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The Lavaux

4.3 (170 reviews)
PriceyFondue, Wine Bars
Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Alexis B.

We decided to stop by the Lavaux on Saturday night this past weekend. We had just seen a play that made me need a glass or two of wine, and the Lavaux was near our hotel. It was the perfect spot. It's a Swiss wine and fondue bar. Between that and the cozy, comfortable, warm ambiance, it's just where you want to be on a cold winter night. We sat at the bar, just across from the gondola (which you can reserve on Resy if cute gondolas are your thing). Sadly, we too full from our dinner to eat any fondue on this visit, but even if you don't eat fondue, you can smell it. The Lavaux smells like heaven - like pots and pots of fondue everywhere. They have an interesting and varied selection of Swiss wines; we tried a couple of Gamays, which were lovely - exactly what I wanted. Great wine, great service, and great ambiance. I'm going back for fondue.

Truffle fondu
Alyssa S.

I've come a couple times with small groups of friends, and The Lavaux has always been a hit. The truffle cheese fondu is excellent, borderline addictive, and they have a good wine selection. The chocolate fondu is also excellent. Service is attentive and friendly and the space is cozy.

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Nancy T.

Such a fun place for a dose of Swiss. Here tonight at the Zurich International School alum event. But don't wait to make your own party.. Hudson Street right next to Meyers of Keswick so you can pick up your special Ribena or Twiglets at the same stop. Take your friends for authentic fondue. It's a Winter Holiday in West Village.

Karen r.

We came here because I saw a Reddit post talking about interesting experiences in Manhattan, and they mentioned the secret message party. So we got a reservation and tried it out! I have to say, I found the secret message party to be disappointing, but the food, ambiance and service were terrific! We got a classic cheese fondue, the server recommended the cheese blend. We each got wine, our server was so great. She let us try a couple different wines before we settled on what we each wanted. The fondue is absolutely delicious, to balance out the richness of the fondue. We also got a kale salad that was also very tasty. We didn't even have room for dessert, unfortunately. I really enjoyed the food, wine, and service. The secret message party was disappointing, because all other tables answered our questions, it just wasn't the level of interesting exchange that we were seeking. And most people in the restaurant didn't really seem into passing the messages. So I would recommend coming here for the food, but don't have high expectations with regard to the secret messages.

Najwa G.

The place itself is really cute, especially for a date night. They also have a solid happy hour that includes food as well. The reason why I gave this place one star is because of the staff, namely a bartender named Julie. Where do I begin? First and foremost, Julie is completely lost. She didn't know how to make a single drink from the happy hour menu, claiming that she is new and has no idea. Second, she was asking my friend, and I if we were on a date and insisted on showing us pictures of a guy, she was going to meet later in the day. Third, whatever we did manage to order was delayed as she forgot to give it to us. All in all, what could have been a nice night out was offset by this particular employee.

The awesome menu
Natalia Y.

Such an amazing datÄ™ place for two. We ordered truffle cheese fondue. Jared was our most wonderful server and this evening was magical. Thank you Lavaux! I'm giving you 5 stars for the dining experience

Chassela wine
Ellie Z.

The Lavaux is a cozy Swiss wine bar in the West Village. This feels like such a NYC hidden gem. - The Mixed Board (8.5/10): It's so much fun to get a little board with meats and cheeses. It was so fun to build different flavor combinations with the different cheeses/meats. Also it comes with some mini cornichons, flaky sea salt, jams, and other flavor enhancers. - Chalet's Pasta (8.6/10): This pasta was soo good! The fusilli pasta picked up the flavorful and creamy sauce so well. Honestly, I thought the dish would be bland but it really surprised me with the amount of flavor it had. Def recommend this dish - Jolicoeur Blanc Chassela: Obviously we had to order Swiss wines at a wine bar! The Lavaux imports directly from Swiss winemakers which is so cool. Chasselas are an indigenous Swiss white grape variety. I really enjoyed the one that I got and would recommend Overall, this is the perfect spot for a cute date night or girl's night. I definitely want to come back and try the other dishes (like the fondue)!

The Gondola Table
Paula R.

If you are looking for an outside of the box dinner try Lavaux. I was able to book the gondola table and it was surprisingly roomy. My friend and I enjoyed the Swiss wines and the cheese fondue. We were too full to try the chocolate fondue...next time.

Janvi G.

I loved my experience at Lavaux. The restaurant had a cozy, dimly lit vibe that felt very inviting. Great spot for a date night or even a get together with a small group of friends. The staff was very friendly and helped us pick wines by letting us taste them first. We ordered the traditional fondue and the Bolets fondue, which included mushrooms. There were plenty of sides to dip in the fondue, and the portions were generous. For dessert, we had the chocolate fondue, which was one of the best I've ever tasted. It came with bananas, strawberries, and waffle bites. Although the prices were a bit high, the great food and wine made it all worthwhile.

Chocolate fondue
Annie B.

Pricey $$ but loved the 3 cheese fondue!! Surprisngly so good and perfect for sharing! Wouldn't get the chocolate fondue here, it's not as worth it. Every Tuesday they host a secret message party! I loved the concept and it was so fun!!

The Mixed Board
christie c.

Such a cute intimate wine bar. My fiance and I went for a little date night pre dinner and shared the mixed charcuterie board. Such tasty cheese and meat. Our favorite was the salami and Genova cheese.

Traditional fondue with garlic.
Mark A.

Fantastic cheese fondue, with the expected Swiss accoutrements of crusty bread, finger potatoes, and pickles. (So many places don't get the pickle thing.) We got the Traditional with garlic. Though there was very little garlic. Next time I'll ask for more. We also got one serving of the chocolate fondue, which was plenty for the two of us. Excellent dark chocolate, though the waffle bits were a tad dry. The service was good. We did have to summon her a few times, but no biggie as she was generally a few feet away. We sat in the gondola, which is cute, but a bit cramped. Definitely going back there the next time we're in NYC.

Wendi Z.

A quiet and intimate wine bar conveniently located in the heart of West Village, perfect for pre-dinner drinks. I ordered a glass of Les Parchets d'Emile ($16) which is a native Swiss white wine. I am not a huge fan of acidic or bitter wine, so anything light and/or sweet is what I'll usually go with. This wine has a very smooth and almost plain taste/texture but in a good way, perfect lightness for afternoon drinking. It also has a slight fruity hint. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about their wine selections and offered to pour us sample wines to help us decide. We went in a Sunday afternoon. It was quite empty inside which was great for chill/conversation time with friends.

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