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Lasagna at Avo

Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:08 pm
Posted by Crescent Connection
Lafayette/Nola
Member since Jun 2008
2036 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:08 pm
Finally had the lasagna at Avo Saturday night. I never order lasagna at a restaurant, but did Saturday based on a recommendation from a poster on this board. That was hands down the best lasagna I have eaten. Maybe one of the best dishes I’ve ever ordered.

This was only my second time at Avo, and both times were fantastic. The ambiance, food, and service all were perfect. Wife and I started with the tuna crudo and Caesar salad. I had the lasagna and she had the gulf fish of the day. Finished off with the pistachio almond gelato. We both had a cocktail when we sat down, and it was $165 after tip which is incredible to go out for under $200.

We never dine at the same restaurant twice in a year when we travel to Nola, but I’m strongly considering going back for a 3rd time before the end of the year. The first time we went in February, had the veal Parmesan and charred octopus at that time. That dining experience was equally as good as this past weekend.

This post was edited on 10/9/23 at 3:50 pm
Posted by rowbear1922
Lake Chuck, LA
Member since Oct 2008
15210 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:12 pm to
quote:

Avo


The restaurant doesn’t get talked about as much as it should.

Never had a bad meal there and it was always consistent. I probably went 2-3 times a month when it was within walking distance from where I was staying
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
39177 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:16 pm to
All of that made me hungry…and I just ate.
Posted by fightin tigers
Downtown Prairieville
Member since Mar 2008
73729 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:18 pm to
Oh yeah, perfect lasagna



Can't pass up the elk ribeye if it is on the menu
Posted by SammyTiger
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Feb 2009
67526 posts
Posted on 10/9/23 at 3:20 pm to
I 100% agree. I feel exactly the same way. It’s a better sauce, it’s made with béchamel instead of bland ricotta. it’s so good.

the charred octopus is also a fantastic app.

I love AVO. my wife and i went there when she got her first job, after we got engaged, after we eloped lol.

edit: someone hates AVOz or has a strong opinion about someone else’s lasagna
This post was edited on 10/9/23 at 3:37 pm
Posted by Lester Earl
Member since Nov 2003
279445 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 11:48 am to
My only experience with them was covid take out and it was horrible. Will have to go sit in one day
Posted by BhamBlazeDog
Birmingham
Member since Aug 2018
3794 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 12:41 pm to
quote:

was $165 after tip


Holy crap how much was that lasagna?
Posted by mylsuhat
Mandeville, LA
Member since Mar 2008
48956 posts
Posted on 10/10/23 at 1:29 pm to
Their octopus appetizer was the most perfectly cooked octo I've ever had

This post was edited on 10/10/23 at 1:31 pm
Posted by smash williams
San Diego
Member since Apr 2009
19774 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 2:25 am to
Bechamel and not ricotta, right?
Posted by Bleed P&G
New Orleans
Member since Aug 2003
2980 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 8:10 am to
We are big fans of Avo. We have been a half dozen times or so. My favorite dishes are the lasagna, the meatball appetizer, carbonara (though I haven't seen it on the menu in a few years) and the hatchet pork chop when they have it. The basic pasta dishes are great too.
Posted by metallica81788
NO
Member since Sep 2008
8669 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 8:29 am to
The lasagna there is phenomenal, did not regret my choice to order the only time I've been

If you want dessert or apps, eat half the lasagna and bring the rest home - it reheats incredibly well
Posted by TIGRLEE
Northeast Louisiana
Member since Nov 2009
31493 posts
Posted on 10/11/23 at 12:09 pm to
Olive Garden little better imo
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