6 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
Johnson County
Phone: (319) 351-9417
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by Dan R. on I walked into Lavo expecting to hate this place. The front bar was loud, stuffy, and packed with people who wanted absolutely nothing to do with me. I immediately formed the prejudiced opinion that I'd be subjected to over-priced, sub-par Italian at the sacrifice of being part of some ultra-exclusive scene. Well, it was a scene, all right. But as you can see from my rating, somehow Lavo won me over. Much to my surprise, it was the food that did me in. It also helped tremendously that I was there with one of the owners, who clearly knew what to order, and did so family-style for the table. Therefore, I didn't spend a dime, and after seeing the prices, am that much more thankful for the dinner invitation. Don't ask me how I get myself in these situations. Anyway, their specialty is certainly their Meatball, an enormous Kobe sphere topped with whipped fresh ricotta and served in a cast iron skillet designed for the table to share. It was downright delicious, perfectly, miraculously, and evenly cooked inside and out. Standard starters like garlic bread with marinara and calamari were well above-average. The Spaghetti Fresh Tomato and Basil was far from noteworthy and the Bone-In Rib Eye was a little too well-done for my liking, but, at this point, my palate still tasted of that ridiculously outstanding meatball and I was in no position to complain in the least. I don't typically go crazy for dessert, but you'd be nuts not to give the Oreo Zeppole a try, paired with a wonderful malted vanilla milkshake. As for the aforementioned scene, well, you can expect twelve-tops of eleven models and one sugardaddy at the head of the table, rich twenty-somethings with clearly nothing else to do with their day except inject their faces with Botox and collagen, pushy and loaded old men cruisin' for fresh, young ass, and middle-aged divorcees in skin-tight leopard print dresses to showcase their new boobs. This is clearly not my usual crowd. But when I'm being wined and dined, hey, I'll run with whatever crew you want me to. As I confess this, I now come to the realization that if I was born female, there's about a sixty percent chance I'd be a dirty, dirty gold-digger. But I don't need expensive diamonds, hard drugs, or plastic surgery. I'll just take the meatballs. Seriously, worst gold-digger ever.
by Particia Mardini on I started my night wrong by going to this place. I was invited to a BD party, with my friend swearing to the heavens this was the spot to be at. First of all, we had to pay even though we were invited to the party... guys $10 girls $5. The place is absolutely gorgeous, i only wish for a faster bartender and some better music. This is totally indie/ laid back atmosphere, no one was dancing just standing around staring at each others faces waiting for the burlesque show to start. We decided to call it a night and move on out...kinda glad that i skipped the show when i saw one of the dancers get off the bus with her skimpy outfit ready to shake her about 40sh year old tail. Just not my cup of tea. The BD girl loves it there though, so i guess it depends on your taste.
by Claire C. on I heart STK! It is hands down the best modern and revamped steakhouse in new york. the meat was perfect, make sure you get the bone in one. otherwise, the seafood was delicious as well. the diver scallops were so humongous and prepared perfectly. the sauce on that was amazing, it's like a citrus and exotic fruit vinaigrette! For the side, make sure you get the mixed mushrooms, it is so yummy!! And lastly for desserts, make sure you get the pb & j creation! It wont' be what you expect but you'll love it even more for that. It'll definitely fill you up if the steak and the seafood hasn't already done the job. The whole meal was moderately priced, not bad at all for a big dinner on friday night. just make sure you skip the cocktails, they're not that great AND they cost 16 dollars plus 15% gratuity. I am used to paying 14 or 15 for yummy cocktails in meatpacking, but paying 16 for crap cocktails is just plain stupid. o, and in case you can't find it since there's no signage for the restaurant, just look for tenjune and it's right next to that. As soon as you see the fireplaces, you'll know you are looking at stk.
