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Top Rated in Brooklyn
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Modern Love
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Vegan
Restaurant opened 2016 by vegan chef and author, Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Cuisine is billed as "swanky vegan comfort food." Offers a varied menu with example of choices include waffles, peach pie, poutine, deviled eggs, tofu benedict, risotto, scramble, bloody mary, mac n shews, and cheeseburger. Open Mon-Fri 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sat-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm. Closed Mon.
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317 Union Ave (at Williamsburg), Brooklyn, New York, USA, 11211
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Last update on 13 Jul 2023 by geometric-noise
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Added by kmanchester306 on 08 Sep 2016
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146 Reviews
First Review by Parasol
Raychel
Points +477
A must try! - Edit
Incredible food, friendly staff and lots of great options. We had a large party of six and were able to make reservations easily online. Everyone in our group had a great time.
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AnnalisaVegan
Points +24
A bit disappointing - Edit
I had high expectations for this place, but they weren't met. I went for dinner and had macaroni & cheese, as I wanted something American, but the dish was far too acidic and watery, plus the pasta was overcooked. But the biggest disappointment was the dessert. Me and my friend got the tiramisù and a kind of sponge cake, which were inedible because of the amount of sugar and fat. In particular the "fatty" cashew-based layers of the tiramisù could be reduced to a third of what they are as they are way to thick. Also, I was expecting a more inventive menu, rather than basic American/Italian dishes made vegan. I have to say though that this is something I noticed in NYC in general. No much creativity, but classics made vegan, which is not bad per se, by I was expecting more of a variety in such a big and trendy place.
Read moreMy review needs to be taken into context though, as I was visiting from Europe, and can say is a bit different over here in terms of culinary traditions, taste and habits. Portions were definitely good, and the starter of spicy fried seitan as well, so not all bad.
Updated from previous review on 2023-09-12
Pros: Portions, Service, Seitan-based starter
Cons: Too much fat and sugar in two of the desserts, Lack of creativity
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matse
Points +395
Cozy dinning in Brooklyn - Edit
This place has amazing food. The atmosphere is nice, and the staff is friendly. The portion sizes are pretty big as well. The majority of items on the menu contain garlic. But there are also items without garlic.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-08-30
Pros: Great food, Friendly staff
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Mariana95
Points +149
In love - Edit
We came here with high expectations, and those expectations were far exceeded. The Buffalo wings (cauliflower or seitan option) with ranch were delicious, and the vegan calamari and Mac & cheese were also to be enjoyed. The portions were large and suitable for sharing. Highly recommended!
Read morePros: Great variety of dishes, So tasty , Portion size
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Ameisherry
Points +6431
Thank you😄 - Edit
Love the gf nachos , thank you, a lot of their items are no longer on the menu so always asked the kitchen what they have, for example I was originally going for plantain and guacamole but they don’t have plantain anymore , still love the nacho , I can tell it’s air fried nacho and home made, it’s not like regular nachos and it’s not oily at all , thank you😄
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SophieThompson
Points +119
Amazing birthday dinner! - Edit
I have wanted to come here for a very long time, so came all the way from 🇬🇧! It did not disappoint! Delicious and lovely folk!
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NWatlington
Points +488
Best vegan fried calamari I’ve ever had - Edit
Mouth-watering comfort food in Brooklyn
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-29
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CamilleMacLeod
Points +825
Best wings - Edit
I had the wings and they were the best I had in the states!
Read moreStaff is super friendly and you get a big portion.
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kale_queen
Points +359
Amazing - Edit
I love it here so much. Everything is amazing. I love that Isa Chandra Moskowitz made a restaurant. You must try if you’re ever in Williamsburg. Or just go on purpose!
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jennyc32
Points +2868
Classy Comfort Food - Edit
I was really excited to visit Modern Love as a long term fan of Isa's cookbooks. The food was exactly what I was hoping for - big, hearty, comforting plates. We ordered the seitan buffalo wings for a starter, and it was such a huge portion it could have fed several people. The sauce was excellent, and the texture was good too. By that point, I really didn't need the fried chicken tofu I'd ordered with my pasta alfredo. It was rich and creamy, but could have done with a bit more flavour. The bread was nice, and the tofu had a lovely coating. My companions had the Greek salad, which was very refreshing, and the mushroom fried chick'n, which was a big hit, although the coleslaw was not as exciting as the other components. We had no room for dessert unfortunately, but the chocolate milkshake was really decadent.
Read moreService was great, and we had a really lovely experience.
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Walktell
Points +453
Always good! - Edit
I've been to Modern Love a few times over the years of living in the neighborhood and this last time I went as part of a Vegan meetup event. Service was attentive which is especially impressive considering we were a large group. I tried something new to me, the Chickpea Parmesan Hero and it was really good and a vanilla spiked shake was delicious! There are quite a few vegan options now in the neighborhood but definitely recommend this Williamsburg staple if you've never been!
Read morePros: Good variety of dishes , Great service, Cool vibe
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Amanbx
Points +158
Elevated Vegan - Edit
This was my second time here to Modern Love and it was another home run! The food is not fancy but a step above the average vegan “junk” or “fast” food that I usually love. Everything we tried was delicious, without the faux meats (again that I usually love). I highly recommend the Shrooms and Grits and Brownie a-la-mode.
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Chad_and_Emily
Points +1779
Honest review - Edit
I really dislike giving mediocre reviews, usually I will just skip it. We were very excited to try Modern Love and maybe our expectations were set too high.
Read moreIt started off somewhat negative with a very unfriendly hostess whom we had a difficult time hearing. Upon sitting we soon realized that conversation would be a struggle without yelling across the table. The acoustics of the space need some work.
The chicken wing appetizer was definitely worth ordering and the portion was enormous. The fried chicken entree was unfortunately tasteless. I was basically eating fried batter. The mashed potatoes were excellent and I would try to pair it with the chicken wings for a better meal next time.
With the noise, impersonal service and mediocre food I am disappointed to only give the meal three stars.
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Nellie&Gijs
Points +32
Loved it! - Edit
The portions were big (and I'm a big eater). The service was great and the wine was tasty. I ordered the mac&cheeze and the seitan buffalo wings as a starter. Would definitely recommend.
Read morePros: Big portions , Good service
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parhelion
Points +43
Great food, big portions - Edit
I love it here and I cannot wait to go back! I loved the nachos and the chickpea cutlet. The staff was super friendly and inviting as well!
Read morePros: Tons of options, Great music, Big portions
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janetgottlieb
Points +223
My favorite! - Edit
We joke that everything is made of cashews and mushrooms. Not 100% true, and what's important is that you can't go wrong.
Read moreAmong the appetizers, my favorite is the Brussels sprouts.
On this visit I had the oyster mushroom chic'n, which was served with mashed potatoes (with gravy) and coleslaw.
With the appetizer it really was too much food, especially since I wanted dessert.
There is a warning on the menu that if one is nut-sensitive Modern Love may not be the place for you "but we still love you".
The staff is delightful, and it matters to me that they still mask up in the dining room. Outdoor dining is also available.
Pros: Everything is delicious , Great staff
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EmdotAlice
Points +1981
Tasty scramble and buffalo seitan - Edit
Came here with 10 people and they were able to accommodate so props for that. The tofu scramble I got was pretty good texture and flavor-wise. I also got a bite of the buffalo seitan—definitely worth a try. Heard the chai spice milkshake was also very good.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: Can accommodate large groups , Everything is vegan
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helenbee
Points +418
Delicious vegan brunch - Edit
We went for brunch and all the food we tried was delicious. Highly recommend!
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VeeMarie
Points +30
My First - Edit
Modern Love was the first vegan restaurant I dined at. The venue is so elegant and cozy. This is definitely a nice date night option. Modern Love gives large portions so you will definitely have some left over to take home or you'll be so full you may not make it home lol. There are lots of options available and great wine options as well.
Read morePros: Great wine options, Great prices, Beautiful setting!
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DanielRoffman
Points +26
Happy tummies! - Edit
Great food, generous portions, friendly and kind staff!
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Asked about allergies upfront , Great atmosphere
Cons: None
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ArmitageBigend
Points +128
Wonderful food, cool place - Edit
Best vegan Eggs Benedict I've ever had, and I've had so many. Modern Love is the first place I've been to that focused on the flavor of the hollandaise sauce, as opposed to just the color (although it's the right color too!)
Read moreThe fried mozzarella app was also incredible, as was the peanut butter cheesecake. Really great brunch, had a solid drink menu as well.
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Yuna_X
Points +597
Amazing American cuisine - Edit
Our meal was amazing and Isa Chandra Moskowitz was there so you know she's making sure the food is top notch
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irise102
Points +498
Good Comfort Food - Edit
The menu had many options to choose from. I gave this restaurant only 4 stars because a majority of the menu items were heavily fried. I chose one of the few options that was not fried. I had the Green Goddess Bowl (a new menu addition). It was amazing - lots of flavor and delicious! I would give that menu item a 5 star rating! Overall, reasonably priced restaurant. I would go back!
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B3starBoof
Points +164
Breakfast is where it’s at - Edit
Craving breakfast-waffles-pancakes-they don’t disappoint!
Read morePros: SO MANY DINER LIKE OPTIONS , Delicious
Cons: Need more locations
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rockstarwife
Points +35
Love Modern Love!! - Edit
Absolutely delicious, fresh food. Great and decadent choices!
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leg
Points +406
New Favorite Restaurant - Edit
I had such an amazing dining experience at Modern Love. The food was so incredibly amazing. I ordered the garlic parmesan seitan wings app and the grilled polenta with hazelnut romesco chickpeas and charred broccolini as my main. They both tasted better than I could’ve anticipated, and everybody else’s food looked and smelled amazing in passing. The cocktails were adorable as well. The presentation was adorable. The staff were all so friendly, and it was such a welcoming environment. The diversity of the crowd just screamed Brooklyn, and I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am that this place is only a half mile from my apartment.
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dirtyrotten
Points +338
Delicious - Edit
I love what that the menu is constantly changing. The food here is done in a creative way much like blossom and candle 79. I would say most of the things I’ve had here are great. I like to say I’ve tried most of the menu but it seems like every time I go back they have new items. I always end up spending a small fortune here. Worth it though.
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