canteen and the choice and standard of the food is excellent. Definitely recommended.
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by Jackiek428

New York, New York

October 15, 2008

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The food was fair. Nothing to write home about. If the buffet wasn't so expensive it wouldn't really be a big deal, but for the price it wasn't worth it. I would not suggest going here.

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by NoHappyCamper

Santa Barbara, California

March 25, 2008

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We went for lunch and the waitress was good, but that was all.The food was les than mediocre. It is the worst arranged buffet I have ever eaten at! Period! I use a cane, but can't when getting my food. I had to wait 15 minutes in the salad line to ...Read more

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by Temagami

Austin, Texas

July 8, 2007

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The buffet at the Bellagio boasts more exotic, higher end selections. It had a wide variety of culinary styles to offer from Asian to Italian - all of which were hot and relatively tasty. The selection of desserts was more impressive than their ...Read more

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by Mormik

St-Alexandre, Quebec

February 2, 2007

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The Buffet at the Bellagio is amazing! Plan your visit ahead of time since there is often a line-up at mean times.Buffets are popular at most Las Vegas Casinos; however the Bellagio Buffet is outstanding. It is several notches above all the others. ...Read more

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by ttrllvr

Bentonville, Arkansas

January 19, 2007

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The Bellagio Buffet is supposedly "the best" in town. While I'll admit that it is a big, very nice buffet, it isn't the best buffet I've ever been to. It's overpriced and doesn't have as good as food as the buffet in the Paris Hotel. Good things ...Read more

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by pinguinigal

concord, California

November 20, 2006

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by larc456

south san francisco, California

August 18, 2006

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For $35 it is a good deal if you can put away two full plates or more. Prime rib, crab legs, chicken cordon bleu, breaded beef, riblets, cocktail shrimp, ice cream, various cakes and pies, brownies and much more. I figure a plate of prime rib costs ...Read more

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Buffet at Bellagio

by ak1

Auburn, Washington

May 17, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo The Buffet at the Bellagio is not a cheap Vegas buffet, if those still exist. The Bellagio is an upscale hotel with very nice amenities and restaurants. This buffet does live up to the expectations of the Bellagio. The buffet serves breakfast, ...Read more

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by Brooklynite22

Brooklyn, New York

March 23, 2006

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Best of IgoUgo During our stay in Las Vegas we ate at both The Spice Market Buffet at Aladdin, and the Buffet at the Bellagio. We had Sunday champagne brunch at the Spice Market Buffet ($20.50 a person) and lunch at the Buffet at the Bellagio ($21.00). Both were ...Read more During our stay in Las Vegas we ate at both The Spice Market Buffet at Aladdin, and the Buffet at the Bellagio. We had Sunday champagne brunch at the Spice Market Buffet ($20.50 a person) and lunch at the Buffet at the Bellagio ($21.00). Both were excellent, although ambience and house specialities varied.

We had lunch at the Bellagio buffet on a Tuesday, the resteraunt was busy but there were no lines to get in. We avoided the $34.00 weekend dinner and $22.50 weekend brunch, which are supposedly always crowded (understandably so.)

The massive room itself is beautiful, you are provided with silver utensils and unlimited soft drinks (alcoholic drinks are extra... there is a bar inside). The crowd ranged from business people, to those dressed more casually.

The buffet is expansive and laid out very well with different stations. Almost everything I tried was amazing. Each dish could easily stand out on its own in any fine restaurant.

We began with custom tossed salads. I chose a mesclune green combination with walnuts and cranberries topped with croutons that tasted as though they were freshly baked. There was a bread and soup station with a plethora of freshly baked choices.

For my main course(s) I tried a chicken roll encased in a filo dough with spinach and feta cheese, not bad, but not a highlight. I had freshly carved prime rib with some sort of mustard sauce, the meat was medium rare and absolutely spectacular. Other freshly carved meats were offered, including turkey and ribs. Huge cocktail shrimp were available (larger than those at Aladdin—if that’s your thing) as well as seafood pastas. There were Italian specialities which were also delectable, and the most amazing pizza I have ever tried. There were lots of varieties with new types constantly being removed from the oven. The crust was thin and topped with different fresh vegetables, herbs, meats, and even seafood. Asian foods were also offered Mahi Mahi and fresh rolled sushi were among them. The choices seemed endless.

The dessert station was spectacular and outdid the desserts offered at Aladdin (although they were very good as well). Highlights included pistachio and chocolate mousse cake, unlike anything I had ever tasted in my life. It defined perfection. A delicate chocolate cake that resembled the inside of a godiva chocolate in consistency and taste, but elevated to an entirely new level also stood out. We were to full to try anything else and left extraordinarily satisfied with the food, ambiance, and service. So full in fact that it wasn't until almost 24 hours later that we had any desire to eat again. (This almost made the meal a bargain, since the $25 dollar lunch with tip, served as both our lunch and dinner).

The Bellagio buffet offered some of the best food I have ever eaten, it is well worth the money considering the quality and choices. If you only eat one fancy meal in Vegas make this it. Close

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