Reviews
What Donald Wheaton likes about Avena Downtown:
My girlfriend and I had dinner here after a romantic stroll through Central Park. The host and waiter went above and beyond to maintain the romantic atmosphere, making sure we had an exceptional experience. The decor is stunning and perfectly suited to the setting. However, the true highlight of the evening was the incredibly delicious food! We enjoyed veal shanks, cannelloni filled with veal osso buco, an astonishin... View all feedback. What Ines Mateo doesn't like about Avena Downtown:
I would give this place zero stars. The service was incredibly inhospitable and unfriendly. The staff came across as pretentious, especially considering the number of great restaurants in the city. I experienced extremely rude service here, which explains why they haven't garnered any attention from reputable publications. View all feedback.
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The food was fantastic as well as the service. Will definitely return.
I really wanted to like this restaurant but left feeling very disappointed. It is a beautiful space and everyone was very nice but the service was disjointed an...
read moreFabulous food. Fabulous service. Love it. A new soho gem. Been there 4 times in a few months. Our new go to place
Avena Downtown and the food and the staff are amazing! The best Italian Food period ... DROP THE MIKE!
Sa at 8:15, order was finally taken at 8:40, appetizers came after 9, was told by our waiter that he "fired" our net at 9:20 (even if he repeatedly told us that...
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read moreEase for wheelchair access! Food selections were incredibly diverse.Wheelchair accessibility: Very well accommodated for seating.
A friend and I went for dinner this evening. We liked that the outdoor area wasn't packed and th people weren't right on top of each other. Great bread basket t...
read moreAvena was truly splendid. From the decor to the food I was truly impressed. The drinks were so delicious and served to perfection. Now let me get to the food! W...
read moreAvena is amazing. I am a cook at Van Cortlandt Golf with 13 years of experience in the food service industry. I can tell Avena is fancy, hospitable, and Afforda...
read moreMargaritas are fabulous! The pizza is great too. Great place to go for a corporate dinner or date night! Will be back soon
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