Lava Rock Kitchen

Starting of with the waiter, extremely friendly, kind and respectful. The atmosphere is pleasant, nothing too fancy. Nice please to sit, chat and eat. Food came out fresh and hot. Pasta was good and so was the chicken. The risotto could have been better. Risotto lacked in flavor. Needed some kick to it. Overall a nice halal restaurant with kind staff and the bathroom was very clean and beautiful. No parking so need to hunt for parking.

Lava Rock Kitchen has quickly become one of my favorite spots. I’ve visited three times, and each time the food has blown me away. You can tell they care about quality, every dish is rich with flavor and beautifully presented. But beyond the food, the service is what keeps me coming back. The server is incredibly kind, patient, and always goes out of their way to make the experience comfortable and enjoyable. True hospitality!

Lava Rock Kitchen is an absolute gem for anyone looking for a halal Italian dining experience. From the moment we walked in, the service was outstanding — the staff made us feel genuinely welcomed and taken care of. As a special treat, they even brought us complimentary mocktails to sample, which were delicious and refreshing. I ordered the bone-in ribeye, and it was cooked to perfection — incredibly tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The cozy atmosphere combined with the attentive service made the evening feel extra special. I can’t wait to come back and try even more from their amazing menu!

Review for Lava Rock Kitchen ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I recently dined at Lava Rock Kitchen and had a fantastic experience! The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for a relaxed meal. I ordered the lamb chops, which were perfectly cooked, tender, and full of flavor—definitely a highlight of the evening. The sides complemented the dish wonderfully, enhancing the overall experience. The service was attentive and friendly. I can’t wait to return and try more dishes! Highly recommended!

★★★★★ We had an absolutely amazing experience at Lava Rock Kitchen yesterday for Iftar with my family. From the moment we walked in until we left, everything was just perfect! The service was exceptional, the ambiance was beautifully designed, and the food—oh my goodness—the food was beyond incredible! Every single dish we ordered was cooked to perfection, and every bite was bursting with flavor. It’s rare to find a place where everything is spot on, but Lava Rock Kitchen truly delivers. I’m already counting down the days until my birthday in May because I can’t wait to celebrate here! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a top-notch halal Italian dining experience. Can’t wait to be back!

I was looking for a new Italian place to try in the Bronx and Google lead me to Lava Rock Kitchen. Food: The complimentary bread is so good! I had to put it across the table to stop eating it. The fried mozzarella was a twist for me and it was yummy but, I prefer a crispy breading with a cheese pull to it. The Ravioli Alfredo with chicken is amazing and packed with flavor and highly recommended! They have an item not on the menu called “Misto di Carne” it’s a sampler basically with steak, chicken, lamb chops, potatoes, and zucchini fries. The stars for me were the zucchini fries(sooo good), lamb chops, and potatoes. The steak was a lil too well done since I asked for medium well. The sauces on the plate complemented the dish very well! I also had a spicy mango mocktail that was delicious! If they had alcohol I would’ve had a few of them. LOL Service: 5 stars! Riyadh provided great service and really took care of me. As someone else mentioned they automatically charge 18% on the ticket so watch that when tipping especially since the receipt gives a suggested tip amount again. His service was worth the 18% though so I didn’t complain. I would definitely return to this restaurant again and I hope others support this local business.

Went to dinner here for my mother's birthday, and it was lovely. The ambiance is great, the restaurant is super clean, the food was delicious and prepared with care, drinks were amazing. The staff are incredible. Murshed bhai and Riyad Bhai are very attentive and kind. They make you feel like family and go above and beyond. They did a phenomenal job on making this birthday a special one for my mother. Love the location, great for Halal Bronx dining.

Food was great, look was great, everything was halal so no worries with that. Services were amazing. The decoration were amazing of this restaurant. Employees were very humble. In total had a great experience there. Keep it up guys.

This is the best Italian eatery in Castle Hill/Parkchester. The meats are halal. The ingredients are fresh! No alcohol but they make mocktails. Family friendly. Staff and service are attentive and orderly.

U can tell the pasta was homemade and al dente I was craving pesto didn't see it on the menu and they still hooked it up so the service is kind! And my cousin wanted penne instead of ravioli and they made it happen (we feel spoiled)the baby had a margherita pizza (of course we tasted def made from scratch sorry forgot to take the photo). The fries had a surprise of seasoning. We are satisfied. The virgin mango mojito and mango cooler was yummy and fresh and pretty I love when ppl make drinks pretty. The restaurant is beautiful modern and loving. Happy to have halal Italian food!

If you're looking to try an authentic Italian restaurant, check out this spot. Not only do they offer delicious Italian food, they also have Asian-inspired dishes. With their extensive menu with so many different flavor options, delicious mocktails, a beautiful dining area and ambiance is dimly lit, Lava Rock was definitely worth the visit. They do not have a set mocktail menu but the bartender/waitress suggested some great options and the drinks were good and refreshing. Note that parking is street parking only and it seemed to be a very busy area. So if You plan on dining here, definitely give yourself 10-15 mins prior to your reservation time to find parking. Staff was also very friendly. Here are all the dishes we tried: Appetizers: - Bread and sauce (complimentary) - bread was actually very good - Pan Fried Chicken Dumplings - I liked these paired with the chilli sauce. - Salmon tartare (chefs special of the day) - my favorite! Flavorful and fresh - Thai soup - this helped all of our sinuses. Really nice soup Entrees: - Costolette d'Agnello (lamb chops) - super tasty and cooked perfectly - Ossobuco d'Agnello (lamb shank) - a must try. - Penne alla Salsiccia in Salsa Rosa (penne alla 'vodka') - good - NY Strip Loin Steak - this was OK; the steak was too dry for me. It needed to be more juicy - Pollo Parmigiana (chicken parm) - pretty good - Cheese pizza - classic dish and perfect for children Desserts: - Chocolate Truffle Mousse - strong taste. It was okay - Cannoli - comes with a citrus fruit. Not my forte but if you like it with a citrus flavor then this is for you

I went here for a late lunch and I really enjoyed my meal! The complementary bread was so good! We got meatballs as appetizers and they were so tender and delicious! I got the lasagna as my main course and that was so tasty as well! The interior is very clean and modern. Servers are very attentive as well! I would definitely come back!

Amazing food and the staff were sooo patient. Especially SARAH, she gave my 4 year old son so much love with her 5 star service. Highly recommend for a family friendly environment with excellent food. The steak and Bronzino were my personal favorite!

My family came here to celebrate my parents anniversary. When I tell you this place had THE BEST food I've ever had. The fish was amazing, the Thai soup was perfect and the pasta was divine. I wish I could come here more often. I wouldn't regret. Best part is that it is halal and even the drinks are cocktails. Everything was so good and the service was also amazing! The waiter came and explained the dishes to us and it felt very nice. The whole vibe of the place also felt great. Definitely would come here again! I would say the only ttj8ng is that there is a long wait for the food but we didn't mind that. Keep that in mind though!