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LAVO Ristorante, Los Angeles, CA

LAVO Ristorante

4.6
4.6
837 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
LAVO Ristorante is a 250-seat coastal Italian restaurant designed for an unparalleled, year-round alfresco dining experience. The restaurant offers an elevated indoor and outdoor dining experience while boasting a spacious sun-drenched dining room with a retractable roof, operable windows, and luxurious Italian furnishings throughout.

The kitchen is helmed by Chef Ralph Scamardella, whose menu balances dishes inspired by coastal southern Italy and influenced by Southern California produce while paying homage to LAVO’s signature Italian classics and his Italian-American background.

The beverage program features dramatic iterations on the classics alongside bold signature drinks. LAVO’s robust wine program complements the restaurant’s Italian inspiration and West Coast locale, featuring a vast selection of Old-World wines, as well as wines from California’s iconic regions.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 89 times today
Experiences are available.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (310) 817-6441

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    LAVO Ristorante offers a secluded, 65-seat private dining room with a dramatic barrel-vaulted brick ceiling for private functions. The space can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.

  • Private party contact

    Special Events: (323) 686-3122

  • Neighborhood

    West Hollywood

  • Cross street

    Doheny Drive

  • Parking details

    We do offer Valet - $16 for up to 3 hours with validation. A flat fee of $20 thereafter. Only credit cards are accepted.

  • Public transit

    Sunset/Doheny

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • LAVO Ristorante Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Join Us for Brunch Saturdays & Sundays 11am-3pm Experience the unparalleled dining experience that LAVO Ristorante has to offer. With breathtaking views at every seat, enjoy Southern Italian staples and American brunch classics alongside brunch cocktails and coffee offerings.

What 837 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • West Hollywood / Beverly Hills / Mid-Wilshire

    Most Booked 1000-Point Tables

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic! It the service was amazing and the food was even better. Thank you for making tonight a night to remember for our dear friend.
  2. HollyD

    Los Angeles

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Went for Sunday brunch. The penne Alla vodka was nothing special & definitely not worth $34. The smoked salmon pizza was really good. The service was decent. However, the food came out before our drinks. I loved the ambience once a large table of 10 left with their screaming children. Will definitely go back for dinner & give them another chance.
  3. Christian27

    Miami

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall2food3service5ambience5
    So the food was okay the pasta wasn’t anything out of the ordinary for me. The quality was there though but nothing out of this world for the price. I have reserved the table for a birthday and they didn’t say thing about that. My friend who works at the restaurant let them know it was my birthday and they didn’t say anything. So I wasn’t impressed I would rather go for brunch to this place . The ambiance is very nice
  4. MikeT

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service, food and drinks. We went in right before the rush, 5:30pm and were able to a conversation on the table. Really beautiful inside, definitely going back for that beef carpaccio, Caesar salad, and tagliatelle Al limone ! Incredible!
  5. MarthaI

    San Joaquin

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me second visit on the same week. Stephanie Garcia , the manager was extremely helpful both times . The food and ambience was so good for dinner that I had to bring my family for brunch . I just to have them to experience the great gem . Will Definitely return
  6. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience5
    Such a lovely vibe! Great music amazing yummy food, strong drinks (MY FAV) our waiter was AMAZING!! Only negative thing was host in the front ignore you when you walk in, I understand it’s busy but at least acknowledge the people walking in, it is the first impression one gets. Other than that is was AMAZING!!!!
  7. Dineaway

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    This is NOT lavo in NYC.
  8. JeffG

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Their steak is probably the best in town. Better than Boa and possibly even Mastro’s.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great wait staff and a lovely ambience. Food was great and good portion sizes. Do the garlic bread with dips!
  10. StephanieB

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved it. Food was amazing and large portions Definitely recommend!! Will be back too!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Where to start.. Everything was absolutely incredible, Kara the maitre’d sat us at a perfect central table where we were showered with culinary love! Chef Luca came out to meet us, after sending us the beef tartar with truffles, he brought out his favorite pasta plate, which was my favorite dish of all, the Linguine Marechiara. An absolute must try. The chicken Dominic was SO juicy and had the best flavors. Verde salad was so fresh as was the procuitto & melon. All around an amazing experience, Kara was a dream and everyone made our night so special! Side note, manager Vincent is a crack up and kept us laughing all evening. Will be dining again for my birthday!
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing time celebrating our anniversary - the ambiance was amazing and the food was delicious. Amazing service from the time we checked in, until we picked up our car and left. Will surely be back to dine again - I want to try out their brunch menu which also looks amazing!
  13. royke70

    Exclusive

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service1ambience2
    First, the food was very good! Unfortunately the service was not. Our table was dirty when we sat down, we had to request personal napkin, because only one of us got it. The air condition was dripping heavily from the ceiling, we asked our waitresses to switch to another table, but unfortunately she ignored us. Not sure if we’ll come back here, if we will-it will be mainly for the excellent salad and zucchini.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience3
    Title: Disappointing Birthday Celebration Experience Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2 out of 5 stars) Review: I recently dined at LAVO restaurant to celebrate my girlfriend's birthday, and unfortunately, our experience fell short of expectations. While the food was enjoyable, the ambiance was great, and our waiter was friendly, there was a significant oversight regarding the special request I made through OpenTable. When booking the reservation, I specifically mentioned that it was my girlfriend's birthday and requested a dessert presentation with a candle and the phrase "Happy Birthday." I even confirmed this request with the host upon arrival, who assured me that it had been noted and communicated to our waiter. However, to our disappointment, the requested dessert presentation never took place. It was disheartening to see my girlfriend's birthday celebration overlooked, especially after making the effort to make the request in advance. This oversight diminished what could have been a memorable experience. While I understand that mistakes can happen, I believe it's important for a restaurant to honor special requests, particularly on occasions as significant as birthdays. It is disappointing that LAVO, known for its service, failed to fulfill this request and create a truly memorable celebration for my girlfriend. I sincerely hope that LAVO takes this feedback seriously and works on improving their attention to detail when it comes to special requests. Birthdays and other celebrations hold great meaning for individuals, and it's crucial for a restaurant to deliver on these expectations to ensure a truly exceptional experience. Despite this disappointing incident, I must mention that the food quality and overall service at LAVO were decent. However, the oversight regarding the birthday request significantly impacted our overall experience. I hope that LAVO takes necessary measures to ensure such oversights are avoided in the future and that other guests can fully enjoy th
  15. AnnaZ

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    $41 per Casamigos Mezcal shot?! Wow. 1 shot costs almost as the whole bottle in the store. This place is not to be trusted when ordering a basic cocktail without checking menu prices. Totally changed our impression of this place after we got the check. Design is beautiful, food was fine, service felt like it was rushing us as well. Is it worth it? No.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place one of my favorite here in LA
  17. ToniF

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything that TAO Group and that powerhouse duo of Noah Tepperberg and Jason Strauss touches is gold! Love LAVO in NYC and love LAVO in Vegas—- and adding LAVO LA to the list! Delicious mocktails, gluten free pasta and the squash blossoms are to die for. Chef’s kiss **
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Central Coast

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved this place! Might be my new favorite restaurant in LA.
  19. AnnaT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food! great Service and Conner was specially good at accommodating us.
  20. Mimi

    Los Angeles

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Beautiful place with excellent service. Music was very loud though. Food is good enough. Not great but good enough.
  21. TICO

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The waitress was very pleasant although she had been working since 9 AM and my reservation was at 4 PM
  22. Dinner

    Orange County

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    High marks for the valet and te very friendly Hostesses. Our first waiter was very enthusiastic but when he took a break our second waiter was less so. Food: I would have appreciated being told about the small portion sizes. My husband and I got the pasta with the caviar but it was such a small portion we felt we should have gotten a recommendation for an appetizer. The desserts were amazing.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    We were seated in a somewhat tight space with a little table for 3 persons considering our food size orders, so instead of ordering more we were constrained to order less. However , there are those other 3 persons seated in a much spacious table with little or less orders. Though we requested to be transferred, to no avail! Not fair!
  24. NatalieQ

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    The food was fine but the service wasn’t good at all. Lots of confusion between staff members and having to ask for things multiple times. The food was fine, but the service is the reason why I probably won’t go back.
  25. GayanaK

    Los Angeles

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Booked the restaurant for Mother's Day brunch without realizing that I booked a table in the bar. Which would be no problem if the bar are looked a bit more festive for a Mother's Day brunch. Service was not good; we had to ask for food to be brought out to us. It seemed that they we're not interested to wait on people in the bar area. Will be trying a dinner in the dinning area at some point.
  26. NazyY

    Las Vegas

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience4
    Every food we ordered was super salty. And the quality of food was not all that.
  27. MichelleM

    Orange County

    15 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Had high hopes for this LAVO but it unfortunately was disappointed. Thought there'd be some signature meatballs like the Vegas LAVO but they are not offered at the BH LAVO. Opted for pasta but it was cold, the noodles were hard and the serving small. Bought an expensive bottle of wine and although I'm not opposed to pouring my own wine, I thought it would've have been appropriate for the server to pour but she didn't. And, we had to wait over 20 minutes to get our check and another 15 for them to pick up the credit card. We won't be going back.
  28. Foodie

    San Diego

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From arrival to leaving exceptional . The service was phenomenal especially our waitress. The food was some of the best Italian ranking it up there with restaurants in Italy.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was outstanding! Literally every single thing we ordered was perfection! Thank you for great service too!
  30. KennyV

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience3
    Overall terrible experience. Food was average. We were not even finished our appetizers and they wanted to bring the main course on the smallest table. No attention to detail. Pasta quality was below average. Appetizers were good. Meatball was good. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. The Vegas location very good nyc very good but LA location terrible.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience3
    Date of visit: 05/12/2023 Reservation: @6:30 2 People As the chief concierge at a prestigious hotel here in LA hospitality is something I love at any establishment. With that said the host Kara: - Glared at us and didn't greet us (we were the only two at the door) - Ignored us for awhile before asking for reservation details - Made a sarcastic remark towards my guest (it was not the vibe) That being our first time to Lavo, it didn't set a good tone for the rest of the dinner or the TAO Group brand since they pride themselves on their hospitality. Alex on the other hand made up for the beginning and was very attentive and thorough when explaining dishes. Food: - Small portions (fine dining) however quality over quantity is very apparent (packed with flavor) - Oysters were amazing (east coast we love the bitterness) - Drinks were nice and strong just how we like them Don't know if I'd return or send my guests mainly because I don't want them to be met with the typical LA/influencer persona when visiting LA. "I was raised to treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO" -Tom Hardy
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Amazing service and EVEN BETTER FOOD! Only negative I would say is they cram tables super close together! I could hear and smell the lady beside us rather than my husband! I wish tables were spaced further for maximum experience here!
  33. star

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing hamachi and Cacio de Pepe pizza
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing 😻 good delish drinks wow dessert 🍮 incredible love that place
  35. RachelA

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely. Ambiance, service, and food of the highest caliber.
  36. mariab

    Los Angeles

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lavo has redeemed itself thanks to the graciousness of GM Patrick. Service was superb, the Tagliatelle al Limone and NY were perfectly prepared. and the Tiramisu....I can't even....delish! Patrick, thank you for reaching out.
  37. JeannetteM

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & the ambiance was really nice! Definitely a must try restaurant 😍
  38. Kiwi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The restaurant is so beautiful. It was the perfect day with the sun pouring in through all the windows. The design and decor were stunning. Loved the greenery. The food was absolutely delicious. And our server, Julio, was the absolute best!! Very kind, charismatic, and attentive.
  39. RafaelP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience5
    Steak was extremely hard, meat wasnt tender at all. Waiter kept us 20 min with out silverware, food got cold by the time we had to ask twice to get us silverware.
  40. Angie

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall2food5service2ambience5
    We always enjoy dining here but they made us wait for almost an hour to seat us even though our full party was there on time for the reservation. It was very frustrating to have to wait so long and it made us agitated. Once we got seated it was a beautiful experience. The staff should work on table timing in a more organized fashion

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

LAVO Ristorante is rated 4.6 stars by 837 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 89 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for LAVO Ristorante

9201 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90069

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Doheny Drive

  • Neighborhood

    West Hollywood

  • Hours of operation

    Mon 6:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 6:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 6:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    We do offer Valet - $16 for up to 3 hours with validation. A flat fee of $20 thereafter. Only credit cards are accepted.

  • Public transit

    Sunset/Doheny

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (310) 817-6441

  • Private party facilities

    LAVO Ristorante offers a secluded, 65-seat private dining room with a dramatic barrel-vaulted brick ceiling for private functions. The space can be divided for smaller parties based on availability, while the entire restaurant can be reserved upon request pending availability.

  • Private party contact

    Special Events: (323) 686-3122

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