Refined contemporary Swedish cuisine with artistic flair and universally praised bread. Known for unique desserts like the 'Arctic Bird's Nest' and excellent lunch specials.
Aquavit presents a refined contemporary Swedish dining experience, celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail and artistic presentation. Diners can choose from two tasting menus, with standout dishes often including the unique 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert and expertly prepared seafood. The restaurant is frequently recommended for special occasions, offering a memorable culinary journey that balances traditional flavors with modern innovation.
Aquavit offers a contemporary Swedish dining experience, with many customers recommending the tasting menu or the 3-course lunch prefixe. Dishes like the 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert, Swedish meatballs, and the bread course are frequently highlighted as must-tries. While the food is generally lauded for its refinement and seasonal ingredients, some find it can be rich or heavy, and it is primarily seafood-focused.
"The 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert is a standout and highly recommended, often suggested as an add-on to the lunch prefixe. Swedish meatballs and the bread course are also frequently mentioned as must-try items."
Customers generally have a very positive view of Aquavit, often praising its high quality, excellent service, and unique Scandinavian cuisine. Some minor criticisms include long waits between courses and the alcoholic beverage program, though these are often overshadowed by the overall positive dining experience.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the beverage program, particularly cocktails and wine pairings, can be underwhelming. There can also be long waits between courses, and the cuisine is primarily seafood-focused, which might not suit everyone.
"Aquavit is questioned if its lunch prix fixe is close to the $70 budget."
Neutral"This user believes Aquavit's lunch experience is very different from dinner and strongly recommends choosing dinner."
Negative"This user recommends The Bar Room at Aquavit for its delicious food, great service, and accommodating nature towards gluten-free diets. They also note it has a great wine list."
Positive"The user really enjoyed Aquavit's lunch, highlighting the 'Bird's Nest' dessert as unique."
Positive"While appreciating Aquavit's fantastic service, this user found the food to be forgettable. They also had negative experiences with other restaurants."
Neutral"The user has been to Aquavit for dinner 4 times and loves it, stating they would happily return. They also note that opinions on 2/3 star restaurants can vary widely."
Positive"This user enjoyed Aquavit for lunch and found it to be exceptionally good value. They noted that the lunch tasting menu doesn't include the signature 'Bird's Nest' dessert, but the pre-fixe does with a supplement. They describe the food as Scandinavian, focusing on seasonal and fresh ingredients."
Positive"The original poster confirmed they have been to Aquavit and found it fantastic, expressing a liking for Nordic cuisine."
Positive"This commenter asked if the original poster had considered Aquavit."
Neutral"Aquavit was considered by the original poster as a potential alternative to Le Bernardin due to its seafood-forward menu. The poster noted they had limited experience with Nordic cuisine."
Neutral"Aquavit is presented as a high-quality option that could fit the criteria for the graduation dinner. The suggestion is made in the context of wanting to try somewhere new."
Positive"This user briefly suggested Aquavit as a potential dining option."
Neutral"Aquavit is described as a beautiful restaurant with top-tier fish and other options."
Positive"This user affirmed that Aquavit was great when Marcus Samuelsson was head chef, noting his high standing in the city at the time."
Positive"Aquavit was mentioned as a Michelin star restaurant in NYC where the user is trying to get Long Island Iced Teas. The user noted that Aquavit used premium spirits and added spherified cranberry juice to their version."
Positive"Aquavit is listed as a place the commenter would visit."
Positive"The user who disliked Aska mentioned that they adore Aquavit, suggesting it is a positive dining experience for them."
Positive"Aquavit is listed as a potential fine dining recommendation for a romantic occasion in NYC."
Positive"Regarding Aquavit's 3-course lunch, the user believes it's worth it if you include the Bird's Nest dessert, stating that Aquavit offers refined flavors and balance, while Torrisi is better for bolder flavors."
Positive"The user states that the 3-course lunch at Aquavit is suitable for solo dining and they had a good experience."
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