La Lanterna di Vittorio - New York (NY)

5 /5 Beatriz Barrios: Loved this place!! The atmosphere was so quaint and cozy. Dimly lit, but the lighting of the lanterns and spotlights made it look so romantic. The service was great super nice and attentive people. The drinks were tasty and the hot toddy hit the spot on a cold November evening. But the star of the night and the reason we decided to go there tonight was to sample the lasagna flights!! And they did not disappoint!!! We shared both the Vegetarian and the Carne flights and honestly all 8 samples were so tasty and so satisfying! The arriabatta is on the spicy end, the mushroom one and the pancetta were my favorites, followed closely by the pesto and the salsicca e raping. Overall a great night and very satisfying food.

5 /5 Andrea Balcacer Fis: I was looking for a special Italian restaurant in NYC for my boyfriend’s birthday and came across this spot. It looked aesthetically pleasing, had great reviews, and the food photos were so promising. When we arrived for our reservation, they sat us in the garden section—exactly what we hoped for. It felt like a candlelit, cozy, romantic dinner just for us. Our server, Michael, was incredible. He was warm, friendly, and made us feel like we were guests in his own home. He recommended the goat & peperoni Rossi bruschetta, which turned out to be delightful. But the stars of the night were the lasagna flights. We ordered both the vegetarian and the meat flights, and my boyfriend was so happy with his birthday dinner. Everything was flavorful and comforting, and we genuinely enjoyed the entire experience. The only small suggestion: please offer bread as an option on the menu. Michael was kind enough to bring us some, but it wasn’t listed. Overall, we had a wonderful night and would absolutely return. Perfect place for a romantic dinner!

5 /5 Shri: Wow the vegetarian lasagna flight was amazing, it was the showstopper!!!!! Our favorite was the arrabiata lasagna, with pesto second, funghi third, and formaggi last. We got the goat cheese bruschetta, which was also delicious. We tried the chocolate cake, orange creamsicle, and banana split martinis. My friend really didn’t enjoy her banana split martini as it reminded her of the taste of medicine :( something to note, but I didn’t take points off because the food and ambience was so good. Service was great too, our waiter was personable and kind. The atmosphere was dark, candlelit, warm/family restaurant like. We enjoyed the restaurant a lot.

5 /5 NTP: I came here with my partner, and honestly, La Lanterna di Vittorio surprised us in the best way. We had heard good things, but the moment we stepped inside, we both looked at each other like, okay, this place is actually beautiful. The vibe is warm and a little romantic without trying too hard, dim lighting, soft natural noises of conversations, and that cozy Italian charm. But the real star for us was the Indoor Rear Garden. It feels like a hidden greenhouse in the middle of the city glass ceiling, plants and big decorative lanterns everywhere, and a soft glow that makes the whole space feel calm and special. Even though you’re inside, it has that open air feeling that makes you forget you’re even in Manhattan. It’s the kind of spot where you sit down and immediately feel like you’re about to have a good night and a good dinner. The food was genuinely delicious. Not just “good for the price”, actually delicious. We tried a few different things, and every dish had real flavor, not something thrown together. I recommend their lasagna flights, so good! You can tell they put effort into the ingredients and the way everything is cooked. For a place with this atmosphere, and the delicious food, the prices are surprisingly reasonable. It didn’t feel overpriced at all if anything, we were impressed at how moderate it was for the quality. And the dessert… easily one of the best parts of the night. Immaculate. It wasn’t overly sweet, just perfectly balanced and fresh. We literally sat there talking about how good it was while we ate it. Service was great too everyone was friendly, and authentic, the food came out on time, and we never felt rushed. It felt like they actually wanted us to enjoy our night instead of flipping tables, which you don’t always get in the city. Overall, we left talking about how much we loved this place and how we’re definitely coming back (if we can even find reservations for a Saturday lol). La Lanterna di Vittorio has that perfect mix of good food, a beautiful setting, and a relaxed vibe that makes the whole night feel special. If you want a cozy, comfortable, romantic spot with amazing food and a stunning indoor garden patio, this is definitely the place.