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Upscale contemporary vegan dining by chef Tony Mongeluzzi, est. 2015. Relocated from 130 E 7th St. Open Mon-Thu 5:00pm-10:30pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-11:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-10:30pm.
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95 Avenue A (at Second Floor), New York City, New York, USA
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107 Reviews
First Review by vegan-ese
GFGoldenLady
Points +2013
Phenomenal - Edit
Went here for an anniversary dinner with my husband.
Read moreA beautiful location with nice decor. Clean and upscale. Staff were all very on point and professional. They even had a sign on our table wishing us a happy anniversary.
We were gifted a complimentary glass of sparkling wine which was quite nice.
We tried the cremini toast which I really enjoyed. Many layers to tantalize your tongue!
The artichoke toast was also nice, it had this fresh burst of summer but I didn't feel it had many layers of flavour.
The hen of the woods was by far the best dish we had. It was out of this world delicious.
The celery root was well done and tasty but wasn't a show stopper imo.
Paella was superb. Really enjoyed it. The red pepper sauce was delish.
Lava cake for dessert was decadent and blew my socks right off. Probably one of the best desserts I've ever had.
Highly recommend 😋
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vagovegano
Points +5407
Just so good… - Edit
This was my first dining stop on this short trip to NYC and it was a good one. I was lucky to experience their new location. Not only was the food excellent, but the restaurant decor and ambience were impressive. If I had to choose favorites, I would come back for the Home Made Spaghetti, the Scorched Cauliflower and their vegan chocolate soufflé with ice cream. Highly, highly recommend.
Read morePros: Food was top notch , Great ambience
Cons: Expensive, but worth it , Tricky to find (it’s on the second floor)
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VeggieEarthling
Points +192
Unique and delicious - Edit
Really amazing dishes that I feel are unique and not what I would expect. I love that you get many small dishes to try and share. I love the ambience as well: low-light and cozy.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-05-11
Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Helpful staff
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veg!
Points +370
Surprisingly yummy - Edit
Everything is five star in Avant Garden: the flavours, the creativity and certainly also the service.
Read moreSmall restaurant, excellent chef, a unforgettable experience.
Cons: Wine list is a bit poor for this level of food
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irise102
Points +930
Upscale vegan food - Edit
Great atmosphere and service. Delicious food. House made spaghetti, cremini mushroom toast, and avocado were our favorites - very yummy!!
Read morePros: Lots of flavors , Quaint and rustic , Intended to be shareable plates
Cons: Too much “heat”/spice in some foods
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kshng
Points +48
Pricey but tasty food - Edit
Roasted cauliflower is great! And so is the artichoke toast.
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CleverWolff
Points +50
Great service and even better food - Edit
We came here for an elevated and intimate dinner. The ambiance is dark and romantic. We were guided through the menu by our incredibly kind server to help us achieve the best experience. It was delicious start to finish. All dishes are designed for sharing, and coursed out. We ordered 4 dishes 1 dessert for 2 people - it was just the right amount of food. We ordered the sunchoke toast, roasted carrots, hen of the woods mushroom, paella, and the chocolate lava cake. The sunchoke toast and the chocolate lava cake were the stars.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-04-11
Pros: Fully vegan , Vegetable forward , Beautiful plate presentation and atmosphere
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EmdotAlice
Points +4748
Great date night spot - Edit
First off, everything we got was incredible. It’s a small plate kind of menu so 3 or 4 dishes is a about right for 2 people. We got 4 (plus partner got dessert) and it was more than enough.
Read moreThe beet toast was topped with deliciously spiced crunchy roasted chickpeas—could have used more in my opinion—but still very good. The scorched cauliflower, roasted carrot, and paella were all so good, not sure I could pick a favorite. The presentation was beautiful and overall great date atmosphere. I recommend sitting at the chef’s counter to watch them assemble the dishes.
Edit: I want to come back and try the other toasts, especially the artichoke.
Updated from previous review on 2023-02-04
Pros: Small plates let you taste multiple dishes, Food is vegan, delicious, and beautiful.
Cons: Expensive
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SvetlanaNYC
Points +1225
Liked it but will not come back - Edit
Was really looking forward to discovering this place based on the overly positive reviews. Overall a nice place and good food but nothing special - neither the food, nor the service or ambiance. Definitely on the pricier side so I don’t really think I will come back because, once again, just didn’t feel like any of it was that good. The dishes that I liked the most were the artichoke toast and the cauliflower main👌
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sharonrader
Points +174
Ambient, delicious, creative - Edit
Unique dishes that are extremely flavorful. Very knowledgeable and kind staff
Read moretonyakay
Wish I were THERE!
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lweidenbach
Points +16
Phenomenal Vegan restaurant - Edit
Small intimate restaurant with gourmet small plates.
Read morePros: Completely vegan , Gourmet, Small plates
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DonnaViering
Points +196
Always delicious - Edit
This is one of my favorite spots for a date night. Very intimate atmosphere, good wine and fantastic dishes.
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EmmanuelleG
Points +110
Favorite spot! - Edit
This is by far one of my favorite spots in NYC for high-end vegan food. It’s so romantic and upscale. We love going for birthdays, anniversaries, and other nice occasions. The ambiance and food is on another level.
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NadineVegano
Points +132
Dark, romantic and delicious - Edit
What a beautiful and delicious restaurant! You will not be disappointed.
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B3starBoof
Points +164
Will return - Edit
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere with delicious tasting plates. Fresh and surprising dishes. Difficult to pick favorites.
Read morePros: All vegan/plant based, Well throughout plates
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homarcy5
Points +107
All-vegan fine dining - really good! - Edit
Great all vegan menu served family style (shared plates). We had one thing each from the cold (avocado on fried sushi rice) the toast menu (artichoke) and hot menu (paella) and they were all excellent. We also had a nice carmenere wine that was different than our usual choices and quite good. So fun to have all vegan fine, but not stuffy, dining. Highly recommended!
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ZacSax
Points +25
How could you possibly not give it a 5? - Edit
Literally Ravi De Rossi gave up his whole carnivore restaurant business to go vegan. And this place is hos star. Ive been to so many places in NY amd youd be hard pressed to find food so imagitive exciting and just damn delicious.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-09-29
Pros: Food, Mushroom food, Toast food
Cons: Fact that it can be tough to get a table, Its expensive , But its WORTH IT
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NoFussVegan
Points +343
Food was okay, service: deplorable - Edit
Service: Our waiter, a relatively tall guy with a hat of sorts and a horrible attitude. Blurted all information at us, not to us, in a rushed, monotonous tone that seemed robotic. He had so much bad attitude on seemingly incomprehensible issues that it stained the taste of the food. He actually did a walk-off, after I tried to clear with him, that the reason we didn’t order dessert right away, was because we’d see how full we were. He had apparently taken this as a personal offense after instructing us that everything had to be ordered at once. His reply was: “We’ll, then just trust us!”, and he turned and walked out on us.
Read moreThis is the most deplorable service I’ve ever experienced, and I hope the management deals with this. Some other tables were rolling their eyes at the waiter, too, and he almost made it an effort to destroy an otherwise pleasant atmosphere.
Food: The food was good, but no amazing. Their toast bears the quality of a very good lunch, however their pasta dish was very, very delicious. 3/5 for food, but with the tainted flavor of the horrible service staining the experience, I cannot give but 2/5. Disappointing…
Updated from previous review on 2022-09-16
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EmmaMacPhail
Points +111
Unique and upscale - Edit
My friend and I split 3 dishes: avocado, romesco toast, and scorched cauliflower. It was pretty filling but maybe would order one more dish next time. The avocado was the star of the show, I’d go back just for that. Delicious drink options as well
Read morePros: Healthy (I think), Unique offerings
Cons: Small dining room, Expensive
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BrightonMD
Points +1320
Great Homemade Food - Edit
Avant- Garden is a great little vegan restaurant. The beet toast, charred salad, brussel sprouts, watermelon salad and watermelon gazpacho were tasty. The charred Ceaser salad was the best of them all. The service and beer (Farmhouse Ale) were excellent.
Read moreThe problems: very small portions, no protein options and the prices.
Pros: Tasty small plates, Excellent Farmhouse Ale!
Cons: Very expensive for what you get
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rinabdc
Points +30
Loved everything! - Edit
The dishes were very stunning and flavorful! If I could, I’d eat here everyday lol. Will definitely go back to try others on the menu. I highly recommend!
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jflugstad
Points +125
Delicious Food and Great Service - Edit
Many delicious dishes on offer plus several which either are or can be made gluten-free. Well worth a stop.
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KA80
Points +91
The chef knows how to cook! - Edit
Beautiful food. Worth a visit. Spaghetti was wonderful. Avocado was outstanding. Lava cake was good but we were expecting something super special after the rest of it.
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Mari4
Points +910
My all time favorite - Edit
Can’t believe that I hadn’t rated them yet. This is the first ever nicer place I ate at after I’d quit meat. We’ve been here so many times for all kinds of celebrations and date nights and with friends and family visiting. Service is always very personable and attentive, even today although it was new people working there. I love it that the menu has stayed mainly the same. There are our definite all time favorites there and some really, really good, new ones.
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coco3c
Points +452
Delightful - Edit
Incredible service and food. The staff recommend ordering four options between two, we don’t have the largest appetites so three dishes were perfect for us. The cauliflower dish was a little hard in places, however the other two dishes we ordered were just perfect!
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sgriffgor
Points +271
NYE Meal was Delicious - Edit
I went here with my boyfriend for New Year’s Eve dinner. The food was delicious. By sitting at the bar, we had a front row seat to the incredible cooking and prep-work happening live.
Read morePros: 100% vegan, Nice staff , Intimate spot
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stephpilavin
Points +178
Amazing food & experience! - Edit
We loved Avant Garden. The space was so cozy and the food is family style. Incredible, inventive dishes. #Veganuary
Read morekateleext
Wow…what’s that thing under the avocado? Looks delicious!
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