Etérea

MUST VISIT
Great drinks- great food. Presentation and flavor WAS EVERYTHING. Have visited several times and was never disappointed. Very attentive staff, with friendly smiles and energy. Great ambiance with intimate sections to sit. This place is on my wife and I's top 10 list.
One of the best vegan restaurants we have been to.

Great ambiance! The restaurant has an interesting bar with an organ built into it - a really futuristic/modern vibe with classic Mexican elements as well.

Cocktail was delicious, i had the yellow jester cocktail which was flavorful and beautifully made- strong flavor of coconut which balanced the tequila and chartreuse.

We shared the elote- very flavorful, I forgot it was vegan! I had the al pastor tacos which were a bit bland, not sure I would get those again.

Will definitely return to try more cocktails and the desserts!

The service was also excellent- wonderful waiter who explained the menu highlights to us and fixed our wobbly table without us asking :)

We made a reservation for 4 people and we got seated immediately. The interior featured charming umbrellas hanging from the ceiling near the entrance, adorned with lights, while behind the bar were church piano organs. The visit was timely as the establishment is about to close, allowing for sampling all items on the menu. The waitress provided excellent service, and the food was exceptional, particularly the elote as an appetizer and the fajitas as the main course. Every dish was flavorful and well-seasoned. A noteworthy mention includes the endearing bathroom mirror. A unique dish tried was the jackfruit birria, offering a distinct taste. The gluten-free menu offerings were appreciated.

Came here the other night for dinner and drinks. Sat at the bar. Their cocktail selection is great and all the mix ins are freshly juiced. I went for the Paloma drink with blanco tequila and fresh squeezed grapefruit, loved it! For food my friend and I split nachos, corn ribs and the zucchini tacos. All were divine! The sauces and flavors make each bite such an experience, cannot believe this it was all plant based vegan! I will def be back. Ambiance is dimly lit, great date spot or spot to hit with friends. Service was also great! They didn't rush us, allowed us to sit and take our time.

I thought I was aware of every plant-based restaurant in the east village, so I was surprised and intrigued when a friend recommended Eterea, and what a treat! It's on a quiet block off Avenue A with a facade that looks like a cute little cottage exploding with flowers. You won't regret letting yourself be lured in. The interior is somehow both cool and cozy. The staff are warm, helpful, and knowledgeable, and the food is the best part! I went with the cauliflower entree (after much internal debate, since everything was so tempting!) and it was amazing. Perfectly toasted cauliflower sitting in a bed "ranchero sauce" that packed an incredible amount of flavor. I wouldn't have expected $18 cauliflower to be worth it, but it was!

The cocktail list is extensive. All of the cocktails feature tequila or mezcal but are paired with things ranging from mole bitters to blackberries to absinthe. I went with the bartender's recommendation, the avion de papel, which was citrusy and delicious.

Etérea is so clutch. The food is delicious--you do not need to be vegan or even like vegans to enjoy it. The same goes for the cocktails, which punch well above their price point. The drinks are creative and flavorful; it is nigh impossible to restrain yourself to just one. The decor strikes a careful balance of trendy yet cozy, and the staff consistently goes above and beyond to be helpful.  

Some pointers if you are reading this in between scrolling the menu: the elote ribs do not miss. Neither do the quesabirria tacos. Those are mainstays that I will always recommend. And obviously you can't go wrong with guac or nachos.  

For drinks, I have explored most of the menu. It's all great. But I always get at least one of the Double Barrel Oaxaca Old Fashioneds. The Ricardo Zarza and Retox are also crowd pleasers and frequent my rotation. Because the vibes are so strong and the cocktails so good (the reverse is also true), we often swing through for post-dinner drinks whenever we're in the neighborhood.

This place is absolutely stunning. As soon as you walk in everything is adorned with beautiful flowers and hanging parasols. Truly just a magical feeling once you enter.
The food is out of this world. You can't even tell that you're eating vegan or plant-based food. We went for brunch and loved every single dish we had especially the churro's that came in a cute little piggy.
Highly recommend this place

Came in here on a Saturday night for quick drinks and there was a wait. We didn't have reservations, but server kindly accommodated and offered us a table.

The guacamole was definitely delicious, topped with beans and "thick" chips. Very flavorful, one of the better guacs I've had. The drinks were delicious!! I ordered a tormenta and my friend ordered a pineapple something. The pineapple was so delicious, like a light pina colada. The tormenta was stronger, and I didn't like it as much because of the mezcal, but that's on me!!

Can't wait to go back to try the other dishes on the menu.

This place is definitely a hidden gem. It's very difficult to find all gluten free and all vegan and so this was a huge win. The vibe is really cute and cozy and would recommend the fajitas!

This restaurant really surprised me and in the best way! I'm not a vegan / usually eat gluten free foods, but this restaurant did their food so well that it has me thinking I should eat more food like this!

My table of 3 shared a couple of items on the menu. I highly recommend the corn ribs (WOW) and the zucchini tacos. We each got a cocktail and I really think you can't go wrong with whichever one you choose. There's such a wide variety on the menu.

The ambiance is so cute inside, super cozy and a cool vibe. I like the couches and even though our server was understaffed he made sure to speak with us about any questions we had on the menu and was very friendly!

I would definitely come back! What a gem of a find in East Village.