No waiting in line, no tiny toothpick bites, no tourist traps. Enjoy seated tastings at NYC’s best restaurants on our prix fixe walking food tours, complete with two appetizers, an entree, dessert, and delicious drink pairings. Take a bite out of the Big Apple on a walking food tour that’s been impressing guests for 15 years.
Public or Private
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.
Public Tours
Select a date, pick your tour, and you’re in. You’ll get an instant confirmation with everything you need to know, like where to meet. Dietary restrictions? We ask during booking and handle everything in advance.
How do you choose where to eat in a city with 6,500 restaurants? You call your foodie friends.
That’s us. We zero in on a neighborhood and eat our way through it (for research, of course!) Then talk to the servers, chefs, and owners who make it worth eating there. New Yorkers love telling their story over a sample of their best dish. A few meals in, and you’re a regular.
These are the restaurants we bring you to: the ones locals would gatekeep, but they’re just too good to keep a secret. Our local NYC guides want you to leave knowing this city is exactly as special as they know it to be. Unforgettable flavors, unbelievable stories, and a little New York brashness, guaranteed.
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.
We’ve hosted thousands of private NYC food tours and have the secret sauce to make them truly memorable. Perfect for team building, client entertainment, and special occasions.
Psst! Looking for a real upscale experience? Check out our NYC Michelin Food Tour, offered exclusively as a private experience for groups of 2-24 guests.
The best food tour in NYC offers incredible dishes, great stories, and a flawless turnkey experience. Avital created her New York City food tours to fulfill these precepts and also to offer a seated, multi-course tasting experience that goes beyond basic toothpick bites.
Yes! Evening food tours in NYC are perfect for date nights, client entertainment, or a fun night out. Our East Village food tour runs from 3-6pm, making it a great option for an early dinner.
New York City has many culinary neighborhoods, but Manhattan tours operate in the East Village (immigrant neighborhood, adventurous dining), Flatiron (highly-awarded chefs, decadent dishes), and Chelsea (innovative cuisine, trendy restaurants).
Most food tour companies, including Avital, offer both public and private food tours. Public food tours are a fun experience for those who like to socialize, and are a popular pick for tourists or locals on date night. Private food tours are a popular pick for team building experiences, client entertainment, bachelorette parties, and birthdays.
Yes! All of Avital’s food tours include an optional beverage pairing add-on. When you choose to upgrade, you’ll receive 3 alcoholic beverages, like private label wines, craft beer, and craft cocktails.
Don’t drink alcohol? Don’t worry! You can still upgrade, and you’ll receive high-quality, zero-proof alternatives.
New York City food tours are guided culinary experiences where you eat at some of the best restaurants in the city. While you taste a variety of dishes, your guide will tell you stories about the history, culture, and people who created the restaurant.
Avital’s Food Tours of NYC are prix fixe, progressive meals with two appetizers, an entree, dessert, and drinks, each served seated at a different restaurant. Guests can choose from either the East Village, Flatiron, or Chelsea foods of New York tours.
All of our tours focus on quality over quantity. But we promise, you won’t leave hungry! Our goal is for you to enjoy the highest quality ingredients – small plates with huge flavor and rich stories. We strive to shift your perspective and create a sense of connection with the cultural neighborhood, its history, each restaurant, and the people.
Absolutely! We can accommodate all dietary restrictions ensuring everyone can enjoy the experience. We’ll ask for your restrictions during booking.
Avital’s public tours start at $115 per person. Our private tours range from a starting price of $115-$175 per person with $25 charge for service and gratuity. No surprise taxes or hidden fees!
We like to keep things intimate on our public tours, so you can expect groups of up to 12 at most. This way, you actually get to interact with your guide and the restaurants.
Not much! You are about to enjoy an abundant 4-course meal, so you can come hungry.
Absolutely! You can purchase a gift certificate here.
Public tours are open to anyone — you’ll be with a small mixed group. Private tours are exclusively your group, on your schedule, with more flexibility on date and time.
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