Great Michelin two-star lunch. The bird nest dessert is impressive, even for someone who doesn't usually like goat cheese. Creative presentation, the right portion for lunch, and the whole meal took about an hour and a half from sitting down to finishing, which is perfect for a midday meal. Staff were attentive and cheerful. read more

I was expecting more, especially after reading so much about this place for 6 years now, but alas I was disappointed. Went for the longer Chef's Tasting Menu, along with the wine pairing. Opening bites were decent, warm Elk bite and a lobster tart, to open the palate. But after that, the first 3 dishes took an extremely long time to come out. For the second course, the caviar dish, I believe we had a 30 minute, if not longer wait, and we even waited 10 minutes after the staff telling us the food is "being plated." One quote I always remember from my friends about eating tasting menus is that, the food tastes best before you get full, and often that's when you first get to the restaurant. So to not capitalize on that, and open with the second course taking such a long time, killed the experience. However, let's talk about the rest. First dish Hiramasa and vegetables. I thought the fish was too thinly cut, almost _too_ much fermentation? And somehow was funky yet not flavored enough...and the carrot puree in the center was overpowering. Very unbalanced dish. Fwiw I enjoyed most of the caviar dish, even though the wait was far too long. Lobster dish came out room temp or colder. I think it is meant to be served that way, but I thought it was a weird temp, where it may have been better warm or hot. Lots of greens and plants on top, but it looked ugly in my opinion, and the sauce was a bit too heavy. Maybe a lighter more aromatic sauce, could have worked better here. Scallop was well cooked, soft, and substantial size. The lobster mushroom gave some crunch contrast. The broth was a tad too salty, but overall good. The scallop I think was seared, but the sear was a very very light one. Halibut...I dunno. The sauce was too thick and tasted flat. And the Halibut itself didn't really have any flavor. The celeriac carrot cake thing was cool. Duck was excellent, one of the better dishes. The pre-dessert cheesecake was really heavy and also a strange-ish dish. And the Bird's nest I gotta say, yes it was good and a joy. That was the standard I was hoping to see out of all the dishes... I also ordered the $225 standard wine pairing, and man what a disappointment. I know these days wine pairings are pretty tame, but not a single splurge wine, or a taste of it, is super disappointing. I would say the average bottle wine price for the wine pairing was around $30, so even with the variety in account, it is a very weak pairing. I did enjoy the Mendocino wine though, and it had good aroma characteristics of the region. But the body and palate was not great. Other wines were just so-so. On service, it was overall ok, but the wine introductions were read and felt like a textbook read. And the somm was not involved in it (server ran it). The glasses are Riedel, which practically are fine, but I expected an attempt at fancier glasses for this level of dining. We often had empty glasses waiting on the table, and were not taken away as quickly as a more attentive service would be. And we were not offered a stand for our handbag, until we saw other diners have it. Overall, very disappointed. I imagine lunch and the bar room are more fun and probably the place to go. But I expected more beautiful presentations and vibrant flavors from the menu, and a more enjoyable experience. read more

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We celebrated Valentine's with the Chef Tasting Menu at Aquavit and it was one of the best meals we have this year. The service was Michelin level which includes very knowledgeable staff that are friendly and polite. The menu is very seafood forward which we absolutely love. The langoustine was extremely tasty and the combination of sauces, seafood and the visuals are on point. The bird's nest is such a wonderful delight which includes dessert eggs that has shells that you can crack with your utensil with yolk that flows out. Well-deserved Michelin 2 stars which we will definitely visit again during our anniversary or special occasions read more

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Went to Aquavit for an early Valentine's Dinner and had another wonderful experience. We had the Chef's Tasting Menu and enjoyed every dish perhaps with the Caviar and Wagyu Beef dish standing out the most. Service was impeccable as always in an elegant, comfortable atmosphere. read more

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The first two-star Michelin star restaurant I ever went to. The service and presentation of the food definitely stood out. As well as the alcohol list they had on iPads. But the food didn't impress me aside from dessert. The environment and some of the food felt sterile too. I made a reservation for lunch a day before because I wanted to try the tasting menu. The restaurant was surprisingly empty and all the people inside were seated far away from each other. The cost was surprisingly reasonable. None of the entrees impressed me other than the Béchamel sauce with fish. No fancy restaurant worth its salt would screw up a classic mother sauce like Béchamel sauce though. The bird's nest dessert was so impressive that it deserves its own paragraph on this review: It was worth the extra twenty dollars. The princess cake was mediocre and my SO ended up enjoying my bird's nest dessert more instead. read more

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One of my favorite restaurant in NUC for years! Great service, doesn't go wrong. Birds near desert is a legend . read more

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We arrived for lunch and the restaurant was quiet with a good flow of people. I enjoyed the open kitchen, letting you get a glimpse of the chefs hard at work. We opted for the 3 course prix fixe menu to sample more variety, which may be only available during lunch (?) Butternut squash soup - exactly what you'd expect, creamy and subtle Matches herring - a bite including everything savory herring, creamy potato and rye crisp is heavenly Swedish meatball - tender meatballs with a good bouncy texture, the creamy puree goes well with the slightly acidic lingonberry sauce and pickled cucumber Wagyu short rib - a miss for us, short rib had a tough exterior and a tad bit stringy interior. We were expecting tender and melt in your mouth bites. These cubes definitely give you a good chew. Arctic Birds nest - Very artistic presentation, bites of rich goat cheese parfait mixed with tart berries, I loved the experience Princess cake - fluffy cake paired with marzipan and raspberry jam, delicately sweet, a good end to the meal Overall a great experience, attentive service, would come back again to try their tasting menu read more

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Wanted to try somewhere nice to spend our anniversary and the holidays so grabbed a weekend dinner reservation right at open. We were greeted on entry for coat check and led to our table. The service was great and as you'd expect from a fine dining experience. All the folks that helped us at our table were prompt, friendly, and present without being overbearing. We don't often have Scandinavian cuisine so the food itself was a pleasant surprise. Delicious all around with great flavors across the board. Even the desserts were very nice. Beautiful restaurant that had subtly holiday spirited accents for the season and intimate lighting. Great experience overall and definitely worth dining at. read more

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I did the Chef Tasting Menu. All the courses were great but the stand out is definitely the dessert. The Artic Bird's nest is the best fine dining dessert in NYC. Every protein was perfectly cooked. I'm not a fan of elk but the elk tartare was delightful and not gamey. Service was good but had slip ups. They forgot remove the cup before the amuse. Highly recommended restaurant for those new to Scandinavian fine dining. read more

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Service was good and staff were nice. Kind of a weird vibe when you walk into the dining room, feels like people (staff included) were just staring at me when I was being seated. The food was overall just okay--didn't live up to what I expected coming into the meal. Nothing stood out as memorable for me. Courses felt on the more bland side, and the bread course definitely completely missed the mark. Really wish this one left a better impression on me. read more

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Food was amazing! Unintentionally came for their valentines day menu so I think I didnt get to try a lot of their regular Scandinavian dishes, so I definitely want to come back to try that. But everything I tried was delicious. I will say the layout of the space could be improved as a 2 star read more

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The best restaurant I've ever been to hands down!! The atmosphere and service is amazing. I loved how you could see everything going on in the kitchen. Every single course was fantastic and so unique. The attention to detail was phenomenal. My absolute favorite course was the birds nest. I have never tasted anything like it. The "snow" was so neat. I will dream about this restaurant for the rest of my life. read more

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We went for a belated anniversary dinner and got the chef's tasting menu. Before anything else I just can't wait to talk about the dessert - the bird's nest. This rating may as well be for just that because it was so so standout. I've never eaten anything so beautiful. And it was one of the most delicious desserts I could ever dream of eating. After the fact it feels like the entire meal was leading up to it. Everything else was of course good, and beautiful, but the birds nest was really just in a league of it's own. Definitely one of my most memorable bites of the year. I love that the kitchen is just beyond some huge glass panes so I could see the movement and mastery (at a distance) before me. Our meal was maybe 3 hours which was perfect because we were able to amble here after watching a taping of the late show with stephen colbert and then run out to meet some friends at midtown. The little containers of sea salt they left us with were also so cute. Unfortunately my bf was still a little hungry but i was feeling great after the meal. The only thing that irked me was just a silly little fly that just kept buzzing around me the entire time we were there. read more

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This is more of a 4.5 star review and it is for their bar seating since it was a last minute dinner plan. We've dined at their main dining room previously and throughly enjoyed it and was thrilled to find out they also offer a la carte service in their bar area. We came on a Sunday night at 7pm and the bar area was quiet; we were seating right away. Their menu was still expansive and offers many choices for you to choose from. My husband and I decided to each order a 3 course meal of different dishes so we can share and the following are what we ordered and my thoughts on each dish: CHILEAN SEA BASS CROQUETTES: comes with 5 little bite size croquettes, perfectly fried and crispy without being too oily. It was piping hot when it came out and there were a good amount of sea bass chunks inside. The citrus onion aioli helped bring out the freshness of the fish and also balanced out the greasiness. CHILLED CORN SOUP: creamy yet refreshing. A very strong con flavor with corn puree with an added texture. It was paired with a danish which was warm, buttery and flaky. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day. SHRIMP SKAGEN: this was something we ate a lot while we were in Copenhagen and I'm so glad this one is just as good. The shrimps were fresh and sweet, refreshing and citrusy and paired well with their brioche, which was buttery and crunchy. SOFT SHELL CRAB: unfortunately, this was my least favorite dish for the night. it was crispy but I found it a little too oily. The sauerkraut wasn't sour enough for me to balance out the grease. I would skip this dish next time. ATLANTIC COD: this dish is not the most aesthetically pleasing to the eye but it was very aromatic when it was brought out to our table. The fish itself was extremely moist, tender and flaky; something that's difficult to achieve with cod. The greens gave it some crunch and the yuzu broth was flavorful and refreshing. This was one of our favorite dish. LOBSTER: presented beautifully. The lobster itself was succulent and buttery. The bisque was rich, smooth and creamy without being too heavy. This is also a very solid dish. RHUBARB MILLE FEUILLE: refreshing built with various ingredients offering different texture within a bite. The Mille feuille was crunchy and buttery uniquely paired with a rhubarb gelato which provided a subtle hint of sweetness. We enjoyed this dessert very much. STRAWBERRY PROFITEROLE: I loved the combination of this dish. The profiterole was light and airy, filled with strawberry sorbet which was refreshing and sweet. It was also topped with oolong tea cream and candied ginger which balanced out the sweetness of the other ingredients. When you eat everything together, it was the perfect harmony of flavor and texture. I would come back for this dessert. Overall, this was a solid meal. Our server was very friendly and attentive price is also very reasonable. This is a great option if you want to go out for a nice meal but don't have the time to sit through their tasting menu. read more

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At the risk of sounding pretentious: this is a great starter to your fine dining journey! The staff is super accommodating and friendly. I had the distinct pleasure of being the rare few customers who did not show up on in the reservations system despite having a confirmation email and the staff was flummoxed, but also nice in handling the error. I did the three course prix fixe and it was surprisingly enough food to keep me filled for hours. To start there was a roll with an onion forward butter. The Matjes Herring was briny and salty. The Ora King Salmon was so tender! Yet yielded a crispy skin. And the veggies surrounding it gave it a nice, fresh component. I ordered a fig and cardamom aquavit to accompany my lunch and...boy oh boy I can see how the Icelanders survive the winter. The aquavit leaves such a warmth in your chest after every sip. Would recommend if you're looking for a unique drink. To be honest; I was a little disappointed with the flavoring of both dishes. And maybe it's my high expectations but, I wanted more complex flavors. Something to wow me. Both dishes gave off primarily salt, dill and butter. Which are not bad! But I craved more. The absolute favorite moment of my day was the artic birds nest dessert. Not only is it absolutely gorgeous but it hits every single dessert flavor note you can dream of: creamy, crispy, sweet, tart, floral and chocolately. This dish has it all and it all compliments each other perfectly. If every dish were as complex as that dessert, I would've been a happy camper! With a drink, dessert, and tip, my lunch ran about $130, which was not bad for Michelin rated fine dining. Overall, I think if you want to test the fine dining waters, give Aquavit a try! But if you've been to any other fine dining experiences in the city, aquavit may lack! read more

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One of my childhood friends was in town so naturally he wanted to check out a Michelin restaurant since our hometown doesn't really have many. We did the chef's tasting menu and from the first bite, it was SO good. Everything had such creative flavor profiles and unique combinations. The cocktails were also really good, we're not usually a fan of mescal but they had a mescal cocktail that was out of this world! Probably the best mescal cocktail we ever had. Highly recommend getting that. My friend at one point ordered the Dirty Monk and it was hard for us to drink cause it was so strong. We could tell it was good for what it was so if you enjoy martinis, that is your drink. Service was very attentive and not try too hard like how some fancy establishments can be sometimes. Overall, it is definitely worth two michelin stars and would recommend to anyone who wants to feel transported back to Scandinavia. They also gave us a little gift at the end which I didn't expect! read more

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Bird nest dessert and the langostine course were the standouts. Overall pretty solid! read more

Aquavit - Scandinavian Near Me - New York, New York

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One of my favorite Michelins in the city. Am a huge fan of Scandinavian food and this has always been on my bucket list to try. All the dishes were perfection. We went in 2022 so some of these dishes may be outdated. But I would most definitely go back again. My favorite was their iconic birds nest dessert. Staff were super kind. We loved hearing all of their explanations to each dish and they answered all of our questions. They were also great when helping us select a bottle of wine for the night. The interior also was decorated beautifully and has a wonderful aesthetic. We sat in a corner table and were able to admire the entire scenery throughout our meal! read more

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Went with a group so we weren't able to try multiple dishes. This is a Michelin-starred experience that's both unique and surprisingly affordable. The staff is gracious and knowledgeable, guiding you through the menu with genuine enthusiasm. We order the smorgasbord, cod, spare rib (not pictured), crab & of course the meat balls. The spare ribs were my favorite. I was nervous about eating the pickled herring but it was actually very good. The food is inventive without being pretentious. Each dish is beautifully presented, with bold flavors and creative pairings that surprise and delight. The tasting menu offers exceptional value, showcasing the chef's skill. read more

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Probably the classiest Scandinavian restaurant outside Scandinavia itself. It's premium priced but worth it for the great food and service. 5 star food: this ain't ya IKEA Swedish meatballs for $7 papi! The sauces and flavor combinations are unbelievably good and mostly healthy. Try anything with salmon and you almost can't go wrong. 5 star service: there was a cool Nordic flair to everything. Service was sort of super efficient but friendly 5 star ambience: the interior and vibe of the place can best be described as slick IKEA ad, but NOT on a budget and nothing to put together yourself. read more

Aquavit - Scandinavian Near Me - New York, New York

We've been to Aquavit 3 years in a row for our wedding anniversary celebration, and we look forward to going back forever! We love it here so much. The level of consistency cannot be beat. The service is fantastic. Each bite makes you roll your eyes to the back of your head and scream "oh my goodness," because you think it's the best bite of food you have ever had, and then you have another one and it just keeps getting better. I love how unique it is relative to everything else you can find in the city, in terms of the type of cuisine it is and the way they fuse each ingredient together. I love the little goodie bag they give you with the fancy finishing smoked salt and the meal's menu. I love how carefully crafted each dish is. It is overall an absolutely beautiful experience and if you are looking for something different and upscale to celebrate a special occasion, I highly recommend Aquavit. read more

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Unforgettable, amazing dining experience. It's was a delight for the senses. We left feeling happy, uplifted, calm and enriched. read more

Service was fantastic. Staff was very attentive and always came to check on us. They were very particular to detail both in service and with their food. The place was very clean and there's a large glass to watch the chefs cook. I do wish the dividers were a little lower to have more viewing of the chefs since I always enjoy watching them prepare. Scallops - godly - good portion must try Shrimp toast - awesome as well, buttered toast Meatballs - good, the mash potato has a unique taste Wagyu - little tough, could have been better Arctic birds nest - very unique presentation item, one of their signatures, pricey but enjoyable Overall little pricey but very enjoyable. Service: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambiance: 4.5/5 read more

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It's not often that you find yourself experiencing exquisite Swedish fine dining. Being Swedish, this was an absolute treat. Cocktail wise, please delight in the Depeche Mode. It's a bourbon based cocktail with a sweet counterpart of pineapple. We enjoyed the chefs tasting menu- starting off with the most interesting melange of elk tartar and a pumpkin spiced gummy. Probably the best pop of flavor I've had in awhile. Patrick and River were great to us, it helped elevate the experience. read more

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Never had fancy Scandinavian food! Haven't really had that much exposure to Scandinavian food at all! Besides ikea, and whatever they served on Icelandic air. I was quite pleasantly surprised by aquavit! The interior feels modern, upscale, and very calm. I like the open kitchen where you can see the chefs hard at work. I was thoroughly impressed by how smooth their operations were, both in the kitchen, and on the floor. My friends and I got the 5 course tasting menu, which I felt like was a sufficient amount of food. The price point was also fair. Standout dishes were that tartar tart that was served as an amuse bouche. It was a burst of flavors and textures that were soo delightful. The Chilean sea bass was also really well done. The tomato and other fermented vegetables as well as the broth were perfect accompaniments to the delicate fish. The iberico pork was also soo good. The meat was so tender, and perfectly cooked. I was disappointed by the scallop and cauliflower dish. Overall, it was good, but the cauliflower foam it came with, as well as the other fermented vegetables overpowered the scallop :c it kinda felt like the scallops were just added as an afterthought for a different texture. Service was immaculate, which was to be expected. Everything was so smooth, and we felt very well taken care of throughout the whole meal. Or "show" as the host said lol Overall, I'd recommend this place! Try some reimagined Scandinavian food. I'd like to come back and try their larger tasting menu one day. Gotta have that birds nest you know read more

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What an awesome experience here. We tried the seven course meal and loved every bite. There was a nice mix of lighter and heavier dishes ranging from fish to meat and other things. The Scandinavian touch was very interesting. The restaurant is very nice but comfortable. The dining space is relatively small. For as small as some of the courses appeared, we were pretty full at the end of the meal. I can't remember the exact dishes but everything was amazing. We particularly liked the mussel and other fish we were served. As for drink, I tried a Boulevardier and found it to be really good. The Aquavit gin tasting was also very interesting. They had a horseradish flavor and a lingonberry flavor alongside two others. Overall, I'd recommend Aquavit as it provides one of the nicest meals in New York. read more

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Leif Ericsson walked so aquavit could run Very solid Nordic cuisine, i wish it were more authentic tho like being in an igloo or something read more

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I like Scandinavian food. With that said, it's not exactly my first pick when it comes to burgers. I thought I was a burger purist. I lurvv beef. So when I realized there was a SHRIMP BURGER - I immediately questioned it. I genuinely don't know what it's called on the menu. All I know is it's something that I couldn't pronounce and doesn't specifically say "burger" - I just heard the word from our waiter and at first I thought he was mistaken. I probably asked him to describe it 2-3 times, because my brain wasn't accepting it. I wasn't in the mood for teeny scandanavian snack food & I was hangry; so I leaned into it. I was being a brat that night and I thought it would just be ooookay. I ordered it out of spite if I'm being honest. I wanted to be proven right -- beef is required for a good burger isn't it!!!? Spoiler alert!! I was very wrong. How do I describe this burger?? ... Smoky, incredibly savory, perfect accompaniments, amazing bun, texturally superior. In short : good shit. The patty is ridiculous. It's molten spiced shrimp covered in an amazingly crunchy breading. The sauce is chaotic good. It's so saucy that it exploded in my mouth in the good way. I'm not being salacious. It's incredibly moist and ridiculously satisfying. The salad on the side had me chewing greens like a little Billy goat. This restaurant is Michelin rated - clearly high quality. Amazing service. Cocktails fire. But the star of the show was this burger. I won't ever forget it. And you need to taste it. read more

Aquavit - The drip got me - Scandinavian Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing service, unique thoughtfully curated dishes. Chic ambiance. I did the 7 course menu and probably should have done the 5 as it was quite a bit of food but it was all superb! read more

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Delicious meal at Aquavit! Visited 9/2025 with some menu changes - I did the signature tasting menu. Dining room is expansive with very comfortable seating, large tables with ample spacing and intimate vibes. Staff all performed like choreographed and very attentive and nice without being overbearing. The initial dishes started off good with amuse that were savory and whetted the appetite. The fluke and cucumber had an interesting taste - the cucumber came through strongly but in a pleasant way as a paste that I really enjoyed. The scallop was flavorful and cooked nicely and tasted great with the foam. The caviar and apple dish paired well with the saltiness contrasting sweeter apple taste. The langoustine and lemon was beautifully presented and tasted fantastic - tender/soft, with mixed tastes of sweet and some bitter. Chilean seabass had wonderful texture, perfectly cooked and the broth just tasted great The Elysian lamb was the highlight - wish it was bigger! The sauces were so flavorful and built the savoriness of the lamb which was cooked perfectly. There was some crunchy textures to offset the softness, it was all just so delicious The bread was a miss for me - it just tasted off and the butter was a bit bitter. Finally the Arctic bird's nest - lives up to the reputation with a gorgeous presentation and complex flavors and textures that all came together amazingly. There was sweetness, some bitterness to offset, the white chocolate and eggs were so yummy together. I can't remember having a dessert looking that tasted just as amazing as it looks. What a stunning way to end a great meal. Overall had a fantastic dinner and such a privilege to experience it and have chef Emma's signature dessert, but her other courses tasted fantastic. Can't recommend enough and would definitely return! read more

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Had been wanting to try this place out for quite some time, but hadn't ever been able to work it in. We were staying fairly nearby this trip, so we decided to make it a Friday lunch destination. Absolutely everything was stellar, from the knowledgeable service that was very welcoming and friendly without becoming too casual for such a place to the spare but appropriate decor to the wonderful food. We did the three-course prix fixe (which at $85 is not cheap, but you could certainly spend as much or more for something not as good in NYC). I had the scallop starter (only one scallop, but with the pea puree, fava beans, and other accompaniments, it didn't seem skimpy) and the cod entree. The fish portion was perfect for lunch and the presentation and flavors of both were impeccable. Dessert is a particular specialty here. I had the princess cake, covered in that incredible marzipan, and it was truly impressive. My friend had the arctic bird's nest, which topped even my cake in presentation, and apparently it takes three days to make all the elements (no wonder there's a $20 supplement for that one). But it was truly memorable. Our servers were kind and chatted just the appropriate amount, making sure that we were fully pleased with the entire experience. The decor is Scandinavian-sparse, but the light woods with just enough color to accent make it feel crisp and clean and provide a pleasant environment while letting the cuisine be the star. I don't have a bad thing to say about it and plan to return next time I visit Manhattan. read more

This is one of those situations where I wish Yelp allowed half stars... I would give Aquavit a 4.5. This is extremely fine dining and I'm not sure anywhere in NYC competes for the price point. Some of the flavors in this meal were remarkable, the butternut squash soup had an amazing smoky flavor which made it the best version I've ever had. The scallop was truly excellent and the desserts (especially the Arctic bird's nest) were memorable. The service was impeccable and on par with what was expected from a two star. Overall, there was beautiful presentation, exceptional preparation and fantastic service. However, I'm not quite at a 5 because there are just some aspects of the menu I've seen before and seem to lack the originality (the salmon in particular) that can make a dining experience like this truly exciting. That being said, I would absolutely dine here again and highly recommend Aquavit as a wonderful opportunity to explore Scandinavian food. read more

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I was quite excited to try out this spot given its 2 Michelin stars...albeit down from 3 stars in the past. Let's just say my experience was quite polarizing. On one hand, the cod was hands down the best piece of cod I've ever had, delectable and melts in your mouth! The carrot cake was also solid and well presented. However, the wedge salad to begin was quite disappointing to say the least...overly moist, drenched in sauce, and not fresh at all. read more

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Aquavit is well deserving of the 2 Michelin stars. Every dish we tried was amazing and creative, the service was attentive and professional, just an overall enjoyable experience. We went late on a Friday night and were one of the last people to leave, and did not feel rushed at any point of the night. My only con was the drink prices. I know, fine dining, Michelin stars, but not being able to get a single glass of wine for less than $40? Seems kind of insane, even in NYC. read more

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An experience of a lifetime. My partner booked this restaurant for our anniversary as a surprise and wow. The establishment is super sleek and pretty , the staff were incredibly elegant and kind. The tables were large for two! That was a surprise for me. And our waiter was super knowledgeable on the menu and guided us through every dish that came out. I am a huge fan of chef Emma's artistry and vision and I was just so grateful to be there with my love and enjoying this storytelling of Scandinavian cuisine . Would love to come back again read more

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Love the bar menu at Aquavit! There's a handful of tables that can be booked in advance. Same great service, beautiful space, and many of the same wonderful flavors at a more reasonable price. The istebrand sausage and the sea bass burger were true standouts. They also have a full menu of imported aquavit and unique cocktails. read more

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Having been to multiple Scandinavian countries, I definitely wanted to try this 2 Michelin starred Scandinavian restaurant! We stopped by for lunch on my birthday during our trip to NY. Service was phenomenal and the food was incredible. For the lunch menu you can order a 2 course, 3 course, or full tasting menu. What we didn't know is that if you order the 2 course, you can order mix-match your two courses (i.e. 2 desserts OR 1 appetizer and 1 dessert OR 1 entrée and 1 dessert, etc.). We got appetizers and entrees for our two course which fluke crudo & shrimp toast skagen and both got the cod entrée. We also ordered lattes and I got a lingonberry aquavit. For my birthday they were gracious enough to provide a complimentary princess cake which was delectable. Not to mention lunch is at a great and approachable price point. Thanks for a memorable birthday lunch! read more

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Had birthday celebration dinner here. Service was amazing! Everyone was nice and patient enough to explain everything to us. We all had 5 courses meal set. Taste was pretty random between dishes, feel like they pull each dish from somewhere else as a course menu. Food presentation was pretty as a Michelin starred place should be. Overall everything still tasted good, but not as 2 stars michelin level. Drinks were not Francy but classic! Yummy but not Amazing. Classic decor, not really giving romantic vibe, more like modern design. You will see open kitchen while dinning. I would say, if you have not tried, give it a try! It was a different vibe and experience than a lot of classic Michelin 2 -3 stars in the city read more

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This was likely our 3rd or possibly our 4th time to Aquavit during the last 20 years. First time at their original location and then all the rest here. Atmosphere is inviting and helps increase the anticipation of what's to come. The diversity of the menu and the preparations are still excellent. However, we were disappointed that the level of service, from reception, and throughout the meal, was not up to prior visits and expectations. Though we arrived at 6:15, before most other diners, service for wine and amuse bouche was exceedingly slow for the first 30 minutes. Service especially from the sommelier who exhibited an attitude, was not appropriate. This is a costly dining experience, and for $1000 per couple, everyone should be on their top game. read more

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Deeply enjoyable Michelin 2 Star restaurant at an accessible price point. The 5 course tasting did not cost much more than a meal at a steakhouse featuring a decent bottle of wine. Aquavit is a beautiful restaurant and all of the preparations, in a seafood-forward format, were memorable. The corner table for 6 here was really neat. I'd just note that the pomp and drama you'd find a more traditional French Michelin experience were largely (but not entirely) absent. This is more like Elske in Chicago than Le Louis XV in Monaco. And, considering the culture reflected, I'd think rightfully so. read more

Aquavit - Scandinavian Near Me - New York, New York

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