Avant Garden, New York NY

Spectacular food. Just wow!

We had the Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, paella, spaghetti and the celery and each and every one was spectacular.

I am vegan + allergic to sesame pistachio and cashews are they were very accommodating with allergies.

Would recxomend chefs table cuz it's really cool watching your meal being cooked.

Phenomenal! Exquisite & unique high end vegan cuisine! Can't rave about it enough! From the decor to the service to the culinary experience. What a little gem! Have been there many times and they NEVER disappoint! The presentation is second to none! The creativity. The colors, textures and flavors will delite your palate like nothing you've ever experienced before! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Blown away. Never knew vegan food could taste so good. Restaurant has a great vibe, limited but decent wine selection and excellent service but the food was amazing. And it was very affordable as well. Go here!

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

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 of crispy outside texture with soft cooked inside and caramelized something topped off with a spiral of something else (lol I don't ask just consume).

>Celery root: also delicious and creamy but also loved the presentation. Also an elegant combination of crispy and creamy textures with flavors you just have to close your eyes and chew to experience the full range of savory.

>House made spaghetti: my favorite dish, I know I'm basic. It tasted like truffle to me, but not overwhelmingly so. The level of creaminess blew me away and I had to remind myself that I was sharing the dish.

The staff was friendly and accommodating even when they had to re-make a dish due to a food allergy.
The atmosphere is cozy and intimate with soft synth-pop music playing in the background, candle lights and modern/rustic décor.

It is a small restaurant but don't let it deter you from experiencing an unforgettable vegan menu with flavors that tasted nostalgic yet unfamiliar.

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to. The fact that it's fully vegan is practically a footnote. Ravi De Rossi has created hands down some of the best restaurants in the city, without every need to use meat, butter, eggs, or milk.

Exquisite food, friendly service, not too loud inside, music not too annoying, comfortable seating. Excellent. Only gripe is they’re not reachable by phone.

Love this place. The food is always amazing. The chefs are so talented. The two black men there, may have both been servers were extremely condescending. I hate bad staff

Given the name and the Michelin quote on the website, I was expecting an avant-garde vegan experience. Far from it: the food is veggies and rice, where is the twist in that? The room is full of smoke from deep frying cauliflower. The service is non existent: not a smile, barely announcing the dishes, did not offer us a second glass of wine. And the lava cake was overcooked. Well, I had booked this as a treat for my vegetarian daughter, for a special occasion, it was really just a bistro style experience, with 2 of our dishes impossibly salty (the celery and the carrot). All that at 25$ for each dish…

This place was one of the highlights of our trip. We ordered the cauliflower and "avocado" sushi type dish. Both were fantastic. We wanted to try the other dishes but didn't have the space. Our waiter was great- originally told us there was no dessert left, brought us our bill and then brought us the dessert we asked for (guess it was found?). Regardless, this was a great experience and would highly recommend for anyone looking for a date or special occasion.

I sent my husband here for the first time. We ordered artichoke toast, mushroom toast and creamy spaghetti with mushrooms. Everything was good but not amazing. A piece of something was in my spaghetti. Very disappointed. I enjoyed the artichoke toast. Flavors were a little more on the heavy side but still good to eat and feel satisfied.

I came here on Mother’s Day with my mom and we both were feeling very excited. We left feeling the exact opposite, disappointed and feeling like we were ripped off. I understand that “high end” restaurants usually serve smaller portions but I was confused with how they went about the Mother’s Day special. For each course, they would bring out one dish for us to split. The portions are already small so I would expect at least one dish for each person especially since we paid $60 for each person. That wasn’t advertised at all and should have been. I heard two tables next to me questioning the same thing. We were all confused. I’ve eaten plenty of plant based and vegan food but in particular Mexican food. The flavors of the dishes did not meet Mexican cuisine that I’ve had in the past. I could give the food a pass but what really bothered me was the decision of serving one dish for two to split. That is ridiculous. I felt angry because it was Mother’s Day and it seemed like this restaurant just took advantage of that day to get the most money they could. I was told the email the restaurant when I left a comment on Instagram and it seems like they blocked me through Instagram instead and never replied back. I’m sure they just commented back to make it seem like they wanted to resolve the issue for whoever in the public may see that comment on their Instagram account. Never coming back. What a waste.

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 served cold 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 atmosphere and candle light. The service was laid back, no one helped us pour wine or checked on any of the food during the meal. Overall I’d probably try a different place next time.

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 to try!

Some favorites included the spaghetti, hen of the woods, cremini toast, and the almond cake - but everything was amazing!