“One of Ten Best Italian Restaurants in Manhattan”
“Neighborhood Gem, Fit for Foodies, Romantic” – Diners have voted Lavagna onto the March 2012 OpenTable Diners’ Choice lists.
– OpenTable.com, Diner’s Choice Winner 2012
“Lavagna offers a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.”
– Wine Spectator, Award of Excellence
“Fresh and generous, with honest, straightforward flavors. The simple rectangular dining room is casual and inviting… A great value.”
– The New York Times, Dining Out
“A delight for wonderful homestyle Italian paired with a serious but accessible wine list…”
– ZAGAT Restaurant Survey
“Intimate, Quaint, Comfortably Romantic.”
– Critics’ Pick, New York Magazine
“The gracious staff often greets guests by name, though this same courteous attention is given to first-time visitors…”
— Michelin Travel
“A late-night hideaway for lovers. But it’s laid-back enough to make it appropriate for children, at least in the early hours…”
– Lonely Planet
“Comfortable yet genteel, white-tablecloth Lavagna proves that in the East Village, chic doesn’t have to be shabby… “
– TimeOut New York
“Lavagna has been cooking solidly good simple Italian food in that space for 12 years…”
— Sara Jenkins, Chef
“I couldn’t have asked for a better meal…”
— Eateryrow.com
