Checked out this place for a lunch. Pleasant and cozy interior, waitress was very helpful and attentive. We enjoyed their mushroom pizza, shrimp pasta was too soft but good sauce and protein. White and red sangrias were also good. Tried to order panna cotta for dessert and after a wait was informed by other staff meter that it'll be 20 min wait for it to set, we agreed to wait. About 25 - 30 mins later I was told that it's still not set and if I wanted another dessert or wait longer. At this point we were no longer interested in waiting or eating dessert. Waitress was very apologetic about the situation (unlike the person who kept telling us to wait). Overall it was good experience, will give it another shot maybe for dinner to make sure I can try this dessert. read more

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A bit disappointing in the menu is very limited in main courses and 3 of the 4 were steak and chicken. The Pinsa was especially bad however making grocery store frozen seem good. Salads however very fresh and excellent, well dressed. Cocktail service also very nice as was excellent wait staff. It didn't help it was very cold in the place on a Friday evening. Made it uncomfortable. On the whole - ok. Not terrible. read more

I went on a Saturday night: Ambiance - Chill and very relaxing Service - Very attentive and want to make sure you we were fully taken care of Food - Impeccable read more

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I went to one of my favorite restaurants in town last night So disappointed to find out that Loyd is no longer there,You could tell the difference,Loyd was bigger than life,He was the personality of Lavagna He was all over the place greeting everyone that came in .Stopping by every table to make sure,all was going well His explanation of the specials were such a treat to listen.In comparison yesterday the menu was dropped on the table,along with the special menu.Loyd you will truly be missed.I don't know if I was just stunned that Loyd was no longer at Lavagna,but the pasta dishes seemed like they were much smaller.The atmosphere was truly off,but the food was still very good read more

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Found this place online and decided to check it out for dinner last night. Cute, casual place with chalk drawings on the walls. Nice sized bar and we were lucky enough to get to seats. Lloyd, the owner greeted us and suggested some wines as he is also a sommelier. I had a red blend and my husband had a white, both from the Tuscany region. Very nice pours ! Both of our wines were delicious and some of the best we've had recently. The price point was great and not overpriced like most restaurants are. We shared a charcuterie board that was so beautiful in the presentation and absolutely delicious. The goat cheese with lemon curd was definitely our favorite. We shared the pasta duck ragu special. You could taste each of the flavors in this dish. One of the best dishes we've had in a long time. Kudos to Chef Enrico! It was the perfect amount to share as pasta dishes shouldn't be a half a pound of pasta! For dessert we each had a cappuccino (thank you Lloyd for making it decaf), and a chocolate tart and olive oil cake. Both were off the charts amazing and all desserts are made in house. Menu is the perfect size, enough choices to make everyone happy. Prices were so reasonable. This place is a hidden gem. We can't wait to go back! Thank you again Lloyd and Enrico for a fabulous evening! read more

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I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about this location, mainly prices and portion sizes were negative. I like reviewing restaurants from a chef's perspective as far as quality service pricing. Etc. I figured it's in my town, I'd give it a shot Depending on the time of day you go, especially on friday nights and saturday nights, parking could be a little bit of a struggle. I like the atmosphere and the design. It's casual and fun. However, the seating is a little uncomfortable if you're there for a long period of time. The menu In my opinion was a perfect size. Not too much, not too little, and hit very different varieties of what people would look for - bravo on that. The tasting of the food, for the most part, was very good. However, this is where things get a little dicey. The new thing for the past several years has been a charge for a Bread Service. Not the bread service when you walk into a restaurant, and they quickly give you a basket of bread so you can chat nibble and talk about the menu. No, this is a bread tasting for $11. And you get 3 specialty olive oils and whipped ricotta. Although I liked the whipped ricotta, I didn't really see the need for 3 different EVOO? What got me was, it was eleven dollars; 4 small Crostini and 4 slices of Flatbread. In my opinion, it is way, overpriced, and unnecessary. We are not in the middle of manhattan. We and my other chef friends ordered appetizers and pasta dishes. Appetizers were small. The meatball tasting, although four meatballs were served, each were about one ounce each, so let's say, for argument's sake, five ounces, total, that was $18. Hey, it would have been an argument if the meatballs were amazing...but not worth it, in my opinion. The worst part of all of this were the pasta dishes? You can tell the pasta was cooked. Fresh flavor profiles were very good. However, the amount of pasta given was embarrassing. I paid $28 dollars for a pasta dish that had less than one cup of cooked pasta in the dish. Honestly, it looked like a tasting menu, and we all were not happy about it. Adding more pasta to the dish would cost the restaurant another $.80, making their customers happy about the portion size would be priceless. In my opinion, Lavagna did not hit the mark on customer experience. We left there, scratching our heads about the price and the portions. Rather than how well the food was cooked, they need to rethink their business plan I going to try it again in the fall with my friend who is the president of a large restaurant group.. Who shall be nameless . I will not divulge any of this to him, let's see what happens. read more

Amazing service, decor, and of course the food. Everything is artfully created and the freshest.

Food was excellent, drinks were good excellent, service was excellent (thanks Sammy). Definitely coming back here again soon. And parking is available behind and side of the restaurant. read more

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If you haven't stepped into Lavagna yet you are missing out on great service, great lighting and atmosphere, amazing food, & a delicious new cocktail Menu that compliments the menu perfectly! My favorite time to go is at noon on my day off treat myself to the chefs specials & pair it with a special cocktail or a glass of wine ( the wine list is very thought out as well ) Executive Chef Enrico is killing it!!!! read more

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Welcoming staff- eclectic decor- delicious pizza and drinks. We wandered in for happy hour and had a great experience. We'll definitely be returning! read more

This would have been a 5 had it not been for the completely clueless waiter who stood at our table for minutes at a time while we were trying to eat. This happened on 2 occasions. I even said " I'd like to enjoy my meal now" to get him to go away. And he still didn't have a clue. It was painful and very annoying. The place is lovely and the food is amazing. Highly recommend the charcuterie. The flavor pairings are fantastic. read more

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I had the most wonderful experience at Lavagna, food was absolutely amazing! Their drinks are quite Spectacular. Camila, our waitress was super lovely and made sure we had everything we needed to celebrate by friend's birthday. It's a very special little place in Suffern, I loved the atmosphere and decor, very clean! I would definitely recommend it! read more

EXCELLENT!!! My Wife and I celebrated our anniversary in Suffern and had the pleasure of having lunch at Lavagna and we were extremely happy with our choice. The entire Staff was friendly, courteous, and very knowledgeable. The food was amazing and their drinks were also amazing! Please stop by if you are in the area! read more

Amazing, authentic, and artistry are words that are invoked with this hidden gem in Suffern, NY. Seasonal updates to the menu created by Chef Anthony LoPinto transforms a swordfish special into a perfect filet atop a butternut squash purées surrounded by extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar to dream of. Roman style pizza with crisp cups of pepperoni, drizzled with honey. A charcuterie board of Italian and Sicilian meats, cheese, olives, house made focaccia, baguette, olives, and more! Make the trip, get a table and review the wine ample wine list and enjoy! Don't forget the dessert and an espresso to end the evening on a harmonious note! read more

My favorite Italian restaurant. Selections are crafted and created based on fresh ingredients. The service is superb. A GEM in Suffern that's absolutely worth the trip. read more

Limited choices on the menu and way overpriced. Ambience was nice. Decent choice of wines. But I have to say I liked it better when it was a coffee store. Service was OK. read more

Great food. Excellent service and wonderful atmosphere. Have eaten there several times and never been disappointed.

My husband and I really enjoyed our dining experience here. The food was so good and we just stuffed our faces! The staff was warm and welcoming and attentive. You can tell they put their heart in their food and their love of wine. I love that it's a casual setting too. I wish them lots of long lasting success! read more

We were on vacation in the area and stopped by for an early dinner. The atmosphere was dimly lit, very clean, and cozy. Our server was excellent. The calamari was lightly fried and crispy. There was a fall salad special that was a solid choice. We shared a pizza that was oval shaped like a flatbread version. The crust had an excellent consistency with the right thickness and chewiness. We ordered pasta because it seemed obligatory. The papardelle pasta with bolognese was spot on. The meat in it was tasty. To round things out we shared an apple crisp which is exactly what you would anticipate when ordering this. Overall very well executed dishes and definitely worth the trip. read more

I love this place!!! The food was so good and the staff were very friendly. The place was so colorful but very chic! Drinks on point and you have to try their charcuterie board. read more

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we just had lunch and it was a feast! fresh, clean, delicious and incredible service! we recommend this restaurant and are still raving. order the lavagna cloud. the service by Lloyd was outstanding!!! read more

So disappointed that Lloyd, a fabulous sommelier is no longer at Lavagna. In our opinion, he was the heart and soul of the restaurant.

We stayed at a Hampton Inn in Mahwah while driving back south from a vacation. I found Lavagna of Suffern online and wanted to go for dinner. I like to try local restaurants instead of fast food so the stop is more enjoyable!! I believe the restaurant had only recently opened! If I lived here, I would be there all the time!! The wine list was awesome! We tried a few glasses of wine and beer and all were delicious! We started with the bread board and moved on to the classic Margherita pizza (sooo good). We also tried the pasta special of the day, which was vegetarian (& there were many options for vegetarians). We decided we would skip dessert until our server said that there were cannolis!! We had to have that-and it was a destructed cannoli and so so so awesome!! Would highly recommend and there was plenty of parking just diagonal!! If you are staying in Mahwah, it's less than a 10 min drive and very easy to find! read more

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Suffern is finally on the map! Had one of the best meals I've had in a very long time. Starting with the great wine selection, standard choices as well as small vineyard specialties. Tuna crudo was fresh and served over crisp salad. Enough to share. Zuppe de Pesce was outstanding! The selection of fish and shellfish served with beautifully salted crispy bread for dipping in the flavor filled sauce. Incredible!! The pasta with shrimp was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a light sauce. A delightful evening. read more

Our new favorite place in town! The food was absolutely delicious. I got the gluten free pizza and I have never had a better gf pizza! Would recommend 100%!!! read more

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I was working in the Mahwah area and stopped to get food/lunch at Lavagna. The food is delicious and the ambiance is wonderful. I sat at the bar and met with the owner, he was very accommodating and professional. I will definitely be visiting next time I am in Northern NJ. read more

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Love it! So good and, tasty! Try anything and you won't be disappointed. The location is clean and spacious and the people are warm and friendly! read more

Can't say enough good things about the service and the food! Came here on a Wednesday night because we were in from out of town. Had the pizza special - prosciutto with artichoke hearts and cremini mushrooms. Also had the grilled octopus with chick peas and micro greens- perfectly prepared. Had an outstanding wine recommendation which paired perfectly with the meal. Topped off with mascarpone cheesecake cloud which was divine. Would definitely recommend. read more

Another delicious night at Lavagna. Pizza with mushrooms, truffles and arugula with a perfect crust. Delicious salad with a citrus dressing. So yummy. The meatballs are a must have. Always light and delicious. Topped off with a Pinot noir for me and a Cabernet for my husband. The service is excellent! I just love this place. read more

My friends and I were visiting Suffern and found this gem of a wine bar/restaurant. The decor was city-like and spacious. We were immediately seated and our server Llyod was amazing. Friendly and efficient. The wine bottles were reasonably priced and the 2 types we ordered were delicious. We order delicious plates from the menu and enjoyed every bite. We mentioned it was 3 of our friend's birthday so our desserts were brought to the table with candles. How sweet!!!! Overall, the day ended fabulous at Lavagna and thank you to Lloyd and to a good chef as well. WE WILL RETURN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

The place is beautiful. Service was excellent! I had the following sandwich. Italian Salumi Proscuitto, Soppresatta, Roasted Peppers, Lettuce, Red Onions Balsamic, Mozzarella. The sandwich was served on crispy bread and was absolutely delicious. The only criticism I have is there was literally only two or three slices of meat on the sandwich. That's pretty slight for $19. read more

Great local spot! Great food, reasonably priced. Staff is attentive and friendly. Great space for any occasion and ample private parking. The food is unique and very good. I recommend!! read more

The food is incredible!! The meatballs are amazing! Great location and ambiance, I am so happy this restaurant exists. It's amazing!! read more

Lavagna is amazing! Great service, great food and Lloyd is THE BEST!!! If you love wine he's your man, he is so knowledgeable about wine he makes everything work together perfectly. This is a new restaurant and usually a restaurant takes some time to figure it out... not Lavagna, awesome all the way. A must!!! read more

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We love everything about this new gem in Suffern! The food ,service ambiance and the creativity is 5 star plus!!!

Lovely restaurant. Excellent food & service. As Suffern resident, I'm proud to bring friends there to celebrate and enjoy!

Ok place. says that it is a wine bar. we sent there as our favorite italian place in the area was closed for the day. I would not return. 1) there was a toddler screaming,. crying, and running around. If i wanted that atmosphere i would go to chucky cheese, 2) they bring the food out individually when its done (they do warn you about this though). I found this odd. we ordered several dishes, i wanted to try each one. but if you bring the food out one at a time, you wind up stuffing yourself on the first couple of dishes. 3) menu is limited. some of the items are horrible: ceasar salad, meatballs, etc. 4) price is a bit much for OK food. 4) atmosphere is not elegant. the floor was horrible looking, didn't match the 'wine bar' atmosphere. i would not return. read more

We had such high hopes, but left very disappointed. They were very understaffed and extremely busy which was part of the problem. We ordered the specialty pizza with goat cheese, figs and prosciutto and it was mediocre. The octopus with chickpeas was a very odd dish and we were excited to try the meatballs, but the waiter forgot to order them (claimed he did not hear us order them) and by the time we could get someone's attention to ask, we just wanted to get out of there. I am sad to say we will not be going back. read more

Terrific menu, good beverage list and nice people. It was delightfully busy and happy.

The food, ambience and staff are amazing. As is the wine selection. I took off one star because of the painfully small portions for the price. read more