Enjoy one-of-a-kind cultural fusions and decadent dishes in the melting pot of America. The phenomenal cuisine and fascinating stories of those who call New York home is testament to food’s ability to bring people together. From public food tours with friends to private dining for corporate groups, we curate every detail so you can enjoy the experience.
A curated collection of the best New York City food tours and private dining experiences you will love. Hungry for more? Explore all NYC experiences.
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Adventurous eaters flock to the East Village, where every street’s food immerses you in a different country & culture. This neighborhood exemplifies what makes NYC’s melting pot so special.
Private Only
Indulge and unbutton in an homage to Flatiron’s hedonistic history. The restaurants on this tour are serving up decadent dishes and incredible ambiance.
Private Only
Chelsea has been in a constant state of reinvention for over 150 years. Enjoy Chelsea’s era of incredible restaurants with dishes that showcase the culinary innovation the neighborhood is known for.
Private Only
Play with your food in this fun, interactive dining experience! Enjoy a 4-course meal with beverages, plus 3 hosted activities at one of the best restaurants in NYC.
Private Only
A unique happy hour event for groups, featuring 5 canapés, 2 beverages, and awesome activities to get people mixing and mingling naturally.
Private Only
Skip the waitlist. This private tour takes you inside 3 of NYC’s most celebrated Michelin-recognized restaurants. A high-end experience for special celebrations.
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| Public / Private | Public or Private | Private Only | Private Only | Private Only | Private Only | Private Only |
| Group Size | 1–100+ Guests | 5–100+ Guests | 5–100+ Guests | 10–150+ Guests | 25–500+ Guests | 2–20 Guests |
| Starting Price | $115+ pp | $175+ pp | $145+ pp | $190+ pp | $160+ pp | $500+ pp |
| Duration | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 3 Hours | 2.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours |
| Location | 3-4 Restaurants | 3-4 Restaurants | 3-4 Restaurants | 1 Restaurant | 1 Restaurant | 3 Michelin Restaurants |
| Best For | Adventurous Eaters, History Buffs | Visitors, Celebrations | Seasoned Foodies, Team Offsites | Team Building, Birthdays | Client Entertainment, Networking | Special Occasions, VIPs |
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How do you choose where to eat in a city with over 20,000 restaurants? You call your foodie friends. That’s us! I’m Avital, an SF native, NYC obsessive. I started this company in 2011 to share the restaurants, neighborhoods, and stories that make every city’s food scene so special. My team of expert NYC guides lead walking food tours through the East Village, Flatiron, and Chelsea and host engaging private dining events for groups who want more than just a restaurant reservation.
Like the extraordinary Chef José Andrés, I believe in the power of food and know that sharing it is the ultimate way to connect.
We’ve served over 100,000 happy guests. We can’t wait to eat, drink, and connect with you too!
Avital Ungar
Owner of Avital Food & Drink Experiences
We are New York locals, and we take our food seriously. We love to tell stories about this city because we’re proud of its unique history. And we tend to find our customers like our tours as much as we do.
A food tour takes you walking through one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods (Chelsea, Flatiron, or the East Village) stopping at 3-4 restaurants for a seated course at each. It’s a moving dining experience that combines great food with neighborhood storytelling.
A private dining experience, like our Interactive Meal or Interactive Mingling Hour, takes place at one location for the full event. This is perfect for groups who want a more intimate, seated dining or happy hour experience without the walking.
Our most popular team building option is our walking food tours. They gets people moving, talking, and bonding over great food, plus your team discovers their city in a whole new way.
Our Interactive Meal and Interactive Mingling Hour are also fantastic team building options, especially if you want to stay at a single location.
For larger groups or conference settings, we also have Interactive Foodie Stations, which are so much fun!
Not sure what fits your group? Start a booking, and we’ll help you figure out which of our fun dining experiences in NYC is best for you.
Public tours can be booked instantly through our online calendar. Just pick your neighborhood, choose a date and time, and you’re confirmed.
Private experiences start with a booking request where you’ll share a few details about your group and we’ll put together a custom quote.
Yes! All of them! Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut allergies, kosher, halal — we handle everything in advance so nobody feels like an afterthought at the table. Just let us know when you book and we’ll take care of the rest.
Public tours are capped at 12 guests, which keeps the experience intimate, but lively. If your group is larger than 4, a private tour is often a better fit. You get the whole experience to yourselves on your preferred date and time.
Public food tours start at $115 per person for the East Village Food Tour, $145 per person for Chelsea, and $175 per person for Flatiron. Private dining experiences in NYC start at $190 per person for the Interactive Meal, $160 per person for the Interactive Mingling Hour, and $500 per person for the NYC Michelin Food Tour. All food is included, and beverage pairings are available as an upgrade on select experiences.
For public tours, we recommend booking at least a week in advance as spots fill quickly. For private experiences, we recommend 2-4 weeks lead time to ensure your preferred date is available and we have time to customize the experience for your group. For large corporate groups or holiday season events, earlier is always better.
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