LAVO Italian Restaurant - New York

Name: LAVO Italian Restaurant - New York
Address: 39 E 58th St, New York, NY, United States, 10022
Telephone: (212) 750-5588
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

3157 Reviews

$30 and under

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Famously known for signature menu items including the 1 lb. Meatball topped with Sheep’s Milk Ricotta, homemade pasta, and desserts; LAVO Italian Restaurant is the destination dining experience for those looking to enjoy a quality meal in a lively and sophisticated setting. Post-dinner, the party continues downstairs at LAVO Nightclub, the subterranean playground where top DJs play the latest hits.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 750-5588
Website
https://taogroup.com/venues/lavo-italian-restaurant-new-york/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Ralph Scamardella
Catering
Please call the restaurant at 212.750.5588 and ask to speak with a Manager re: catering. We're happy to assist you.
Private party facilities
Private dining available for groups of 10-600.
Private party contact
TAO Group Sales: (212) 399-3097

Location
39 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Cross street
Madison and Park Avenues
Parking details
Parking Garages available on 57th, 58th, & 59th Streets between Lexington & Park Avenues. We do not validate. No valet parking.
Public transit
4,5,& 6 (Green Line) 59th St & Lexington Station, <br />N & R (Yellow Lines) 60th St & 5th Ave Station, and<br />E (Blue Line) 53rd St & Madison Ave Station<br />M (Orange Line) 53rd St & Madison Ave Station
Entertainment
Live DJ nightly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Blistered Shishito Peppers$11.00
Calabrian Chili, Pecorino Romano, Breadcrumbs
Vegetable Minestrone**$12.00
Parmesan Broth, Pesto Crouton
Baked Clams Oreganato$18.00
Littleneck Clams, Toasted Breadcrumbs, Garlic Butter
Arancini$19.00
Pecorino Glaze, Tomato Fondue
Fritto Misto$21.00
Calamari, Cherry Peppers, Zucchini, Spicy Marinara
Salmon Tartare* **$21.00
Citrus, Cucumber, Fennel, Calabrian Chili Oil
Oysters on the Half Shell*
Daily Selection
- Half Dozen$21.00
- One Dozen$36.00
Tuna Tartare* **$23.00
Diced Yellowfin Tuna, Avocado, Crispy Garlic, Black Olive Dressing
Salumi-Formaggi Platter**$24.00
18-Month Old San Daniele Prosciutto, Italian Cheeses, Assorted Salumi
Charred Octopus$24.00
Cannellini Bean Ragout
Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$25.00
3 Pieces, Calabrian Chili Cocktail Sauce, Lemon
Eggplant Parmigiano$27.00
Roasted Eggplant, Marinara, Mozzarella
The Meatball$31.00
16 ounces of Fresh Ground Imperial Wagyu, Italian Sausage, and Veal Served with Fresh Whipped Ricotta

Salads

Organic Mixed Greens$17.00
House Lettuce Mix, Shaved Apples, Red Wine Vinaigrette
Classic Caesar**$19.00
Romaine Lettuce, Parmigiano Cheese, Garlic Croutons
The Wedge**$19.00
Creamy Gorgonzola, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Agrodolce Tomato
Roasted Beets$19.00
Goat Cheese, Citrus, Toasted Almonds, Sun Dried Tomato Vinaigrette
Burrata$22.00
Red and Yellow Cherry Tomatoes, Pesto
Lobster "Louie"**$34.00
Shrimp, Little Gem Lettuce, Assorted Vegetables, House Vinaigrette

Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$22.00
Fresh Mozzarella, Tomato, Basil
Quattro Formaggi$23.00
Fontina, Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Scamorza
Burrata$24.00
Pancetta, Red Onion, Arugula, Tomato
Carne$25.00
Soppresatta, Prosciutto, Tomato, Pepperoncini, Fresh Mozzarella

Pastas

Spaghetti Tomato and Basil**$25.00
Ciliegini Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic, Olive Oil
Spaghetti Carbonara**$28.00
Pancetta, Prosciutto, Bacon, Onions, Cream Sauce
Penne alla Vodka**$29.00
Onions, Prosciutto, Peas, Light Cream Sauce
Pappardelle Bolognese**$29.00
Ground Veal, Tomato, Cream Sauce
Rigatoni Melanzana**$29.00
Ciliegini Tomatoes, Calabrian Chili, Roasted Eggplant, Bufala Mozzarella
Truffle Ricotta Cavatelli**$30.00
Crema, Mushroom Ragu, Shaved Truffle
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini$31.00
English Peas, Asparagus, Porcini Crema
Linguini Vongole**$31.00
Manila Clams, White Wine, Calabrian Chili
Reginette Seafood Alfredo**$32.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Lobster Butter, Light Cream Sauce
Capellini di Marechiara**$36.00
Shrimp, Scallops, Manila Clams, Calamari, Tomato, Crushed Chili

House Specialties

Chicken Marsala**$31.00
Breast of Chicken, Wild Mushrooms, Marsala Wine
Grilled Branzino**$34.00
Jersey Tomato Panzanella, Salsa Verde
Grilled Shrimp Spiedini$34.00
Lemon Garlic Butter, Shaved Fennel, Sweet Baby Peppers
Chicken Parmigiano$34.00
Thinly Pounded Chicken, Marinara, Mozzarella
Crispy Chicken "Dominic"$35.00
White Balsamic, Potatoes, Red Chili Flakes
Brick Oven Salmon Oreganato* **$36.00
Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Lemon, White Wine, Garlic Butter
Black Bass alla Napolitana$37.00
Cherry Tomato Confit, Olives, Capers, Basil
Bone In Veal Chop Francaise$65.00
White Wine, Lemon, Capers

Steaks and Chops*

All Steaks are USDA Prime and Dry-Aged for 28 Days and Served with Our House Steak Sauce

Filet Mignon*$55.00
New York Strip*$67.00
Rack of Lamb*$61.00
Bone-In Ribeye*$79.00
Porterhouse*$131.00

Trimmings

$14

Sautéed Spinach
Garlic, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Jumbo Asparagus
Lemon, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Cracked Pepper
Mixed Wild Mushrooms
Garlic, Shallots, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Roasted Rosemary Potatoes
Sautéed Onions, Garlic, Veal Demi Glaze
Truffle French Fries
Truffle Oil, Black Pepper, Romano Cheese
Creamed Spinach
Onions, Butter, Parmigiano
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted Garlic, Cream, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Brussels Sprouts
Pancetta, Shallots, Cipollini Onion

What 3,157 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to eat, a little expensive but food was amazing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this restaurant because of The chef who never disappoints us!
R
Rockstar20
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lavo is a go to when you want to indulge in great food, amazing ambience and a sanitary healthy space to dine in.
SR
ShaymaR
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great ambiance for sure! The food was pretty good. The service was great as well! I would definitely come back.
PC
PedroC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I wonderful vibe and great food. The service was amazing from start to finish.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I went for restaurant week. This is one my fave paces to try during this time I got the tuna tartare for appetizer. It's definitely a good choice. I've had the octopus before too and that was good .i had the Bronzino fish for dinner and it wasn't as flavorful as expected, I liked the pesto risotto more. And for desert the cheesecake and the fried Oreos are a great choice.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall3food5service3ambience5
Weekend in New York Heading to Yankees game after Was 1 hour before we received our food We were late for the start of the game
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were very friendly and attentive. My cup was always full with water without asking. I love love this place and the food was delicious.
LK
LoriK
New York Area
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was amazing! My first time here and the food was delicious and the dessert was even better! Will definitely be going back!
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canonball
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lunch was wonderful. We were 4 people and each would go back to Lavo again. Waiter and staff were attentive and professional. Our experience was excellent and would eagerly return
E
Eyeris
New York Area
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The ambiance was amazing, good music, food was excellent, the service was ok, our server looked annoyed/tired had low energy, barley came to the talk to check on us - didn’t offer if we wanted more drinks/water. Overall the restaurant has a vey nice ambiance a cozy bar and the server at the bar was amazing, very attentive.
DD
DiningDiva
New York Area
83 reviews
vip
5.0
83 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
An impeccable and lively experience as always. The service is wonderful, the hostesses were amazing and management is very kind and steps up to the place always! Bronzino was perfect and so was our watermelon salad and seafood pasta. This is our go to! We are comfortable there and couldn't be happier with our experience!
R
Renan
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
It is impressive that Lavo kept the quality, service and overall experience at high level along these years.
LAVO Italian Restaurant - New YorkResponded on July 28, 2022Thanks so much for your kind words. We love getting positive feedback and will certainly share your sentiments with the rest of the team! We try our best to deliver the best food and service. Hope to see you again soon!
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gregg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Overall amazing meal. If you go here you MUST try the big meatball, best meatball in new york and if you wanna argue, argue w a wall! Drinks are awesome, appetizers are amazing (caeser salad is crazy too) and the fried oreos are a must to finish w a nice cup of coffee.
LAVO Italian Restaurant - New YorkResponded on July 28, 2022Thanks so much for your kind words. We love getting positive feedback and will certainly share your sentiments with the rest of the team! Meatball AND the fried oreos= PERFECT DINNER here at Lavo!
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kims
New York Area
26 reviews
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience5
We went to Lavo for Restaurant Week. It was an excellent deal at $45pp for a three course meal. The food was very good. The service was decent. Our waitress was very personable but seemed a little overwhelmed as the restaurant got very busy. My only complaint was the floor management. As the restaurant got busy and the wait staff was in the weeds, four floor managers stood clustered behind our table shooting the ah*#. Trust me, I could clearly hear their conversation. In fact, I had to say “excuse me” to get them to move as they were blocking my access to the bathroom. The restaurant needs to either set higher expectations for their managers or get new ones.
AC
AdamC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall3food4service1ambience3
Post pandemic it’s very hard to find good help. 2 hours on a price fix menu and our apps and drinks were taken by the hostess Nicolette who also got our check as our waiter Eric kept disappearing When we expressed our displeasure with the waiter and disappeared even more. The famous meatball seems smaller and we begged for bread. I wonder if they are under new owners
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience4
Great food and very cool place.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Although it took us some time to get seated, our waitress was fabulous!
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SuziQ
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was my second time to eat at Lavo and it was as delicious as I remembered! Overall amazing restaurant! Great atmosphere, great food and cocktails, great service!
AK
AshanaK
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, the food and the ambiance was amazing. I will definitely be coming back!
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Maddii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing . Overall I enjoyed my time and experience. Definitely will be returning.
RO
RaymondO
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
The food and service was very slow on Thursday, July 7, 2022. We sat outside. We will not do that ever again.
HK
HillK
Los Angeles
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved food and service!
LAVO Italian Restaurant - New YorkResponded on July 6, 2022Thanks so much for your kind words. We love getting positive feedback and will certainly share your sentiments with the rest of the team!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aniversario
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Dining room was pretty empty
JL
JeremyL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best business lunch location in the city! Great food and even better prices.
J
Juliet
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
Dinner with friends
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Igor
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall3food4service3ambience1
Pretty terrible, barely was attended to outside. Food arrived late, management came out but didn’t didn’t do much or offer anything. I would never come here again . I don’t even think they’d care if I did anyway.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Surprise bridal shower for coworker. Service was slow. Overall good!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Food and ambience was very good. Service was a little off. Our waiter rarely came around to check on us or ask if we needed drinks or desserts.
DG
DelGr
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was amazing, but heads up it’s expensive
OT
OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was our girlfriends 60 b-day celebration.
WC
WingC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall1food1service3ambience1
Poor execution on good quality material. Super Noisy. Expensive.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great music. Just overall a lot of fun.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was fantastic!!!
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Frank
New York Area
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
We thought the food was very good. Service ok except when we arrived hostesses gave us runaround for 10 mins. The noise level is atrocious. Way to loud to be comfortable. You could hardly talk to the person next to you. I realize the place caters to early 20’s crowds but some considerations should be given to others. A DJ at 8pm. Kind of much
OT
OpenTable Diner
Birmingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday dinner
LC
LuzC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lunch menu is fantastic for the price. Highly recommend
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Pastalover37538263746868
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Don’t need a lady to turn on the sink for me in the bathroom, made me feel rushed

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
- Staff is vaccinated

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LAVO Italian Restaurant - New York is rated 4.5 stars by 3157 OpenTable diners.

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

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 8, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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39 E 58th St, New York, NY 10022

Additional information

Cross street
Madison and Park Avenues
Neighborhood
Midtown East
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 11:30 am–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Parking Garages available on 57th, 58th, & 59th Streets between Lexington & Park Avenues. We do not validate. No valet parking.
Public transit
4,5,& 6 (Green Line) 59th St & Lexington Station, N & R (Yellow Lines) 60th St & 5th Ave Station, andE (Blue Line) 53rd St & Madison Ave StationM (Orange Line) 53rd St & Madison Ave Station
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Ralph Scamardella
Entertainment
Live DJ nightly
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://taogroup.com/venues/lavo-italian-restaurant-new-york/
Phone number
(212) 750-5588
Catering
Please call the restaurant at 212.750.5588 and ask to speak with a Manager re: catering. We're happy to assist you.
Private party facilities
Private dining available for groups of 10-600.
Private party contact
TAO Group Sales: (212) 399-3097

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LAVO Italian Restaurant - New York

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Private dining

Additional information

100 New York / Tri-State Area Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

The Meatball

Tuna Tartare

20 Layer Chocolate Cake

Appetizers

Blistered Shishito Peppers$11.00

Vegetable Minestrone**$12.00

Baked Clams Oreganato$18.00

Arancini$19.00

Fritto Misto$21.00

Salmon Tartare* **$21.00

Oysters on the Half Shell*

Tuna Tartare* **$23.00

Salumi-Formaggi Platter**$24.00

Charred Octopus$24.00

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail$25.00

Eggplant Parmigiano$27.00

The Meatball$31.00

Salads

Organic Mixed Greens$17.00

Classic Caesar**$19.00

The Wedge**$19.00

Roasted Beets$19.00

Burrata$22.00

Lobster "Louie"**$34.00

Brick Oven Pizza

Margherita$22.00

Quattro Formaggi$23.00

Burrata$24.00

Carne$25.00

Pastas

Spaghetti Tomato and Basil**$25.00

Spaghetti Carbonara**$28.00

Penne alla Vodka**$29.00

Pappardelle Bolognese**$29.00

Rigatoni Melanzana**$29.00

Truffle Ricotta Cavatelli**$30.00

Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini$31.00

Linguini Vongole**$31.00

Reginette Seafood Alfredo**$32.00

Capellini di Marechiara**$36.00

House Specialties

Chicken Marsala**$31.00

Grilled Branzino**$34.00

Grilled Shrimp Spiedini$34.00

Chicken Parmigiano$34.00

Crispy Chicken "Dominic"$35.00

Brick Oven Salmon Oreganato* **$36.00

Black Bass alla Napolitana$37.00

Bone In Veal Chop Francaise$65.00

Steaks and Chops*

Filet Mignon*$55.00

New York Strip*$67.00

Rack of Lamb*$61.00

Bone-In Ribeye*$79.00

Porterhouse*$131.00

Trimmings

Sautéed Spinach

Jumbo Asparagus

Mixed Wild Mushrooms

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Truffle French Fries

Creamed Spinach

Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Brussels Sprouts

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