Avant Cafe/Restaurant — Restaurant in Dublin

I came here for breakfast telling them I had can't have dairy. I even asked for a OAT matcha late. It was very obvious i couldn't have diary. There wasn't many options so I asked for a bowl of fruit which they said was nine euro! So I opted for some tortilla dish. I said please no cheese. There was feta on top I said no feta and explained when asking for suggestions that I can't have diary. I got my dish and I tasted it, I thought it was egg at first but it was FULL of cheese. I said "sorry excuse me, is there cheese in this" he said "no feta" I said are you sure there is NO CHEESE he said "yes there is, I don't know why" ...Now my allergy leaves me in pain for hours. This was absurd! And the matcha tastes like syrup it doesn't taste like matcha much and the prices are crazy...the manger sat in front of me seeing all this and never said anything..never said sorry or offered me a refund......

I had kept an eye on Avant for a while as the place looked interesting but the occasion was never the right one to try it for the first time.

We finally got there for a brunch with a couple of friends.

The place is nice and feels more welcoming from the inside than it looks from the outside.

All the cakes are on display, which I always like.

The menu was bigger than I was expecting and with a lot of interesting option. Many of these were Italian inspired dishes.

I finally opted for a sandwich that proved to be very tasty and with a sprinkle of herbs that added a special twist to a combo of ingredients that is usually traditional.

For dessert I chose the special of the day and didn't regret the choice.

Service was very nice throughout.

I'm surely looking forward...

Our first experience in this cute wee restaurant - the exterior of which belies the intimate, cosy vibe inside - was really lovely and not just because of the warm welcome, but the pure natural, healthy fesh ingredients of the food. I would return just for the the simple side salad alone that came with my lobster pasta (delicious). it was the best with three varieties of tomatoes, fresh parley, and leaves with yummy dressing. So refreshing to find such super fresh ingredients presented with love for food. Clearly a chef who knows his business. Thanks for a lovely dining experience. We will return for sure. And ps....I rarely post reviews but had to...