Ryan Bouillet Assumes the Helm of Bellagio

Chef Ryan Bouillet

Bellagio has been almost a permanent resident in our Top 20 for the last three years. And usually, when there is a transition of chefs at a restaurant of that calibre, one always takes a deep breath. Well, Ryan Bouillet is the real deal and will more than capably fill the shoes of the departed Steve Loicano.

A graduate of the Texas Culinary Academy, he worked at the prestigious Ritz Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and then at Tim Keating’s illustrious Quatro at the Four Seasons in Houston. He then gravitated back to Austin as Steve’s Sous Chef at Bellagio.

We had one of his meals the other night and let me assure you that all cylinders were clicking. This guy can flat out cook. You’ve got to try his gnuddi, a delcious variation of gnocchi. He is capable of replicating all the old favorites at Bellagio while adding some new classics of his own. It’s going to be fun to watch him at work. I for one will definitely be back.