LAVO Italian Restaurant

Dined here on a Saturday night with friends. The ambiance is nice, and the noise level is loud. It's hard to have a conversation with people across the table. Service was good. I can't remember his name, but he checked up on us and made sure we were good. Food: 8 oz Filet with mushrooms My friends had the salmon, Reginette Seafood Alfredo, Rigatoni Alla Nona, Parpadelle Bolognese, Tiramisu, and Cannoli. Everyone enjoyed their dish, but for me, the steak was ok. I should've ordered something else. It was tender, though. Overall, I'd return when I visit SD again.

Brunch at LAVO was scrumptious. From the belini to the breakfast pizza, the truffle benedict and waffle to the coffee, LAVO was all things wonderful and more. The service was exceptional, all dishes were superb. I could find myself there next visit to San Diego any weekend.

I wouldn’t return. The food wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t particularly good either. Lots of competing flavors that didn’t seem to complement each other, and the garlic bread was very toasted and crispy, and very oily. The server was good though, kept our drinks filled constantly, and was attentive.