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Lavo Ristorante Menu 2026: Italian Dishes, Pasta & Pizza

Full Lavo Ristorante menu overview for 2026 — every category with dishes, descriptions and what to order. Signature tableside meatball, handmade pasta, wood-fired pizza, premium secondi and Italian desserts. Below: the menu at a glance, all categories, what Lavo is known for, and answers to the most common questions.

Italian restaurant & nightclubLas Vegas Palazzo & NYCTableside meatball signatureHandmade pasta & wood-fired pizzaUpscale · $$$
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Signature items

Tableside MeatballSignature
Tagliatelle BologneseHandmade pasta
Lobster RavioliHouse-made
Branzino al FornoWhole roasted
Bistecca FiorentinaFor two
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Quick answers

Lavo Ristorante at a glance

The four things people most commonly look up about Lavo, answered in one glance.

Signature item
Tableside Meatball

Hand-rolled beef and pork meatball finished tableside with San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh ricotta. The dish Lavo is most famous for.

Must-order pasta
Cacio e Pepe or Tagliatelle Bolognese

Both are handmade in-house. Cacio e Pepe follows the traditional Roman method; the Bolognese uses a slow-braised veal and beef ragu.

Best for groups
Bistecca alla Fiorentina

28-day dry-aged Porterhouse for two, wood-fired and served tableside. A showstopper for special occasions.

Dress code
Smart casual to upscale

Especially evenings. No athletic wear or flip-flops. Club-appropriate attire required for the late-night portion.

The dish Lavo is famous for

The Tableside Meatball

Lavo's most celebrated dish is a single, oversized hand-rolled meatball made from a blend of beef and pork, slow-cooked in San Marzano tomato sauce and finished tableside at your table with a generous spoonful of fresh whipped ricotta. It arrives on a wooden board and is ladled with sauce in front of you -- a theatrical presentation designed to set the tone for the evening.

The meatball is typically ordered as a starter for the table and is large enough to share. It has been featured in national food media and is consistently cited by guests as the single most memorable dish at Lavo.

Beyond the meatball, the kitchen is known for handmade pasta rolled fresh daily, a wood-burning oven that produces blistered Neapolitan-style pizza crusts, and a grill section producing premium proteins including dry-aged beef, whole fish and veal.

2Locations (LV + NYC)
$$$Price range
7Pasta selections
5Wood-fired pizzas
Menu at a glance

Categories and item count

All seven menu sections with item counts and the standout item in each category.

Menu CategoryItem CountHighlight
Antipasti6Tableside Meatball
Insalate3Classic Caesar
Pasta7Cacio e Pepe / Lobster Ravioli
Pizza5Margherita / Tartufo e Funghi
Secondi6Branzino / Bistecca Fiorentina
Contorni4Truffle Fries
Dolci4Tiramisu / Lava Cake
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All seven Lavo Ristorante menu categories.

Antipasti6 itemsInsalate3 itemsPasta7 itemsPizza dal Forno a Legna5 itemsSecondi6 itemsContorni4 itemsDolci4 items
The full menu

Every dish on Lavo Ristorante's menu

All categories and items below. Menus can change seasonally -- confirm with the restaurant for the current list.

About pricing. Lavo Ristorante does not publish a full price list online. Prices are not shown on this page to avoid publishing unverifiable figures. For current menu pricing, visit lavorestaurant.com or call the location directly. As a guide, budget approximately $80--$150+ per person for a full dinner with drinks before tax and tip.
About Lavo Ristorante

Upscale Italian dining meets late-night nightclub energy

Lavo Ristorante is a concept from TAO Group Hospitality, one of the largest hospitality companies in the U.S., whose portfolio includes Tao Asian Bistro, Beauty & Essex, Marquee Nightclub and dozens of other venues across Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and internationally.

The Las Vegas location occupies a prominent space inside The Palazzo Las Vegas resort on the Strip, one of the most visible dining corridors in the city. The New York location anchors a Midtown address. Both venues follow the same model: a refined Italian dinner service in the early evening that gives way to a full nightclub experience later in the night -- a format that has made Lavo one of the more distinctive concept restaurants in its category.

The kitchen focuses on Italian cooking rooted in regional classics -- Roman pasta (Cacio e Pepe, Carbonara), Bolognese from the Emilia-Romagna tradition, wood-fired pizza in the Neapolitan style, and Florentine-style grilled meats -- elevated with premium imported ingredients and presented with the production values you'd expect from a TAO Group property.

TAOGroup hospitality
PalazzoLas Vegas location
NYCMidtown New York
$$$Upscale · fine casual
What to order at Lavo

First-timer ordering guide

If it's your first visit, the tableside meatball is non-negotiable -- it's both a great dish and an experience. Follow it with one of the handmade pastas: Cacio e Pepe if you want a purer Italian flavour; Tagliatelle Bolognese if you want something heartier.

For a full table spread, add a charcuterie board or burrata to start, one or two pizzas to share, and a pasta for each person. The Bistecca alla Fiorentina (for two) is worth ordering for a special occasion.

For dessert, tiramisu is the obvious classic, but the warm chocolate lava cake with hazelnut gelato is the crowd favourite.

  • Must-order: Tableside Meatball (starter)
  • Best pasta: Cacio e Pepe or Tagliatelle Bolognese
  • Best pizza: Tartufo e Funghi or Diavola
  • Best seafood: Branzino al Forno (whole roasted)
  • Best for two: Bistecca alla Fiorentina
  • Best dessert: Torta di Cioccolato (lava cake)
Common questions

Lavo Ristorante -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Lavo Ristorante's menu, locations, dress code and reservations.

What is Lavo Ristorante known for?

Lavo Ristorante is best known for its tableside meatball presentation — a large hand-rolled beef and pork meatball finished at your table with San Marzano tomato sauce and fresh ricotta. Beyond the signature dish, the restaurant is recognized for its handmade pastas, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, and an upscale Italian-American dining room that transforms into a high-energy nightclub environment in the late evening, particularly at the Las Vegas Palazzo location.

Where is Lavo Ristorante located?

Lavo Ristorante has two flagship locations. The Las Vegas location is inside The Palazzo Las Vegas resort on the Las Vegas Strip (3325 Las Vegas Blvd S). The New York City location is in Midtown Manhattan. Both are operated by TAO Group Hospitality, the same group behind Tao, Beauty & Essex, and other venues. Check the official site at lavorestaurant.com for current hours and reservation availability.

Does Lavo Ristorante have a dress code?

Yes. Lavo enforces a smart casual to upscale dress code, especially in the evenings when the venue transitions to a nightclub format. Athletic wear, shorts, flip-flops and excessively casual clothing are generally not permitted after a certain hour. The standard is elevated casual for dinner service and club-appropriate attire for the nightclub portion of the evening. Policies can change — confirm directly with the venue before your visit.

Can you make a reservation at Lavo Ristorante?

Yes. Reservations are accepted and strongly recommended, especially for weekend dinner service. You can book through the official Lavo website at lavorestaurant.com or via OpenTable. Walk-ins are possible during off-peak hours but availability is limited on Fridays and Saturdays. Table minimums may apply for certain nightclub-adjacent seating on high-demand evenings.

How much does dinner at Lavo Ristorante cost?

Lavo Ristorante is an upscale dining experience — budget roughly $80–$150+ per person for a full meal with appetizer, pasta or entree, and a cocktail, before tax and tip. Pasta dishes are typically in the mid-to-upper range for Italian fine dining; steaks and premium secondi run higher. The restaurant does not publish a full price list online. For exact current pricing, visit lavorestaurant.com or call the location directly.

What type of cuisine does Lavo Ristorante serve?

Lavo serves upscale Italian cuisine with classic regional preparations alongside modern flourishes. The menu centers on handmade pasta (Tagliatelle Bolognese, Cacio e Pepe, Lobster Ravioli), wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza, fresh seafood secondi (whole roasted branzino, sea bass), premium meats (dry-aged Porterhouse, veal Milanese, lamb chops), and traditional Italian antipasti. The ingredient sourcing emphasizes San Marzano tomatoes, imported Italian cheeses and fresh seasonal produce.

Is Lavo Ristorante good for vegetarians?

Yes, there are solid vegetarian options across the menu. The pasta section alone offers Cacio e Pepe, Truffle Tagliolini and the occasional seasonal preparation. Wood-fired pizzas include Margherita, Quattro Formaggi and Tartufo e Funghi. Antipasti options like burrata, arancini and caprese are vegetarian. The kitchen is generally willing to accommodate dietary requests — confirm with your server when booking or upon arrival.

Who owns Lavo Ristorante?

Lavo Ristorante is owned and operated by TAO Group Hospitality, one of the largest hospitality companies in the U.S. TAO Group's portfolio includes Tao Asian Bistro, Beauty & Essex, Marquee Nightclub and dozens of other restaurant and nightclub concepts across Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Sydney and beyond. Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. has a majority ownership stake in TAO Group.

Does Lavo Ristorante take walk-ins?

Walk-ins are possible at Lavo Ristorante, particularly during weekday dinner service or early evening slots on weekends. However, the venue is popular and often fully reserved on Friday and Saturday nights. The restaurant's late-evening nightclub format also means that seating availability for walk-in dining may be limited after a certain hour. Making a reservation in advance via OpenTable or the official Lavo website is the most reliable approach.

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