Last November, LPM Restaurant & Bar opened its doors inside the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The new outlet presents the breezy and light renditions of pan-Mediterranean fare to Sin City. This stalwart of the international gastronomic community offers garlicky snails and levitating cocktails to all who make their way here.
Fine-tuned a la carte Menu
LPM has been in business for more than a decade. It needs little to no introduction as it has about eight global restaurant chains. One thing it’s well-known for is the reliable and charming dining set-up.
Their a la carte menu offers a range of comforting and time-tested dishes. All of which are served with charm. Whether you opt for full-French plates of escargot or Italian-inflected arrabbiata, expect a high-end presentation.
Blend Authentically
Guests looking to maximize their experience can bring a large group and share a wealth of plates. Their servings include a kilogram of bone-in ribeye doused in a bordelaise sauce with a potato galette. For cocktail lovers, there’s a range of tipples you don’t want to miss. Also, Mediterranean classic bitter spritzes with some bespoke creations are available. All finished with seasonal ingredients.
Attention to Detail!
The kind of attention to detail that LPM’s CEO Nicolas Budzynski brought to the Las Vegas LPM is noticeable. The inspiration is derived from the South of France, with cuisines from French and Spanish influence, where everything is designed for sharing. If one of your friends orders wild prawns in olive oil and lemon juice ($28), everyone else is expected to dip their toasted slices of bread in the sauce. As for the lemons and tomatoes strewn atop the table, guests can slice and season them since they’re enough for everyone.
LPM’s Mouthwatering Dishes
So far, the most-ordered dish is the escargots de Bourgogne ($30). They consist of pretty shells and six snails in pale and seasoned with parsley, garlic butter, Parmesan, and anchovy. All this sets the stage for the savory spread on a slice of thick-cut bread.
If it’s the first time a guest eats snails, the servers gently encourage them to go for it. As the CEO Budzynski says, “If they don’t like it, we’ll take care of it. It’s our fault for not making the right recommendation,” he says. “Or we’ll try to recommend something else.”
The other dishes on the menu include salt-baked sea bass with artichokes and tomato ($52), yellowtail carpaccio in citrus dressing ($29), and a super light and creamy vanilla cheesecake ($16) baked at low temperature for three hours.
Savory and Sweet Tomato Cocktail
LPM Las Vegas is located next to Zuma, previously occupied by Estiatoria Milos. The restaurant’s space is 50% bigger than other LPM outlets. Guests enter the restaurant and walk through the lounge, which is a new component of the LPM restaurant chain. In the lounge, bartenders make cocktails such as the Tomatini ($17), a savory and sweet tomato cocktail that tastes like a liquid caprese salad. They also have a Trinity cocktail, which goes for $19. It’s a spirit-forward, strong, and served on a magnetic levitating platform.
There’s also a secondary bar in the main dining room, divided into a counter-height bar and a bar-height oyster bar. It’s ideal for solo diners or those who want face-time with the cooks. The Las Vegas LPM also has a terrace located indoor-outdoor. It overlooks the center of the Las Vegas Strip in a space with a water fountain.
LPM’s Impressive Interior
The restaurant’s interior is painted white with bright colors and a pale marble effect on the walls. It’s also broken up with murals, paint splatters, and super vivid art prints. The lights are turned down in the evenings, and the music is turned up.
The CEO says he never wants a guest to raise their voice in an attempt to talk to their partners. “You should be able to hear a cocktail shaker at the bar,” he says. “And not hear what the next table is saying, but hear them laughing. Hopefully, they’re laughing.”
