Lava Rock Kitchen – American
Lava Rock Kitchen pulses with the primal energy of an open flame, where the rhythmic sizzle of searing meats and the smoky perfume of charred botanicals fill a space defined by rugged textures and warm, amber light. The kitchen reimagines American comfort through the transformative power of high-heat cooking, delivering perfectly crusted steaks and vibrant, wood-kissed sides that celebrate the raw beauty of seasonal ingredients. This soulful gathering spot blends the crackle of the grill with the clink of craft cocktails, creating an atmosphere where bold, fire-forged flavors take center stage.
2119 Starling Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462 +17187850048 https://www.lavarockkitchen.com/Rating: 4.6/5 (214 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners enthusiastically praise this halal Italian gem for its outstanding food and warm, attentive service. Guests rave about the diverse menu, highlighting standout dishes like the perfectly cooked bone-in ribeye, Pizza Lava Rock, and flavorful pastas like the Linguine with steak. The spicy mango drink is a frequent favorite among reviewers, alongside the heavenly tiramisu. The atmosphere is described as cozy and pleasant, making it a welcoming spot for families and friends, though parking can be challenging.
Menu
Asian Inspired Dishes - Appetizers
- Thai Soup - $10: Thai soup with chicken, shrimp, scallions, ginger and lemongrass Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Steamed Chicken Dumplings - $10: 6 pieces steamed chicken dumplings served with side of soy sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings - $10: 6 pieces chicken dumplings pan fried with butter served with side of spicy sweet sour chili sauce
- Chicken Lollipop - $12: 6 pieces deep fried chicken lollipops with spicy sweet sour chili sauce
Asian Inspired Dishes - Entrees
- Vegetable Fried Rice - $11: Stir-fried rice with mixed vegetables and eggs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chicken Fried Rice - $13: Stir-fried rice, pieces of chicken, eggs, peas, carrots, and scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Shrimp Fried Rice - $16: Stir-fried rice, shrimp, eggs, diced carrots, peas, and scallions Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Chili Chicken - $15: Crispy chicken pieces stir-fried with bell peppers and onions, tossed in a bold, spicy sweet sour sauce, served with rice
- Sesame Chicken - $15: Tender marinated chicken chunks, fried and sautéed in our house sauce, finished with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds served with sautéed broccoli and rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Chicken Kofta Kabab - $19: Grilled chicken kofta kabab served over rice with grilled jalapeno, red onions, and house salad
- Beef Kofta Kabab - $20: Grilled beef kofta kabab served over rice with grilled jalapeno, red onions, and house salad
Appetizers
- Insalata Cesare - $11: Romaine lettuce with parmesan cheese, croutons, and caesar dressing Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Insalata Caprese - $13: Homemade fresh mozzarella with vine ripe sliced tomatoes, basil, and extra virgin olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Peperina - $13: Thinly sliced pear and grana Padano cheese over arugula with roasted walnut and julienne red bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Shrimp Tempura - $16: Fried shrimp tempura served with a spicy cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Calamari Fritti - $16: Fried calamari served with a spicy tomato sauce and lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Polpette Incamiciate - $15: Beef meatballs in a tomato ragu with melted mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Alette di Pollo - $11: Fried chicken wings with lightly spiced sweet and sour chili sauce
- Brodetto di Pollo - $10: Chicken and vegetable soup with pasta
- Insalata Panzanella - $15: Traditional Tuscan salad with romaine lettuce, capers, olives, parsley, mixed vegetables, fresh mozzarella, and toasted bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Funghi Misti - $15: Mixed mushrooms sautéed with garlic, olive oil, onions, and parsley served over grilled focaccia bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Macrobiotic
- Melanzane alla Parmigiana - $15: Baked breaded eggplant with tomato sauce, basil, parmigiano cheese, and mozzarella garnish with ricotta salata Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Pasta
- Rigatoni Pomodoro - $17: Rigatoni with garlic, olive oil, fresh basil and tomato sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Penne Puttanesca - $20: Penne pasta with capers, olives, fresh tomato, and lightly spiced tomato sauce
- Ravioli Alfredo - $20: Cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and mushrooms Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Linguine Arrabiata - $20: Linguine pasta with mushrooms, bell peppers, and lightly spiced tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Spaghetti Bolognese - $20: Spaghetti with garlic, olive oil, ground beef, and tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Lasagna Supreme - $20: Homemade lasagna with béchamel sauce and beef tomato ragu topped with parmesan cheese and mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Tortellini Panna e Gamberi - $21: Ricotta cheese tortellini pasta with béchamel sauce, shrimp, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Tagliatelle ai Frutti di Mare - $25: Homemade tagliatelle pasta with clams, shrimp, calamari, peperoncini, and parsley in a lightly spiced tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Ravioli Positanese - $20: Cheese ravioli with beef sausage, mushrooms, peas, basil, tomato ragu and grana padano
- Penne alla Salsiccia in Salsa Rosa - $20: Penne with beef sausage, onions, light pink sauce, and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Capellini Funghi e Pomodorini - $21: Angel hair pasta garlic, olive oil, fresh tomato, shrimp, mushrooms, parsley, and arugula Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni all’Emiliana - $20: Rigatoni pasta with beef sausage in a light cream sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Cavatelli con Polpette - $22: Homemade cavatelli pasta with beef meatballs in a tomato ragu Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
Entrees
- Salmone Capperi e Olive - $24: Salmon filet sauteed with spiced tomato sauce, capers, olives, fresh tomatoes, and cauliflower Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Salmone alla Griglia - $24: Grilled salmon fillet served over mashed potato and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Branzino Intero - $30: Semi boneless grilled whole branzino served with arrabiata sauce and side of rice Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
- Gamberoni Cremosi alla Positano - $25: Large shrimp sautéed with beef bacon, mushrooms and light cream sauce served over homemade spinach tagliatelle
- Gamberoni Scampi - $25: Egg battered Colossal (8/12 sizes) shrimp with lemon butter sauce served over homemade tagliatelle pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Pollo Scarpariello - $24: Pieces of chicken sautéed with spicy vinegar sauce served with roasted potato and American broccoli Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Pollo Parmigiana - $24: Baked breaded chicken breast with tomato sauce, mozzarella, and basil served with penne pasta
- Ossobuco d’Agnello - $29: Braised lamb shank with a mixed vegetables and spices served with mint and peas risotto
- Costolette d’Agnello - $32: Grilled lamb chops served with rice and sautéed spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory
- Controfiletto alla Griglia - $34: Grilled boneless NY strip loin steak with rice, American broccoli, and roasted fingerling potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Gamberoni Aglio e Olio - $24: Large shrimp sauteed with garlic, olive oil, spinach, and calamarata pasta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Scaloppine di Pollo - $24: Herbed bread crumb coated chicken scaloppini with sautéed mushrooms, sun dried tomatoes, chick peas, and spinach Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Costata di Manzo - $44: Grilled bone in rib eye steak served with red onions, mixed bell peppers, herbs, and roasted potato Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Bistecca alla Friorentina - $42: Grilled T-bone steak with sauteed bok choy, fried steak potatoes, and red onions
- Spiedino di Agnello - $25: Grilled skewered lamb cubes served over trofie pasta with garlic, olive oil, sage, mixed mushrooms, and peperoncini
Burgers
- Lava Rock - $11: Beef patty, lava rock sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, fontina cheese, grilled red onions, pickled jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- The Starling - $11: Breaded chicken patty, lava rock sauce, lettuce, sliced tomato, provolone cheese, grilled red onions, pickled jalapeno Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Spicy Bronx - $15: Lightly spiced breaded chicken patty, spinach, beef bacon, melted fresh mozzarella, pickle cucumber, spicy sour cream sauce
Sandwiches
- Philly CheeseSteak - $14: Philly beef cheesesteak, red onions, mixed roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, pickled spicy jalapeno, lettuce, tomato, fontina cheese, garlic mayonnaise
- Chicken Sandwich - $12: Grilled chicken tenderloin, romaine lettuce, roasted peppers, basil, garlic mayonnaise, focaccia bread Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal
- Milanese Sandwich - $12: Breaded chicken breast, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, garlic leek sauce, focaccia bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Pizza
- Lava Rock - $15: Chicken, beef pepperoni, spinach, mozzarella
- Margherita - $10: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Pepperoni - $13: Tomato sauce, beef pepperoni, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Sausage - $13: Tomato sauce, beef sausage, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Capricciosa - $14: Tomato sauce, beef sausage, onions, capers, olives, mixed peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella
- Diavola - $13: Spicy tomato sauce, hot peppers, meat balls, mozzarella, basil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach
- The Starling - $14: Bechamel sauce, mushrooms, grilled chicken, spinach, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein
Desserts
- NY Cheesecake - $10: Creamy and rich New York cheesecake served with whipped cream, strawberry, and mango sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Ricotta Cheesecake - $11: Ricotta cheesecake flavored with a hint of natural orange essence served with whipped cream and mango raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Fragole allo Zabaglione - $11: Chocolate dipped strawberries with zabaglione sauce and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Biscotti - $8: Lava rock’s twice baked almond cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Chocolate Truffle Mousse - $11: Cocoa powder topped chocolate mousse cake served with whipped cream and chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cannoli - $10: Sicilian cannoli with orange wedge, chocolate chips, and fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Tartufo - $12: Cocoa powder coated hazelnut and vanilla ice cream with whipped cream, and raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Gran Gelato - $9: Vanilla, hazelnut and chocolate ice cream with strawberry and fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sorbetto - $8: Coconut, lemon, and mango sorbetto with strawberry and fresh mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lava Cake - $11: Chocolate lava cake served with vanilla ice cream and raspberry sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Lava Rock Kitchen
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This halal Italian gem is unique for its high-heat open-flame cooking, signature Pizza Lava Rock, and over 30 dietary-specific options.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The extensive menu offers 32 dietary options including keto and vegan, featuring diverse dishes like Gamberoni Aglio e Olio and Scaloppine di Pollo.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The main concern mentioned in customer reviews is that parking can be difficult, despite the restaurant's otherwise highly-rated experience.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- High-protein, gluten-free, and mediterranean options include Controfiletto alla Griglia, Gamberoni Aglio e Olio, and Scaloppine di Pollo.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Gluten-free options include Controfiletto alla Griglia and Gran Gelato, while Scaloppine di Pollo is a low-carb menu choice.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Lava Rock Kitchen by visiting their official website at https://www.lavarockkitchen.com/ for more information and details.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Lava Rock Kitchen has an overall average rating of 4.6/5, reflecting the high quality of its food and service.
- Does this restaurant have a website or online ordering?
- Lava Rock Kitchen has a website at https://www.lavarockkitchen.com/, though the provided data does not explicitly mention online ordering options.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Reviewers describe the atmosphere as cozy and pleasant, making it a welcoming spot for families and friends.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Lava Rock Kitchen is operational with a website and 4.6/5 rating, although the provided data does not specify current opening hours.
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