L'ava Restaurant & More in Hanau

The food took two hours to arrive, an absolute disaster! We starved until anything arrived! It was sooooo overpriced, no matter what it was, it was way too expensive! Never again. The restaurant looks good, but the rest doesn't!

Top 👍🏻 always happy to come back :)

Beautiful restaurant, very good food. However, we were seated close to two family celebrations, which limited our stay and enjoyment. Perhaps they could separate the groups from other guests a bit more.

The food was more than convincing!

A bit crowded and noisy during peak hours, but still good. The food and service are absolutely top-notch!

I recommend it, nice service, delicious food, great atmosphere👌

Great restaurant, incredibly friendly and polite service. Fantastic food. Highly recommended. We'd love to come back soon.

Six of us visited the restaurant. The food was perfect. The meat was juicy, tender, and cooked to perfection. The pasta was al dente with a great sauce. The wait from ordering to serving was short. The only thing was the noise level, which was very high due to the crowds. I strongly recommend making a reservation!

And again: A great evening. Very friendly, fast, and attentive service. The food arrived promptly and was incredibly delicious. And we really enjoyed the ambiance.

Delicious food, most of the staff are friendly. We'll definitely go back soon.

Excellent quality, very friendly service, especially from Tigi. We'll be happy to come back.

Great staff and the ambience matches the excellent food.

Tiger always provides a perfect service and we come every week

If you are looking for a delicious dinner in an elegant setting, this is the right restaurant for you.

Always beautiful. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff.

Super restaurant everything was great

An experience ❤️ for all the senses. It's always a great experience to be able to visit you again and again. If you value delicious cuisine, this is a must-visit. We'll be happy to come back 😌🙏🏻😍.

Very tasty, everyone very friendly. I'd love to come back – this time I'll have the steak. :)

This was our second time passing through. The food tastes good. There are only a few minor criticisms. For example, the meat in the carpaccio and vitello tonnato could have been sliced ​​more thinly, and some dishes could have been seasoned more strongly. However, these are high-level complaints and certainly sufficient for the general public. The service is friendly, attentive, yet not intrusive. The only thing that struck us as unpleasant is that both the dedicated staff and many of the customers bring a very strong element of Eastern European culture with them. For example, the man at the table is primarily given the menu. If the woman doesn't manage to finish her food, the man is still asked if he would like it wrapped. If something is reordered, it is automatically placed for the man. If only the woman orders something, the man is offered a spoon. This doesn't fit the modern ambiance at all and gives the whole thing an unpleasant aftertaste, which is further emphasized by the predominant clientele. But it certainly suits the area. It's a shame, because otherwise the team does a lot of things really well. The prices are high, but this is also due to the products used and the quality of workmanship.

The food was very good, the steak was perfectly medium-rare. The service was very friendly and attentive. All in all, a very good impression.

We had pasta and pinsa. Both were delicious. The prices are a bit high, but they reflect the good taste and service. The dishes arrived very quickly. We'd be happy to go back. :)

A very nice restaurant, the atmosphere is fantastic. The food is worth every penny. I highly recommend it.

Very tasty, lovely ambiance, friendly and attentive service, and good parking. Definitely worth a visit if you're looking for an exclusive dining experience.

Fantastic steak, really good and friendly service and very nice ambiance. 👌

I had a truly delicious meal. The service was also super friendly, even though they forgot to bring drinks twice. I'm still giving it 5 stars because the overall package is just right. 😁

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Simply amazing! We love Lava, one of our favorite restaurants! No matter what you order, everything is delicious! 🥩🍤🍰 The beef fillet is perfect, the appetizers and desserts, like the Nutella Pinsa, are dreamy, and the drinks are really good. Great atmosphere, chic but not stuffy, super pleasant even with children. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The service is top-notch, everyone is very friendly and attentive. Clearly: one of the best restaurants, we always enjoy coming back & the best place for celebrating birthdays! 🔥❤️

Everything tastes very good, just a bit expensive. If you can afford it, go there, it's worth it. The only downside is the location. It's right next to a major road and therefore sometimes a bit louder, but not so bad. To the owner who might read this, have a nice day.

Great service and very tasty food

A must-see and eat experience. - The meat was grilled to perfection. - Pepper and salt are placed on a board next to the meat for you to season. - The presentation is attractive. - High-quality meat, a pleasant ambiance, and very attentive service. - Definitely on the high side, but worth it.

Very good food, and very nice and courteous service

The steak and atmosphere are top-notch. Great and professional staff. Highly recommended.👍

5/5 stars. Everything is just right here. Incredibly delicious food, served quickly! Very professional staff, always friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Modern, comfortable atmosphere. We regularly have our "boys' night" here. Super delicious. Lots of vegetarian options too.👌🏼 Highly recommended.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A super delicious meal with friends. The atmosphere was okay. Only the general noise level took some getting used to.

Was a very nice evening food and service top

Overpriced for the quality. Tipping is almost intrusively demanded.

Food (★★★☆☆) The food tasted okay, but was much too oily for our taste. Given the price, we'd rather try a different dish next time. Service (★☆☆☆☆) There's a lot of room for improvement here. Drinks weren't refilled, there was no asking if we wanted anything else, and we had to ask for everything ourselves. We've had much better experiences. Ambience (★★★★★) A very nice and inviting ambiance – that's definitely a plus and highly recommended.

A beautiful restaurant. The meat was truly delicious and very appealing. The portions were actually quite large. One thing that led to a star loss is the price. You have to be able to afford/want to have a good, simple lunch for €105. It's possible, but it won't happen every week. I'd go back for events, birthdays, or anniversaries. A great place and still highly recommended.

The food was fantastic. Service was fast, and they often asked if you've had enough. A place I can recommend to everyone.

Wonderful experience. Exceptional service paired with unforgettable flavours.

Highly recommended! We came here through a recommendation and can only recommend it!

All in all, we were very satisfied and would come back. We had super attentive service, and the quality of the food was just as good. The only thing I would criticize and wouldn't order again would be the truffle fries, but that's simply a matter of taste. I've had much better ones, where the Parmesan was finely shaved and covered considerably more of the fries—but that's nitpicking at a high level.

Great location, great service, food is amazing

Overpriced, service mediocre, food is OK

Great service, great food Always happy to come back

This was our first time here. We had burgers. At first, you're "shocked" by how much money you can spend on burgers. But we were very pleasantly surprised. I've rarely experienced such good, fast, and friendly service. Great. The atmosphere is fantastic, but unfortunately, they didn't make any effort to muffle the noise. It was very loud, almost unpleasant at times. Otherwise, everything was great! We'd love to come back.

We were at the lava restaurant in Hanau today. Ambience, 10 out of 10, food 12 out of 10, service 10 out of 10. We do have one criticism, but it's only minor: the fries arrived about five minutes before the steak... it would have been better if they had arrived at the same time. Despite all that, it was a wonderful evening with really good food. All four of us were thrilled. So thumbs up and keep up the good work 😊👍 We absolutely recommend it!

A fantastic atmosphere, very cozy and inviting! The service was very attentive and super friendly! The food was absolutely delicious! We'd love to come back!

Awesome atmosphere. Great staff, delicious food.

A very, very nice restaurant! The food tastes great and is served very quickly.

The food was good, but nothing exceptional. My order was taken quickly and the food arrived promptly, but my meat wasn't cooked as requested. Unfortunately, there was no further service during the meal, neither a request for drinks nor a check-up on our well-being. When the waitress asked me how the meal was while paying, I mentioned that my meat wasn't cooked through, even though I had ordered it that way. Her response, however, was just a curt "ah, okay"—she didn't seem to care. The ambiance is pleasant, but the service and attentiveness clearly leave room for improvement.

Very clean, super delicious food and great service!

Perfect service from Ms. Sabrina.

A very nice restaurant. The food is delicious. The service is very friendly, although I would have liked someone to come to the table and ask if the glasses were empty or to clear the empty plates. I'm deducting one star because I find the acoustics poor. It's incredibly loud, making it very difficult to understand the person you're talking to. That's a shame, because it makes the visit very tiring. The restaurant is very nicely and tastefully decorated, completely in keeping with today's tastes, but I wish they could improve it and install soundproofing materials to make communication easier for guests. It may have been due to the area where we were seated. It wasn't my first time there, but I've always been in that area.

Always happy, great service, excellent quality ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The restaurant shines on the outside with style and ambiance, but behind the facade, a highly questionable overall image reveals itself. The staff is unfriendly, at times condescending, and gives the impression that tips are a given. Comments and remarks from the waiters reinforce the feeling of not being welcomed as guests, but as a necessary payer. The dress code, however, is particularly embarrassing: sweatpants are strictly prohibited, apparently because the restaurant is committed to a "dress to impress" image. In truth, this rule is nothing more than a helpless attempt to hide one's own weaknesses behind a facade of "exclusivity." The fact is: I know enough wealthy people who appear in sweatpants as a matter of course—and with more style, dignity, and self-confidence than this restaurant could ever convey. Anyone who believes they have to enforce respectability through dress codes is, above all, demonstrating insecurity and superficiality. Additionally, the prices charged do not justify the quality of the food or the extremely small portions. Those who dine here are primarily paying for appearances and show—not substance. The result is an artificial, unwelcoming atmosphere that lacks any form of genuine hospitality. Those who value authenticity, service, and respect will be disappointed.

The food and service are really good. It's just a bit too noisy, which somewhat spoils the ambiance.

Simply overpriced. The value for money is a joke. Be it pasta or the grilled platter. We're not in a high-society metropolis here; after all, this is Hanau. Two of us visited L'ava and paid almost three figures for just the main course, dessert, and drinks.

We visited Lava in Hanau and were completely thrilled! The tomahawk steak was perfectly prepared – tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The desserts were also a real highlight. The ambiance and atmosphere are stylish and cozy, and the service is attentive and friendly. The quality and service are simply top-notch across the board. Highly recommended!

I love it there. It's always an event for us.

We always like it and enjoy it; but it's rather expensive.

The food tastes really good, chic atmosphere and fast service, thank you for the friendly staff. Thank you LAVA Hanau 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

Parking is impossible during peak dining hours. You are forced to walk long distances to find a parking space.

Great food, great service, superb service. It's not cheap, but every cent is worth it!

Very good steak - service is top!

Always very, very satisfied! The food is really delicious and the staff is very friendly!

For me it was a spontaneous visit and I have to say that every dish I ate here, from starters to dessert, was just wow. I was skeptical at first because there is so much variety on the menu, but I have to say it is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to in my life. The price/performance ratio is still very good for what you get here.

Simply delicious, no matter what you eat. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive.

Great service and very tasty food!

We were there with a large group, very fast service, very friendly food as always a pleasure

Hello, I was at Lava today. I have to honestly say the atmosphere, the people, the friendly waiters, everything was very pleasant. The food was delicious. I had the pasta tartufo, which was absolutely fantastic; I would recommend it to everyone.

The food was excellent, served in a very pleasant setting with particularly attentive staff. It was truly lovely.

A truly fantastic restaurant. We really enjoyed the food, the location right next to the castle gardens, and the decor.

Yes. The food is truly delicious, and the atmosphere is lovely. The service is very friendly, and the food is served promptly.

Quality products, fast service, friendly staff. Everything was great

Quality and service are second to none. A pleasure every time. The food and service deserve at least 10 stars.

Delicious food, very attentive service, and a pleasant atmosphere. We highly recommend L'ava. Parking is available – either directly behind the restaurant or nearby, but there is a fee.

It was again very nice and a successful evening

Very tasty food and fast service. We'd gladly go again.

Very tasty food, nice ambience and very friendly staff

By far the best restaurant in Hanau and the surrounding area. Everything is just right here, every time!

Everything is superb and the taste is perfect!🫶🏼

A few acoustic panels or soundproofing elements would be nice, because it's very loud. Otherwise, super delicious, fresh food, very attentive staff.

Perfect steak, top service, pleasant atmosphere – highly recommended!

Very pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. There's a high proportion of posers among the guests. The meat was super tender. The best steak I've ever eaten.

I had the pleasure of spending a wonderful evening at Lava. From the moment we arrived the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed. The ambience was perfect for leaving the stress of everyday life behind. The exceptional food exceeded our expectations. Each dish was not only a feast for the palate, but also a feast for the eyes! The creativity of the cuisine and the quality of the ingredients are truly remarkable. You can tell that the work here is done with a lot of love and passion. Another highlight of the evening was the personal service we received from the General Manager. It is rare to experience such attention and courteous care. We felt completely pampered and appreciated, which made the evening even more special. Overall, it was an unforgettable evening that I can only recommend to everyone. I'm already looking forward to my next visit!

Beautiful location inside and out. Excellent food and beautifully presented. Excellent service. Everyone was very friendly and accommodating.

Everytime it’s such a enjoyment to eat here. Today we had a reservation at 20:00, in few minutes we know what to drink and eat. 20:04 we had our drinks and at 20:15 our food was there. Spot on! Everytime again. Meat is amazing quality, I ordered this time a T-bone in medium and was again AMAZING! Absolutely one of my favourite places to have some amazing steak.

We've eaten here several times, whether spontaneously or with a larger group. The food is ready super quickly. The service is very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is very cozy and inviting. You feel completely at home. We had a mixed appetizer platter and grill platter for two people, grilled octopus, and a Caesar salad (for four people).

Great service! Delicious food 😍

Quality food combined with nice service, thank you. 😀

Very friendly staff. Very accommodating. The food is delicious. Individual requests were very well catered for. There's a dress code (no sweatpants or flip-flops). It's a shame that this has to be pointed out, but it's adhered to.

Very good food, but the price is too high for a burger and fries! Quality does come at a price, but it can be better! Very friendly service. The atmosphere is very nice inside, but unfortunately, the outside is on the street due to construction work.

Very nice restaurant. The food is simply excellent. It's pricey, but justified for the service and quality.

This place is highly recommended especially the burger and the lava cake were excellent you have to try it

Everything is super fresh and delicious!

A great restaurant, very busy on weekends. Service was quick and friendly. The food was very good quality, but it's also expensive. We'll be back 👍

Great atmosphere, fitting for a steakhouse. The service was very friendly and attentive. We received excellent advice. With such a great selection, we didn't know what to eat. The meat was top quality. I've been to many steak restaurants, but Lava's has surpassed them all. Prices are reasonable for the quality you get there. We'll be back!

We had a wonderful evening with you. The food was excellent; the staff and service were super friendly. We'd love to come back.

The air conditioning was not working very efficiently.

The service was attentive, friendly, and pleasantly unobtrusive. It's clear that the restaurant values the overall experience—not just the food, but also the way guests interact.