Lavagna - NYC

4.9

1874 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Romantic

Lavagna opened its doors on February 1st 1999.The restaurant offers casual Italian trattoria fare at moderate prices. The vibe is candlelit, cozy, with an old wood burning oven, exposed brick walls, a pressed tin ceiling and a small wine bar where one can dine also. A wall of French doors swing open in the warmer weather to a seasonal sidewalk cafe of 20 seats.
The kitchen concept is to create dishes traditionally Italian, emphasizing fresh, seasonal ingredients and product of the highest quality.
The menu highlights include homemade pastas, a wood oven roasted fish for two, roast pork chop, baby rack of lamb and of course the rigatoni with sweet and spicy sausage that has become a classic over the years.
The wine list has been a yearly recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence since 2002 and it focuses on hard to find wines from regional Italy along with other international selections.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 979-1005
Website
http://www.lavagnanyc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Baldo Merlin
Private party facilities
Lavagna restaurant offers several options for private dining. Our space is available daily for daytime private dining for 20 to 50 guests; Noon to 4pm. We also offer seating up to 24 guests Sunday through Thursday evenings in our dining room. Full room buyout options are also available any night.

Location
545 E.5th St., New York, NY 10009
Neighborhood
East Village
Cross street
Between Avenue A and Avenue B
Parking details
The closest public lot is located at 167 Essex Street and the corner of Houston, near Katz's Deli. It is a five block walk to the restaurant and we recommend the lot for parking during the weekends as street parking can be scarce.
Public transit
By Subway:F train to Second Ave stop6 train to Astor Place
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Seared Scallops "Agrodolce"$16.00
with parsnip puree and crisp pancetta
Tuscan Kale Caesar$13.00
finely slice kale, parmesan, and housemade croutons
Carciofo al Forno$13.00
wood oven roasted artichoke heart with white bean puree, and cremini mushrooms
Prosciutto di San Daniele$13.00
with figs and balsamic vinegar, topped with arugula and parmigiano
Insalata Mista$11.00
baby arugula, lola rossa, shaved asiago with roasted garlic vinaigrette
Zuppa di Cozze$15.00
pan roasted mussles in a tomato and basil broth
Octopus Carpaccio$15.00
with fresh lemon juice, evoo, chives and pepperoncini

Pizzette from the Wood Burning oven

Margherita$19.00
tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil
Pizzetta del Bosco$19.00
roasted wild mushrooms, fontina and white truffle oil

Pasta

Gluten free pasta is available. Please ask your server.

Fedelini Fini$16.00
with toasted gardlic and rustic tomato sauce
Rigatoni$20.00
with sweet fennel and spicy sausage, peas and tomato cream
Fresh Pappardelle$24.00
with braised rabbit, fresh thyme and black olives
Homemade Sweet Pea Ravioli$20.00
with parmesan cream and mint

Secondi

Whole Wood Oven Roasted Fish for 2
served flambe with sauteed spinach and grape tomato relish
- M/P
Pan Seared Monkfish$24.00
with roasted portabello mushrooms, baby artichokes, and a green olive vinaigrette
Pan Seared Atlantic Cod Fish$26.00
with baby carrots, fingerling potatoes, cippolini onions, in a light red wine reduction
Roast Pork Chop$27.00
with braised swiss chard, bacon, barlotti beans, and pickled red onions
Steak Lavagna$35.00
marinated beef tenderloin with seasonal vegetables, yukon gold mash, and classic au poivre sauce
Roasted Baby Rack of Lamb$34.00
with cannellini beans, broccoli rabe and rosemary jus

Cantorni

Grilled Asparagus$9.00
Sauteed Spinach$9.00
Yukon Gold Mash$7.00
Broccoli Rabe$9.00

What 1,874 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.8Value

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Review summary

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Lavagna in NYC is a "hidden gem" offering "phenomenal" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "excellent" food and "exceptional" service, with favorites like the rigatoni and seafood dishes. The "cozy" atmosphere and attentive staff make it a perfect spot for special occasions or a casual night out. Highly recommended!

1,874 Reviews

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Kathya
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing dinner! The food and wine was just amazing! We would definitely go back!
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ALEX
VIP
London
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a great experience with authentic food. We enjoyed every single taste there. The place is cozy and friendly. Definitely we will comeback.
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Philip
VIP
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always excellent food, vibe, and atmosphere. We have been going for years and it is our go-to in the East Village. We love the servers and owner and are always warmly welcomed!!!
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michael
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The five of us went for a fun Christmas Eve dinner. Continues to be one of my all-time favorite restaurants in New York City beautiful ambience wonderful food can’t ask for more.
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Spenser
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorites restaurants in NYC. The food, the service, the ambiance, everything.
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Taylor
Cincinnati
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great vibe. Wait staff and food were incredible. It was exactly what I was looking for.
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Scott
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I've been a fan of Lavagna since it opened in 2001. Over this time, the food has been consistently excellent (the staff too - some of whom have been with Lavagna since the beginning). Lavagna has become my favorite restaurant in nyc, one to which you can bring friends, family and dates. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed, very conducive to good conservation. Lavagna is a true gem!
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Garrett
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best meal we’ve had in a very long time. We visit every time we come to the city.
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Marc
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exactly what you want out of a neighborhood Italian restaurant. Warm, inviting, friendly and delicious. Can’t recommend enough!
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Joiedemanger
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food. Great menu choices. Warm hospitable service and environment. A neighborhood gem!
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FAQs

Lavagna - NYC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 979-1005.

Lavagna - NYC is rated 4.9 stars by 1874 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

545 E.5th St., New York, NY 10009

Additional information

Cross street
Between Avenue A and Avenue B
Neighborhood
East Village
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The closest public lot is located at 167 Essex Street and the corner of Houston, near Katz's Deli. It is a five block walk to the restaurant and we recommend the lot for parking during the weekends as street parking can be scarce.
Public transit
By Subway:F train to Second Ave stop6 train to Astor Place
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Baldo Merlin
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.lavagnanyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 979-1005
Private party facilities
Lavagna restaurant offers several options for private dining. Our space is available daily for daytime private dining for 20 to 50 guests; Noon to 4pm. We also offer seating up to 24 guests Sunday through Thursday evenings in our dining room. Full room buyout options are also available any night.

Lavagna - NYC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Fresh Pappardelle

Rigatoni

Margherita

Antipasti e Insalate

Seared Scallops "Agrodolce"$16.00

Tuscan Kale Caesar$13.00

Carciofo al Forno$13.00

Prosciutto di San Daniele$13.00

Insalata Mista$11.00

Zuppa di Cozze$15.00

Octopus Carpaccio$15.00

Pizzette from the Wood Burning oven

Margherita$19.00

Pizzetta del Bosco$19.00

Pasta

Fedelini Fini$16.00

Rigatoni$20.00

Fresh Pappardelle$24.00

Homemade Sweet Pea Ravioli$20.00

Secondi

Whole Wood Oven Roasted Fish for 2

Pan Seared Monkfish$24.00

Pan Seared Atlantic Cod Fish$26.00

Roast Pork Chop$27.00

Steak Lavagna$35.00

Roasted Baby Rack of Lamb$34.00

Cantorni

Grilled Asparagus$9.00

Sauteed Spinach$9.00

Yukon Gold Mash$7.00

Broccoli Rabe$9.00

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