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Aquavit, New York, NY
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Aquavit

$50 and over
Nordic

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Two Michelin-starred and New York Times Three-starred Aquavit, located in Midtown Manhattan showcases seasonal, Modern Nordic fare and has been a pioneer of Nordic cuisine since opening in 1987. The restaurant has an extensive wine list as well as an aquavit infusion and cocktail program. The Dining Room serves a 2 or 3 course prix fixe menu for lunch and a 5 course tasting menu or a Chef's tasting menu for dinner.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Emma Bengtsson

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    MICHELIN 2 Stars

    2023

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    MICHELIN 2 Stars

    2022

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    MICHELIN 2 Stars

    2021

From the OpenTable editors: A decades-long devotion to Scandinavian fine dining has earned this Midtown staple two MICHELIN Stars and a three-star New York Times review. Minimalist interiors with undulating wooden ceilings accompany dishes that arrive on earthenware that's equally stunning. Sit back and dig into chef Emma Bengtsson's tasting menus full of creative takes on Nordic classics like flaky cod and asparagus in buttery Norwegian Sandefjord sauce.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Nordic, Seafood, Meat
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 307-7311
  • Website
    http://www.aquavit.org/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    Aquavit offers both semi-private and private dining rooms for both corporate and social functions for groups up to 100. For private dining inquiries please reach out to events@aquavit.org and our special events team will be happy to assist.
  • Location
    65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2021
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Cross Street
    between Park and Madison Avenues
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on East 55 street (bet Park Ave & Lexington Ave)
  • Public transit
    E/M on 53rd and 5th Ave. 6 to 51 street. F on 57th and 6th Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,934 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquavit offers an exceptional dining experience with its exquisite Nordic cuisine and elegant ambiance. Guests rave about the "exceptional food," "attentive service," and "wonderful ambiance." The restaurant consistently delivers standout dishes, making it a favorite among Michelin-starred venues. Perfect for special occasions, Aquavit promises a memorable culinary journey.

1,935 Reviews

  1. Pamela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall the lunch was good BUT the complimentary cookies at the end of the lunch was not fresh. When asked for lemon pieces, initially the 2 pieces looked like it's been sitting around for a while. I then asked for fresh lemon pieces, the second time round they provided fresh slices. For a michelin star restaurant, I was kind of disappointed.

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  2. john

    Philadelphia

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very few places, if any, offer a tasting menu and ambiance like aquavit.

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  3. Kevin

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience at a Michelin star restaurant. Came for a special occasion and they did not disappoint.

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  4. Evan

    New York City

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food -we have eaten here many times but this was the best ever Superb beverage director Erik Westman -we knew him at Batard great list

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  5. Andrea

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was excellent. Service also. Wine list over the top expensive.

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  6. Karyn

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Amazing 5-course tasting menu, outstanding service. It was a memorable experience for mu husband’s birthday.

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  7. Sumitra

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food were absolutely wonderful. We went for lunch and the menu options were very good, we enjoyed every bite!

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  8. Norman

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for lunch, and overall our experience was just okay. The lunch menu was structured in a very unintuitive way - we shouldn’t need an explanation of the menu to understand what our options are. Service was a little cold and disorganized. The food was fine, but did not reach the standard we would expect from a two Michelin star sea food restaurant.

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  9. AlidaM

    Philadelphia

    52 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on 29 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating in the bar area and we really liked it. Felt the service was attentive and we liked ordering a la carte.

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  10. Elisa

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 27 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I used to come here back in the day early 90s and it was a two hour lunch business lunch. If you know what I mean and it was always wonderful so after 25 years, my friend and I wanted to come back and just check it out and it did not disappoint, it was amazing. We had wanted the flight of Aquivit, but they no longer offered it. I made an excellent choice and the Aquivit was amazing. OP. We had a flight of herring. so delicious. the flavors are extraordinary. The staff was very nice; a little quick, but no worries. We went during lunch in the summer, so it was light. There wasn’t an Amuse-bouche. 😔 But at least they didn’t charge for a bread service. The bread was delicious along with a leek butter, which was superb. My guest and I both had fish. I had king salmon, and she had cod. It was a whisper. If you can understand what I mean by a “whisper”. The fish was perfection. And the dessert was good. it was satisfying. They have a menu of either a two course or a three course, which is very good for the value. I would probably go for the two course next time. I am looking forward to to the next time!! Thank you Aquivit!

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FAQs

Aquavit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 307-7311.

Aquavit is rated 4.7 stars by 1934 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Aquavit

65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2021
  • Cross Street
    between Park and Madison Avenues
  • Area
    Midtown East
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Nordic, Seafood, Meat
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on East 55 street (bet Park Ave & Lexington Ave)
  • Public transit
    E/M on 53rd and 5th Ave. 6 to 51 street. F on 57th and 6th Ave.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.aquavit.org/
  • Phone number
    (212) 307-7311
  • Private party facilities
    Aquavit offers both semi-private and private dining rooms for both corporate and social functions for groups up to 100. For private dining inquiries please reach out to events@aquavit.org and our special events team will be happy to assist.

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