LAVO Los Angeles

I visited this restaurant with friends to celebrate a birthday and I am certain that I will return again in the future. Our order included tagliatelle al limone (caviar pasta), penne alla vodka pasta, yellowfin tuna tartare, black truffle pizza, and spicy calabrese pizza. I particularly enjoyed the black truffle pizza, penne alla vodka pasta, and tagliatelle al limone caviar pasta. Personally, I really like dishes that have caviar or truffle. The penne alla vodka pasta was the most flavorful dish. We shared a bottle of Sauvignon blanc for drinks. The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated and has an elegant ambiance. The staff provided excellent recommendations and we all enjoyed our meals without any complaints. The service was fantastic, with everything served promptly. The only downside was the parking situation, as it took us a while to find suitable parking which almost caused us to be late for our reservation. I am definitely planning to return for either a date night or a girls night out. While it is on the expensive side, it is worth every penny.

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”.

The 20 layer cake was to die for! Would definitely come back just for that. The spicy calabrese was probably the best pizza i’ve ever had in my life. I’ve had better penne allá vodka and bolognese, I’d skip those. The truffle fries were light and crispy. The verde salad was also really yummy. Drink wise, the buona notte was so creamy and delicious.