Lavagna Washington Dc

Not bad, considering my experience dining on the terrace on a warm but breezy evening. The food was quite good, especially the panna cotta cheesecake, even though it had an Oreo cookie on top. You don't often see those in Italy!

LOVE this place! Really great, tasty, well-made Italian classics in a homey neighborhood atmosphere with extremely friendly service. If you’re looking for an Italian dinner in the area with reasonable prices, this is a perfect option.

Had mimosa and their Frittata for brunch. Their claim of all fresh ingredients was evident as their vegetables certainly were. Wife had their Eggs Benedict and they were excellent as well. Will definitely return and if you're in the area, give them a try. Will not disappoint. View menu

Hands down my favorite dc Italian restaurant. I always get the bruschetta and the bolognese. The pasta is freshly made in house so it's a no brainer. I believe Wednesday is half of bottles. Chris has been there forever and is the best. Quaint and cute romantic vibe. They do have a bar upstairs though if you want to sit alone.

We made a reservation because Lavagna advertised live jazz the first Friday of every month. When I made the reservation, I asked to be seated to hear the music. The musicians were friends of mine.When we got to the restaurant, we were told that the music was in the bar: but no food was served in the bar. The maitre d' was, at best, nasty. We left. We won't go back.

I first came here on a recommendation from a friend who lived in the area several years ago. Was amazing freshly made pasta. I’ve come since every couple of years and the quality has gone down each time. The pappardelle lamb used to be great. Was a wet pool of under seasoned thick pasta last night. Focaccia was dry and cold. The short ribs were tough, sweet, and not fall off the bone. None of the four of us finished our meal, which says everything. Last night was the last time for me. View menu

My fiancé and I went to Lavagna for Date night located in SE DC. It’s been on my list to try for a while. The host staff was very friendly when seating us and taking our order. We tried the Bruschetta and Apple Salad for our starter before getting into the entrees. The Apple Salad was my favorite dish. I tried the Rigatoni Italian Sausage and she had the Carbonara. The food was good but it was missing that X factor. I really liked the old school 80s style theme they have. We enjoyed ourselves there.

I visited on a Sunday and was delighted to find it was half-price bottle night for wine. The portion sizes are generous! The fresh bread was tasty as well. I enjoyed the background music featuring Frank Sinatra. However, there was something not quite right about my dish—perhaps it was the flavor or maybe it was a bit soupier than I anticipated. I also noticed the owner personally checked in with each table, which indicates that they genuinely care about customer satisfaction—a refreshing touch in today's dining scene!

We had an Italian brunch/lunch on Saturday. The outdoor seats were limited and mostly taken, so we decided to sit indoor by the window.I ordered the goat cheese omelette, which was rich in flavor and had a great portion. The ice coffee was decent.My friend ordered Italian sausage gravy, and the taste was a bit plain for us but I think it's just how Italian likes to eat, and it fitted well with the provided ketchup or hot sauce.Overall, the food and service were all good, and I deem the price were fair for what we were offered. View menu