abcV is the epitome of semi formal fine dining. Great food, gorgeous environment, and amazing service. What I love about this restaurant is that all of their dishes are meant to be shared with the table, which I believe is so important after not seeing our friends and family for so long, that we share these intimate and joyful experiences together. However, their portion size was quite small, and while that allowed us to try more dishes from the menu, I believe it would be more fulfilling if it was larger (especially for a larger group of 7 people). Furthermore, some of the vegetables presented on the dishes were unaltered - which is fine - but i didn't feel like a stick of raw radish dipped into hummus needs to be glorified the way it was. Hummus was good though. Their water tasted supernatural. A choice of sparkling and still water was offered - I tried both, and both soothed my senses. A reservation should be booked beforehand especially when coming with a larger group. read more

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I came here once three years ago, and was looking forward to coming back ... but I forgot just how much I loved this spot! I was a little nervous bringing my carnivorous husband this time, but he didn't miss the meat this time around which I view as a testament to the flavorful preparations and thoughtful menu by the restaurant. Drinks were excellent - subtle flavors, not too strong and light enough to not overpower the food. Service was superb - our server was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and recommendations when prompted. I asked for pairwise comparisons in every section of the menu, and she was able to describe in delectable detail what to expect with each dish. She was incredibly engaging and pleasant - just a delight. Food was all excellent with a range of flavors and textures. We had the squash dip with the pita which was warm and perfect for fall. The full head of cauliflower is a specialty and would highly recommend - we initially thought we would pass as we make a whole cauliflower dish at home, but I'm really glad that we tried this one for new inspiration. Decor is nearly all white (with some light pink accents) which makes it fit well for a nice dinner in jeans or a formal dinner all dressed up. read more

Came here after going to SUGARFISH. We only got drinks and the wine was one of the reds recommended by the waitress but it wasn't anything spectacular. It's a cute date night ambiance but we just sat at a high top table and it felt like it was in the way of a lot of foot traffic. Not sure I'd come back for food here but we were able to be seated quickly as a walk in on a Thursday night which was a positive. read more

I came here with my 2 friends for brunch on a Saturday, and was not very impressed, unfortunately. I was so excited to try this place, but I found a lot of the food to be pretty salty and not impressive, especially my sandwich and the mushroom entree dishes, and my dosa. I also thought the menu was a bit light, and limited, some of the items I had heard about were not on the menu. Out of the several dishes my party ordered, I only enjoyed the green hummus, which was very good with the fresh vegetables and pita they serve. My sandwich was so salty and I was done with it after 2 bites and made my boyfriend eat it to avoid food waste, and even he did not enjoy it. And the small side salad that came with the sandwich was definitely bad tasting, bland, tasteless, and odd. The waitstaff was only okay, and not very attentive, and kept taking our plates away, even after we asked them to leave them. Will likely not be returning honestly. Under impressed overall. read more

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Good stuff here! Really creative dishes at this place. Haven't been in a little while so I'm curious to know what they're doing for seasonal veggies right now. read more

Jean George has done it ! He has made an Indian Dosa Better than Indians themselves ( im south Asian and live next to Saravana bhavan/ so I know what I'm talking about here ) Best brunch I've had in a while , once the seating confusing sorted itself out - it was an explosion of flavors in a subtle but satisfying way. He retained authenticity of the globally inspired cuisines while being inspired and creative - and healthy ! I picked this place for its emphasis on vegan ness and anti inflammatoriness and I was not disappointed . A must go for any health conscious, open palated, foodie read more

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I've eaten here a number of times, more brunches than dinners, but both are excellent. Everything here is so good. Haven't had 1 thing that disappoints. For brunch I love the avocado lettuce wraps, the dosa, and the almond pancakes are amazing. Everything is so delicious. One of my faves at dinner is the cauliflower. Service here has been consistently good - I recommend eating at the bar at least once. We had a nice experience here with the bartender who steered us in all the right directions on our order. The decor is bright and airy. Make a reservation in advance, it does get very busy. Speaking of which, I'm about to go make my next reservation because just thinking about all the yummy food here makes me want to go back again! One tip - at brunch the last seating is near 3, but the kitchen also closes at 3, so if you are seated near closing you will be asked to put your full order in and not be able to add additional items. Since it is tapas style, I feel they should close the kitchen at least a half hour later or make their last seating half hour earlier to accommodate additional items. So, if you arrive near 3, be prepared to know what you want. Food tips: brunch - Dosa, Almond Pancakes, Avocado Lettuce Wraps. Dinner - Cauliflower read more

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This place is good! Not impressed with some of the dishes but enjoyed our time overall. A bit expensive... I came here with my girlfriend as we heard the hype, saw the YouTube Worth It video and had to see what was up. Ambiance (5/5): I personally loved the ambiance. The exterior of the building is open and inviting and you can see what's happening inside. It's also on a busy, happening street with other restaurants. The interior has a super clean layout and design and is well kept and was packed. Food (3/5): The food was okay. I didn't have strong feelings about it tbh. We ordered a few dishes (each pretty expensive for the small portion you get. The Labne and Cauliflower were great, and would recommend those. The corn soup was also good. However, I don't recommend the bolognese. Didn't really taste like anything and was our least favorite dish. Did I mention how expensive it is for such little food?? I had one drink from the bar which was a non-alcoholic Soba drink of some sort which was AWESOME. Had a great earthy flavor, which was addictive and wasn't too sweet. Service (4/5): Again, was okay but not great. They are very busy, and the host was really unaccommodating to our request to get seated 5 minutes earlier when we arrived which was a bit off-putting. Propitiously, this led us to the bar where I had one of the BEST drinks - the Soba, which I can't recommend enough. Glad I tried it once, but not sure I would go again read more

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What a cute spot to go to for date night! Came on a Friday night, inside was a quarter capacity at 9pm, they have ample outdoor seating with 6 feet distancing. Originally made a rsvp for their sister spot abc Kitchen but due to unforseen circumstances had to be accommodated to this one, which wasn't a problem at all! At the front, they take down your information for contact tracing and then have you step up to this scanner for your temperature. Very high tech! Ambience was very romantic, candles and dim lit area. Really sets the mood! Our server was super sweet and had awesome hair! Too bad she had to leave before our meal was done. Very personable and friendly! We ordered the mushroom Walnut Bolognese, Applewood smoked butter beans, whole roasted cauliflower and green chickpea hummus that came with pita bread. Everything was phenomenal, perfect texture, temperature and not too salty and im normally a carnivore so this was trying something different and also because my friend is a vegan but it felt so refreshing and not heavy at all! Presentation was impeccable, everything came out around the same time didn't even get to finish taking photos before the next dish was out! Wrote in the notes when making rsvp that it was a celebration of birthdays so towards the end of the me the waiter brought out a coconut sherbet? With a candle on it and with the happy birthday writing on the plate. Super cute and adorable! Would definitely come back again and to try out their other sister locations!! read more

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As a Vegan, I could sit and rave for a novel about ABCV, but I'll keep it short and sweet. We stopped here for a nice outdoor dining experience and I kid you not when I tell you every single bite was AMAZING. Our waiter was so kind and helpful in finding items we'd love. All the details down to the plates and cups were so aesthetic and show how much care is put into making eating here a full experience. What's great is you can order from any of their 3 menus incase someone dining with you isn't Vegan (although they should definitely eat Vegan, they'll love it). We ordered the squash soup which was just as good, if not better, than it looks. We then got the yam tandoori entree which had me scraping the plate. We ended with the chocolate cherry cake and it was heavenly. This may be one of my favorite new spots in the city and I'll definitely be back (a lot!) read more

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Food is good. Cocktails are good. Place is cute. Wait staff is not good. I went for a late lunch with a my sister (we're people of the global majority) and her chwyte boyfriend. The staff was friendly enough, but they were emphatically more attentive and personable with him. We ordered a lot, I paid, tipped handsomely, but they thanked him. Now I don't care who they thanked as much as the blatant implicit bias. It was wild. Apparently Jean Georges restaurants have a preference for palm-colored folx, but just tolerate everyone else. For 2022, that's pathetic. I don't have alabaster friends, so I have no reason to return--not that abcv would even care. read more

I really wanted to like this restaurant more, but I left feeling kind of disappointed in my experience. Anytime I go to a city like NYC, I get excited about the abundance of vegan and vegetarian options. I had heard such good things about this place and decided to give it a shot. My sister and I had a reservation for 2 but last minute, a friend was joining us, so we had to cancel it. Unfortunately, on a Saturday night at 7 pm, they said the wait to dine inside would be quite long and the only seating they had was outside. After turning the heater on, which honestly did not help in the near freezing weather, and sitting in front of a view of trash bags on the street, we asked if we could wait for a table inside. After telling us no twice and us considering leaving to find somewhere else to eat, they eventually said that we could wait and they would have a table ready in 30 minutes. The wait ended up being closer to an hour and 15 min and every group was seated before us. The restaurant seems to be designed for pairs, which was why it must have been so difficult to get a table. We were seated at one corner of a table of 6 and a different couple was seated next to us. We honestly did not mind sharing our space at all! Due to the long wait, they brought us a complimentary honeynut squash with pita as an appetizer. It was a pleasant surprise! The squash was a good mix of sweet and savory and the mint made it taste really fresh. The pita portions were very small though. To start off, we got the crisp radicchio salad. I really loved the mesh of textures and flavors. The spiced avocado paired well with the fresh fruit, but the dressing was heavy on the garlic and ended up overtaking the entire salad. For entrees, we got the spinach spaghetti and the custardy tofu. The spinach spaghetti was bland, but the lemon upped the flavor as did the umami/tang from the gran kinara cheese. The custardy tofu was a very unique dish for me. It melted in your mouth. The broth was a little more sour than I was expecting, but it paired well with the coconut rice as suggested by the waiter. We were also given a scoop of delicious sorbet with a candle even though it was none of our birthdays! Overall, the service during the meal was good, the ambiance was nice, and the food is interesting/unique, but I don't think the experience was really memorable. Rate 3 stars for food and prices but add a star for the 2 complimentary dishes. read more

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We had a reservation, they kept telling us to wait 5-10more minutes. We were seated 45mins after the said reservation time. This didn't make any sense, because it's not like they had a line of people waiting to be seated, everyone waiting had a reservation, which makes me think they overbooked. And from the way the front desk/manager/servers were behaving it seemed this wasn't a one off scenario, like this happens to them quiet often. So they are used to it, and just following a robotic protocol - apologizing, giving us an appetizer for the "inconvenience" etc. None of which felt genuine. Food was good, or at the very least creative, which is why I am giving the two stars. But overall extremely disappointed by this place. We'll not be going back. read more

This place is very upscale in both its ambience, food presentation, and taste. That being said, this restaurant may not be for everyone, as the dishes you can order are more "appetizer" sized than actual entrée size; there is no entree-sized dish, not to my knowledge (like vegan tapas). The server advised to order 4-5 dishes for a party of 2, and the average dish is between $20-30. This is a good place to try with friends/explore different cuisines if you're not a vegetarian (like myself). The only issue I had was the lack of a normal-portion-size meal, but that isn't the point or intention of the restaurant. All around good experience; I'd go again if I had vegan/vegetarian friends visiting. read more

abcV - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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I paid $27 for a seasonal "salad" that literally just consisted of half a mango and half a tomato. It was sprinkled with salt and black pepper and maybe one serrano pepper. THAT'S ITTTTTTT!!!!!This was one of their specials and not on the menu so I didn't know the pricing beforehand and while I fully expected some kind of markup because of the way this restaurant is generally, $27?! Fuhgetabout it!! They said the mangoes are flown in from California when they presented the specials. Like so what? California sure as hell is not known for its mangoes so this pricing makes so sense. Presentation wasn't great either and I've had much better seasoned mangoes from the Mexican ladies who sell them on the street or on the subway. The only reason I am giving them one extra star is because the service was at least decent. I really hope the ridiculous prices for the tiny amount of basic food you get is going towards paying their wait staff premium wages because that would be the only thing that could remotely justify the sheer stupidity of the half mango I was just served. Overall, total rip-off. read more

This place has been in my radar ever since I saw it on Buzzfeed's Worth It. I wanted to try Roasted Cauliflower for myself. So decided to check it out. We ordered the Roasted Cauliflower, Mushroom Truffles and some coconut sticky rice. They didn't have the mushroom truffle (one of the dishes from the video) on the menu but the server said we could still order it but failed to mention that its going to cost $55, which was not worth it for such a small dish. All the food that we got was delicious. Would I come back here again? Probably just for the roasted cauliflower. Overall was a tasty experience. read more

abcV - Mushroom Truffles - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm a girl who loves my fried chicken, ribs and meat in general. So when I heard of ABC launching a vegan spot, I wasn't sure what to expect. But after experiencing a great meal here...I'm all about dem veggies. Our waiter was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. For two, he recommended ordering 4-6 plates. We ordered the following dishes (in order of my favorite to least favorite) - Roasted cauliflower. This was the highlight dish of the evening. The dish was punched with flavor and texture. I loved the tumeric-tahini sauce that came on the side. - Avocado lettuce cups. A very refreshing appetizer that comes with two lettuce cups. So much flavor with the cumin paired with pepita seeds - Fried chicken of the woods. Interesting dish that mimicked fried chicken but was made out of mushroom. I really enjoyed the first bite along with the chili honey sauce because of the novelty. However, after having several more bites, I felt the dish was just ok. - Fresh spinach spaghetti. The spaghetti had a bitter aftertaste. I loved the crunchy saffron crumbs that was mixed in with the cheese which added a lot of delicious flavor and texture to the dish. - Beluga Lentils. There was nothing special about the lentils and it was very pricey for the amount of food that was served. Overall, it was a tasty experience, but a pretty penny for just veggies. I would recommend giving ABCV a try, as it is not only for vegans, but for those who seek new, creative foods. read more

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Super good but maybe not worth the price... So given this is an upscale, higher priced spot, I'm a bit more critical. The aesthetic was beautiful. Clean, white and very open. We sat at the counter with a kitchen view so could see food being prepared: I love places that do this and it was so much fun to watch at the counter. I was a bit disappointed by the wait staff. They were not very attentive, didn't check up really. Nitpicking maybe, but for the type of place I just expected top tier service. For lunch we got the honeynut squash, egg/cheese dosa, farro bowl, steamed veg, cherry cake, and hazelnut mochi. My partner and I saw the crock pot that the squash dip was prepared in and made plots for how to steal it because it was that good. The pita to dip ratio was wayyy off. They also serve a hummus dip that comes with pita AND crudité but the squash dip only comes with the pita so we ended up ordering a second pita because there was more than half of the dip left (and trust me, we would scoop a lot of dip on our pita). I'm fully plant based so didn't try the dosa personally, but my partner said the dosa itself was very well made and the cheese/egg made it very filling. The farro bowl was so yummy, with many flavor and texture combinations to keep you interested throughout the whole bowl. The steamed veg was quite a disappointment. Incredibly overcooked (the broccolini would fall off a fork it was so mushy) so the broth it came it just seemed counterintuitive. The broth itself also added no flavor, tasted just like lemon juice. If I'm paying $17 for 5 broccolini stems and 2 bok Choi leaves, I just expect perfection, especially at a vegetable focused restaurant. Dessert was the comeback we needed. The chocolate cherry cake was very cherry forward and not too intensely of chocolate. The mochi dish was so unique and wonderful. Lots of great textures between the soft mochi, cold ice cream, and crunchy hazelnuts. Another flavor and texture explosion. Overall definitely beautiful to the eye, but given the price point fell short a couple places. read more

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I've been coming to abcV since it opened, and while I used to love it, it's gone downhill recently. In recent years, I'd give it a five star rating; based on my recent experience, I'd give it a one star rating; hence the average of a three star rating. Last night, I ordered six dishes and only one was good (the dosa with chutneys). The charred white yam with tandoori masala, yogurt and tamarind was inedible - the flavors were so off I almost spit it out (and Indian cuisine is my favorite cuisine). The special entree - kimchi rice - was okay but too tangy to eat more than a few bites. The spinach spaghetti tasted literally like the water from boiled spinach - the other flavors of preserved garlic and lemon and saffron were barely detectable. The black sesame ice cream didn't have the texture of ice cream and the flavor combo was weird to eat more than one bite (again, black sesame is one of my favorite flavors, so not liking this was a surprise to me). And I'm not some meat and potatoes kind of person who can't appreciate vegan food. I've been vegan for seven years and love the possibilities that plants provide. But at this $$$ price point, one good dish out of six is lousy. I'm hoping it was just an off day in the kitchen and I will venture back in the spring when their menu has changed. Hopefully things will be back to normal! read more

One of my favorite places to go by myself because when I'm in my plant base mood I honestly don't want any distractions away from my taste buds they're very delicate, my taste buds. read more

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After sharing two appetizers, two entrees, and a dessert with my companion, I left ABCV underwhelmed--and a little hungry. The physical space is trendy, intimate, and comfortable, and our affable server was very knowledge about the menu; that is when we could find him. We dined on a busy Wednesday evening and waited too long for everything, including ordering. With one or two exceptions the food was bland, skimpily portioned, and disappointing. We paid about $35 for a special pasta with morels that turned out to be something one might toss together when cleaning out a pantry. The only item I thought was notable was the set of avocado and lettuce wraps. Finally, the cocktails were tasty, but skimpy like the food. And we enjoyed our $92 bottle of Sauvignon Blanc--one of the less expensive wines on the menu. Overall, not a terrible meal; the ambience is cool and the staff were friendly. I just found the food boring, paltry, and overpriced. read more

This place was almost like a dream. The service was incredible. The plates were so pretty. The food was absolutely delicious. I was so surprised by the Green Hummus, the vegetables were so fresh and delicious. Oh and there are boss women in the kitchen, yes yes yessss. I would go back again. Really enjoyed our time there. read more

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Undoubtedly the best vegan restaurant I've been to EVER. It always amazes me even more that all the dishes are raw vegan and so flavorful. They all have such elegant flavor profiles and divine presentation. The drinks are amazing! The service is amazing! Because I've gone a few times and have tried nearly everything on the menu I can't recommend a specific thing because EVERYTHING IS GOOD. Everyone is very kind and friendly the atmosphere is welcoming. I will share a few images but trust me when I say you'll enjoy anything you order here! The only thing I'm sad about is one of my favorite dishes they usually have was out of season for the current menu so I missed out on getting it again. Technically the seasonal menu just makes the experience more adventurous and surprising! Excited to visit again and see what they have in store read more

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A review not about the food but about the service. Had an issue with an order and Noah, the Maître d' went above and beyond.

Beautiful restaurant and with a menu full of yummy treats! The cocktails were a tad strong but definitely delicious and the food was great too. Portions could have been bigger considering the price and that they're meant to be shared, but taste was great. read more

let's start with the service; the minute we walked in we were greeted by the sweetest kindest person, Nijat Nijat is sooo pleasant and kind and helpful. Our server was Janina. We have never experienced a server quite like her. Her attention to details and her knowledge of the product is second to none. Janina is remarkable at what she does. Khalid and Luz are also sooooo helpful and kind and soooo sweet and good at what they do. Now the food; it's next level. It's memorable and a treat. Every bite of our spinach pasta was savored. We had a date appetizer that was as flavorful and unique as they come. Their soft serve desert is like nothing else we've tasted. The executive chef is is special and ABC is beyond fortunate to have him. Last but not least is the manager; Erin. We had an issue with our table and she is soooo nice and accommodating. Erin is also fantastic at her job. The perfect disposition for what she does. ABC, I don't say this lightly when I say Nijat, Khalid, Luz, Janina and Erin are exceptional and your fortunate to have all on your side. And your restaurant is one of the BEST experiences my girlfriend and I have had the pleasure of enjoying. We're blessed to have you in the city. read more

I can sum up my opinions in one word: RIPOFF! Easily the most overpriced restaurant in New York. When one decides to go out to dinner to a new place, you look online to see if the pricing is in line with the occasion. It was actually my birthday and my guest was my vegan son. He and I have loved Vongerichten's French cooking for years (before he was vegan), so going to abcv seemed like a good idea based on the prices. Nowhere online or on the menu do they say that everything is small plates. I consider that deceptive. We only found out when our waitress came with the menus and suggested 5-6 dishes for a party of two. My son did quick math and wanted to leave but I said we'd still enjoy the food, which we didn't for the most part. The grilled oakwood shiitake mushrooms very totally over-salted. The roasted butternut squash had too much heat for an autumnal vegetable. The other dishes were just mediocre and tasted as if Vongerichten had nothing to do with their origins. The one standout was a tiny scoop of sweet potato ice cream. I'm willing to pay big money for fine dining but this was far from it. $150 before tip for veggies and an inexpensive glass of wine?!? Insane. I'm not the only one who felt that way. A couple was seated next to us, read the menu and got the news that everything was small plates. They got up and left. The service is mediocre at best. The hostess coped a real attitude when we arrived and instantly made us feel unwelcome. The noise level is very high because every surface is reflective. Again, I find it deceptive and a bit of an intentional ripoff for abcv not inform you that it's a tapas place until well after you are seated. I've been going out for Manhattan fine dining since I was a teen and NEVER EVER got ripped off so badly. Caveat emptor. read more

I didn't expect vegan food to be this good, especially the pastries. Will definitely go back

Incredible vegan food, thus incredible food. Charming, refreshing, whimsical dishes. This is how you wished you ate every night. Watching them prepare fare in the open viewing area is akin to watching an artist paint. Super friendly staff. But boo on the dishes that include honey. read more

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What a really neat place that serves plant based, non gmo, sustainable, artisanal and organic dishes. Three of us ordered family style so we can try multiple dishes: Avocado lettuce cups, Half roasted cauliflower, and Mushroom walnut bolognese. Happy to say they were all incredibly flavorful and tasty! The Mezcal Maracuya was too smoky of a drink for me but I really liked the Espanya. read more

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Heaven for fellow vegetarians! Giving 4 instead of 5 stars because we had to wait 45 minutes for our table despite having a reservation. The quality of food, drinks, and a cheerful and airy atmosphere made for up the lack of seating organization on their part. Breakdown of our order: - lettuce cups: worth reordering and were a fresh burst of flavor. - roasted beets: a bit too "pickle" or vinegar flavored. - basmati lemon rice: the BEST thing we ordered (and I'm not a huge rice enthusiast). - sambal dosa: a must since it is their speciality, however, it was a bit too salty for my taste buds. - matcha creme brûlée: not too sweet and strong on the matcha flavor. read more

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Came in here a couple weeks ago when my friend, who is a vegetarian, came to visit NYC. Seemed like a nice place, with clean tables and a smiling hostess. My friend had a vegetarian burger. Hemp I believe. It was still cold on the inside. So she didnt eat the rest. I had a green spaghetti dish. I wasn't a fan, overdone and bland, but then again I'm not a vegetarian and don't know the norm for vegetarian/vegan food. I'd think though, at the least, they could make dishes edible for those of us who are either branching out, or suffering a fellow vegetarian and eating there with them. Oh well. The thing that really annoyed me though was the cook in the back. Younger woman. I saw that there were police officers coming in for a call or to use the bathroom or something. They didn't interact with her but every time she went past them she threw her hands up dramatically and did the "hands up don't shoot" bit like it was her job. This happened 3 times so I knew it wasn't a misconception on my part. It made us feel uncomfortable, like we were in an antagonistic atmosphere. We just came there to eat. That's it. It was just unnecessary. I understand and agree that everyone is entitled to their opinions and free speech, but at your place of employment? Remember you're representing the company in everything you do/say. Maybe the management should focus more on their workers cooking and preparing food instead of making political statements at a restaurant. read more

Where to begin. Abcv and abc go tf off. The ambiance, service, food, everything: divine. Delicious. Relaxing, charming, elegant but cozy environment. Was in NYC for 1 night and had to come here. read more

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Delish tapas-style veggie treats. Having eaten at the other ABC locations, having one that caters strictly to the veggies was a no-brainer I'd had my heart set in the cauliflower but we were advised they'd just welcomed truffle season, we diverted Let's just say truffle & lemon are not a good combination- both the potatoes & pasta dishes they'd loaded up with shaved truffle were completely offset by the lemon. It was a weird flavor clash that I would not repeat Desserts were a winner & their cocktails rocked so still have to say we're fans & still looking for the cauliflower- next time! read more

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Wow I was so blown away with the aesthetics and food. My friend invited me here for brunch over the weekend and it was my first time eating here. Im not vegan so I was really impressed with the flavors. The portions were a little small more medium but all the food is best for sharing. But the portions were really good for me since I haven't been eating a lot lately. The mushroom with poached egg was amazing. So many flavors in the mushrooms! Plus I love mushrooms but I was surprised because of how they were able to make something simple so tasty. And of course I loved the almond pancakes! The almond butter on the side was the best part. The bananas go perfect with them too. I really appreciate the large size cup for the latte. It was a really good amount and I LOVE lattes so I really really appreciated that. The aesthetics of the restaurant are so beautiful, peaceful, bright and nice. Lovely vibes with the beautiful antique ish looking silverware. I'm a fan! read more

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Came here for my birthday celebration with friends and it was exactly what I was looking for. RESERVATIONS: I called to make a large group reservation about a month in a advance. If you have more than 10 people (so 11+) you have to do a pre-fixe menu of about $88/person. Since I didn't want to do that, I opted for a group of 10. When I arrived, my husband and I were the first to get there so they said to let them know when the majority of our group was there and they'll seat us. ATMOSPHERE: I loved ABC Kitchen's vibe and this one looked even more awesome. It has lots of white everywhere and feels very modern and trendy. There are obscure/modern looking light fixtures and artwork. One side has a bar/open kitchen and then the other dining area has a slightly open kitchen and more tables. Each tables is adorned with various plants and succulents, candles and low lighting. Perfect for the birthday celebration I was planning. FOOD: It's a vegetarian restaurant, which I was skeptical about at first but like most people have said, despite that, their food is very flavorful. I think with a smaller group, most of the dishes are meant to be shared but because we had so many people it just made more sense to order 1-2 appetizers and then each person order their own dish. Don't expect to be very full coming out of here. SPAGHETTI - very chewy green spinach noodles with lots of lemon/zest. It is a big on the tart side so beware of that but it was perfect for my dinner portion. CAULIFLOWER - a whole cauliflower was enough for 10 of us and is a great sight to see with the knife stuck in it. Pour all of the sauce because it is delicious. It has a curried cauliflower type taste, almost reminiscent of some Indian side dishes. Highly recommend and makes for a great photo. HUMMUS - people raved about this so I asked for it with both the crudite and pita. A pita has 4 triangles so we got 2 (which they charged extra for). It's good with the hummus, which has a slight thai basil taste and is just very flavorful. If you enjoy hummus, I would get this and skip the crudite. *CAKE CUTTING FEE - they charged $7/person because we brought our own cake and they helped us cut it. I did appreciate that they lit the candles AND put it on this classic white cake stand. Overall, I enjoyed my birthday celebration here and would recommend it for a nice date night or birthday or celebration dinner. It IS quite pricey for what you are getting (small, simple portions) but I gave it 4 stars because of the entire package (food + atmosphere). read more

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When I recently learned that Jean-Georges has a vegetable-focused restaurant (I'm terrifically out of the loop since I moved out of NYC), I was like sign me the eff up! With visions of crispy yuba, exquisite sauces and artichoke salads festooned with edible flowers dancing in my head, I made reservations immediately for the next time I would be in the city. Note that I didn't say "vegan" or even "plant-based." Semantics, I realize, but there's dairy on the menu here. My mom loves vegetables but is not a vegetarian. I'm vegan. Upon perusing the menu, I knew some of the dishes might be a bit adventurous for her tastes, but I figured if I insisted it was my treat, she'd relax a little bit and just go with it. I'm glad I made that choice because my intention was to order anything on the menu that intrigued me, start with a couple small plates and add on accordingly. There is only one dish, broccoli with farmer's cheese, that cannot be veganized (I asked to make sure). That the restaurant is stunning is fact. If you're someone like my mom or boyfriend and hate the typical NYC fit as many tables in as possible - so that you feel like you're too fat to squeeze between tables without knocking over a bud vase with your ass (yeah, that happened)- you won't love the seating. The communal tables, while not ideal for when this restaurant fills up (and it will be completely full, trust), allow for more elbow room. The room is gloriously white, the lights are perfectly dimmed to allow for a gorgeous glow (everyone looks beautiful in here) and an entire glass wall allows you to see the magic going on in the kitchen, without it seeming like you're inside the kitchen! Perfection. The lackluster greeting offered up by the three hostesses was off-putting (nor did they thank us upon leaving, just stared at us). This needs to change. As unwelcoming and lacking in hospitality these ladies were, I was dreading pretentious service, but that was not at all the case! Our main waiter was seraphic, attentive and described the specials poetically. Another waiter who brought us food and drinks was very approachable and friendly. Great waitstaff from what I observed, so I'm not sure what's going on at the hostess stand. Verdict on the four dishes we ordered: -pine nut lemon/harissa: good but I feel like the flavor wasn't very complex and the harissa, not as spicy as I'm used to (accompanying pita was also just OK. I've had better). The dried apricots on top were a nice touch, however! -seared baby artichokes: a beautiful, generous plate (edible flowers! olives! mint!) These were my favorite as the flavors are unique, subtle yet extremely tasty. -lettuce avocado cups: my Mom loved these, especially the fire roasted acorn squash that accompanied them. I didn't get to try them, however, possibly because I didn't want to take them away from her! -spinach pasta: a disappointment. Dill dominates to an unpleasant level and the kale was so bitter, I thought that mustard greens might have been substituted. Note that this normally comes with parmesan which might balance out the bitterness. I have a feeling it might be essential to the dish in some way. In a restaurant of this caliber, the vegan option should not be to merely leave off the cheese, dairy, egg etc. I don't see why they couldn't have a cashew parmesan substitute. I feel like they overcompensated with olive oil as there was entirely too much of it drowning out the vegetables, pasta and bland breadcrumbs making it a mushy affair. I do not recommend it. We didn't order anything else. Honestly, I wasn't that impressed with anything enough to warrant trying more. The price point is too high for 2 out of 4 dishes that missed the mark. A place that serves a pedestrian pasta dish for 19 dollars is not going to inspire me to order more, no matter how hungry I am feeling. With vegetable-focused restaurants like Dirt Candy and Blossom, not to mention vegan restaurants constantly turning out incredible plant-based dishes, I'd be hard pressed to return to ABCV. My non vegan friends all seemed to have been amazed by almost everything they had here and it makes me happy that a place can bring vegetables to the main course for them. I've just had better. read more

abcV - Fresh Spinach Spaghetti - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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Excellent place for vegetarian and vegan fare. The service is great and the food is spectacular. They have a great variety to choose from and the mixture of ingredients makes for a very tasty night out. Our favorites were the avocado lettuce cups, grilled cauliflower and green chickpea hummus. read more

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I have been wanting to try ABCV for a while, but just now made it in. Not a vegetarian, but always looking for new and interesting ways to eat veggies and thought this was a great option. First off, the space is so pretty - very clean and minimal, but with those classic ABC touches - elegant dishware, pretty little wildflowers on the tables and dim lighting. We were there on a Friday night and it was crowded but not packed. Our waiter suggested that for the two of us we should order 4-6 dishes, but we felt like that was overkill and decided to start out with just three with a plan to order more if we needed - beets, cauliflower and the saison batter mushrooms. The beets were amazing - loved the addition of the pickle/capers and the smooth avocado in the middle. I'm a beet lover, but these were exceptional. The cauliflower I've seen all over instagram so had to try. The red harissa sauce is amazing with the tahini sauce they put on the cauliflower. Beautifully crispy. The battered mushrooms were the only thing I wasn't totally loving. They were heavier than I imagine they would be, a thicker coating of breading that was somewhat sweet/honey. The lime really lifts the dish and takes out a lot of the heaviness, but I don't think I would order it again. In terms of dishes, we were full after the three we had - even left a few of the mushrooms on the table. I didn't come into it starving, but 6 dishes would have been way too much. The total was around $75, which split two ways was a reasonable price for dinner. Our server was a little sassy with us - it started when we didn't order drinks and then only 3 dishes of food. We had to ask for an extra side of sauce twice and it definitely felt like we were being given a lower level of service because we were spending a bunch. Despite that, I'd return to ABCV again to try a few more dishes - the menu had so many good things I wanted to try! read more

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Listen you certainly do not have to be a vegetarian or vegan to love this place. It's almost wizardry because the menu to me isn't super appealing but the final product is. The recommendation from our server was 4-6 dishes for 2 people and we shared 4 + 1 dessert and that was plenty. We tried... 1. Avocado Lettuce Cups $16 (2 to an order) Sounds and looks super simple but it was insanely good, complex & I can understand why people order multiple of these. 2. Half Roasted Cauliflower $16 Our least favorite because I feel like I could technically make a variation of this at home 3. Pine Nut Lemon Spaghetti $26 The most filling of dishes, creamy (without cream for you lactose intolerant peeps) and the stand out dish is the night 4. Dosa: Smokey Eggplant $20 Basically a wrap made from rice batter, with eggplant inside with a tomato chutney, coconut yogurt and cilantro sauce. Yum 5. Dessert: Carrot Soft Serve $16 Bits of carrot cake, black sugar syrup with rum raisin & candies ginger. Outstanding & taste like a carrot cake in liquid from. Pretty large & so filling we didn't finish it shockingly. From the decor to food to lovely service, this place is easily one of my favorite restaurants and I'll be returning to (over ABC Kitchen too:) read more

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