Reviews for Avant Garden in New York, NY
Went for my birthday dinner, it was okay. They recommended getting 4 plates to share. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, beet... toast, and paella. The first two were delicious but the paella was way too rich and earthy. The sauces were kinda gross. Webarely ate any of it (pictured). We were offered sparkling water, not realizing the bottle was going to be $20! Overalloverpriced and not the greatest experience for what we paid for a birthday dinner. Read more
What a vegan treat. The quality of food here is exceptional. My favourite was either the roasted carrot ???? which was... phenomenal or the almond cake which was light and delicious Read more
I came here for dinner with my friend and overall had a nice experience. We shared all 3 dishes "hot" dishes which... included: >Brussel sprouts: not actually listed on the menu but my friend ordered it and they were delicious! Perfect balance ofcrispy outside texture with soft cooked inside and caramelized something topped off with a spiral of something else (lol I don'task just consume). >Celery root: also delicious and creamy but also loved the presentation. Also an elegant combination ofcrispy and creamy textures with flavors you just have to close your eyes and chew to experience the full range ofsavory. >House made spaghetti: my favorite dish, I know I'm basic. It tasted like truffle to me, but not overwhelmingly so. Thelevel of creaminess blew me away and I had to remind myself that I was sharing the dish. The staff was friendly andaccommodating even when they had to re-make a dish due to a food allergy. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate with softsynth-pop music playing in the background, candle lights and modern/rustic décor. It is a small restaurant but don't let itdeter you from experiencing an unforgettable vegan menu with flavors that tasted nostalgic yet unfamiliar. Read more
Absolutely loved this place! Intimate vibes with incredible food. Everything is plant based and served tapas style. I went in a... group and I highly recommend getting a few people together or sharing plates on a cute date night. So many incredible dishes totry! Some favorites included the spaghetti, hen of the woods, cremini toast, and the almond cake - but everything was amazing! Read more
We came on a Friday night ready to have the vegan experience of our life. However we felt the food wasn’t as good as expected.... I was surprised that the toasts were served cold and not warm and toasted. Except for the cauliflower all our food was servedcold which made it feel like a collection of starters and not a dinner. The food was good but not amazing. Interesting flavours.Both me and my partner agreed the best dish was the lava cake for desert. The restaurant is very small and cozy, nice atmosphereand candle light. The service was laid back, no one helped us pour wine or checked on any of the food during the meal. OverallI’d probably try a different place next time. Read more
Food was soooo good, and all vegan. We really enjoyed it. Great tasted and textures. Heads up: it smells like frying in the... room. Read more
We came here for a birthday dinner and my girlfriend said it was the best meal she can remember having. We ordered a variety of... dishes to share and absolutely stuffed ourselves. I love having a classy vegan dinner option where I don’t have to stressabout the menu. It is a tight cozy space, but we had an early weekday dinner so it wasn’t busy at all. All the food was goodand I’m sure they rotate their menu, but you have to try the toast if you can. Open face sourdough loaded with too manytextures and flavors to even comprehend. It was amazing. Read more
This is a good restaurant which seem to take vegan fine dining quite seriously with the way they are made and presented. The... carrot dish was just great. The paella which we tried was however, a miss personally for me. (Chunky mushroom and a ? Friedflower to top the special rice). The portions are small and overpriced IMO. The outdoor seating does have a really niceambience. Read more