Avena - Downtown

Name: Avena - Downtown
Address: 260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, United States, 10014
Telephone: (212) 505-9252
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (49)

$30 and under

Italian

260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10014

About this restaurant

Romantic
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

AVENA Downtown, is a chef-driven Northern Italian restaurant helmed by Chef Roberto Deiaco. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu emphasizes freshness and modern techniques in Chef Deiaco's interpretation of Italian cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of operation
Lunch 1130 am to 4:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm to 2:00 am Weekend Brunch 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 505-9252
Website
http://avenadowntown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Deiaco

Location
260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10014
Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Carciofini$16.00
Baby Artichoke, Avocado, Valerian Greens, Parmigiano, Lemon, Laudemio Olive Oil
Spinacini$14.00
Baby Spinach, Pear, Pistacchio, Sheep Ricotta Salata, White Balsamic
Burrata Caprese$16.00
Fresh Pugliese Burrata, Organic Red and Yellow Tomatoes, Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Black Olive Olivata
Piccola Misticanza di Stagione$14.00
Seasonal Baby Lettuces, Julienned Vegetables, Avena Dressing, Shaved Parmigiano

I Crudi

Gran Crudo$29.00
Spigola Tartare, Langoustine Topped with Renette Apple and White Italian Sturgeon Caviar, Scallop Carpaccio, Marinated Baby Cuttlefish, Montauk Pearl Oyster
Tonno di Mazzara Scottato$22.00
Seared Mazzara Tuna over Eggplant Caponata
Carpaccio$18.00
Red Angus Carpaccio, Pioppini Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano, Fleur de Sel

Antipasti e Zuppeta

La Frantoiana$15.00
Hearty Vegetable Soup with Legumes and Crispy Speck
Capesante Scottate$22.00
Seared Sea Scallops, Potato Mille-feuille, Fresh Italian Truffles
Involtini di Melanzane$18.00
Eggplant Rolls filled with Scamorza Cheese, Pachino Tomato Confit, Basil Oil
Polipo alla Brace$19.00
Pan Roasted Portuguese Octopus, Tropea Onions, Celery, Potato, Gaeta Olives
Fritto Misto$22.00
Crisp Fried Calamaretti, Shrimp, Crab Croquettes
Flan di Zucchinelle$24.00
Zucchini and Zucchini Flower Flan over Parmigiano Fonduta, Fresh Perigord Truffles
Tagliere D'affettati$19.00
Prosciutto di Parma 24 mo, Mortadella, Cacciatorini, Speck dell'Alto Adige, Pecorino Boschetto Tartufato, Jasper Hill Oma, Olivelle Marinate

Primi

Fettuccine$18.00
Fettuccine with Fresh Tomato Sauce, Burrata Pugliese and and Basil
Ravioli$25.00
Ravioli Filled with Fresh Ricotta and Quail Egg Yolk, Fresh Italian Truffles
Gnocchetti$24.00
Potato Gnocchi, Crabmeat, Tomato-Brandy Sauce, Baby Arugula
Bolognese$22.00
Herbed Maltagliati Pasta, Red Angus Bolognese
Risotto$24.00
Acquerello Risotto with Zucchini Flowers and Alaska King Crab
Mezzelune$25.00
Mezzelune Pasta Filled with Duck Confit and Foie Gras, Sage Butter Sauce
Bavette Risottate Sul Pesce$29.00
Bavette Pasta Cooked Risotto Style with Seafood

Secondi

Guazzetto di Pesce All'amalfitana$32.00
Classic Amalfi Seafood Guazzeto
Guancina di Vitella$39.00
Slow Braised Veal Cheek, Risotto alla Milanese, Gremolata
L'Aragosta$36.00
Grilled Lobster, Valerian Greens, Pachino Tomatoes and Olives
Galletto Ruspante$23.00
Pan Roasted Spring Chicken, Caponata, Vermentino-Bay Leaf Infused Sauce
Branzino$32.00
Whole Branzino from the Grill, Broccoli Rabe
L'Anatra$37.00
Duck Two Ways, Blood Orange Essence
Tagliata di Manzo$44.00
Red Angus Steak Tagliata, Broccolini

What 49 people are saying

Avena - Downtown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

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49 Reviews

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Sandra
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 28, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were so pleasantly surprised how fantastic the food and service at this new resto. We wandered in, was welcomed warmly by owner, then super knowledgeable server recommended their barolo wine by the glass, and recited with aplomb the night’s specials (lobster acquerello risotto, veal paillard with frisee and truffle, fresh porcini pasta, langoustines with chanterelles, etc). Phenomenal food, preceeded by amuse bouche and freshly baked breadbasket. They make 3 kinds from organic Italian flour, everyday! We dined so well, it was a happy family moment, for a change sans cellphone calls and social media interruptions. Avena gave us delicious and beautiful plates, served by an attentive and attractive waitstaff, in stunning digs…what’s not to love? Even the bill, not cheap for a weekday family meal, but wasn’t astronomical either, considering we split a white truffle pasta. Our best meal in a long time! This resto not for everyday dining, but our server said their Osteria next door, a more casual place, will be opening next week. Guess that will be the family go-to cafeteria when they open. Can’t wait! Thank you Austin our server and Coleman the bartender for taking care and indulging us.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic service. Great food.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined on October 19, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Sat at 8:15, order was finally taken at 8:40, appetizers arrived after 9, was told by our waiter that he “fired up” our mains at 9:20 (even though he told us repeatedly that everything takes a while to cook as it’s made from scratch), food was delivered close to 10. Insane for a casual Italian restaurant. Food was good, we won’t be back.
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Nikita
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 9, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, wonderful service. The Veal Milanese and Ravioli with quail egg inside and truffles are exceptional, and showed the kitchen's superb standards. It's NOT the usual red sauce Italian joint, so it's not for everyone. The quality justifies the price. Our server was warm, a fountain of Italian culinary information and was quite entertaining. So glad to have stumbled upon such a gem of a restaurant we already booked Sunday dinner with other friends. Thank you Avena for coming to the Village!
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Dav2024
San Antonio23 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 6, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic as well as the service. Will definitely return.
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Jake
New York City9 reviews
2.0
Dined on September 26, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
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 and my friends and I found the constant attempts to sell us “white truffles that were just flown in” very pushy and silly. Seriously, almost every dish we asked about was described as being able to have white truffles added. Just stop - if we wanted some, we would have asked. Also, one waiter described a variety of specials but the man who took our order didn’t seem to know that any of them existed when we asked. Lastly, the servers didn’t know who ordered what dish. Not a huge deal but still unprofessional. The food itself was fine but nothing stood out. I’m sad because the reviews were uniformly positive and I feel like I ate in a completely different restaurant than the one I read about. With so many good places in the neighborhood, I doubt I’ll be returning.
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MarvinS VIP
New York City60 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 19, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing!
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MarvinS VIP
New York City60 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing at AVENA!
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none VIP
New York City24 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 7, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food. Fabulous service. Love it. A new soho gem. Been there 4 times in a few months. Our new go to place
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MarvinS VIP
New York City60 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Avena Downtown and the food and the staff are amazing! The best Italian Food period ... DROP THE MIKE!
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Avena - Downtown is rated 4.5 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

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260 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10014

Additional information

Neighborhood
Greenwich Village
Hours of operation
Lunch 1130 am to 4:00 pm Dinner 4:00 pm to 2:00 am Weekend Brunch 11:30 am to 4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Deiaco
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://avenadowntown.com/
Phone number
(212) 505-9252

Avena - Downtown

About this restaurant

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Insalate

Carciofini$16.00

Spinacini$14.00

Burrata Caprese$16.00

Piccola Misticanza di Stagione$14.00

I Crudi

Gran Crudo$29.00

Tonno di Mazzara Scottato$22.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Antipasti e Zuppeta

La Frantoiana$15.00

Capesante Scottate$22.00

Involtini di Melanzane$18.00

Polipo alla Brace$19.00

Fritto Misto$22.00

Flan di Zucchinelle$24.00

Tagliere D'affettati$19.00

Primi

Fettuccine$18.00

Ravioli$25.00

Gnocchetti$24.00

Bolognese$22.00

Risotto$24.00

Mezzelune$25.00

Bavette Risottate Sul Pesce$29.00

Secondi

Guazzetto di Pesce All'amalfitana$32.00

Guancina di Vitella$39.00

L'Aragosta$36.00

Galletto Ruspante$23.00

Branzino$32.00

L'Anatra$37.00

Tagliata di Manzo$44.00

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