Lavagna

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For us, it's the best Italian restaurant in NY, and probably the best one globally. We first ate here years ago, during a visit to NY, and loved it so much that we returned the following day. We had dinner there this week, during a visit to the city, and the magic remained just the same. Simple, but super tasty food, creative but not presumptios, a great and friendly team, led by the owner, Jorgos (Greek name, that I'm probably misspelling). Don't skip this place!

Jeffrey Tenenbaum

Lavagna is a quaint, hidden gem in the East Village! We were there on Saturday night with 21 people for a large family celebration for my Mom's 80th birthday. The food, wine, service, ambiance, and value were all exceptional. The food was so delicious and at prices that I was blown away by. I regularly frequent some of NYC's finest restaurants, so have a pretty good benchmark. Our server Rob handled our large party with grace, skill, and great humor. Owner Yorgos is a first-class restauranteur and a great guy. Everyone in our group was incredibly impressed and had the best time. I could not recommend Lavagna more highly!

Virginia

This place is amazing. We went for lunch. Service was amazing. Excellent people working there including the chef and everyone else. It was a slow afternoon so we got the chance to speak with the wither and chef. We would definitely visit again once we go to New York again. Food was excellent as well. It is a must stop f you are in New York. I am glad we went to this place. Thank you for making our experience an unforgettable one. Hope to see you soon