Housemade pastas & other locally sourced Italian eats are served alongside wine, beer & cocktails.
At a glance
#67 of 177 Bars in Washington #27 of 41 Italian restaurants in WashingtonLocalGuideWorld score: 4.40
Rating breakdown
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5 ★66%
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4 ★22%
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3 ★7%
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2 ★3%
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1 ★3%
Quick facts
- What is the rating of Lavagna?
- Lavagna is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 538 reviews.
- How does Lavagna rank in Washington?
- Lavagna is #67 of 177 Bars in Washington by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
- Where is Lavagna located?
- 539 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, United States — 4.1 km from the center of Washington.
- How can I contact Lavagna?
- Phone: +1 202-546-5006 · Website: lavagnadc.com
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Showed up on a Sunday and was pleased it was half price bottle wine night. The portions are massive! The fresh bread was good. I appreciated the Frank Sinatra overhead. There was something off about my dish though, maybe the taste, maybe because it was a little souper than I was expecting. Seemed like the owner made his rounds to every table so they really care about customer satisfaction - says a lot these days!
Enjoyed a quick and classic spaghetti bolognese (beef & pork) with a nice glass of red wine the waiter suggested. The noodles were thick (seemed to be homemade) and blended beautifully with the flavorful bolognese. It was very well prepared. I was not offered bread but would have enjoyed soaking up the last bit of sauce. The service was efficient. I was there just before 5 ahead of the evening rush. I’d definitely go back. The menu is thoughtful and I’d describe it as straight forward. Not extensive but still with a good offering. Just when I thought I had accomplished a nice quiet evening, one of the waiters stomped out apparently proclaiming he was not coming back. It’s a tuff time for the restaurant industry. I have come to expect good food with average service…
Atmosphere was average, service is average. Slow at times and could be that there are not enough waiters.
The food was painful to finish. A college student could do better in a dorm room.
The pasta was more on the hard side of al dente, the accompanying sauce was watery and the lamb dry without flavour. The brussel sprouts was over seasoned.
Overall the food experience was meeh. Not a place to eat more like a place to hang out.
The food was painful to finish. A college student could do better in a dorm room.
The pasta was more on the hard side of al dente, the accompanying sauce was watery and the lamb dry without flavour. The brussel sprouts was over seasoned.
Overall the food experience was meeh. Not a place to eat more like a place to hang out.
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