Avant Garden New York - Buy Reservations

Food was okay but not great. More impressive in its visual appeal of food and website than in the actual taste, flavor, or satisfaction. Mushrooms were uncooked and unseasoned in the pasta (just sliced and thrown in raw). The paella included a giant stalk of artichoke hearts that was impossible to eat. The mushroom was so tough that it could not be cut without extreme force. The beet toast was the best item. $110 for just two people with 4 'tapas' style items and a couple of drinks, even before including tip. I can eat better than that, even by NYC standards. Waiter never once asked "how was the food?"

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My two oldest daughters who are vegan at 23 and 21 years of age had their first trip to New York City this week. I decided to surprise them with a reservation at avant garden after reading about the reviews online. They had a dinner reservation this evening and found two issues. The first issue was that couple of the dishes were quite good but they were a couple that were very poor in taste and quality and there was no recognition from the wait staff in that capacity. The second issue was that the wait staff and service was definitely subpar with not having the attention to detail that would be expected at this price range. Overall the quality of the restaurant relative to other vegan establishments in the Manhattan area was felt to be quite poor. I was quite disappointed to hear this after spending over $150 for a meal. Unfortunately that is $150 and two hours of time that my daughters will never get back. I hope in the future they take the time to provide a consistent service that their prices demand.

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I went for a friend's birthday and was excited to try it because of the good reviews. The wine/beer selection and portions were extremely small so make sure you order enough. The food was not bad but nothing I have to rave about. Right when I sat down the server insisted he pour me some sparking water and then charged us $10 for it without letting us know first. Tricky and sounds like a tacky way to up the bill...so I subtracted one star for that. Overall: -food and service was fine nothing spectacular but nothing to complain about-Ambience was nice and good for date nights

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The toasts were good but overpriced and not as unique as you'd expect for a place that calls itself "avant garde". The hen of the woods was a mix of three different, equally bad tastes that clashed with each other in a cacophony of a dish. The service was a bit inattentive.

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Amazing service, exceptional food, delicious wine. Wow. If you live in NYC and haven't been here then you are missing out!Their Valentine's Day menu was beyond expectations. Our server was exceptional as well!! Wish there were more Valentine's Day in the year so we could come back!

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I've been wanting to check this off my list forever, but was very disappointed and felt like it was overhyped. Nothing on the menu was inventive and the toasts especially fell flat. The outdoor dining setup was weird - no music, neighbor's conversations easily overheard + rats scurrying around the planters - and the food was bland and tired. I do not understand why this is a Michelin starred spot.

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It was honestly one of the best restaurants in the city. I'm not vegan and I was impressed by how delicious the food was.

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5 stars if I could. It's an expensive restaurant but perfect for a special occasion. Four of us sat down in their outdoor dining. We were the only ones in the space and it was well ventilated but also warm and romantically decorated. Also the service was quite fast on Monday night when the inside of the restaurant was packed.The man who showed us to our table, and came by a few times, was not outright rude, but had the curt attitude of not being in the mood "to deal with" customers. Our waitress on the other hand was very kind and attentive!We ordered the artichoke toast, Brussel sprouts, the avocado, paella, hen of the woods, house made spaghetti, scorched cauliflower, and the beet toast. Everything was beautifully plated and tasty--some dishes more than others! Particularly outstanding was the artichoke toast and the avocado with sticky rice, we ordered second rounds of both of them! The artichoke toast was refreshing and the bread was delicious. The avocado's creaminess paired well with the salty miso and crunchy fried sticky rice. I also enjoyed the pasta although it is more of a "typical" dish than the other dishes with more unique flavors. The four of us were very hungry when we arrived, it took about 8-9 of the tapas dishes for us to feel satisfied (some dishes run very small, like the hen of the woods for ex.) For dessert we ordered the lava cake and the almond cake. I enjoyed the almond cake, it wasn't too sweet, however other people at my table were not wildly impressed. As a chocolate lover I was very excited for the lava cake, but sadly it was slightly underwhelming as it was over cooked and a bit chewy (not gooey!)Overall Avant Garden is a great place to go if you're ready to spend some $$ and try a variety of high quality plant-focused dishes. The dishes are full of unique flavors and are plated beautifully.

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I was in NYC for a quick visit and my friend recommended this place. Be aware that you'll need reservations. The restaurant is small and cozy. They have an outside dining area as well. The staff was very professional and hip! They explained the menu. The experience is that of fine dinning, small shareable plates. We had the Hen in the woods, Celery Root and the Spaghetti Alfredo. It was all delicious, they really delivered. We finished of with the chocolate lava cake This has been by far my best vegan experience. The menu offers a variety of complex dishes presented artfully. A must if you are in NYC!

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This is best plant based food I have ever had. Every dish was incredible, then ended with the lava cake, which was equally tasty. I will be back over and over again. so glad we found this place.

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Get ready for vegan fireworks. Served tapa style, every small dish is a delight, an explosion of tastes, with an original unique blend I had never tasted before, and I have tried many things in my life.
Mushrooms are kings, but all the vegetables party here.
It's a cosy small place, with warmth and professional service, where you could have a lovely time with a date.
But first and foremost, go for the food. A unique experience in delicious cuisine, that happens to be vegan

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There were 4 of us, the waiter recommended that we order 8 items from the menu and share them all, but most of the dishes didn't lend themselves to sharing. Most were too small to split between four and we each barely tasted most of what we ordered. The food arrived sporadically with no rhyme or reason. Toward the end of the meal, when we thought we'd finished after waiting 10 minutes with no more food, we asked for the check. The waiter looked at us like we'd all grown an extra head. We had another dish in the queue, he said, some fancy carrots. Our mistake! Wonderful, I said, and when could we expect our carrots? "In 30 seconds," he said. He was off by a minute or so. The bill, including two glasses of wine, was more than $200. They *really* wanted us to have dessert, too, but I'm a little behind on utilities. Should have asked the waiter if they had a payment plan. Our stomachs had room. Left hungry. Walked over to Village Square for a slice. Disappointing from start to finish.

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I know I should be well past the point of saying "I can't believe it's vegan!" by now, but nevertheless, that was still my first impression. Everything was well presented. They recommended splitting 4 dishes, but we opted for 3, plus dessert - we ate not too long before, so I suspect 4 dishes would be a proper recommendation if you were coming in truly hungry.We started with the Artichoke Toast and it was absolutely fantastic. All the ingredients were fresh, the sauce was so tasty, the toast a fantastic consistency.Next up was the House Made Spaghetti, it was easily the best vegan pasta dish I've had and one of the best pasta dishes I've had period. After that, we had the Roasted Carrot dish, it was my least favorite, but that's not to say it wasn't great. The way the carrots were cooked reminded me of plantains you'd get an African restaurant. It was an interesting and creative dish. The farro was especially delicious.Last, we had the almond cake, which was quite good - very creamy, which can be a little difficult to achieve in vegan desserts.We dined outside and they did a decent job decorating for one of those outdoor structures. Just be forewarned that if it's around freezing, the heat lamps are not quite adequate - you'll be keeping your jacket on, but I won't hold this against them. I'd rather be outside in these times and their interior is quite cramped.To put it simply, I love food that makes that just gets that dopamine flowing (dare I say, "O face"?") immediately, and this place absolutely delivered.

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Amazing experience! All of the food was soooo tasty and delicious! The atmosphere is so cozy and the food could not have been better. My husband and I ordered a second of the artichoke toast because we could not get enough of it. The flavors were so different from anything we had ever had. I highly recommend this restaurant, even if you aren’t vegan!

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We were in NYC for a long delayed family/theater trip. With two out of four being vegetarians we wanted to sample as many vegetarian restaurants as possible. This was our first stop, and by far our favorite. It is a very small restaurant so may be difficult to get into, but it would be well worth the effort. The vegetarians and carnivores both liked it.

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