A modern and elegant dining room is the centerpiece of The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas’ dining options. Serving Italian cuisine and prime steaks, Medici provides a relaxed, tranquil setting overlooking the resort’s lush Florentine gardens, which beautifully complement the restaurant’s rich woods and sophisticated tan and nude tones. Tuscan inspired accents and large French doors add European flair to the scene. With a casual but chic atmosphere and acclaimed cuisine, Medici Café and Terrace is a delightful dining option for hotel guests and even outside visitors.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in addition to a seasonal champagne brunch are available at Medici, which is helmed by Executive Chef Stephen Marshall. Marshall’s philosophy emphasizes seasonal ingredients and bringing out food’s natural flavors instead of masking them, and this is evident in simple breakfast classics such as the American Omelet and Cinnamon French Toast. Mediterranean-influenced dishes like Eggs Florentine and the Italian Breakfast Polenta will also get your morning off to a satisfying start at Medici.

For lunch, a variety of salads and antipasti, pasta, and entrees are available, including the popular Chicken Milanese, served with artichoke, tomato salad, and a creamy lemon vinaigrette, and the Toasted Panini Sandwich of Italian rosemary ham and fontina cheese. And for dinner, Medici offers a wide list of starters and pastas, in addition to a more selective menu of veal, beef, seafood, chicken, and fish in “cartoccio” entrees. Diners especially love the Provimi Veal Scaloppini in Porcini mushroom sauce, and the Filet Mignon and Rosemary-Grilled Lamb Chops with Balsamic Mint Essence are prepared to perfection.

At the end of the meal, you’ll want to save room for dessert. World champion pastry artist Chris Hammer crafts exquisite desserts and pastries nightly for Medici, from the divine Hazelnut Chocolate Cake (served with golden oranges and chocolate sauce) to the light and flavorful gelatos and sorbets.

Guests will enjoy watching their meals prepared in Medici’s display kitchen, which sends appetizing fragrances out into the dining room. And the outdoor terrace provides a romantic and comfortable place to dine, especially in the warmer seasons. An especially lovely location for a special event, wedding, or party, Medici Café and Terrace possesses top-notch cuisine and ambience and is well worth the trip out to Lake Las Vegas.