The LaVaux offers a unique fondue experience in the West Village. If you're a party of 2, try to book the gondola! It's fun to sit in. We had the traditional fondue for two and then we had the dessert chocolate fondue! Everything was incredibly yummy and warm. The server, Jordan was so kind and checked on us frequently. They have a selection of Swiss wines and you won't be disappointed no matter what you choose. Two bathrooms at the front of the restaurant plus a coat check which is nice. A little pricey but worth it for a special meal out. read more

I attended a private event here for a bridal shower and it was simply perfect! From the bartenders to the servers to the flow of food courses, it was unique and delicious! The feel of this Swiss-themed bar/restaurant was charming ... I will be going back just to sit in the gondola!!! read more

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The Lavaux is a Swiss restaurant that focuses on fondue and raclette and it does it well. Certainly what you need on a cold winter night. The service is great and the place has a good vibe. The Swiss wines are all very good as well. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Perfect place to go on a cold night! I was very happy to learn they carry Swiss wines, which is not easy to find in the States. I tried the Saint-Saphorin chasselas (2023) and it was exquisite. Saint-Saphorin is one of my favorite villages in the Lavaux vineyards (near where I used to live), so it was really cool to be "taken" back there for a moment :) Jared did an amazing job taking care of us. We were able to reserve the gondola, then moved to the main dining room for dessert (since we wanted to get dessert but our time slot for the gondola was up). The food was good. Our Raclette tasted authentic, though it hardened over time, since the plate was not heated. The accoutrements and charcuterie also tasted authentic (even more so if they had included some pickled cocktail onions). I love how our server pronounced "Rösti" correctly. The bratwursts that came with it were good, though the rösti itself tasted to me more like a Jewish potato pancake than a Swiss rösti. The chocolate mousse and crème brûlée were good. Not too sweet (which is how I like them) and a good size after such a rich meal. Great times! I would definitely come back. read more

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. read more

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This restaurant has a nice atmosphere, but as a Swiss person, the authenticity here was the worsst that I have ever experienced. Along with the service. A restaurant that claims to specialize in fondue should know it's traditionally served with cubed bread, not slices. When I asked for cubes, the waiter initially refused, which was ridiculous and unnecessary. The fondue itself was also too heavy and lacked the proper consistency--it should be smoother and lighter. Overall, poor execution and service. 2 stars for service, 1 star for food. I would not recommend this place if you are looking for authenticity. read more

Went here for a friend's birthday dinner! Service was good and so was the food and wine. To start, we had the Swiss salad which I recommend and the mixed charcuterie. Then we split the traditional and truffle fondue. It comes with cauliflower, potatoes, pickles, and bread. It was good, but we do wish that the bread came in pieces rather than slices. The bread an also fell apart a little when you had to break it or dip it. I think adding some apple slices or pear would also be a good addition. Overall amazing vibe in there and great round table for group dinner! read more

Such an amazing datę 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 read more

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Quaint with great service and lovely Swiss fare! I got a Swiss white wine and the raclette which came with prosciutto and everything was perfection! Great spread with enough to fill. The ambiance was perfectly intimate and cozy. read more

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)! read more

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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. read more

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Stumbled upon this restaurant as we were looking for a nice place that was warm. The ambiance was lovely and they had a happy hour adverstised outside. Because this is a Swiss bar, the number of wine choices was very limited. Good but limited. We only stopped and had one glass but it was very enjoyable and the staff were lovely read more

The most authentic fondue I've had in the USA. The three cheese is delicious and highly recommended, it's so filling. Their wine list is great and the service is excellent. It's such a cute spot and I'll definitely be back. read more

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. read more

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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!! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Went here for a Christmas, family style dinner for a large group of 10, and it was pretty fun. If you are in need for a shareable experience for a large group this is good. The fondue was good, would've loved to have more options for sides like maybe protein of some sort. The tomato and truffle are winners by far. Our server was amazing, she was really nice and helped us decide on amounts which was perfect. Only downside is, apparently there was a time limit and the manager ended up rushing her to get us out of there, which cut our experience short and we ended up missing out on trying the Chocolate fondue. Not a big fan of the house wine selection, felt very sweet and watered down. read more

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My wife and I had a stellar evening on a fancy night out. We split the kale salad to start, and then split the three-cheese fondue for our main. The salad was fresh, flavorful, and not too heavy; we were happy to start with something light before moving to the cheese fondue. The fondue was pure delight. Obviously at one level you can't go wrong melting a bunch of cheese together, but it was truly fantastic, better than other fondues we've had. If I would offer a mild criticism, I think the dippers aside from the bread (cooked cauliflower, cornichons, potatoes) were unexceptional - I would have liked maybe apples, raw cauliflower instead of cooked, and raw carrots or broccoli. But regardless we enjoyed every bite. For dessert we split the chocolate fondue, which was a dream. Here the dippers (bananas, strawberries, Belgian waffle bits) were perfect. I thought the waffles would be so-so but the waffles were flavorful with a perfect crunch to them. Our service was also stellar. At this kind of place one expects very good service, but my wife and I both thought that our waitress went above and beyond. Attentive without being overbearing, helpful with wine recommendations, great with a camera, and pleasant to talk to. I don't care as much about ambiance one way or the other, but it was a lovely setting, appropriate for fine dining. This is a great place to go for a date or special occasion and I recommend it to anyone. read more

Such a fun experience! Went with my two sisters. Cheese, chocolate and wine! What's not to love?? Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. Perfect for a date night. read more

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Stopped by here to get some meats and cheese during happy hour and I really enjoyed it. The selection of the board was very nice. All the meats and cheeses were very interesting and delicious. The server at the time was incredibly nice and very educated on seemingly everything on and beyond the menu. The seating both outside and inside was incredibly cute and cozy. Incredible decor like the Swiss flags stringed above us and the table that is inside a gondola. And I know this will count a lot for some, but the bathrooms were very very nice. It's a bit on the pricy side but the happy hour deal is quite good if you just want a meat and/or cheese board. Despite the cost, I'd still consider coming back for the fondue because they claimed to have the most authentic and best in the city and I honestly believe them! read more

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As a lifelong New Yorker, I cannot believe this absolute gem was hidden from me until tonight. It was my first but certainly not my last trip to this delicious and expertly curated experience - the wine list was thoughtful, the menu was eclectic and refreshing, the fondue was delicious and authentically sourced. The fondue was the centerpiece of the dining experience - but it was NOT tacky or contrived. And the rest of the menu folded around it perfectly. Amazing service, great ambiance, perfect for a cozy evening. We showed up on Tuesday evening which happened to be secret messages night... the servers pass out a pad and pen to all tables and we sent anonymous notes to random dinner guests back and forth. SO fun!!! read more

To start, the service was good. Our waiter perfectly recommended the amount of food, and appropriately tempered our hungry minds. The ambiance was lovely- you can feel that hum of energy where good conversation is flowing in the room with good wine and cheese, it felt homey, warm, relaxing. Loved. The food, unfortunately, was somewhat average. To start we got a mix board of 3 cheeses and 3 charcuteries, and while it was lovely, it also tasted like any other cheese boards I've had in NYC For mains, we got the raclette and a kale salad- both of which was fine, but didn't wow me either. The raclette also tasted surprisingly sour to my tongue, but as someone who has never tried traditional raclette cheese, I couldn't be sure if it was supposed to taste like that. We ended the evening with the traditional cheese fondue and, this part of the evening was the best- the cheese was so delicious that we ended up asking for more bread (which comes in these cute little cloth bags, super adorable). Overall, it was a lovely experience. read more

Made a reservation here for my friend's birthday, and also a mini-reunion of sorts, as our micro-group hadn't been together in the same spot in several years. What a great spot! TL;DR version: 5/5 with great service, food, and wine. I highly recommend this restaurant. Service: 5/5. Server was amazing. He made some great recommendations and they were all spot-on. Would trust him with MY LIFE. Wine: 5/5. Started with a bottle of the Villette "Robin Des Vignes". It paired very well with the fondue. Ended up getting a second bottle. Food: 5/5. Started with the "La Salade Fribourgeoise" which had a fantastic house dressing and the Beef Tartare, which was amazing; its preparation was magnificent. Went with a Charcuterie Board (five meats of your choosing), The Traditional (Moitié-Moitié) Fondue--with Gruyère and Vacherin, and the Truffle Fondue, all per our server's recommendation. Ambiance: 5/5. Pretty quiet on a Wednesday evening with a 6pm reservation. We were there for almost 3 hours and we could definitely hear ourselves without having to shout. Our party of five may have actually been making the most noise. read more

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Their kitchen creates flavor combinations that seem supernatural! Their cooking produces great results. These workers show sufficient friendliness and practical assistance. The Lavaux pairs location advantage with quality service. I'd advise anyone seeking good food to visit. read more

Love the variety and quality of fondues here. Got the tomato fondue w spicy Cajun sauce on the side and it was great. Servers always recommend a great wine pairing too. Highly recommend visiting on a Tuesday evening for the secret message party! read more

The drinks were awesome and the waiter was great with his presentation of the wine flights that we ordered. A bit pricey for the place but at least we were able to sit outside read more

Should you have a craving for fondue in NYC, one's options are surprisingly limited. Thankfully The Lavaux offers a perfectly executed option in a surprisingly (perhaps shockingly) uncrowned space in the West Village. On a most recent visit we shared the porcini-infused fondue, which added a nice dimension to the dish without being overly shroomy. My favorite vessel for dipping was actually the cornichons provided on the side, as they offered a nice contrast from their acidity. The dessert fondue was equally enjoyed, although I found the bananans and strawberries a much better pairing for the decadent chocolate than the already-very sweet chunks of Belgian waffle. read more

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Come here to eat your body weight in cheese and chocolate. Got both the three cheese and chocolate fondues; toss up as to which we liked more. Need to order a charcuterie board if you want protein, as the cheese fondue only comes with bread, potatoes and pickles. Our server was super friendly. read more

They don't serve fondue at the bar, but the website doesn't say that and the host didn't mention it either. I can understand why I guess but it is the only reason I went there and then couldn't even get fondue. Disappointing. The pasta was fine read more

Simply mouth watering. We could not stop looking at each other with each bite and quietly moaning from delight. If you're all about atmosphere, experience and loads of cheese and chocolate. Who isn't right? This is THE PLACE. I could easily eat here once a week if it didn't make such a dent on my weekly budget. It is worth every penny. We're still dreaming of the next time we will visit which will be very soon. Spring is around the corner and we're all thinking of trimming our waist but this is a luxury you can't miss. Where else can you get delicious fondue. We've had fondue in Aspen, Miami, and other great places but the charcuterie that is offered makes such a big difference and the cheesiness and flavor of the fondue was perfect. My daughter would like the truffle cheese next time and I'm all for it. Bread. Oh bread. If you like bread, this might be up there as one if the top 10 breads. Its incredibly fluffy but yet miraculously moist. At first I thought it was a sourdough bread fresh out of the oven. Again worth the waist splurge. You just got to have it. There's no debate about this. Chocolate fondue. Perfect. Not too sweet. Not to dark. Perfect ending to an incredible meal and just enough chocolate to finish the items they serve along with it. Wine. I never knew Swiss wine could be so delicious. Smooth and well rounded. Now to find bottles of Swiss wine sold in NYC. I think the wonderful staff said it was rare. Well, I guess I'll just have to come back. Absolutely. TOP 5 food experience in NYC. read more

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Cute spot for a late night gathering. Lots of fondue to taste. Quaint wooden chairs and a ski chalet chair for ambience. If you're into cheese and near the area stop on in. read more

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It's hard for me to support a place that serves cheese fondue with a terrible bread basket. Fondue is only as good as the items you put into and the fondue itself. It seemed like Lavaux had one or the other but not both. My partner and I reserved a table for two to celebrate a special occasion. Upon arrival, while we were seated in a timely fashion, we were seated at a table that was unstable and wobbly. It also seemed as if the table we were seated at was not originally meant to seat us... as if our table wasn't ready and we were given a different table. More on that later. My partner and I ordered the three cheese fondue, a charcuterie board of duck and boar saucisson, duck prosciutto, and tasso, and a bottle of Les Parchets D'Emile (fruity balanced white wine). For dessert, we ordered the dark chocolate fondue for two. The cheese fondue arrived with a bread basket and a plate of pickles and potatoes on top of the meats we ordered. Usually, I'm not so picky with complimentary food since it's complimentary. But it must be a sin to serve a basket of soggy, strangely yeasty, bread lookalikes with cheese fondue. Lavaux needs to either outsource their bread or not serve it at all. At the very least, as you would expect from a fondue place, the cheese is decent and the meats are really enjoyable by themselves and combined with the cheese (my personal favorite was the duck prosciutto). I loved that the charcuterie included fig jam to counteract the salt and fat of the meats and cheese. The dark chocolate fondue, on the other hand, is a joke. I've had every percentage of dark chocolate and no one will convince me that what I was served was dark chocolate fondue. And with this "dark chocolate fondue" included sugary waffles, strawberries, and banana. I could suffer myself through some strawberries and bananas, but the sugary waffles with the milk chocolate was too sweet. We left half of the fondue unfinished and most of the waffles. Our waiter, rushing to take our finished food and unfinished wine, brought us our bill and informed us that our table was to be prepared for another party. This wouldn't have bothered me... if there wasn't a party of two who was clearly there before us, was told the same thing. My partner and I wanted to sit for a bit and finish our wine but instead were rushed out because we finished our food early. Back to my point earlier where my partner and I noticed that something was off about our seating arrangement. It looked like an example of bad table management hidden behind "friendly service". If I wanted fondue and wine, I could easily go to an artisanal cheese shop, butcher shop, and liquor store and whip it up at home. But I came to Lavaux expecting an experience. I guess I got an experience... a disappointing one. read more

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I'd stake my foodie credentials on this restaurant. Dishes demonstrate master-level execution. This spot had drawn a serious crowd. Their workers remained respectful while anticipating our needs. So pleased with my experience. I want to try all their dishes. read more

Ok, so full disclosure I feel like this place is probably best for raclette and fondue, but A. I was all alone so no-could-do-fondue :( 2. It was 96 degrees and humid and definnnnitely not the right weather for cozy melty alpine cheese. Regardless, wanted to try this place out. Will make a point to come back in winter and try the warm cheese sometime! Restaurant is alps-themed and they have a cute cable car booth (just one) in the front of the restaurant. Ambiance is dark with dark wood. Also had outdoor seating. I came around 5PM and restaurant was mostly empty aside from a couple of other single diners. Pro tip: Place is pricey but they have good happy hour specials, $5 off any glass of wine and half priced boards. Went for a Chasselas, a typical Swiss white variety apparently. Wine was very nice. Sweet, but not too sweet. The waitress asked me if I wanted to do the cheese board for one. I worried that might not be enough for a full meal and asked her if she thought it'd be enough- she told me to start with that and I could add on later, but I wound up not needing to! For one was plenty. Cheeses weren't labled (which I imagine is pretty standard for most nice wine bars) so I asked what was what. The board included raclette, sbrinz, emmentaler, gruyère, and I believe a brie? Also figs, cornichons, jamp, and fresh radish. It was such a joy trying different combinations, as the taste changed with each pairing, and with the wine. Also got wayyyyyy too much bread. It was a little dry (just the style, not stale) and I imagine it paired better with the fondue than unmelted cheese, but still very tasty. (Nice, peppery crust.) My server was so sweet and accommodating. Really had a lovely time, and would love to come back with friends and share more delicious food. read more

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