Avant Garden

4.6 (120)

$30 and under

Vegan

130 East 7th St., New York, NY 10009

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

Since 2015, Avant Garden has been one of New York City's best destinations for upscale vegetarian and vegan dining. Perfect for date nights, birthday dinners, or special occasions, this East Village gem features moody lighting, reclaimed wood, velvet banquettes, and a romantic atmosphere. Guests enjoy a seasonal menu of elevated plant-based dishes, natural wines, and craft cocktails. Avant Garden is an Overthrow Hospitality restaurant. "This is excellent food that just happens to be vegan." - Michelin Guide

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegan, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(833) 328-4588
Website
http://www.avantgardennyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alex Aparicio
Catering
No catering at this time
Private party facilities
If interested in a private party, please call. Private event dining will require a contract, rental of the entire restaurant for the evening, and must be booked at least two months in advance.

Location
130 East 7th St., New York, NY 10009
Area
East Village
Cross street
Avenue A
Parking Details
Street Parking Only
Public transport
Trains: L (1st Ave.); J, M, Z (Essex/Delancey); F (2nd Ave.)Buses: 14A (at 7th St.); Northbound 15 (at 7th St.)
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

Maitake MushroomsUSD 22.00
Peas, Fingerling Potatoes, Cipollini Onions, Aji Amarillo, Cilantro
Celery RootUSD 24.00
Baby Leeks, Savoy Cabbage, Truffles, Parsley
Spring BeansUSD 16.00
Pasta, Basil, Cherry Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives
CauliflowerUSD 18.00
Spinach, Oyster Mushrooms, Dates, Vadouvan
Basmati RiceUSD 20.00
Asparagus, Hon Shimeji Mushrooms, Spring Garlic, Poppy Seeds, Lemon

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Avant Garden.

4.6

(120)

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

120 Reviews

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amyM
New York City2 reviews
1.0
Reviewed on 4 February 2018
1. Overall 1
I ate at Avant Garden last night with friends, and it was among the worst dining experiences I have ever had. We arrived on time for our reservation, and were immediately pressured to order and eat quickly. Instead of explaining the concept of the restaurant and helpfully suggesting menu options based on our preferences, we were urged several times to order a quantity of food that frankly seemed absurd, especially given the prices. Both the server and the hostess told us explicitly that there was a reservation after us and were hurrying us along the entire meal. There seems to be a set of rules to follow at AG, and we were made to feel like an inconvenience for opting to eat what we wanted and navigating the restaurant experience on our own, like the capable adults we are. In addition to the condescension, the food was mediocre at best, leaving much to be desired in terms of flavor and creativity.
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alwayshungry
Tampa / Central Florida West26 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 September 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Food was really amazing but the service was well below par and probably the most unfriendly and unwelcoming in a long time. They also made a mistake with the reservation although we called in advance to reconfirm. Arrogant staff, would not go there again.
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MBR331
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 August 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Super fresh, inventive, and delicious cuisine that highlights the vegetable. Everything was spot on and so good!
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medeaJ
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 July 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!!!!!
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mateoca
Calgary / Southern Alberta9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 July 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely awesome vegan dining venue in NYC. The only downside is the price, as it is definitely on the $$$$ end, even for NYC.
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TangyZesty
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 18 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Exquisite food, fantastic service, non-vegans such as myself will find themselves contemplating a lifestyle change!
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ioff13
New York City29 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
This was my first time dining experience at Avant Garden and I was pleasantly surprised. Ingredients were quite fresh and freshly prepared – simple food that was simply delicious. Price point was moderate for vegetarian fare, but my dining partner and I felt it was worth it for the uncommon food. Wine selection fit the fare well. Our server was top-notch. We sat at the counter where we could see the entire preparation of our meal. Unfortunately, on the warm evening we were there, the air conditioning was down, and the small room was cooled only by the mostly-ineffective blow of a box fan. But once the food hit our palates, that hardly mattered.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City154 reviews
4.0
Dined on 16 July 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Creative vegetarian cuisine with an open bar kitchen. Reminds me of a mix between Momofuku Ko and Dirt Candy. Delightful food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia County2 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 July 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
The food was fine. The service was good. But there was no air conditioning! It would have been nice if we were given a complimentary drink as a way to apologize for the hot and unpleasant dining condition.
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1A8C9S1
New York City7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 July 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My second time at the restaurant. The menu is unique and every dish is great. The servers are delightful and attentive. Ambience is nice. Perfect for a date night, catch up with friends, group dinner. The restaurant is small but the layout works for its size.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Vegan, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Daily 17:00–23:00
Phone number
(833) 328-4588
Website
http://www.avantgardennyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Alex Aparicio
Catering
No catering at this time
Private party facilities
If interested in a private party, please call. Private event dining will require a contract, rental of the entire restaurant for the evening, and must be booked at least two months in advance.

Location
130 East 7th St., New York, NY 10009
Area
East Village
Cross street
Avenue A
Parking Details
Street Parking Only
Public transport
Trains: L (1st Ave.); J, M, Z (Essex/Delancey); F (2nd Ave.)Buses: 14A (at 7th St.); Northbound 15 (at 7th St.)
Additional
Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Wine

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Menu

Toast

Carrot HarissaUSD 12.00

Cremini MushroomsUSD 12.00

Fennel HummusUSD 12.00

SunchokeUSD 12.00

Cold

Beet SaladUSD 14.00

Salt Baked Sweet PotatoUSD 16.00

AvocadoUSD 16.00

Juice

Seasonal SelectionsUSD 12.00

Hot

Maitake MushroomsUSD 22.00

Celery RootUSD 24.00

Spring BeansUSD 16.00

CauliflowerUSD 18.00

Basmati RiceUSD 20.00

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