Honeynut Squash!! *** Do yourself a favor and get several orders of this. It's a creamy blended squash topped with a tahini sauce, a lovely blend of savory and sweet. Comes with fresh pita, which you can stuff with that magical golden orange spread. Second favorite dish was the avocado lettuce wraps-generous on the avocado, great crunch, spiced to perfection. Third favorite was the cauliflower, which is super savory with the pistachio crumble. The whole order is pretty huge, even if shared between three. Chanterelle mushrooms, artichoke hearts, and lentils were all just OK- they leaned towards being too salty, which was totally unnecessary for such naturally flavorful food. The slow roasted beets were tasty but not life changing. Desserts are awesome (&vegan): -Pumpkin cheesecake was topped with gingery cookie crumbles and cranberries, creamy and satisfying. Not too heavily spiced like many pumpkin dishes are. -Matcha brûlée uses super high quality matcha, so get this if you are a matcha geek- otherwise you may not appreciate. -The fruity coconut custard was tasty and light. Not my favorite. Light, airy decor that has a very clean finish. Very modern interior to match the modern plant based dishes. Worth the price tag? If you love vegetables, are vegetarian or vegan, this will be your heaven! Just go with the dishes suggested above. read more

We had a delightful dinner here with family! The restaurant was full even though it was a Monday night. The restaurant was beautifully decorated and the staff was polite and friendly. My favorite dishes were the California dates, the Walnut Bread, the most delicious Roasted Whole Cauliflower, the Katsu, and the Labneh. The Mushroom Bolognese was also good. The Cherry Chocolate cake was delightful! I could go vegan if I could eat like this! read more

Food was excellent! Very nice staff too! It was a little expensive though, but quality was the best in the city! read more

I live nearby and have been here 3 times (twice for brunch, once for dinner). I have yet to have a seamless experience, but food is pretty tasty. For dinner, I highly recommend the cauliflower entree. For brunch, I love the avocado dosa, the roasted beets, and wild mushrooms with poached eggs (I'm vegan and have not had the eggs but friends seem to like it). Getting to the service... everyone here is very nice but overall execution needs improvement. When I brought my husband here for his birthday dinner, they forgot to put a candle in his dessert (I had written this in the notes of the reservation and also called ahead to confirm). They were nice enough to comp us for the desserts. But come on.. this was a BASIC request that an abc restaurant, or any restaurant for that matter, should not have had difficultly to fulfill. When I came here for the first time for brunch, they did not separate the poached eggs from the wild mushrooms as requested - this was pretty disappointing for a restaurant that specializes in catering to people with dietary restrictions. The second time I came from brunch, I ordered the same wild mushroom dish and it was half the size of what I ordered on my prior visit. Also, our food came out before our drinks arrived. read more

My favorite vegetarian restaurant, hands down. Everything and I mean, EVERYTHING, is perfect about Abcv. Two words to describe the place is - fine balance. It is the fine balance when it comes to the ambience, the service and food. The atmosphere is so clean, so chic, and so warm. I love how easy, functional and elegant this place is without overdoing it. The service is the same as the atmosphere. The servers are knowledgeable about the menu, have great suggestions and positively helpful. Nothing is too much or too little, it's just right. The food is absolutely delicious, simple and the flavors of the ingredients shine. I love their turmeric elixir (drink) and their lettuce wraps. You must get these 2 menu items if you don't get anything else! You must! There is something for everyone and all will be great choices. Abcv is a very instagram-able restaurant with great food. Often times those two don't go hand in hand but Abcv is the best mix of the two. Go on, try this restaurant and you won't be disappointed. Guaranteed. read more

abcV - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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What a stark contrast to the old space when it was Pipa Tapas Bar. A bright interior and friendly staff welcomes you as you enter the what-seems-like a Town & Country set for breakfast or lunch (for now, no dinner service). The vegetarian menu seems to be peppered with Indian-inspired dishes. Tried the dosa with Swiss chard, fried egg and zaatar. This was light yet filling and satisfactory. Also tried the kitchari yogurt with mint, fermented carrot and turmeric. Unfortunately this dish was bland and could've used additional spices. The baked goods were really good. Tried the breakfast cookie, einkorn muffin which tasted like bran, matcha muffin with fresh blueberries (yum!!!) and the morning glory muffin which tasted like carrot cake (my favorite!). So fresh and moist! I would love to follow the baked goods menu and enjoy more of them! read more

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I came here during my 22 day vegan challenge for dinner. Besides the very rude and unpleasant host, my dining experience went great. Jamie and Masad helped alleviate my mood. We sat in the "chef's counter" which is just a fancy word to see the cooks prepare cold dishes and coffee, apparently the dining room was all booked up for the evening and they were not able to give us a table. After working many years in the service industry it was disappointing to see that the host did absolutely nothing to accommodate us. 40 minutes in and there were still plenty of vacant tables. The food was delicious we had avocado cups, the cauliflower, the 8ball squash and spinach spaghetti. For dessert I tried the coconut tart, I was not pleased with the consistency of the tart, it felt really slimy, so I switched my dessert to the chocolate mousse (vegan) and that was yummy and it comes with vanilla cookies. The cocktails were refreshing and you can taste the freshness of the ingredients they use. I had a few pomegranate martinis, my friend opted for the nonalcoholic rose or lavender lemonade can't remember but she enjoyed it The interior and décor of the restaurant is also a plus, loved the lighting fixtures and sink in the bathroom read more

Perfect brunch spot - hip, white, clean and innovative. Great drinks and healthy innovative dishes from bowls to benedict. The wild mushroom and poached eggs were light and hearty in an earthy farm to table way. Egg sambal cheddar dosas and mimosas anyone? read more

abcV - Matcha creme brulee - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Decor is super pretty and modern but still warm. Crowd was quiet and diverse. Standout dishes included: sticky coconut rice -- think of the inside of an almond joy in carb form, crispy cauliflower (half is plenty) is presented beautifully and is light but filling (loved the taste of pomegranates here). Also loved the smoky eggplant appetizer (the mint on here is soooo good) Only thing I didn't love was the mushroom Bolognese, only because the pasta was a lot harder than I expected but all in all, a great vegan spot. Would definitely want to come back to try other dishes. read more

Abcv was sensational, it was a amazing vegan experience steeped in flavors , presentation and professional service . The restaurant is nicely appointed in clean colors and table layout. The staff were exceptionally good. The knowledge of the menu, the dishes ingredients and what would pair well with each dish was excellent. Actually impressive. Now the food was mind blowing, the shishito peppers were outstanding, smoky, flavorful and savory. The whole cauliflower was something that I would eat on a daily basis . It was absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection. The truffle pasta was an explosion of flavor , a light and subtle but delicious taste that left you wanting more . The dosa... what a triumph of flavor and simplicity. Delicious is too tame of a word. It was magnificent. The abcv menus is vast and epic in its flavors. When in NYC do yourself a favor and visit this establishment read more

I'm typically a big meat eater but this place really opened my eyes to how delicious vegetarian / vegan food can be. In addition to great food, the service was top notch, great creative cocktails and a perfectly designed environment that balanced lighting, colors and music perfectly. read more

I've been dying to check this place out since it opened a couple of months ago. I think all of the ABC restaurants are connected so you can stop by for some light shopping at ABC Home and Kitchen and then come here for dinner. Disclaimer I do love vegetables and they basically make up 80% of my diet so I'm kind of biased. I would recommend making reservations in advance although they do reserve some seats for walk in guests as well. I tried my luck and opted for walk in and was told that I could only get a seat at the bar. It's interesting that they don't reserve bar seats for you; the hostess actually told me I had to wait by a previous guests bar seat to claim it. IMO that's kinda terrible service cause regardless of the price point this is still a Jean George's restaurant. And as a customer, I don't feel comfortable standing by another guests seat bc they might feel pressured to leave. Aside from that shitty experience, there's a great menu with dishes all under $20. The bartenders are all super sweet and make great recommendations. I highly recommend the dosa - the quality is seriously on par with Indian restaurants if not better. The celery root is also cooked amazingly well and had such good flavors. The shallot labneh and spinach spaghetti were kind of mediocre. The flavors were a little one dimensional. The portions are pretty decent although if you're used to eating large amounts of meat/portions, you'll most likely need to order more dishes. The interior is also so cute! It's all white - literally the floors walls and the chairs and tables are all white, but the lighting is really cute and it feels very homey. It's a nice mix between upscale food and casual dining. This is now one of my new favorite restaurants. Can't wait to try more dishes! read more

Incredible. I've been here for both breakfast and dinner and I'm consistently blown away by how delicious everything is and how intriguing the menu options are. Even if you tend to frequent these kinds of health-focused hipster restaurants, you still won't know what half of the ingredients on the menu are, and you'll find yourself Googling exotic cheeses made from thistle rennet or the names of arctic berries you're not familiar with. I've tried maybe 12 menu items in all and not one failed to utterly blow my mind. You can't go wrong ordering anything with mushrooms, and all of the cocktails are well balanced and satisfying. If you're the kind of person who is turned off by unfamiliar menu items/dishes, or who need huge potions to feel like your money was well spent, or who needs meat to be on the menu, I'll be honest, you might not love this place. But for anyone else, I promise if you take a chance on the food here, you will find that vegetables can be more delicious than you ever thought possible. read more

On a recent trip to NYC, I selected ABCV as the perfect brunch restaurant to celebrate my husband's birthday. We were not sure what to expect, other than being impressed by the yelp reviews and the menus posted online. As soon as we walked in, we knew this was going to be a fantastic meal! The decor included fun lighting, lots of whites, and an upbeat ambiance. At 11:30am on a Saturday, the place was bustling, and even had a wait when we finished our meal an hour later. Both the service and food were fantastic! I'm only docking a star because the prices were a tad expensive for brunch (our meal was over $100, sans alcohol). Some of the highlights of our meal included: the hot sauce that is complimentary on every table (SOOO GOOD!), the fresh juices, the dosas, and the hummus. All in all, it was a memorable experience and we hope to come again to try their dinner sometime soon. read more

Delicious food. Their roasted turmeric cauliflower is bomb! The baby mustard greens were good, a lil salt heavy but still good. The portions are good so don't order too much or you'll be asking for a doggy bag later. The creme brûlée was solid. They make a good mushroom walnut bolognese too! (Yes, i eat a lot lol). Pretty white, glossy ambience. Prices are pretty average to most nice Manhattan restaurants. I sat at the bar and the bartender was very nice and attentive. Drank one of their ginseng tonics. It was light and refreshing. Give this place a try, I'll definitely come back. read more

abcV - Baby mustard greens, pickled beets and avocado and my pear, ashwaghanda ginseng tonic yum - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Superb! Food was absolutely delicious. We shared a squash dish with warming spices and tahini served with warm home made pita. I had a basmati rice with peanut, micro-greens and delicious spices and friend had mushroom (vegan) bolognaise. Perfect size dishes. Cooked to perfection. We ate outside under heat lamp. Service was excellent. Covid protocols in place. read more

It's alright. It's a must try place for vegans/vegetarian and it's always fully booked. The decor is simple and cute. But as a fancish place, sharing a table is kinda of weird. So basically it's a huge table and it cuts into three (2 people) with one seat empty in between. Okay back to the food and drinks. My friend doesn't like her matcha cocktail (given her love for matcha) it's a bad sign. My kombucha is like 1/3 filled for a wine glass (probably only 1 fl oz!!! given $12 price tag) I feel like I should just go buy one at Whole Foods or any other places for $4 with at least 12 fl oz. I don't know if the waitress is being lazy or what. It's very disappointing. The service is also lacking for my table ( other tables later than us for bread blahhhh and we have to ask). The food is alright small portion, very similar to Nix. It's divided into light and hot food. The cauliflower is the best dish out there. ( please order this) combined with tahini sauce, it's a bit crispy while soft. Other dishes: lentil ( nothing special) mushroom (like the plating). Zucchini hummus (2nd best here but not the best hummus I've had) picked cabbages with fancy name called s....sth (nah)z. I forget other things I order. But overall speaking, thanks for the nice design, it's a bit disappointing for $70 + per person and don't think I'll want to be back again.(there are way better plant based restaurants to go). And if you come here, cauliflower!! read more

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A group of us came for a birthday celebration and we are so glad we did. The ambiance is modern, classy and intimate. The service was great and the food is just amazing. We shared 6-8 plates and opted for all vegan. There are some items that are not vegan but they can make it vegan. For example, the dosa we chose came with avocado, sprouted greens and cashew based yogurt. The lettuce avocado cups were so flavorful too. The pasta bolognese was "meaty" and perfectly flavored. The kimchee stir fried brown rice was also interesting and tasty. We also asked for hot sauce and it was a homemade habanero style sauce which was amazing. They also had rock sea salt on the table in case you wanted to sprinkle it on your foods. For dessert we got the coconut custard with seasonal fruits (gooseberries, pears and pomegranate). I definitely recommend making reservations. Great for date nite or with a group of friends. read more

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I was really excited to come to this place bc I was hoping it'd be different since it's a Jean-Georges establishment. Boy was I wrong. This place is so pretentious and overpriced, I would never think of coming back. We first arrived and asked for a table for two. We were told there were two seats by the window where there was a table that was literally 12" wide. You could barely put a plate on it, so we asked to be seated at the bar where there were two empty chairs but no plate settings. We were told we could sit there as soon as they reset the settings which we were cool with. It took them a good 15 mins to set the table. The hostesses were arrogant and didn't care to even ask the settings to be set. We sat down and had ordered food. We ordered the lettuce cups ($18), protein shake ($13), pancakes ($18), pastry basket ($17), another smoothie ($13), and the poached egg with wild mushrooms ($17). The total bill came out to over $100 for a simple brunch. The lettuce cups were excellent, but the rest was disappointing: either too sweet or just plain wrong. For that kind of pricing, I would go somewhere else. What really got me was the service was horrendous. We were brought dishes that we didn't order twice and my wife's poached egg was improperly entered into their system and didn't come out until 45 mins after the rest of our food. This place is the type of place you see in sex and the city. The food is very hit and miss, mostly misses from my experience. I'd avoid it at all cost. I could go to a Michelin star restaurant for brunch for that price. read more

ABCV was a pleasant surprise. This was my first time going to a all vegetarian restaurant and it did not disappoint. Starting with the service, the experience was excellent. Our waitress was bubbly, kind, and knowledgeable. The food was very flavorful as well. My favorite item has to have been the eggplant dosa dish. It was so authentic but at the same time unique. I probably could have done without the walnut bolognese-the texture was a little strange with chunks of walnut in the sauce. The cocktails were fantastic and so unique. The menu also included non alcoholic drinks that were fun and unique such as a rose water soda. Would go back and recommend to vegetarians and non vegetarians! read more

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Fantastic. Everything was delicious (get the corn fritters). The service was lacking, but I blame it on the pandemic. We cannot wait to go back! read more

The thing I love most about eating vegan is the creativity behind different dishes. It is an art form in itself and it introduces a whole new taste pallet. I went here for my anniversary, and the evening was magical. So many amazing dishes to chose from and so many fun new things I had never tried before. The employees are all very kind and professional and the vibe inside is very modern and cozy. Definitely more of a once in a while kind of place for me because it is on the pricier side but overall just spectacular. read more

A friend of mine recommended this place and I was so happy here ! The food was amazing and the service and ambience was great. I had the Dosa and the lentils and both dishes were very flavorful and the portions were perfect too. 10 stars read more

abcV - Beluga Lentils - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

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The food took over an hour to arrive. The restaurant was not full and we watched another table get salad and hot dosa and dessert and then lukewarm pancakes and not warm pear entree arrived. We won't be back. read more

I went here for dinner with a friend on Wednesday night and i have to say, it was quite amazing. I was slightly put off by the 20 minute wait even though i had a reservation, but the food and service definitely made up for it. I wasn't expecting the service to be great due to previous reviews, but the host was apologetic for the wait and the waiters were very efficient and attentive during our meal. To start off, my drink was amazing - i ordered the yuzu gin and tonic. We then ordered the green chickpea hummus, avocado lettuce cups, wok fried ramen, dosa with yogurt and sprouts, and the special fried mushroom dish. All of our dishes were amazing and different. They had a burst of flavor and was really satisfying. For dessert, we ordered the salted caramel chocolate tart, which was also an amazing mixture of salty and sweet to end the meal. Overall, if you can get past the expensive price tag of the restaurant, it is a great veg/vegan place to dine at. I truly enjoyed my experience there and would definitely recommend it! read more

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In brief: worth a one time visit but not as a regular Ambiance was perfect with dusty rose and florals throughout the dIninng room. The service also felt friendly and easy, like at your favorite diner We shared three things between two people: The coconut yoghurt was too tart, not enough granola, overly citrusy. It was nice as a garnish to our other mains but I'd have been pissed if it had been my main. The dosa with Sambal and cheddar was pretty good but not as crisp as a dosa in a South Indian restaurant. The decision to add cheese dragged down the texture of the crepe. However flavors were good. The mushrooms and eggs were savory and delicious, eggs poached to a perfect consistency. Our coffee and latte were $7 each but tasted dinerish. Bill for two people was $77. It was a great place to check out but I wouldn''t come here again. read more

Loved the "vibrations" (tonics) we tried here. Attached is a picture of the very famous roasted cauliflower. It tastes as good as it looks read more

abcV - Vegetarian Near Me - New York, New York

Dining in a carpet store turned out to be an incredible experience, as soon as we located the entrance. With scaffolding everywhere, it was a little hard to find. Once inside, ABCV was even better than I expected, and my expectations were pretty high given raves from people whose endorsements I trusted. The decor is mostly white, which lends a sleek aesthetic. Service exceptionally friendly, with our server almost too enthusiastic about all the offerings. The dishes are individual works of art, reminding me of Vegetable in Studio City CA, one of the most memorable vegan restaurants I've tried. Unlike Vegetable, we were told that the chef would make adjustments if desired (we didn't). I don't typically take pictures of every morsel I consume, but the ABCV dishes were Insta-worthy, and tasted even better. The white yam was a favorite, but the cauliflower was pretty amazing too. Definitely go with a group -- there were four of us -- and get a bunch of dishes so you can sample a range of items. The gods only wish they'd had an ABCV on Mount Olympus. read more

Excellent restaurant overall. We went with our Vegan son and enjoyed everything. Highly recommended.

I visited ABCV a few weeks ago to meet a girlfriend and I thought we were actually going to the original ABC kitchen (that I love and adore!) but she's vegetarian and decided to choose ABCV. I was really nervous at first because I didn't think there would be anything on the menu that I liked... surprisingly from the moment I sat down I really enjoyed every minute there! Throughout the evening we enjoyed the spinach spaghetti (soo yummy!) the roasted cauliflower (I can't even describe all the seriously amazing flavors they came up with in this dish) and to top it off a few cute little appetizers that the chef sent out to us courtesy of the kitchen! Oh! We also ended our meal with an amazing chi latte. If you're not into vegetarian restaurants please give this one a chance ! read more

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When one of my business vendors tried to gauge my interest in a lunch at abcV, I was all about it! Despite usually opting for meals with some kind of meat or seafood, I was a fan of the Jean-George empire and willing to give his vegetable-focused spot a chance. The restaurant's emphasis on clean ingredients also translated into their sleek, white décor. The layout of the space was very bizarre, though. There was a large café taking up the left side of the front half of the room, and a lengthy bar taking up the opposite wall. A long, standing-only kiosk was positioned between these two counters, leaving very little room to maneuver past the patrons to get to the hostess stand, which lay between the casual space and formal dining room in the back. Our server was friendly and helpful in our struggle to decide on which and how many items to order from the unique menu. We decided to start with the Slow Roasted Beets, which were sliced thin and served like a carpaccio. Their bright pink color resembled that of tuna, teasing our senses into believing were eating anything but vegetables. The beets were topped with a variety of taste-enhancers, such as tangy Dijon, creamy avocado puree, spicy chili aioli, briny pickles, and herbaceous lovage. Unlike many raw seafood or meat preparations, this vegetarian style possessed so many flavor profiles that all meshed well together. Since we had several other dishes coming, we ordered the half portion of the roasted cauliflower, which was also available as an entire head. The elaborate vegetable was served in the center of a large, round plate and elegantly adorned with pistachios, pomegranate seeds, sliced chili peppers, and what I think were toasted capers. While the cauliflower was roasted so well that it was extremely easy to cut, this sweet and earthly slaw topping was the highlight of the dish. I also could not forget to mention the accompanying turmeric-tahini sauce that added an Indian flare. While we decided to share these plates, we also wound up ordering some larger courses for ourselves. My Mushroom Walnut Bolognese was as hearty as a traditional beef-based sauce, but with a nuttier flavor. It was served over carrot paccheri pasta and sprinkled with celery and mint leaf. It was definitely a satisfying entrée...unlike my companion's Dosa, which had been listed under "Sandwiches", but was anything but. The chickpea flour crepe had been rolled into a giant burrito shape, but had nothing stuffed inside of it. Instead, it was meant to be dipped in a yogurt spread and enjoyed with a boring salad of avocado, lettuce, and sprouts. It was very bizarre, especially at a cost of $19. Sure, order it in place of a side of bread, but definitely not as a main course. If only he would have known... Aside from this one deception, each dish significantly highlighted its vegetable ingredients, in color, flavor, and presentation. abcV provided evidence to any carnivore just how scandalously indulgent a plant-based diet could be. read more

Reservations are difficult here, but we were able to walk in and get seats at the bar immediately. Food is pretty good, but nothing that blows you away -- something about the quality of the ingredients just aren't to the level that leaves a lasting impression. -The labneh was really well done -- probably the only dish I will remember from this place. -Complimentary bread is good. -Cauliflower is an interesting mix of flavors that work well together. -Green spaghetti is more like a salad with a few strands of pasta, something felt like it was missing to make this dish really pop. -Seasonal dessert pavlova was HUGE and yummy. Strawberries were a little too sweet. Cocktails are decent, but not really refined speakeasy quality. Service was very attentive and friendly. Ambiance is clean and that mix of shabby/mod that is typical of ABC restaurants -- very pretty. read more

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The staff here is slow, rude, and it's kind of perplexing they get away with it. Are there really no other high end Vegan places out there? This place is the epicenter of pompous service. Sorry, but even if the food is ok, the experience of dining out is not just about the food. We had a reservation last night that was made well in advance. Showed up and were made to wait for 20+min while the table was literally in front of us, set and ready to go. They corralled our big group near the hostess stand so we had to hover over other diners. Sorry for them, they also probably wanted to enjoy their meals. We sat down and it was 30min before anyone even approached us about ordering a drink. I couldn't even get their attention and when we finally did, it wasn't "the right person to talk to". Meanwhile; there's about 3-4 managers standing over us not doing anything and conversing amongst their selves. There's an incredible amount of staff running around this place and I can barely tell what any of them are doing. So if you're keeping track, that's 20min at the door, 30min to order a drink, and we're almost about an hour into our dining experience with nothing to show for it but hangry and thirsty people. We had a prefix menu and I enjoyed the food. The problem was that the staff clearly didn't plan ahead and just kept bringing us plates and trying to remove the old plates, which we were still eating off of, because there wasn't any room. This is real 101 stuff. Our entire table had the same reaction - "excuse me, but let us enjoy our $20 avocado wrapped in lettuce we just waited an hour for". My favorite moment had to be when a staff member tried to put another plate almost on top of another plate with a really sassy passive aggressive attitude. Almost as if to say, we were the ones that should be making table space for him. Seriously, perplexing. Again, the food was decent. We knew what we were getting into and planned to overpay for well-seasoned vegetables. There are enough reviews on this place that offer opinions about those details. At the of the day, we spent $200 per person and our total bill was around $2,500. You'd think for that, maybe someone might get a little service around here. This place brings to light everything that's wrong with the modern dining experience. read more

Exceptional. The special pasta today was a bit meh while the asparagus was a standout as were the other dishes (we had a lot of the menu). Drinks were ok, they didn't have the one white wine I ordered but it's ok. Have the salads, the cauliflower, the silken tofu, I could keep going.... read more

We absolutely loved it here. So upscale and classy, a very sophisticated feel at every moment dining here. We like to sit at the bar and watch the action, and the bar was set very nicely for food. There is an additional bar for drinking only. The dining area is beautiful and modern. The service is incredible with such attention to detail. We ordered the eggplant hummus and the pine nut spread. My husband liked the hummus and I preferred the pine nut dish. Both were divine. The spreads came with a veggie platter and pita breads. We left very full after two cocktails and two tappas, for $71. We would definitely come back! It was a lovely date night. read more

I'm normally a big fan of abcV, or any restaurant that does creative and exciting things with vegetarian food, but the last time I came here I got bad food poisoning. My table and I figured out it came from their juices (FWIW, I ordered the root reboot). When I called the restaurant to let them know in case anyone else called in sick, the manager's response was that it was unlikely to be them because foodborne illnesses take at least 24 hours... um, no? The most common forms of food poisoning can happen within 2-6 hours. If something is really contaminated, it will happen more quickly. I had dinner at 7, and got sick in the middle of the night, so thanks guys. I would normally not expect this at a nice restaurant, but clearly someone didn't wash their hands or the vegetables they juiced were dirty. It happens, especially when you're juicing raw things. But take ownership or offer to make it right when a customer is telling you nicely. This was the first time in my life I've had food poisoning-- I normally have a stomach of steel-- so this was bad. Also, while the food is delicious, I'd recommend ordering the more creative (complex) dishes (you know, the ones that take effort...). You can get authentic dosas, with actual fillings, anywhere else in the city, and NOT pay $19 for a plain dosa, a dab of Greek yogurt, and 1/3 of an avocado sliced. The avocado lettuce cups are similarly hilarious. A colleague advised against ordering it, because the last time she ordered it, she said it came with two lettuce leaves filled with a tiny amount of avocado and some seasoning and garnish. That's literally it. Two pieces of and 1/5 of an avocado for $15, folks. If you want to order for a table of four, that's $30 you've just spent on some lettuce leaves and maybe one avocado. The juices are $13 for 8oz, served in a wine glass. Go to the juice generation nearby and get better juice. Don't bother with the desserts. I found them unexciting. The menu here is an odd mashup of cultural appropriation. Go elsewhere for authentic tofu dishes, pita and dip, and dosas... Minus the food poisoning. Honestly, if you're one of those people who have money to burn, who care about the "brand name" of where you're eating, and you're looking for Instagrammable furniture, then yes this is your spot. Dishes I'd recommend? The toasted cauliflower, spinach spaghetti (though too acidic and lemony last time I was there), pea hummus, and smoky eggplant. Update: New York City Health Dept reached out and I submitted a report. read more

Really a very overrated place. I loved the food but the Dosa is not as good as a South Indian Dosa we would get in other restaurants. The place looks nice but not exceptional. It's a one time visit for me. I don't think I would be going back. read more

Had the pleasure of dining here twice lately. Made reservations for breakfast with friends, which was so good, I went again with my husband on the very same week. The decor of abcv is absolutely gorgeous. The photos don't do it justice. Everybody was so attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and the different ingredients (thanks, Akil!) and the food is everything a person with health and aesthetic consciousness could ask for (let alone a vegan). Absolutely beautiful dishes, one tastier than the other, full of flavor, and you can literally feel the vitamins going through your veins :) Had almost everything on the breakfast menu. Particularly loved the wild blueberry bowl, the vanilla chia bowl, the kitchari and the congee. Almost every dish can be made vegan. Go go go. read more

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We had a reservation for 7:30pm for a party of 3 on a Thursday night. We arrived 5min early and were told they would come get us when the table was ready. After waiting for 20min without hearing, I asked the hostess if she knew when we could expect to be seated. She explained that they were just waiting for the table to leave and it should be soon. The manager, Nathan, came over 5min later and explained the table had paid their check and they were just waiting for them to get up. He apologized and handed me his card. We were finally seated a little after 8pm. We were understandably hungry and ordered as soon as the waiter came over. We got the hummus with pita and veggies, the indian style yams, lemon rice, whole roasted cauliflower, and mushroom bolognese. The waiter recommended we order one more dish as it might not be enough food for 3 people and he recommended the asian shoots which we got. All of the portions were small which is aggravating as they are expensive. The hummus, yams and rice were all good though nothing to write home about and the other food was extremely disappointing. The shoots were bitter and sitting in a flavorless liquid. They had no flavor and a soggy texture. The cauliflower, which one of us had tried before, came out as complete mush. It is supposed to crispy, but it was completely overcooked and fell apart, so much so if you touched it with your fork it crumbled. The bolognese had great flavor but the pasta was completely undercooked. It was RAW in the inside. We sent it back and were given another bolognese on the house. The other main issue was the service. Our waiter never told us the specials and never gave us clean plates (if you've had the cauliflower, it takes over the entire plate and makes a mess). For an upscale restaurant, you expect fresh utensils and plates. This however, is all forgivable except for the fact that when I brought this up to the manager, Nathan, after we had paid the check and were leaving, he looked completely disinterested and made eye contact for 10% of the conversation. He said they have a policy of not replacing plates unless asked per the chef's wishes (though the waiter offered the table next to us fresh plates) and was in disbelief about the cauliflower as it is their "signature dish" and said we should have said something. I explained we decided not to because so many other things had gone wrong so we let that go and he continued to look away (almost like I wasn't talking to him). I had started the conversation by saying that we were not complaining, merely letting him know because if I was a manager I would want to know and I repeated that throughout, but he acted like a disgruntled child who was being chastised. I explained I had eaten at other Jean Georges restaurants and was surprised by this experience. He never apologized, never invited us back so they could make it up to us, NOTHING. This is unacceptable for any restaurant, let alone a fancy establishment. Needless to say this is one of the worst dining experiences I have had in NYC and I would never go back. read more

While I'm not vegetarian, I usually love going to vegetarian restaurants because the flavors are amazing. ABCV fell short in my books. Main thing that soured my taste for this place was the server was telling us about their polenta special and convinced us it was his favorite dish and we had to try it, so we did. Little did we know, the tiny polenta SIDE DISH was $50 and the server failed to mention this. It definitely was not worth $50 and if it's double the price of the most expensive dish on your menu, you should definitely mention the price. So the polenta was a bust. We also had the spinach spaghetti, there was a strange, sour taste to it, not into it. Had some dips, pretty decent but not worth coming back just for some dips. read more