The setting was so amazing. Calm, chill, easy to have a conversation. We loved the ragu, the broccoli rabe and the panacotta was oh so perfect. The wait staff was very gracious. We will return!
Mary
This was my 5th visit to Lavagna and it never disappoints. If you're craving legit Italian food that actually feels like Italy, Lavagna on the Lower East Side is a must. It's cozy, unpretentious, and packed with charm. The food and service are both outstanding. Robby was beyond accommodating with his excellent wine recommendations, meal selections, and allowing us to stay for over 3.5 hours. Prices are reasonable for NYC and the portions are solid. Can't wait to return!
Carlos
Delicious trattoria food, phenomenal wine list, and a warm, lively vibe. I've been coming here since it opened in 1999, and even though I moved out of the neighborhood many years ago, it is still and by far my favorite Italian in the East Village and well worth the trip to Alphabet City. Yorgos and his team are charming, knowledgable, and professional. The daily specials stand out in an already great menu. We've been introduced to some outstanding Greek wines throughout the years and always look forward to going back. Dining at Lavagna is what a great night out in the East Village should be.
Annie
Do not sit outside at night. Rats were everywhere, and lights from across the street shone directly in my eyes. I had to cover my face throughout the entire meal. The inside looks cute, though. To make matters worse, the waitress forgot our order, the food did not taste fresh (with so much great Italian in NYC, why would you go here?), and the bill was insanely expensive. Maybe I ordered wrong (I did not like the pasta with peas - their most popular dish).
Samuel
Always superior and consistent food. The best price-performance restaurant in NYC. And a fantastic selection of very good wine where even the cheapest selections are excellent.
Karine
Always high-quality cuisine, unpretentious warm neighborhood ambiance. Delicious offerings. It got too loud as the room filled up, so we were pleased to have dined early. The best downtown Italian imo.
Opentable Diner
First trying this restaurant and an immediate new favorite. Incredibly helpful staff, wonderful ambiance, great food - couldn't recommend it more
Mack
Shhh. Tell no one! Lavagna is the often sought, seldom found neighborhood restaurant!! Warm, quiet ambiance—lovely not fancy. Delicious, hearty, ample Italian food even for very allergic people. Superb wine list for every budget. Unobtrusive, friendly, fully aware and informed staff. Moderate, at this quality a bargain, prices, in the heart of the East Village. I don't want it to get too hot, so please tell no one!
Jake Parker
Lavagna was a spot my wife and I went to for a date night and legit we just keep going back. Their staff are friendly and personable. They make you feel like you’re at a family friend’s house for Italian dinner. Very cozy and the food is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. They know their wines too! 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fnky Chld
As an Asian American, it tastes like it is 1950 and I was invited over by my Italian friend for dinner and his grandma is cooking a classic Italian American home cooked meal for me. Peas and sausage bits in the rigatoni vodka is just one example of this - I ask, but grandma, why peas? To which she responds - "it's good for your health" and suddenly the world makes sense again. Very nostalgic, soul warming and delicious food. Also distinctly better than the majority of other Italian restaurants I've had all over NYC.
I’m a loyal lavagna fan!!! When I walk in I can’t wait to see what Executive Chef Enrico has on the specials board & I don’t even have to look at the menu ! Loyd then pairs it perfectly with a glass of wine! The oysters are always fresh & delicious!!!! One of favorite ways to start….. & just to start bc then comes all the best flavors! True Italian at its best with quality ingredients & passion behind each dish! Suffern couldn’t be luckier to have this special spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Casey
Was a great dining experience! Food was wonderful and service was excellent. Highly recommend
Mindy
Went on Valentine’s Day and there was a prix fixe. We didn’t know this on the booking and we went for pasta but unfortunately couldn’t try. The food was okay but not particularly good. The service was great though and everyone was friendly. The rose was also a surprise! I heard the pastas their specialty though so maybe I’ll try that next time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Robert
Terrific service and food. Wonderful meal. Highly recommended. Looking forward to returning.
Matthew White
My favorite restaurant in NYC. Affordable for a meal out and their pastas and pizzas are just wonderful.
The setting was so amazing. Calm, chill, easy to have a conversation. We loved the ragu, the broccoli rabe and the panacotta was oh so perfect. The wait staff was very gracious. We will return!
This was my 5th visit to Lavagna and it never disappoints. If you're craving legit Italian food that actually feels like Italy, Lavagna on the Lower East Side is a must. It's cozy, unpretentious, and packed with charm. The food and service are both outstanding. Robby was beyond accommodating with his excellent wine recommendations, meal selections, and allowing us to stay for over 3.5 hours. Prices are reasonable for NYC and the portions are solid. Can't wait to return!
Delicious trattoria food, phenomenal wine list, and a warm, lively vibe. I've been coming here since it opened in 1999, and even though I moved out of the neighborhood many years ago, it is still and by far my favorite Italian in the East Village and well worth the trip to Alphabet City. Yorgos and his team are charming, knowledgable, and professional. The daily specials stand out in an already great menu. We've been introduced to some outstanding Greek wines throughout the years and always look forward to going back. Dining at Lavagna is what a great night out in the East Village should be.
Do not sit outside at night. Rats were everywhere, and lights from across the street shone directly in my eyes. I had to cover my face throughout the entire meal. The inside looks cute, though. To make matters worse, the waitress forgot our order, the food did not taste fresh (with so much great Italian in NYC, why would you go here?), and the bill was insanely expensive. Maybe I ordered wrong (I did not like the pasta with peas - their most popular dish).
Always superior and consistent food. The best price-performance restaurant in NYC. And a fantastic selection of very good wine where even the cheapest selections are excellent.
Always high-quality cuisine, unpretentious warm neighborhood ambiance. Delicious offerings. It got too loud as the room filled up, so we were pleased to have dined early. The best downtown Italian imo.
First trying this restaurant and an immediate new favorite. Incredibly helpful staff, wonderful ambiance, great food - couldn't recommend it more
Shhh. Tell no one! Lavagna is the often sought, seldom found neighborhood restaurant!! Warm, quiet ambiance—lovely not fancy. Delicious, hearty, ample Italian food even for very allergic people. Superb wine list for every budget. Unobtrusive, friendly, fully aware and informed staff. Moderate, at this quality a bargain, prices, in the heart of the East Village. I don't want it to get too hot, so please tell no one!
Lavagna was a spot my wife and I went to for a date night and legit we just keep going back. Their staff are friendly and personable. They make you feel like you’re at a family friend’s house for Italian dinner. Very cozy and the food is 🔥🔥🔥🔥. They know their wines too! 10/10 would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
As an Asian American, it tastes like it is 1950 and I was invited over by my Italian friend for dinner and his grandma is cooking a classic Italian American home cooked meal for me. Peas and sausage bits in the rigatoni vodka is just one example of this - I ask, but grandma, why peas? To which she responds - "it's good for your health" and suddenly the world makes sense again. Very nostalgic, soul warming and delicious food. Also distinctly better than the majority of other Italian restaurants I've had all over NYC.
Food: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’m a loyal lavagna fan!!! When I walk in I can’t wait to see what Executive Chef Enrico has on the specials board & I don’t even have to look at the menu ! Loyd then pairs it perfectly with a glass of wine!
The oysters are always fresh & delicious!!!! One of favorite ways to start….. & just to start bc then comes all the best flavors!
True Italian at its best with quality ingredients & passion behind each dish!
Suffern couldn’t be luckier to have this special spot!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was a great dining experience! Food was wonderful and service was excellent. Highly recommend
Went on Valentine’s Day and there was a prix fixe. We didn’t know this on the booking and we went for pasta but unfortunately couldn’t try. The food was okay but not particularly good. The service was great though and everyone was friendly. The rose was also a surprise! I heard the pastas their specialty though so maybe I’ll try that next time!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Terrific service and food. Wonderful meal. Highly recommended. Looking forward to returning.
My favorite restaurant in NYC. Affordable for a meal out and their pastas and pizzas are just wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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