Lava Rock Kitchen

4.6

5 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Get ready to ignite your taste buds with our mouth-watering steaks, fresh fish, delicious pasta, juicy burgers, satisfying sandwiches, and irresistible desserts . Our talented chef and friendly staff are here to make your dining experience unforgettable. Plus, all our delicious offerings are 100% halal!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Halal, Fish
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
Phone number
(718) 785-0048
Website
https://www.lavarockkitchen.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Sergio Celi

Location
2119 Starling Ave, The Bronx, NY 10462-4307
Area
Parkchester
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 (Uptown and Bronx Bound) train to Castle Hill Ave Station
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Thai SoupUS$10.00
Thai soup with chicken, shrimp, ginger, and lemongrass
Steamed Chicken DumplingsUS$10.00
6 pieces steamed chicken dumplings served with a side of soy sauce
Pan Fried Chicken DumplingsUS$10.00
6 pieces of chicken dumplings pan fried with butter served with side spicy sweet sour chili sauce
Chicken LollipopUS$12.00
6 pieces deep fried chicken lollipops with spicy sweet sour chili sauce
Vegetable Fried RiceUS$11.00
Stir fried rice with mixed vegetables and eggs
Chicken Fried RiceUS$13.00
Stir fried rice, pieces of chicken, eggs, peas, carrots, and scallions
Shrimp Fried RiceUS$16.00
Stir fried rice, shrimp, eggs, diced carrots, peas, and scallions
Chili ChickenUS$15.00
Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers and onions, tossed in a bold, spicy sweet sour sauce served with rice
Sesame ChickenUS$15.00
Tender marinated chicken chunks, fried and sauteed in our house sauce, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds served with sauteed broccoli and rice
Beef Kofta KababUS$20.00
Grilled beef Kofta kabab served over rice with grilled jalapeno, red onions, and house salad
Chicken Kofta KababUS$19.00
Grilled chicken Kofta Kabab served over rice with grilled jalapeno, red onions, and house salad

APPETIZERS

Classic CaesarUS$11.00
Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing
Caprese DelightUS$13.00
Homemade fresh mozzarella with vine ripe sliced tomatoes, basil and extra virgin olive oil
PeperinaUS$13.00
Thinly sliced pear and grana Padano cheese over arugula with roasted walnut and julienned red bell peppers
Shrimp TempuraUS$16.00
Fried shrimp tempura served with a spicy cocktail sauce
Calamari FrittiUS$16.00
Fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce and lemon
Polpette IncamiciateUS$15.00
Beef meatballs in a tomato ragu with melted mozzarella
Alette di PolloUS$11.00
Fried chicken wings with lightly spiced sweet and sour chilli sauce
Lenticchie e SpinaciUS$9.00
Lentil & spinach soup drizzled with extra virgin olive oil
Brodetto di PolloUS$10.00
Chicken and vegetable soup with pasta
Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00
Mixed beans, diced beef pepperoni and pasta soup

PASTA

Rigatoni PomodoroUS$17.00
Rigatoni with garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and tomato sauce
Capellini Funghi e PomodoriniUS$21.00
Angel hair pasta with garlic, olive oil, fresh tomato, shrimp, mushrooms, parsley, and arugula
Penne PuttanescaUS$20.00
Penne pasta with capers, olives, fresh tomato, and lightly spiced tomato sauce
Ravioli AlfredoUS$20.00
Cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and mushrooms
Linguine ArrabbiataUS$20.00
Linguine pasta with mushrooms, bell peppers, and lightly spiced tomato sauce
Spaghetti BologneseUS$20.00
Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, ground beef, and tomato sauce
Lasagna SupremeUS$20.00
Homemade lasagna with béchamel sauce and beef tomato ragu topped with parmesan cheese and mozzarella
Tortellini Panna e GamberiUS$21.00
Ricotta cheese tortellini pasta with béchamel sauce, shrimp, and parmesan cheese
Rigatoni all'EmilianaUS$20.00
Rigatoni pasta with beef sausage in a light cream sauce
Orecchiette BersagieraUS$22.00
Fresh orecchiette pasta with garlic, olive oil, calamari rings, chick peas, and lightly spiced tomato sauce
Ravioli PostaneseUS$20.00
Cheese ravioli with beef sausage, mushrooms, peas, basil, tomato ragu and grana padano
Penne alla Salsiccia in Salsa RosaUS$20.00
Penne with beef sausage, onions, light pink sauce, and parmesan cheese

ENTREES

Salmone Capperi e Olive US$24.00
Salmon filet sautéed with spiced tomato sauce, capers, olives, fresh tomatoes, and cauliflower
Salmone alla GrigliaUS$24.00
Grilled salmon fillet served over mashed potato and sautéed spinach
Branzino InteroUS$29.00
Semi boneless grilled whole Mediterranean Sea bass served with arrabbiata sauce and side of rice
Spigola alla bella MugnaiaUS$26.00
Egg battered Mediterranean Sea bass filet sautéed with mushrooms and capers in a lemon sauce served with lentil risotto
Gamberoni Aglio e OlioUS$24.00
Large shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil, spinach, and calamarata pasta
Gamberoni Fra DiavoloUS$24.00
Large shrimp sautéed with garlic, olive oil and lightly spiced tomato sauce served with spaghetti pasta
Gamberoni alla GrigliaUS$24.00
Grilled large shrimp over jasmine rice with garlic, olive oil, parsley, herbs and carrot ginger sauce
Scaloppine di PolloUS$24.00
Herbed bread crumbs coated chicken scaloppine with sauteed mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, chick peas, and spinach
Pollo ScarparielloUS$24.00
Pieces of chicken sautéed with spicy vinegar sauce served with roasted potato and American broccoli
Pollo ParmigianaUS$24.00
Baked breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil served with penne pasta
Ossobuco d'AgnelloUS$27.00
Braised lamb shank with a mixed vegetables and spices served with mint and peas risotto
Costolette d'AgnelloUS$29.00
Grilled lamb chops served with rice and sautéed spinach
NY Strip Loin SteakUS$31.00
Grilled boneless NY strip loin steak with rice, American broccoli, and roasted fingerling potatoes
Costata di Manzo US$33.00
Grilled bone in rib eye steak served with mixed bell peppers, cauliflower, and herbs
Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$35.00
Grilled T-bone steak with sautéed bok choy, roasted potatoes, and red onions

BURGERS

Lava RockUS$11.00
Beef patty, lava rock sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, fontina cheese grilled red onions, pickled jalapeno
The StarlingUS$11.00
Breaded chicken patty, lava rock sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, provolone cheese, grilled red onions
Spicy Bronx US$15.00
Lightly spiced breaded chicken patty, spinach, beef bacon, melted fresh mozzarella, pickle cucumber, spicy sour cream sauce

SANDWICHES

Philly CheeseSteakUS$14.00
Philly beef cheesesteak, red onions, mixed roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, pickled spicy jalapeno, lettuce, tomato, fontina cheese, garlic mayonnaise
Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
Grilled chicken tenderloin, romaine lettuce, roasted peppers, basil, garlic mayonnaise, focaccia bread
Milanese SandwichUS$12.00
Breaded chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, garlic leek sauce, focaccia bread

PIZZA

Lava RockUS$15.00
Chicken, beef pepperoni, spinach, mozzarella
MargheritaUS$10.00
Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil
RicottaUS$13.00
Fresh ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano cheese
Salad PizzaUS$11.00
Pizza bread with fresh arugula, mozzarella, tomato, olive oil
PepperoniUS$13.00
Tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, mozzarella, basil
SausageUS$13.00
Tomato sauce, beef sausage, mozzarella, basil
CapricciosaUS$14.00
Tomato sauce, beef sausage, onions, capers, olives, mixed peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella
DiavolaUS$13.00
Spicy tomato sauce, hot peppers, meat balls, mozzarella, basil
The StarlingUS$14.00
Bechamel sauce, mushrooms, grilled chicken, spinach, mozzarella

DESSERTS

NY Cheesecake US$10.00
Creamy and rich New York cheesecake served with whipped cream, strawberry, and mango sauce
Ricotta Cheesecake US$11.00
Ricotta cheesecake flavored with a hint of natural orange essence served with whipped cream and mango raspberry sauce
Fragole allo Zabaglione US$10.00
Chocolate dipped strawberries with zabaglione sauce and whipped cream
Biscotti US$8.00
Lava rock’s twice baked almond cookies
Chocolate Truffle Mousse US$11.00
Cocoa powder topped chocolate mousse cake served whipped cream and chocolate sauce
CannoliUS$10.00
Sicilian cannoli with orange wedge, chocolate chips, and fresh mint
TartufoUS$12.00
Cocoa powder coated hazelnut and vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, and raspberry sauce
Gran Gelato US$9.00
Vanilla, hazelnut and chocolate ice cream with strawberry and fresh mint
SorbettoUS$8.00
Coconut, lemon, and mango sorbetto with strawberry and fresh mint

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

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5 Reviews

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Annie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, really child friendly. I'd highly recommend it
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Elizabeth
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had an incredible dining experience at Lava Rock! From the moment we walked in, the ambiance was warm and inviting, with the perfect balance of elegance and comfort. The service impeccable and the food was outstanding, bursting with flavor. Overall, this restaurant exceeded all expectations in every way. We'll definitely be coming back!
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William
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful place not to small not to big excellent service staff was very welcoming and warm...will return
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Fahim
New York City1 review
3.0
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
I had high hopes for this Italian restaurant, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The service was slow and disorganized, with no assigned server for our table. Our order was even forgotten. The food was mostly below average, though the calamari was the only dish that stood out. If you're in the mood for Indian or Desi food, you might enjoy it more. The restaurant itself is nice, but the food and service need a lot of improvement to live up to expectations. Overall, not the Italian dining experience I was hoping for.
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Nishat
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on 13 August 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a pleasant experience. The food was decent and the service was very professional and courteous, staff were really friendly and welcoming. We went there for our friend’s birthday celebration and when they found out it was a special occasion they bought a complimentary dessert which was a very nice touch. The ambiance was cozy and inviting, the decor was modern and minimalist.
Lava Rock KitchenResponded on 17 August 2024
Thank you so much for your beautiful feedback. This will inspire our entire team even do better next time. Please visit us again.
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FAQs

Lava Rock Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 785-0048.

Lava Rock Kitchen is rated 4.6 stars by 5 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

16 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2119 Starling Ave, The Bronx, NY 10462-4307

Additional information

Area
Parkchester
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:30
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Halal, Fish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
6 (Uptown and Bronx Bound) train to Castle Hill Ave Station
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Sergio Celi
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.lavarockkitchen.com/
Phone number
(718) 785-0048

Lava Rock Kitchen

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

ASIAN INSPIRED MENU

Thai SoupUS$10.00

Steamed Chicken DumplingsUS$10.00

Pan Fried Chicken DumplingsUS$10.00

Chicken LollipopUS$12.00

Vegetable Fried RiceUS$11.00

Chicken Fried RiceUS$13.00

Shrimp Fried RiceUS$16.00

Chili ChickenUS$15.00

Sesame ChickenUS$15.00

Beef Kofta KababUS$20.00

Chicken Kofta KababUS$19.00

APPETIZERS

Classic CaesarUS$11.00

Caprese DelightUS$13.00

PeperinaUS$13.00

Shrimp TempuraUS$16.00

Calamari FrittiUS$16.00

Polpette IncamiciateUS$15.00

Alette di PolloUS$11.00

Lenticchie e SpinaciUS$9.00

Brodetto di PolloUS$10.00

Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00

PASTA

Rigatoni PomodoroUS$17.00

Capellini Funghi e PomodoriniUS$21.00

Penne PuttanescaUS$20.00

Ravioli AlfredoUS$20.00

Linguine ArrabbiataUS$20.00

Spaghetti BologneseUS$20.00

Lasagna SupremeUS$20.00

Tortellini Panna e GamberiUS$21.00

Rigatoni all'EmilianaUS$20.00

Orecchiette BersagieraUS$22.00

Ravioli PostaneseUS$20.00

Penne alla Salsiccia in Salsa RosaUS$20.00

ENTREES

Salmone Capperi e Olive US$24.00

Salmone alla GrigliaUS$24.00

Branzino InteroUS$29.00

Spigola alla bella MugnaiaUS$26.00

Gamberoni Aglio e OlioUS$24.00

Gamberoni Fra DiavoloUS$24.00

Gamberoni alla GrigliaUS$24.00

Scaloppine di PolloUS$24.00

Pollo ScarparielloUS$24.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$24.00

Ossobuco d'AgnelloUS$27.00

Costolette d'AgnelloUS$29.00

NY Strip Loin SteakUS$31.00

Costata di Manzo US$33.00

Bistecca alla FiorentinaUS$35.00

BURGERS

Lava RockUS$11.00

The StarlingUS$11.00

Spicy Bronx US$15.00

SANDWICHES

Philly CheeseSteakUS$14.00

Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

Milanese SandwichUS$12.00

PIZZA

Lava RockUS$15.00

MargheritaUS$10.00

RicottaUS$13.00

Salad PizzaUS$11.00

PepperoniUS$13.00

SausageUS$13.00

CapricciosaUS$14.00

DiavolaUS$13.00

The StarlingUS$14.00

DESSERTS

NY Cheesecake US$10.00

Ricotta Cheesecake US$11.00

Fragole allo Zabaglione US$10.00

Biscotti US$8.00

Chocolate Truffle Mousse US$11.00