Vibrant, colorful vegetarian fare that transforms vegetables into a delight. Celebratory, creative dishes in a visually stunning setting.
Molly Fitzpatrick reviews abcV, a vegetarian restaurant in Flatiron, highlighting its vibrant dishes like green chickpea hummus and dosa, making it a great spot for celebrations or convenient dining.
This vibrant vegetarian restaurant, located within the ABC Carpet & Home complex, offers a refined and visually appealing dining experience. It's known for its creative and flavorful plant-based dishes that make vegetables a pleasure to eat, suitable for celebrations, date nights, or convenient meals. The atmosphere is lively and colorful, with a menu that has evolved from its wellness focus to a more relaxed, celebratory vibe.
The restaurant offers a sophisticated vegetarian menu with a focus on creative and flavorful dishes, including highly recommended items like green chickpea hummus, dosa with flavorful sauces, and vegan chestnut dessert. Some dishes, like the whole roasted cauliflower, have received mixed reviews for blandness, and the cornmeal crusted oyster mushrooms are advised against. It's noted for accommodating dietary needs and offering vegan options, though it's not strictly vegan.
"The green chickpea hummus and the dosa with its array of flavorful sauces are highly recommended. The vegan Koji Mont Blanc dessert is also praised. For drinks, the Sparkling Green Apple cocktail is noted as a light and crisp option."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this restaurant for its creative and flavorful vegetarian dishes, often citing it as a favorite for special occasions and even for meat-eaters. While generally praised, some find it a bit pricey and occasionally loud.
Important Note
Some users have noted that the restaurant can be quite loud, especially at the Union Square location. It can also be on the pricier side, with multiple small plates potentially leading to a high bill. One user felt it was more casual than expected for a special occasion.
"This commenter enthusiastically endorsed abcv, highlighting it as a great choice."
Positive"abcV, a vegan restaurant, was suggested as a dining option."
Neutral"This user agrees that ABCV is a beautiful place, though pricey, and suggests shopping nearby afterwards."
Positive"The commenter expresses surprise that abcv has remained open for so long, given the challenges faced by vegan restaurants."
Positive"ABCv was found to be mediocre, with Gramercy Tavern being preferred. Hangawi, a vegan Korean restaurant, is also suggested."
Negative"The commenter found ABCv to be underwhelming during a recent visit."
Negative"Avant Garden is mentioned as a good meal option for vegan tapas, though it doesn't quite compare to Gramercy Tavern."
Neutral"ABCv was found to be unmemorable, while Gramercy Tavern's desserts received praise. Indian Accent is also recommended as an alternative with easy reservations and great food."
Negative"The commenter suggests ABCv over the Gramercy Tavern, especially if the tavern's menu remains unchanged."
Positive"ABCv is considered more casual, while Gramercy Tavern is more appropriate for a dressed-up occasion."
Negative"ABCv is highly praised as a favorite Jean-Georges restaurant and is noted for its gorgeous interior."
Positive"ABCv is described as slick and chic with more vegetarian options, though less traditional than Gramercy Tavern."
Positive"It's advised to check the menus for both Gramercy Tavern and ABCv as they are very different."
Neutral"ABCv can be very casual, and the suitability of Gramercy Tavern for a vegetarian depends on the menu, though Gramercy Tavern might suit the occasion's vibe better."
Negative"ABCv is considered more suited for vegetarian and vegan dishes but lacks the 'dressed-up' vibe of Gramercy Tavern, appearing more casual."
Negative"ABC V was listed as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"This commenter found abcv to be not bad but a bit corporate."
Neutral"abcV was mentioned as a vegetarian option."
Positive"abcV was listed as one of several vegetarian-friendly restaurants in NYC."
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