Lavagna

Loud small room, tense vibe with owner cursing out staff and being rude to guests. Years ago we stopped coming here for this reason (our waiter quit mid meal!) but a friend wanted to go...Nowhere to stand if yr table is not ready. No bartender will ask if u want anything. Don't ask about the timeline, the owner will snap @ you. I like the C&B focaccia and the scallop appetizer but what a stressful environment.

Sadly, this was super disappointing. With all the positive reviews, we really expected much better. The setting itself is beautiful and the ambience amazing. The waitstaff were charming and helpful. So this made the food all the more a disappointment. We had a salad of radishes, cheese and red peppers, and the red peppers were clearly from a bottle. We had another dish which was fried artichoke with a bean purée and sauteed mushrooms and it literally tasted like baby food. Maybe that artichoke had been fried in very hot water. It makes me sad to write this, but it's true. The only dish that was OK was the rigatoni which was modified to be veg for us. I'll caveat this by saying that perhaps the meat dishes are far better but I cannot recommend this beautiful spot for vegetarian.

The server was very helpful and nice. She gave great suggestions based on your dietary needs and her suggestions were spot on. We ordered the scarpaccio for appetizer and shared the rigatoni and Pollock for mains. And had an apple pie type dessert (forget the Italian name). The Pollock was my favorite dish by far. The fish was soft and peppery with a hint of lemon. Just delicious! Everything else was very good too. The restaurant is very small and has a cozy apartment-like vibe. Would definitely recommend making reservations as this place fills up quickly.

I went to Lavagna with some friends for dinner, and it's just the coziest space. It's really clear that its been a part of the East Village for a long time, and has the feel of a classic NYC restaurant. The servers were very friendly, and allowed us to stay a little longer after we finished our meals which I always appreciate. We got the focaccia to start, which I really enjoyed. For our entrees we all got a pasta dish. I got the classic spaghetti because I'm vegetarian, and its what you would expect. Not always big on it but I was on a budget and it did the trick. My friend is vegetarian too and she asked to modify the rigatoni, which I should have done! They were able to modify it and remove the sausage which was very thoughtful of them. The other two guests got the ragu special, and enjoyed their meals! I would totally go back another time!

Fantastic service, a small little Italian restaurant! Pretty busy even on a Monday night. I tried the focaccia (8/10 very good), the seared scallops "agrodolce" which was my favorite (9/10 the sauce was so good I got extra focaccia to dip in it!), the carciofo al forno (6/10 the puree and mushrooms were decent, not the biggest fan of the artichoke) and the prosciutto di San Daniele (4/10 the prosciutto and cheese were good but the balsamic fig was way too aggressive in the vinegar and I couldn't finish it!) I also tasted the rigatoni (7/10 not my favorite I feel like it could've used more flavor or seasoning) and the special pasta which had eggplant in it (8/10 I'd order this one)I wouldn't actively choose to come back but I wouldn't say no if someone else wanted to go.

Yorgi head host and sever will ensure that you have the time of your life at East Village's most classic Tuscan dining establishment. He will be your wine aficionado and your confidant. The steak Lavagna was incredible. Cooked to perfection and the Yukon mashed were an excellent pair. I recommend hearing the specials and a pro tip: split a pizza as an appetizer. They always rotate new house specialty pizzas All of the servers and staff are friendly and make you feel like you're dining like part of the family. A+ service

Superior as always. The rigatoni, the prosciutto salad, the pork chop, and THE DESSERTS. Friendly, sincere, attentive service. Beautiful patio space and charming old bar and dining area. Doesn't get better than this.

What a great surprise! We made a reservation without really knowing much and after looking at some mediocre reviews. It was fantastic! Lavagna has a small menu and we ordered a lot off of it. The standouts were the octopus app sliced thin and the sweet pea ravioli with a hint of mint. The scallop appetizers was also delish. Perfectly cooked. The beet salad was good. The star was the whole fish- it came flambé (which might have been a bit unnecessary) but the results were beyond. The four of us shared this for dinner after sharing apps. Great sleeper restaurant that I would totally recommend.

Service absolutely awful, rude and dismissive, ruined reasonably good food. Tight quarters didn't help, but not the main problem. Have been a few times over the years but never had this problem before.

We have been coming to Lavagna for years. The food is amazing! Best pasta in the city!!!!! Staff treat you like family. The space is cozy, warm, & welcoming, with a hip vibe. Truly one of NY's finest! Great E. Village night life surrounds the restaurant.