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
05/01/2008 Posted by eyeofNYC
Definitely a fire hazard. Max capacity is around 150 but there had to be over 200 people down there. It was hot and stuffy. You would have to stand under the large fans to get any kind of air. Music was good; mostly hip-hop. Friendly bartenders.
Pros: No Cover, Good Music
Cons: Overly Crowded
03/05/2008 Posted by miskafied
I'm part of a weekly Wednesday drinking group of 30 or so regulars who love to drink, geek out, talk and eat after work. We check out a different bar each week. We've been kicking around the city for 12 years. In that time we've visited several hundred bars (with repeats of faves). I'm always on the hunt for a bar that stands out in a way. The size and decor of La Caverna puts it over the top. It's one of those places that you don't forget. That's probably the only good thing going for it. That, and the staff, who were attentive and warm. Otherwise, the food was average, and the drinks were standard. I'd probably only return if I knew I needed a large party space, and I didn't need food on the agenda.
Pros: Large Space, Stands Out from the Rest
Cons: Food Was Not Great
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