Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (917) 639-3236
Address: 129 MACDOUGAL STREET 10012
Charming Italian cafe w/ a beloved carne lasagna flight & perfectly cooked speck pizza. Features a romantic indoor garden & live jazz.
Discover a charming Italian cafe in Greenwich Village, celebrated for its delightful ambiance and beloved dishes like the carne lasagna flight and speck pizza. Guests rave about the perfect pizza crust and the unique lasagna experience, often returning for special occasions. This spot is also praised for its charming indoor garden, making it a romantic getaway.
The Italian cuisine here is highlighted by the carne lasagna flight, which offers a delightful variety of flavors, and the perfectly cooked speck pizza. While many dishes receive positive mentions, the ambiance and unique offerings like the lasagna flight are often the main draws.
"The carne lasagna flight, featuring four types of lasagna, and the speck pizza are highly recommended, with the latter being praised for its perfect cooking."
Customers consistently praise the restaurant's ambiance and romantic atmosphere, particularly its charming indoor garden. While many rave about the food, especially the lasagna and pizza, some mention it's more about the vibe than exceptional cuisine.
Important Note
While generally well-regarded, some feedback suggests the ambiance and vibes might be more of a draw than the food itself for certain patrons.
"La Lanterna is described as a very cute old spot in the Village with a greenhouse-like back area. They offer coffee drinks and are noted for their ambiance."
Positive"This restaurant features a charming indoor garden and a cozy dining room, offering delicious food within a budget of less than $50 per person."
Positive"La Lanterna was listed as a restaurant suggestion."
Neutral"La Lanterna Di Vittorio is listed as a late-night dining option."
Positive"While not in Little Italy, this commenter suggested La Lanterna in Greenwich Village for Italian food, noting its history in the area."
Neutral"This restaurant is close by and offers very good lasagnas, including a flight of four types and a vegetarian option."
Positive"This restaurant was recommended for an Italian lunch in Lower Manhattan."
Positive"The user still loves La Lanterna di Vittorio, a place that has been a special occasion hangout for their family for generations, especially appreciating its cute back garden."
Positive"The user was impressed by La Lanterna di Vittorio, recalling it as a former secret date spot primarily for its good vibes and ambiance rather than outstanding food."
Neutral"The Original Poster has a backup reservation at La Lanterna di Vittorio for their dad's birthday dinner. This indicates it is a considered option within their desired price and vibe range for an Italian restaurant."
Neutral"The carne lasagna flight and speck pizza were exactly what the author was looking for. All four pieces of lasagna were tasty and the pizza was cooked perfectly. The indoor patio is highly recommended."
Positive"User Responsible_Push4684 lists La Lanterna di Vitoria (La Lanterna di Vittorio) as a go-to restaurant, a charming Italian cafe."
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