Fodor's Expert Review Lavo Italian Restaurant & Lounge

The food at this Roman-styled see-and-be-seen restaurant/nightclub often is overshadowed by the roaring club scene, but it's worth a stop—especially if you go early to avoid the thump thump of the music upstairs. Many of the dishes are meant to be shared. You might see such substantial starters as tuna tartare, a one-pound meatball, and a spinach and artichoke brick-oven pizza. Entrées might feature brick oven salmon oreganato or cavatelli bolognese. For brunch from 10 am to 3 pm on weekends, try the seafood salad or eggs florentine.