We have been wanting to visit Dirt Candy since June this year and finally went here last weekend for my birthday! We reserved for the chef's counter (you can actually see the chef prepare the dishes) one month in advance.
The fall menu was excellent and each dish was presented beautifully. It was so hard to pick a favorite dish, each one was packed with flavors and tasted so unique! They gave us two surprise dishes from the kitchen too which was such a nice gesture. The drinks were equally unique and tasted amazing.
The service staff were amazing. They explained each dish and were very quick to respond to our requests. It's so great to see such amazing service even with no tips involved. The price is on the higher side, but honestly the experience made it feel worth it.
This restaurant is great, the food is delicious and unique, the atmosphere is very nice, however, for a Michelin star restaurant and for the price- I expected a little more.
In terms of the dishes- the tomato and the zucchini were absolutely fabulous, the kimchi cheese roll we got as a gift from the kitchen was also delicious. The eggplant and the cord dishes were very tasty, but not good enough in my opinion. The dessert was very good.
In terms of the amount of food we got- again for the price I expected a little more. I personally was full at the end of the meal but some people were not..considering this is a tasting menu and that the price is over 100 dollars, I did expect a little more.
That being said, I still recommend this restaurant as they do offer some very unique vegetarian dishes that I loved very much.
Absolutely amazing dining experience, highly recommend coming here! If I could give Dirt Candy more than 5 stars, I would.
The staff were incredible - very friendly, nice, and attentive. I appreciate that they explained what each dish was and our plates were cleared quickly after we finished each dish - everything went so smoothly. The food was so delicious and creative. I loved the bold flavours and how fresh everything tasted. The staff also brought out little surprise dishes, which was very fun.
We came here to celebrate a special occasion and the staff brought us two complimentary drinks that would suit our tastes (based on the drinks we had ordered) and the drinks they brought out tasted incredible! I don't recall the drink they brought out for me to be on the menu, so I really appreciated that.
Overall, dining here was an absolute treat and I can't wait to be back to try their other tasting menus!
This is place took me by surprise. Every penny spent here was worth it. Our summer menu was for 95$.
Coming to dirt candy is truly an experience itself. I would highly recommend all veg folks to go here. Everything was brilliantly put together and every item was visually appealing than the last. They also accommodate vegetarian menu.
The best part was the little gifts they give between each meal.
This was our third visit to Dirt Candy, and once again, it exceeded our expectations! It's evident that each dish is meticulously crafted to highlight the best qualities of the main ingredient. The plates resemble works of art, so take a moment to visually savor them before they create a “tasteful party” in your mouth. We relished every dish on the menu, along with the delightful surprise gifts from the kitchen.
I highly recommend opting for the wine pairing, not only because it's enjoyable to chat with the wine expert, but also because it enhances the overall dining experience. Observing the kitchen staff at work as they prepare your food is fascinating; I suggest reserving a spot at the counter.
In summary, Dirt Candy offers amazing food, seamless service, knowledgeable staff, and a fantastic atmosphere. It's a must-try restaurant in NYC.
Great experience overall - the service was on point.
Most of the dishes were delicious, the tomato dish and the mini burrito were outstanding.
A few dishes were disappointing, like the corn dish or the pasta dish.
Other than that we really enjoyed this place and the whole experience.
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My family and I went here to celebrate my birthday and it was easily the best experience any of us have ever had! From the time we arrived all of the servers and host wished me happy birthday whether or not they ended up coming to our table. When they brought the food they explained the dish which I appreciated a lot! Some of the dishes were spicy and we didn’t know that beforehand, and for one of the courses my mom had asked our server if it would be spicy and just from that alone for the next course, they offered her the dish with the spicy sauce on the side. We didn’t even have to ask them. This alone was enough for us to rate it five stars and in our mind it justified the price and we understood why they have such high ratings! They also have gift courses and a welcome bite that are not on the menu, I thought they made the dinner entertaining in between courses, their cocktails/mocktails/wine were amazing and they gave great recommendations!
As for portion sizes we felt full after eating but not uncomfortable, and the courses themselves were I felt the perfect sizes for the flavor that they had, I think if they were larger I would’ve felt like it was too much. My favorite courses were the zucchini, tomatillo, and the chopped cheese!! Truly grateful I got to experience Dirt Candy and I will definitely be back!
Beautiful venue and amazing service. The food is intricately made, combining ingredients in such a playful manner that it feels like a beautiful dance in your mouth in every bite.
Highly recommend for date night, solo night, friends get together and more.
Thank you to the entire team at Dirt Candy for such a fantastic experience.
Great place for a celebration. Their tasting menu is worth trying but it is a bit of an unusual taste. Some of the dishes are spicy. We still enjoyed the experience. Come here with an empty stomach because by the end of it you will be very full. Also their veggie slushies were great.
Love the no tipping system! Thank you for that! Yesss more corporations should learn from Dirt Candy! It made the service and the atmosphere much more honest!!!! Thumbs up to that! I’m not vegetarian and I personally love meat so in the end I didn’t find this very fulfilling. It’s was great food but I just don’t find myself eating there again because I felt full but not satisfied. It’s definitely one of the best vegetarian restaurants in nyc
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