Lavo Italian Restaurant — Review by Strictly Dumpling

The Dishes

The brunch experience begins with an impressive bread and spreads menu where diners choose three breads from twelve options including baguette, sourdough, and ciabatta, paired with three spreads featuring truffle butter, honey butter, and rosemary thyme olive oil. The truffle butter genuinely contains real truffle pieces, creating a luxurious pairing with the excellent house-baked bread. The standout savory dishes include the Dubai chocolate French toast, described as exceptionally crispy on the outside with a soft interior, elevated by dark chocolate and pistachio elements. The breakfast burger is presented as a double-decker masterpiece with a perfectly fried egg, crispy bacon, and what appears to be a house-made patty of exceptional quality that melts in your mouth, served with truffle fries that the reviewer declares among the best they have ever had. The oysters are truly unlimited at twenty-four per order, arriving fresh and plump with the option to add horseradish and lemon. Additional highlights include the sheep milk ricotta waffle loaded with bananas, a soft and fluffy texture pasta bolognese with perfectly cooked noodles and rich meaty sauce, and a unique tiramisu-style dessert layered with mascarpone and espresso. The creme brulee cheesecake arrives with a crispy caramelized top and creamy center.

The Experience

The restaurant atmosphere exudes Vegas opulence with clever design touches like an expandable table that grows larger when needed to accommodate the enormous portions. Service is described as genuinely nice and attentive. The buffet concept allows diners to order from a comprehensive menu, with cooked-to-order items like the burger and French toast arriving hot and fresh. The experience feels elevated compared to typical buffets, with tableside touches and attention to detail throughout the meal.

Value & Pricing

The brunch is priced at sixty-five dollars per person at the time of the review, though the price had recently increased from fifty-five dollars just two weeks prior. Optional bottomless beverages cost an additional twenty-nine dollars per person. Despite the price increase, the reviewer considers this exceptional value, particularly noting that the unlimited oysters alone justifies the cost. Premium items like the sixteen-ounce wagyu meatball command additional charges but are not required to enjoy the buffet.

Notable Moments

This buffet is the coolest thing ever. This is probably one of the best burgers I have had in Vegas.

This is the best Italian brunch buffet maybe in the country. I mean, there's not a lot of Italian brunch buffets, but of all the ones I have been to, this is by far the best.

This is a buffet fit for Vegas. Everything is just overwhelmingly delicious.

The Verdict

Lavo Italian Restaurant represents an exceptional all-you-can-eat experience that transcends typical buffet dining, delivering restaurant-quality execution across the board. The reviewer strongly recommends bringing multiple people to share the generous portions and variety of offerings. This venue is ideal for those seeking an indulgent brunch experience in Las Vegas where quality, quantity, and value converge seamlessly. The combination of premium ingredients, skillful preparation, and thoughtful menu curation makes this a must-visit destination for brunch enthusiasts willing to invest in a higher-caliber buffet experience.