Lutece Restaurant

Angled walls lined with copper make for a sleek, sophisticated restaurant that overlooks the Venetian's grand canal and the Strip. Signature dishes ($27-$50) include unique dishes of goat cheese crusted rack of lamb, applewood smoked codfish, stuffed quail, and more. Recommended: yellow fin tuna mill-feuille and sauteed foie gras. Located at casino level across from the sports book. Open daily...

The Wine: If you're not a wine connoisseur (the wines encompass a multitude of regions and varieties and are expensive with no tasting offered at $50 for the service) be sure to have your captain lend his gracious expertise.

Where to Sit: When making reservations (which is advisable) ask for a table next to the windows, for great people-watching, or a dimly lit corner table for a romantic setting.

In Short
Ultramodern decor uses stark contrasts of woods, blacks and whites in pure geometric minimalist forms. The environment is almost sterile, yet progressively stylish--the futuristic design provides an interesting backdrop.… Read More