The Worst Experience
DESCRIPTION: Attention all diners and party planners who may think this is a perfect place to hold their next function- YOU WILL BE RIPPED OFF!!! I know of several events (completely unrelated) and myself included, that have had horrible experiences with management. i.e. Hidden charges, changes in menu and program for large parties. My party came out to be $100 a head which was above and over anything I had ever agreed to and the owner was very unhelpful in straightening out the bill after one of his staff who booked the party, mysteriously "left" shortly after. My close friend held a bridal shower here a couple of weeks later and had a similar experience and is now disputing charges through American Express. Although this is a very cute place especially for the area, and the party itself was pleasant, the entire experience was a disaster and I do not recommend it to anyone. The food and service is nothing to write home about, there are certainly finer places to eat nearby such as Park Place. Farewell Riverdale Garden!! As a new restaurant starting off in a small neighborhood like Riverdale, where word spreads like wildfire, it will not be around for long.
DATE: 2004-07-14
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 2
RECOMMENDED DISHES : nothing

For People Who Appreciate Fine Food
DESCRIPTION: The Riverdale Garden isn't for everyone. But for my husband and I it is a godsend in Riverdale. The food is superb. Granted it is expensive. It is not a scene, there is no vibe. The restaurant is serene and pleasant not beautiful. The service is fine, not impeccable...but the food is sublime. So here's the problem. For those who are used to spending these prices at destination restaurants in the city, well RG doesn't deliver cachet or beautiful people. Nonetheless, for those who appreciate fine food and live nearby it offers food on par with most of our favorites in Manhattan with the convenience of home and it would be a terrible shame to lose it. I urge my neighbors in Riverdale, Hudson Heights and lower Westchester to dine at Riverdale Garden. There is no restaurant in the area that even approaches the quality of the food and preparation.
DATE: 2004-10-22
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Halibot w/preserved lemon and chive mashed

Absolutely the Best, Period!
DESCRIPTION: The vegan dishes my wife and I had at Angelica Kitchen were absolutely in the "knock your socks off" category. This place would turn a meat and potatos type into a vegan forever, if you could eat there every day. Wonderful experience. Still savoring it several months later. Would rank their food among the best of any restaurant of any type, anywhere.
DATE: 2001-12-12
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Fresh made soups

Wunderbar Wow
DESCRIPTION: It was so delicious and even though I am on a strict organic, no nonsence food diet, it was all yummy and healthy for me. Thank you Angelica and all your staff was kind and sweet as well.
DATE: 2003-06-24
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10

New Addiction
DESCRIPTION: I cannot say enough good thing about this Cafe. The food, always great. The service, fantastic; and the Chocolate moussse pie, with the chocolate crumb crust and chocolate chips is a reason to get out of bed!
DATE: 2002-09-18
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 10
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Cajun Seitan Sandwich, banana cake, vanilla cake, grilled tofu w/ ginger soy, tofu club, soy burger are all my favorites!