Quintessence

Average User Rating

Perfect

About Quintessence

Quintessence is a Kosher restaurant located in the East Village neighborhood at 263 E. 10th St. (bet. Ave. A & 1st Ave.) in New York, NY 10003. Quintessence has been described as an Perfect Kosher restaurant and has received an average rating of 10 by our members.

Quick Facts

Cuisine: Kosher, Vegetarian
Accepts Credit Card: Yes
Parking: N/A

Atmosphere: N/A
Take Reservations: No
Serves Alcohol: N/A
Smoking Allowed:No

User Reviews for Quintessence

food		“...the lunch specials are great, plus they'll save you some money. all of the food is fantastic, try everything!... “...Quintessence is by far the best and the real deal when it comes to tasty vegan cuisine that holds to the true nature and meaning of raw food. Other pla... “...Ve. I eat meat and have had bland vegetarian food before, though everything that I tasted at Quintessence was thoughtfully prepared, plated, and paired... “... I was pleasantly surprised by their somewhat extensive menu for a raw foods place and it was not crowded for lunch al. The food is super expensive... “... The food was way better than I anticipated. Although it was not my first time at a vegan/raw place, I was still pleasantly surprised at what this plac... “...endive salad to die for. great cashew cream cheese, when it comes to falafel go with the $12 lunch special, dinner version not as great...
ambiance		“...What a shame that I can no longer issue this place 5 stars, but I put in 3 just for old times' sake. I used to have lunch/dinner here at least a couple... “...Very flavorful dishes. I eat meat and have had bland vegetarian food before, though everything that I tasted at Quintessence was thoughtfully prepared,... “...My first time eating at Quintessence but not my first time eating at a raw foods restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised by their somewhat extensive me... “...I am not a vegan but my friend is and she picked this restaurant. The food was way better than I anticipated...
service		“... I used to have lunch/dinne. The food was great, the service was friendly and helpful, and I always left happy and so did all the people I brought here... “... The apple cider is DELICIOUS. service was prompt, polite and not overbearing...
value		“...this is good food! i love it. it makes me happy and all the coconut flavor! and ch-ch-ch-chia seed pudding ym!! and the lemongrass soup:) we are what w...
raw		“...As Quintessence might have you believe, it serves the closest thing to miracle food since the Communion wafer. The menu promises "ultimate healing powe... “...Had dinner here last Friday, and enjoyed the cassoulet very much. My husband loved his whiskey, and appreciated the extensive list... “... The food was way better than. Although it was not my first time at a vegan/raw place, I was still pleasantly surprised at what this place had to offer...
salad		“...The salads are wonderful. I've asked the owner how he makes them but he won't reveal the secret sauce he uses... “... My husband loved his whiskey, and appreciated the extensive list. Only downside was the presence of scales in our nicoise salad... “...This was my first raw restaurant I ever went to, and I was pleasantly surprised. I have been close to a 100 times since, here are my pro's and cons... “... Also, my $20 entree included salad (which covered 2/3 of my plate), and a 'butternut cherry walnut loaf w/ gravy', which was a disgusting cold little blob of dog-food-like-consistency, and butternut squash puree, which wasn't bad...
eat		“...What happened? By the lack of attention to food and new waitstaff, you would think management changed, although I do not believe that that is the case... “... I find it frustrating that if you trying to eat raw foods to gain health and vitality that other raw restaurant would not be organic and not always raw... “...Lovely live food dining. Vibrant and fresh! Could you please consider having a second location in New Orleans? :o) Not only was the food delicious but ...

All Reviews for Quintessence

Nancy

July 31, 2008

Food

10

Decor

10

Service

10

The cuisine is not only kosher but vegan and living. Meaning "raw". It's also creative, delicious and filling. This isn't just about sprouts and wheatgrass! I think the pic belongs to another venue.

Overall Rating

10

"Perfect"