First time and was not impressed by the quality of food… Stick to the menu but the vendors quality was were very mediocre… Have them find better products if you’re planning on staying in business… the chef can do better for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Blaine Eldred
We thoroughly enjoyed our food and service. Our party of 6 was well taken care of, though reservations for an early dinner were necessary. Only reason “atmosphere” is 4/5 is because the ceiling was leaking water after the morning rain and we had to switch tables. This is not an issue you are likely to encounter. I will absolutely be coming back on special occasions. At the time of writing this review, entrées ranged from $35-$90 and the quality makes up for it. The plates are well portioned, though smaller than Americana; I prefer it this way. The staff were polite and thorough. The wine/drink menu was comprehensive. For hors d’oeuvres, we ordered the garlic bread (amazing sauces!), Fritto misto, burrata, and winter beets. They were all superbe. I highly recommend the garlic bread and burrata. I was able to snap pictures of 3 of our Entrées: Black linguine with lobster, squash agnolotti, and scallops. Oh, the affogato dessert had great presentation (see ice block picture). Overall, 5/5. I recommend a visit if you can afford the occasion. Valet parking was $18 with “validation”.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Basil, Fritto Misto
Gigi
The menu strikes a balance between classic Italian dishes and innovative creations. The truffle pizza and succulent lamb chops were definite highlights. While some items are on the pricier side, the quality justifies the cost.LAVO RISTORANTE isn’t just about food; it’s about creating memories. As the sun dipped below the Hollywood Hills, I raised my glass—a toast to coastal Italy, to shared laughter, and to moments etched in time. ✨???
Recommended dishes: 20 Layer Chocolate Cake, Oysters on the Half Shell, Tiramisu Cake, Caviar Pasta and Lobster
Sabrina Cohensedgh
Beautiful restaurant & great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
SEMA CASTING
Horrible service. Unbelievable the rudness and carelessness. She didn't come by the table once to ask about the food. We asked for water 4 times. We still didn't get it, not even at the end, after asking again for it after the bill. Food is not that special. Ambiance is good.But we ll never go back. Servers like that should not be there, upsetting the entire dinner. Amd again, the food is nothing special. It's just OK, maybe. There are definitely much better places to eat and have better food.
Flight Broker Alternate
Mediocre food. Nothing special. There are other places with much better food. And the service is absolutely AWFUL! Go somewhere else, you'll enjoy everything much more.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
ClemensM
Visited Lavo before once with my wife and loved the atmosphere and food! Decided to take my very good clients/friends to Lavo for a nice evening. Our reservation was for 6pm, pls note, the restaurant does not open until exactly 6pm. We had to wait outside. Not a big deal but not hospitable either. Knowing that many restaurants don't space out appetizers and main course appropriately, we had wanted to order the appetizers first and then the main course a little later. Our - very friendly - server asked us to put our complete order in at once and they will make sure it's spaced out. Food was overall great - but we were halfway through our appetizers when 2 people came to ask if we're ready to move on when we clearly had half full plates. Then they just brought out all main dishes and I literally had to woof down my remaing appetizer, the plate was removed and the main course put in front of me. WTH? Main course almost done, there she comes with the desert menu. I had to ask her that we'd like a little pause before looking at desert. I put the menu on the side and a busboy took it and put it upright right in the middle of the table, as if to convince us to look at it now! The whole time we were there, we felt rushed and just a number in their effort to turn the table as often as they can. We were not skimping out on anything, had multiple cocktails and wine too. Not sure if I want to return if they treat us like this.
Kenny
Food was super underwhelming. Service was fine but restaurants such as Lavo have a standard to uphold regardless of how much is being spent by the customer and it felt like we weren't a priority in comparison to servers bigger tables or even following up. Tables were really close to each other and we happened to be sat next to a couple arguing and it was so awkward we were close enough to them to feel like we couldn't enjoy ourselves. Sad the penna allá vodka was below average.
cassandraB
We were given a gift card as a Christmas present and was excited to eat at this restaurant. It did not disappoint. The restaurant was beautiful and they played awesome music. Service was really good and the food was outstanding! We will definitely go back.
Had such a great dinner here with a couple of friends celebrating my birthday! Carolyn (name twin haha) at the front desk was so helpful and accommodating and our waitress, I believe her name was Zola?, was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back soon!
A. Google User
FIND OTHER PARKING HERE. $18 to park for dinner is what they charge... with a validation. That's crazy. And if you don't have validation, it's $30. Is the food really worth that? Not really. Dinner was okay. Not great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Asmita Idate
Beautiful restaurant, amazing drinks and service. However, food was subpar, pasta was very basic, honestly did not taste fresh and lacked flavor. We also had oysters. And to end the night, I had terrible food poisoning after eating the food, I was very ill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Levon
Everything was great. Delicious food,great service and good atmosphere. Thank you .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
DianaZ
Beautiful restaurant but felt like an off night. Cocktail:old smoky old fashion was had great flavor but barely anything in the glass. Dinner: octopus was delicious, lamb chops good portion and the olive tapenade was delicious, duck was okay, broccolini was good Overall food was good in flavor but the temperature was off, prefer food swerve a bit warmer. The staff fantastic. Willing to go again
First time and was not impressed by the quality of food… Stick to the menu but the vendors quality was were very mediocre… Have them find better products if you’re planning on staying in business… the chef can do better for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
We thoroughly enjoyed our food and service. Our party of 6 was well taken care of, though reservations for an early dinner were necessary. Only reason “atmosphere” is 4/5 is because the ceiling was leaking water after the morning rain and we had to switch tables. This is not an issue you are likely to encounter. I will absolutely be coming back on special occasions. At the time of writing this review, entrées ranged from $35-$90 and the quality makes up for it. The plates are well portioned, though smaller than Americana; I prefer it this way. The staff were polite and thorough. The wine/drink menu was comprehensive. For hors d’oeuvres, we ordered the garlic bread (amazing sauces!), Fritto misto, burrata, and winter beets. They were all superbe. I highly recommend the garlic bread and burrata. I was able to snap pictures of 3 of our Entrées: Black linguine with lobster, squash agnolotti, and scallops. Oh, the affogato dessert had great presentation (see ice block picture). Overall, 5/5. I recommend a visit if you can afford the occasion. Valet parking was $18 with “validation”.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Bread with Basil, Fritto Misto
The menu strikes a balance between classic Italian dishes and innovative creations. The truffle pizza and succulent lamb chops were definite highlights. While some items are on the pricier side, the quality justifies the cost.LAVO RISTORANTE isn’t just about food; it’s about creating memories. As the sun dipped below the Hollywood Hills, I raised my glass—a toast to coastal Italy, to shared laughter, and to moments etched in time. ✨???
Recommended dishes: 20 Layer Chocolate Cake, Oysters on the Half Shell, Tiramisu Cake, Caviar Pasta and Lobster
Beautiful restaurant & great drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Horrible service. Unbelievable the rudness and carelessness. She didn't come by the table once to ask about the food. We asked for water 4 times. We still didn't get it, not even at the end, after asking again for it after the bill. Food is not that special. Ambiance is good.But we ll never go back. Servers like that should not be there, upsetting the entire dinner. Amd again, the food is nothing special. It's just OK, maybe. There are definitely much better places to eat and have better food.
Mediocre food. Nothing special. There are other places with much better food. And the service is absolutely AWFUL! Go somewhere else, you'll enjoy everything much more.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 1
Visited Lavo before once with my wife and loved the atmosphere and food! Decided to take my very good clients/friends to Lavo for a nice evening. Our reservation was for 6pm, pls note, the restaurant does not open until exactly 6pm. We had to wait outside. Not a big deal but not hospitable either. Knowing that many restaurants don't space out appetizers and main course appropriately, we had wanted to order the appetizers first and then the main course a little later. Our - very friendly - server asked us to put our complete order in at once and they will make sure it's spaced out. Food was overall great - but we were halfway through our appetizers when 2 people came to ask if we're ready to move on when we clearly had half full plates. Then they just brought out all main dishes and I literally had to woof down my remaing appetizer, the plate was removed and the main course put in front of me. WTH? Main course almost done, there she comes with the desert menu. I had to ask her that we'd like a little pause before looking at desert. I put the menu on the side and a busboy took it and put it upright right in the middle of the table, as if to convince us to look at it now! The whole time we were there, we felt rushed and just a number in their effort to turn the table as often as they can. We were not skimping out on anything, had multiple cocktails and wine too. Not sure if I want to return if they treat us like this.
Food was super underwhelming. Service was fine but restaurants such as Lavo have a standard to uphold regardless of how much is being spent by the customer and it felt like we weren't a priority in comparison to servers bigger tables or even following up. Tables were really close to each other and we happened to be sat next to a couple arguing and it was so awkward we were close enough to them to feel like we couldn't enjoy ourselves. Sad the penna allá vodka was below average.
We were given a gift card as a Christmas present and was excited to eat at this restaurant. It did not disappoint. The restaurant was beautiful and they played awesome music. Service was really good and the food was outstanding! We will definitely go back.
a little over priced but not
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Had such a great dinner here with a couple of friends celebrating my birthday! Carolyn (name twin haha) at the front desk was so helpful and accommodating and our waitress, I believe her name was Zola?, was so friendly and attentive. Will definitely be going back soon!
FIND OTHER PARKING HERE. $18 to park for dinner is what they charge... with a validation. That's crazy. And if you don't have validation, it's $30. Is the food really worth that? Not really. Dinner was okay. Not great.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant, amazing drinks and service. However, food was subpar, pasta was very basic, honestly did not taste fresh and lacked flavor. We also had oysters. And to end the night, I had terrible food poisoning after eating the food, I was very ill.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Everything was great. Delicious food,great service and good atmosphere. Thank you .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Beautiful restaurant but felt like an off night. Cocktail:old smoky old fashion was had great flavor but barely anything in the glass. Dinner: octopus was delicious, lamb chops good portion and the olive tapenade was delicious, duck was okay, broccolini was good Overall food was good in flavor but the temperature was off, prefer food swerve a bit warmer. The staff fantastic. Willing to go again