Elegant Swedish fine dining with artistic presentations. Unique tasting menus & innovative desserts.
Experience the elegance of contemporary Swedish cuisine at this two-Michelin-star establishment. With a sleek, modern setting and an open kitchen, diners can choose from two meticulously crafted tasting menus. Each dish is a work of art, from the lightly torched North Sea cod to the innovative green apple and fennel dessert, showcasing precise technique and unique flavor combinations.
This restaurant offers a contemporary Swedish culinary journey with two distinct tasting menus. Dishes are artistically presented and feature refined flavors, with highlights including seafood like lightly torched North Sea cod and duck breast. Desserts are noted for their innovation, such as the green apple and fennel creation. While generally highly regarded, some find the alcoholic beverage program less impressive than the food.
"The 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert is a must-try, often recommended as a supplement to the lunch prefixe. The Swedish meatballs and the Kladdkaka (Swedish chocolate cake) are also frequently praised."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its high-quality, creative Scandinavian cuisine and exceptional service. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and those seeking an elevated dining experience.
Important Note
While generally excellent, some guests have noted that the alcoholic beverage program (cocktails and wine pairings) might be less impressive than the food, and waits between courses can be long. The menu is also seafood-focused, which might not suit everyone.
"This commenter recommended Michelin 2 and 3-star restaurants like Aquavit for a date night vibe, while also noting that NYC fine dining may not have strict dress codes post-pandemic."
Positive"Mentions Aquavit as a lunch option alongside Santi and The Modern."
Positive"Suggests Aquitaine for lunch, mentioning they offer a nice menu for it and complimenting the previously mentioned suggestions."
Positive"Aquavit was recommended as a dining option."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended as a dining option. It is noted that the price may exceed the stated budget, but it is considered worth paying the extra cost."
Positive"Aquavit, a two-Michelin-star restaurant located between Madison and Park Ave on 55th street, has a private dining room that can accommodate at least 40 people and serves an event-specific menu. The food is described as incredible, and the author had a memorable work dinner there."
Positive"This user highlighted Aquavit's 5-course tasting menu at lunch for around $165, calling it one of the best values and recommending it for a full tasting menu experience."
Positive"Aquavit is listed as a solid seafood recommendation in the vicinity."
Positive"Aquavit is noted for its strong emphasis on seafood, making it suitable for a pescatarian. It offers both tasting menus and à la carte options."
Positive"This user suggested Aquavit as a potential option for a lunch tasting menu."
Positive"Aquavit is listed as a Michelin-starred restaurant option near Lincoln Center, suggesting it would be a quieter and more accommodating choice."
Positive"This comment simply suggests Aquavit."
Neutral"The original poster is considering Aquavit as a potential lunch spot but is unsure if their mother would enjoy the cuisine."
Neutral"This commenter lists Aquavit as one of their favorite Michelin-starred places in the city, responding to a query about reservation deposits."
Positive"Aquavit is mentioned as one of the great restaurants located around the Hilton Club The Central at 5th. The concierge can assist with reservations."
Positive"The commenter questioned if restaurants pay for Michelin stars, using Aquavit as an example of a restaurant they felt did not deserve one."
Negative"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."
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