Lago by Julian Serrano, a new concept from the celebrated Las Vegas chef, will debut at Bellagio Resort & Casino in March 2015. Featuring a dining room with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, Lago will boast views of the resort’s iconic fountains. Adjacent to the dining room, an open-air patio will provide waterfront seating centered on Lake Bellagio.

Lago will be the first Italian restaurant from the James Beard Award-winning, Michelin-decorated Chef Julian Serrano. A new take on social dining, Lago’s small plate menu will celebrate Chef Serrano’s creativity and signature flavors, and deliver a new experience to the AAA Five Diamond resort’s award-winning culinary program. Additionally, the restaurant will showcase a mixology program that delves into uncharted preparations.

“Lago will deliver a fresh experience for the Bellagio guest and Las Vegas local, not only in the cuisine, but also in the ambiance,” said Chef Serrano. “As people step into Lago, they will be embraced in a setting that is energetic, engaging, approachable and fun – all inspired by the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy.”

Bellagio President and COO Randy Morton said, “Lago pulls from rich Italian history and culture while delivering a cutting-edge culinary experience – two hallmarks of the Bellagio brand. And as suggested by the name, which means lake in Italian, Lago’s guests will enjoy the most striking Fountain views in the city.”

The new restaurant takes the former space of Circo, which closed on September 30.

Bellagio Las Vegas, www.bellagio.com