
La Lanterna di Vittorio
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About La Lanterna di Vittorio
La Lanterna di Vittorio is an Italian restaurant on MacDougal Street in New York, built around an indoor garden and a bar with live jazz. The menu centers on a lasagna flight, a sampler of eight different lasagnas offered in vegetarian and meat versions, with recurring flavors like four cheese, mushroom, arrabiata, and pesto. Goat cheese bruschetta is a common starter, and tiramisu is a common dessert, alongside a drink list that runs to specialty cocktails and mulled wine. The main dining room is lit with lanterns and candles, and a private dining room is available for groups. Outdoor seating extends to an enclosed back patio. Reservations are recommended, and takeaway is offered for those eating off site. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout, and a fireplace runs in the colder months. The restaurant opens daily, and the wider menu spans 60 dishes.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Paid street parking · Difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsFamily friendly
Menu & Prices
60 dishes · mains $7–22- Stolichnaya 80$8.00
- Absolut 80$9.00
- Ketel One 80$9.00
- Vincent Van Gogh$9.00
- Smirnoff$7.00
- Pinnacle$7.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagna flights, tiramisu, bruschetta and garden patio seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention lasagna flights, tiramisu, bruschetta and garden patio seating.
Customer Review Summary
The lasagna flights dominate nearly every account, with diners sampling both meat and vegetarian sets and singling out standouts like the arrabiata, mushroom, and pancetta versions, though a few found the classic lasagna too cheesy and greasy in one case. Close behind, the goat cheese and peperoni Rossi bruschetta draws repeated praise as a starter, and desserts like the tiramisu, cannoli, and Nutella pizza come up often, with one reviewer calling the tiramisu merely "average" while still good. The candlelit indoor garden and fireplace room are consistently described as cozy and romantic, though a couple of diners note the back patio can feel cramped or too dimly lit to read the menu, and one wished for more non-lasagna pasta options. Cocktails draw mixed notes too, with the mulled wine and hot toddy enjoyed while one banana split martini was likened to medicine. Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, with several reviewers crediting specific servers for recommending dishes, checking on dietary restrictions, or bringing bread that wasn't on the menu.
Customer Review Summary
The lasagna flights dominate nearly every account, with diners sampling both meat and vegetarian sets and singling out standouts like the arrabiata, mushroom, and pancetta versions, though a few found the classic lasagna too cheesy and greasy in one case. Close behind, the goat cheese and peperoni Rossi bruschetta draws repeated praise as a starter, and desserts like the tiramisu, cannoli, and Nutella pizza come up often, with one reviewer calling the tiramisu merely "average" while still good. The candlelit indoor garden and fireplace room are consistently described as cozy and romantic, though a couple of diners note the back patio can feel cramped or too dimly lit to read the menu, and one wished for more non-lasagna pasta options. Cocktails draw mixed notes too, with the mulled wine and hot toddy enjoyed while one banana split martini was likened to medicine. Service is repeatedly called warm and attentive, with several reviewers crediting specific servers for recommending dishes, checking on dietary restrictions, or bringing bread that wasn't on the menu.
Featured reviews
- thegmail account
“Had a lovely evening dining here on 8/5/26. VICTORIA PROVIDED IMPECCABLE SERVICE. The drinks were constantly filled and she was always checking up on us and ensuring all dietary restrictions were accommodated. She has the sweetest personality and made it seem like I was dining at a Michelin star restaurant with her level of attentiveness. I will always want to come back and eat here if VICTORIA is serving me.”
- Kevin Barry Cook
“Nice place. Beautiful dining in the back. There was some sort of impromptu method acting or something going on that was kind of interesting. Good prices on wine. Had a margherita pizza and carpacci. Food wasn't anything exceptional but atmosphere was top notch.”
- elaina fusco
“The food was good, but there were way too many tables for the space. All the tables were small and round for 2 people. We were a group of 5 at two small round put together. I had to hold my plate in my hand to eat. The food was good but …”
- Jay (JMan)
“I liked the pizza tasty sauce and cheeze good bite too it also. I loved the lasagna I think the best I've had came out sizzling hot and had really good flavor ill definitely go back”
- Emily Fligel
“Large menu, delicious pizza, pasta, cheese, etc. Ordered a margarita which was average. Liked the tiramisu. Service was attentive, I think there was a bit of a language barrier. The lasagna is so rich and tasty. We were seated in the back patio which was really cute and a nice setting for a work dinner or really any occasion.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A lantern-lit indoor garden & live jazz in the adjoining bar complement light Italian fare.”
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
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- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves coffee
- Serves comfort food
- Serves late-night food
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Parking· 2
- Paid street parking
- Difficult to find a space
- Dining options· 7
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Highlights· 7
- Has fast service
- Has fireplace
- Serves great cocktails
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great wine list
- Has live music
- Atmosphere· 3
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near La Lanterna di Vittorio
- Da Andrea Greenwich Village4.62,6450.4 mi$30–90
cappellacci al tartufo, butternut squash, burrata
- Forsythia NYC4.44400.7 mi$80–90
agnolotti, 22% service fee, unfriendly host
- Casa D'angelo New York4.66,2890.8 mi$15–30
tableside cheese wheel pasta, truffle pasta, pesto gnocchi
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Lanterna di Vittorio | 4.52,434 | — | $20–60 | lasagna flights, tiramisu, bruschetta |
| Da Andrea Greenwich Village | 4.62,645 | 0.4 mi | $30–90 | cappellacci al tartufo, butternut squash, burrata |
| Forsythia NYC | 4.4440 | 0.7 mi | $80–90 | agnolotti, 22% service fee, unfriendly host |
| Casa D'angelo New York | 4.66,289 | 0.8 mi | $15–30 | tableside cheese wheel pasta, truffle pasta, pesto gnocchi |
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