La Caverna
New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 475-2126
- Price:
- $$
- Directions:
- F, to Delencey St.
- Hours:
- Bar: Sun-Thu 5-2pm, Fri, Sat 5-4am, Kitchen: Sun-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri, Sat 5pm-12:30am
Message from La Caverna
Unique underground waterfall. Great cocktails, food, music and décor.
- Variety of cocktails
- Authentic Italian cuisine
- Unique cavelike atmosphere
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Editorial Review for La Caverna – by Justin Hartung
The Scene
After entering through a rather ordinary front door, turn the corner to descend a down a flight of stairs into a subterranean space that is--literally--cavernous. Once adjusted to the dim lighting, you'll behold imported rocks that cover every inch of the walls, stalactites, fossil imprints, a gurgling fountain and, naturally, a DJ setup. After a couple glasses of wine, you might think you've stumbled into the underground city from the "Matrix" movies.
The Food
The over-the-top décor's certainly the reason to visit La Caverna, as the food is rather ordinary. An unsurprising selection of Italian staples is given standard treatment. Appetizers are the safest bet, including a bountiful calamari plate or the appropriately earthy mushroom polenta. Entrees, however, can be oversalted, especially the otherwise decent lobster ravioli. The homemade desserts, such as a light-as-air tiramisu, fare much better.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkTry the Caverna Cosmo, made with a mandarin orange-infused vodka and accented with vanilla and cranberry.
User Reviews for La Caverna
06/22/2008 Posted by kylectank
I agree with other reviewers. It is true that this place can be irritatingly crowded. However, I always have a really good time here. Pretty decently mixed, diverse, and managable clientele. Some cute girls. Sorry, I wasn't paying too much attention to the guys. Music is not the best but good to dance to. Drinks are strong. Bartenders are friendly and good looking, and somehow manage to keep your booze flowing constantly despite serious overcrowding around the bar. Extra points for friendly bouncers.
Pros: Staff Thumbs up.
Cons: Not a whole lot really. Crowded.
06/20/2008 Posted by nic84
my friend and i were just looking for somewhere to eat and stumbled upon this restaurant. we were thrown off walking down stairs but was amazed how great of an atmosphere it was and that the restaurant looked like a cave. only prob was service was kind of slow
Pros: great atmosphere
Cons: service could have been quicker
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