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    Posted on: May 18, 2016 Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

    La Lanterna di Vittorio, NYC

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    La Lanterna di Vittorio, NYC is a hidden gem in New York City's Greenwich Village. This romantic Italian restaurant has the best Tiramisu.

    Owned by Vittorio Antonini, La Lanterna di Vittorio NYC has been one of the restaurants I’ve wanted to visit for years. La Lanterna di Vittorio NYC
    I’ve walked by it countless times, but I was β€œsaving” this adorable restaurant for someone special since it is rated one of New York City’s most romantic restaurants.La Lanterna di Vittorio Garden Room
    Nestled in Greenwich Village on the famous MacDougal street, La Lanterna is a cozy, charming restaurant with a lot of character.La Lanterna Garden Room Window
    The Garden Room is situated in the back of the restaurants and is ideal for a romantic evening, or a nice evening for a girls night out. Adored by French garden furniture, spotlighted fountain, jewel-toned shaded trees, plants in jardinières, and a glass roof created an Italian countryside oasis evoking the owner's ancestral home in Genoa.La Lanterna Garden Room
    The CafΓ© in the front of the restaurant offers a plethora of desserts to choose from, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a casual dessert and cappuccino.La Lanterna Cafe
    Downstairs you’ll find a romantic, cozy Jazz Lounge with a bar where you can enjoy a drink and Live Jazz which is offered 7 days a week. Keep in mind there is a small cover charge for sitting in the lounge. This is definitely a Jazz gem.La Lanterna Jazz Lounge
    Wine:
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Estancia, β€˜12-13, Paso Robles, CA: Mid-Palate silky tannins; blackberry & chocolate with lingering finish. To me the wine tasted slightly fruity and medium bodied. Just the way I like it.Cabarnet Sauvignon
    Appetizers:
    Pomodoro e Basilico: Traditional Bruschetta prepared with fresh tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, red onion, garlic, fresh basil, black pepper and salt. The green olives on top added a nice touch. The grilled peasant bread was slightly overdone, however it was still perfectly crisp. The Bruschetta was flavorsome with a hint of sweetness from the basil. Delicious!Pomodoro e Basilico
    Mesclun con Pollo Affumicato: Smoked Chicken Breast with Mixed Greens in Balsamic Vinaigrette. The salad itself was perfectly, lightly dressed with Balsamic Vinaigrette. The thinly sliced smoked chicken breast was tender and moist with an intense smoky flavor. This was by far one of the best salads I have ever had. It was flavorful, healthy and light.
    Mesclun con Pollo Affumicato
    Entrees:
    Lasagna al Pesto: Eight layers of lasagna with creamy pesto in between each layer, and then finished off with Mozzarella cheese. It arrived steaming hot to the table with the pesto and cheese bubbling away in the dish. The Pesto Lasagna was bold in flavor and seasoned perfectly. The first bite of the soft lasagna and creamy pesto sauce took me back to Amalfi, Italy, which was the last time I had the best Pesto Lasagna. My favorite dish of the night… totally melts in your mouth, authentic, creamy and rich, yet light. Don’t let the size fool you.Lasagna al Pesto
    Pizza Arrabiata
    (left half of pizza): A thin crust pizza topped with mozzarella and a spicy garlic and tomato sauce. I liked how the Pizza Arrabiata was spicy, but it wasn’t garlicky enough.
    Pizza Margherita con Rucola (right half of pizza): A thin crust pizza topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Rucola, basil, and extra virgin olive oil. This side of the pizza had a slight kick, in addition to being light and flavorful. The peppery arugula which was a nice touch.Pizza Arrabiata / Pizza Margherita con Rucola
    Coffee & Desserts:
    Coffee: Very interesting, but the coffee had a slight taste of bacon. It was good coffee, and I did enjoy it. Coffee
    Tiramisu: Of course, I had to try the Tiramisu since it is an Italian classic and one of their homemade specialties. Layered with lady fingers and mascarpone, this dessert was perfectly flavored with just the right amount of coffee liqueur and finished off with a dusting of cocoa powder. Creamy, light, and airy, and one of the best Tiramisus I’ve ever eaten. This is a must-do.
    Tiramisu
    Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream: At La Lanterna, I love that you can opt for hot or cold pie, and naturally I had to go with a hot Pecan Pie. Additionally, you can opt for whipped cream or ice-cream, and I chose whipped cream. The pie was perfection with just the right amount of sweetness. The pecans were well roasted, the crust was not too buttery, just right. My favorite dessert of the night.
    Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream

    RESTAURANT REVIEW: La Lanterna di Vittorio
    COST
    : $$
    CUISINE: Italian, Dessert Shop, Wine Bar
    FAVORITES: Pomodoro e Basilico | Mesclun con Pollo Affumicato | Lasagna al Pesto | Tiramisu | Pecan Pie
    VERDICT: 4.75 / 5
    Where do I begin? I loved everything about La Lanterna di Vittorio. The food here is exceptional, the desserts are ambrosial, the ambience is intimate, and the service is stellar. The Pesto Lasagna here is extraordinary. Despite being quite rich, there is an element of lightness to it. One thing in particular that stood out about La Lanterna was that all the items tasted fresh, and it was like being back in Italy. Even though I indulged in everything mentioned above, I didn’t feel overly stuffed. La Lanterna is the perfect date spot and the prices are incredibly reasonable. It is one of those restaurants you could spend hours at chitchatting over a cup of coffee, or simply listening to jazz over a glass of wine. A romantic gem in Greenwich Village and one that will forever remain close to my heart.
    Food: Outstanding | Drinks: Excellent | DΓ©cor: Romantic/Cozy | Service: Attentive/Friendly | Value: Excellent

    LOCATION  
    129 Macdougal Street, New York, NY
    (Greenwich Village)

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    1. Parita says

      May 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      I think I would love this restaurant! That pesto lasagna sounds amazing. I love it when I find food that reminds me of Italy. πŸ™‚

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        June 01, 2016 at 9:23 pm

        I think you would too. Lots of vegetarian items, so you would love it. πŸ™‚

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    2. Dixya says

      May 18, 2016 at 11:52 pm

      i love the ambienceeeeeee so much!! and of course coffee + tiramisu is always a lovely combo!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        June 01, 2016 at 9:24 pm

        The ambience is lovely, so romantic and cozy! Definitely a coffee/dessert kinda place.

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    3. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

      May 20, 2016 at 5:58 am

      Such a dreamy ambience! We love Italian food and if jazz comes with it, count us in! We will definitely visit this place next time.

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        June 01, 2016 at 9:25 pm

        I'm not a huge Italian food person, but this place is exceptional. Live Jazz with such great food is the best.

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    4. Shumaila says

      May 23, 2016 at 2:49 am

      No wonder you saved it for a special occasion. Now I feel like eating tiramisu!

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        June 01, 2016 at 9:25 pm

        Haha.. I saved it for so long Shumalia, you have no idea! I've always wanted to go. So glad I did for the right person. πŸ™‚

        Reply
    5. Gar says

      June 07, 2016 at 9:28 pm

      We need to visit local restaurants like this instead of following the herd and wait an hour waiting time for the next hot, opening place.:)

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      • honeywhatscooking says

        February 19, 2017 at 4:48 am

        Absolutely. Although this place is packed, I don't think I've ever waited. The staff is super friendly and welcoming! Venture out to the West Village instead of the tourist traps. πŸ™‚

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