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American
Mediterranean
Beer/Wine
Delivery
Take-out
Catering
Fusion
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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Last update on 16 Aug 2026 by cynthiaOTH
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Added by condekedar on 30 Sep 2015
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134 Reviews
First Review by vegan-ese
monandeclan
Points +184
Vegan Narnia - Edit
My husband and I are visiting NYC for the holidays and made a reservation (reservations are a must!) at Avant Garden for Friday night dinner. What a truly enchanting experience! From the beautiful wooden door topped with tree branches that looks like an entrance to Narnia to the gorgeously decorated interior to the creative and delicious food, our evening was just perfect.
Read moreWe ordered a bottle of wine to share (delicious!) and 5 menu items to share: the Baby gem Caesar, the avocado, the artichoke toast, the spaghetti carbonara and the paella. Dishes are all tapas sized. We finished by sharing a homemade chocolate lava cake. Our favorites were the spaghetti carbonara, the Caesar and the toast.
The service was good and the food absolutely delicious. The pace of the meal was a little too fast for us in the beginning . . . we were there to relax and enjoy. However, we mentioned it to the waiter and they slowed it down for us.
This is definitely a higher-end place, in both what they offer and the price tag attached. However, if you're looking for amazing vegan food and a beautiful evening, I highly recommend making a reservation.
Pros: Great service, beautiful atmosphere, delicious food
Cons: nothing!
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deekaydee
Points +27
So good. - Edit
Awesome vegan food with a good selection. Spaghetti is a must.
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byrne999
Points +118
Give your taste buds a treat - Edit
Great place serving up some great dishes last time i was in NYC
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brianbbrooks
Points +91
next level plant based dining !! - Edit
this restaurant is top notch
Read morehad a sublime gem lettuce and scorched cauliflower
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-14
Pros: incredible food, attentive staff, cool atmosphere
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veganhat
Points +3076
Unmissable - Edit
The right place to discover inspired plant-based cuisine to share or not. I clearly recommend it.
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Vegan Vagabond
Points +5649
This place is next level - Edit
I came here with a group of clients. It’s a very interestingly decorated place. Very unique. I would say that it was very warm and comfortable. The people were very friendly. We opted not to order and just leave it up to the waitress to serve us whatever she thought was best. She nailed it. We had a really good meal 
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greengrub
Points +171
Incredible plant based food in Manhattan - Edit
This was an experience of great taste and an amazing atmosphere. Food came in courses and the waiter was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Courses of food tasty and healthy , Beautiful atmosphere , Great service.
Cons: Portions could be bigger as food is so good
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LiatM
Points +124
Nice Fusion kitchen - Edit
All the dishes we had was very good, we particularly liked the the Mala
Read morePros: Drinks and cocktails , Service, Atmosphere
Cons: Price (it was very high), Some dishes were too small
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FitzForTheAnimals
Points +670
Breathtaking Experience! Don’t miss this restaurant! - Edit
I did a four course solo dining experience and had the best night. Beautiful setting, friendly and kind wait staff, and fabulous food. The mushroom bruschetta was incredible and chocolate lava cake dessert was ridiculously good. One of my favorite meals I’ve ever had.
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Morgancamp
Points +156
Fancy and delectable! - Edit
This was my second time here and I came back for the baby gem salad! It’s so nice to get a classic Cesar salad as a vegan. The spaghetti/carbonara dish is also another thing that is hard to veganize and they did it so well. It is upscale, hidden away, and atmospheric. Definitely recommend for an intimate date night or a birthday dinner.
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danielgallego
Points +90
The best natural vegan food I’ve ever tried - Edit
Absolutely amazing and delicious food. What distinguishes this restaurant from others, aside from the cozy and dim atmosphere, is the fact that all the dishes are made from rather “simple” ingredients. There were no faux meats used, but rather very intriguing takes on naturally vegan foods. The roasted cauliflower was so buttery, my taste buds were in heaven. The waitress was very kind and explained everything from the menu in detail.
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EABessel
Points +2125
Fantastic - Edit
Excellent service, inspired food, creative decor. Highly recommended!
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Happy_Bart
Points +4474
Best restaurant in NYC - Edit
This was by far my favourite restaurant in NYC. It felt like stepping into Narnia - the decor was very atmospheric.
Read moreThe food was beyond amazing, lots of umami - really full of flavour. Would love to come back one day.
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hudsonvalleyveganlady
Points +158
One of the best meals of my life! - Edit
The food was fantastic and the atmosphere was gorgeous! Definitely a special place!
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Marie-France
Points +756
Paradise for the taste buds - Edit
Nice experience! The atmosphere, the service, the food ; it was all amazing. It’s just a bit pricy, but by sharing plates for the table and for the experience, it was worth it.
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Xxlauraann
Points +241
Wonderful experience - Edit
The ambience and vibe of the place is very cool and the staff are friendly and attentive. We were advised to pick a few dishes each in our group of three and share, which I highly recommend as everything was completely delicious and wonderful! Particularly recommend the desserts, which are spectacular. Definitely had a unique and top-tier dining experience, which I won't forget any time soon.
Read morePros: Menu, Variety , Staff
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DanielleF33
Points +641
Fantastic upscale vegan in lovely venue - Edit
Had amazing clients book this when in nyc for work and was not disappointed! Friendly and talented staff / cool cocktails and super food.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-11
Pros: Ambiance and staff, High quality and tasty food, Avant Garden cocktail
Cons: stairs up in heels - be careful
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roycephilipsjr
Points +129
Totally worth it!! - Edit
The decor is great! The staff are super friendly and helpful! They are mindful of allergies and are willing to make adjustments for those that have allergies. There were a couple of dishes that weren’t able to be adjusted, but out of like 15 or so dishes only two weren’t able to be adjusted.
Read moreThe cocktails were super tasty! Really great location for sharing dishes.
The avocado dish and the mushroom dish were great!
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scottlovesanimals
Points +634
Maybe the best vegan in New York - Edit
First, the new space is spectacular and was great for my parents and I (not too loud but had a cool feel). All the dishes were great, but the Hen in the Woods and cauliflower were standouts. Save room for the lava cake. Also, I’ve noticed usually go with one less dish than what they recommend.
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NathaliaBermudez
Points +495
All the mushrooms - Edit
Went here for the first time recently and loved the food. There’s mushrooms in many of the dishes (which I enjoyed). The most delicious ones I tried were the hen of the woods and the risotto. Portioned are small so order a few! Skip the mushroom ice cream (I just did not enjoy it). Service was very friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Cottagecore atmosphere , Amazing vegan dishes, Great service
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SoyKal-El
Points +7485
Excellent upscale restaurant - Edit
Avant Garden is very expensive but is great for a special occasion. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for an upscale place with artistic vegan dishes.
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RavishingRavenous
Points +3854
Beautiful food, vegan fine dining - Edit
Old review 2018: Avant Garden is a beautiful place for vegan fine dining. Everything we ate was incredible! We went after 9 PM to get a table. It was pretty dark both outside and inside.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-28
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caitlinharrad
Points +230
Perfect celebration spot - Edit
Really cosy intimate atmosphere with excellent service - sparkling wine on the house for a birthday. Food was all delicious and really inventive.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Brilliant service , Lovely intimate atmosphere
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HaikuReview
Points +1223
Haiku Review - Edit
Magic mushroom toast
Read moreOne bite so many flavors
Make sure you eat here!
Updated from previous review on 2022-06-02
Pros: New location - not cramped!!, Friendly and diverse staff, Perfect size plates for 2 sharing and tasting
Cons: Wish they had more seasonal menu items!
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ElissaBVegan
Points +3541
Gorgeous & Delicious! - Edit
I went with a group of six and we ordered almost everything on the menu to share. Every single dish was artfully presented and tasted divine! #Veganuary
Read morePros: All vegan , Beautiful atmosphere and setting, Great service
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maurovegano
Points +118
Testing menu - Edit
beautifully appointed, great service, awesome value
Read morePros: wine and dine , creative dishes, great service, warm and fast
Cons: chaged location and had to find it, no views to the city
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JudgeVeg
Points +234
Loved it!!!!! - Edit
Great food. Great decor. Attentive staff. Can’t say enough!
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