LAVO Italian Restaurant - San Diego

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1. MG

   MichaelG

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Staff was super helpful and personable. Music was a perfect volume, food was amazing and everything was clean. Great experience!

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2. m

   micher99

   Dallas

   45 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Excellent! Food, service, ambiance were all excellent.

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3. G

   Greg

   Indiana

   18 reviews

   4.0

   18 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall4food4service4ambience5

   Great atmosphere, food above average, prices fair. We would return here.

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food4service5ambience4

   The food was really good, the drinks just average and so much noise

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 19, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was outstanding. The baked clams and meatball appetizer were delicious. Also had the beet salad which was great. It’s all pricey but tasty.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on March 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Very good food and nice place!

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7. DL

   DawnL

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Was Awesome food but took a while each time we needed to order or check out.

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8. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   San Francisco

   2 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on March 16, 2023

   overall3food3service5ambience5

   The food was nothing special but service and ambiance were great. I recommend this place for cocktails.

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9. CF

   CharlesF

   Las Vegas

   43 reviews

   vip
   3.0

   43 reviews

   Dined on March 15, 2023

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   Our waiter tried very hard, but he flat out admitted he knew nothing about Italian food and had never served it before. He was “new”. I’m usually one to cut people some slack but my Shrimp Scampi was in a red sauce, even after describing to the waiter what I was asking for, to ensure he understood me. I had asked him about an Arrabiata sauce for another dish and he didn’t know what I was talking about, let alone how to pronounce various items on the menu. The food was mediocre at best and the wait staff were cordial and courteous but definitely needed more training. My family of 7 were disappointed to say the least, especially after having to dodge quite a few homeless people and parking two blocks away, just to get in the front door. This also includes stepping over animal and human excrement walking there from the parking lot. I have been going to the Gas Lamp district to eat, since the 90’s. I was so bummed in having to deal with the above parking and homeless people situation. So sad and no fault of this restaurant.

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10. LA

    LenwoodA

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5

    Great place for a date night, food is good, people are very friendly. Our server was slow, i ask for a lemonade , and never got it. waiting five minutes for him to pick up our check. But it was great.

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11. E

    Elisabeth

    San Diego

    30 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2

    An odd set of circumstances - some kind of leak prevented them from using a couple tables, so they wedged us into a makeshift setup in the bar area where we didn’t quite fit. We said we’d go elsewhere but the manager was nice enough to find something a comp two drinks but our next table ended up being super close to the parties on either side of us. Super noisy and hard to hear each other. The server was terrific and wished us happy anniversary but service was often slow. Food was delicious though.

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12. B

    Bandit124

    Los Angeles

    60 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Our entrees - the Veal Saltimbucca and the Shrimp Spiedini - were both quite good. The 20-Layer Cake was big enough for maybe 6-8 people - simply huge. The Tiramisu was quite good. Service was excellent. The venue was very loud, but then again, it was a Saturday evening.

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13. P

    Pegs712

    New Orleans

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5

    We had our pre-bachelorette party dinner here. Loved the ambiance and great service…definitely a good spot for large groups or even a date night! Menu didn’t have many options and would say the food was just mediocre.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Tai is the absolute best!! Delicious food and awesome service. Can’t wait to go back again.

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15. EM

    EddieM

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food, great service, awesome atmosphere!!!

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16. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    This was my first time having brunch at Lavo. I had heard good things about it. I was brunching alone today. I do that when I go to a new place so I can give all my friends and colleagues a real review before we all show up. I sat at the bar. Nick was my server. He was great! Always made sure my bottomless mimosas stayed full! We’ll get to that in a second. I ordered the chicken and waffles. It was good, but not what I expected. It was a waffle with chicken “nuggets” on top. I expected chicken on the bone. A breast and a wing, or thigh. On top of that, they seemed to be oven fried , or air fried. They weren’t crispy at all! This dish has to have deep fried chicken! I told the staff about it. Hopefully, they fix that. It’s the main reason I’ve never eaten chicken and waffles outside of my “go to” place. Oh yeah! The bottomless mimosas. It’s a blend of orange, passion fruit, and pineapple juice. Very, very tasty. They have a live DJ playing music, but IMO, the music selection isn’t indicative of San Diego. It was mostly what you’d hear in most Vegas nightclubs. This isn’t Vegas. It’s brunch in San Diego. Where’s the reggaeton, hip hop, R&B, Latin dance music? Goodness, the DJ didn’t even have “Falling Back” by Drake. What DJ doesn’t have every Drake song ever released? The music wasn’t bad, just could’ve had a bit more of a brunching/party vibe. I’m definitely looking forward to returning. The menu had a few other items I’m interested in trying. The Nutella stuffed French toast, and the Breakfast pizza, to name a few.

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17. ED

    EDog

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1

    Food was great. Music was obnoxiously loud. Conversation very difficult.

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18. DF

    DarienFoodGuy

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Wonderful price fixe menu options and value. Food quality was exceptional.

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19. MR

    MarcoR

    New England

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    good restaurant, good ambience and service, italian inspiration for the food but only inspiration

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20. RT

    RickTeri

    Central Coast

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Would suggest to others. Very pricey for conditions downtown.

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21. SD

    SanDiego92101

    San Diego

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were a large group of demanding girls! AJ was the best! Patient, attentive and overall Great service! Food was good but service is the reason I’ll be back again! Thank you AJ!

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great service

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience4

    Service was slow and inconsistent for a not so busy Sunday evening. Food came out at different times and was just okay. Overall not impressed.

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24. AT

    AmandaT

    Seattle

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Super impressed by LAVO. The brunch food was incredible and our waiter was amazing. He was attentive and also very aware of our dietary restrictions. They also have fantastic cocktails. We will definitely come back here every time we come to San Diego.

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25. WF

    WeezyFbaby143

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and vibes.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Great restaurant. Quality food and very welcoming staff. Will return

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27. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Great experience - a little pricey.

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28. S

    Scott

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding service and food! Staff was excellent.

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience4

    Food took an hour to come out, restaurant did last call on drinks after 50 minutes and we were left wondering when our food would arrive. I may return for a date, but never again a group meeting.

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30. GZ

    GregZ

    Portland

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great meal, drinks and service! Definitely recommend this restaurant.

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Prix fixe menu was outstanding. Great options to choose from and unbeatable price. Lively vibe, friendly staff.

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32. TF

    Time2FlyAway

    Oklahoma City

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Excellent Italian food. We were there for business dinner and a little noisy for that,but the food made up for that.

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33. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time being here and it will definitely not be our last! Food and service was amazing Thanks Brian

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34. CK

    CqrlK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3

    Way Overpriced. Food was fine, not great. Had spaghetti/meatball (meh), seafood Alfredo (pretty good, a bit salty), manicotti (tasty). Server was very attentive. Thumbs up. House focaccia bread was delicious. Parking in gas lamp district is the worst. Not the restaurants fault, but makes it even harder sell to return or recommend. Happy to have tried once.

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    If you’re dining at Lavo, ask for Mikey! The service was exceptional and the food was amazing. Mikey was friendly & very knowledgeable about the menu & checked on us at the right intervals. He always made sure that we were comfortable and enjoying our meal even though it was a very busy night & was catering to multiple tables with large parties. Overall, Lavo is definitely worth a visit and Sicilian approved!!

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36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3

    Spaghetti and meatballs tasted like overcooked noodles in an ashtray. Our server was beyond incompetent and that’s whenever we got to see her (which was very infrequent). I’m good on going here again. Y’all can have it.

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37. KG

    KennethG

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The service was excellent and the food was amazing. I took my wife for dinner and LAVO has a nice romantic vibe for a date. We had the three cheese arancini, margherita flat oven pizza, penne alla vodka, classic caesar salad, rainbow cookies and tiramisu. The house Cabernet Sauvignon is delightful, definitely worth tasting!

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38. TB

    TriciaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server AJ was nothing short of amazing. We enjoyed our food and were well taken care of.

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39. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Get the meatball

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40. MS

    MitchS

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Really enjoyed eating at Lavo. Food and presentation was excellent and despite being busy service was excellent. Lots of choices and will return.

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