Award-winning Nordic cuisine, stunning seafood dishes & an unforgettable dessert. Fine dining with a focus on sustainability.
Nestled in the heart of Midtown, this two-Michelin-starred gem offers an exquisite journey into Nordic cuisine. With a strong emphasis on fresh, sustainable seafood and artistic presentation, it provides a refined dining experience. From the visually stunning and delicious 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert to the meticulously crafted tasting menus and approachable lunch options, every detail is designed to impress.
This Michelin-starred restaurant specializes in Nordic and Scandinavian cuisine, with a notable emphasis on fresh, sustainable seafood. Diners frequently rave about the 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert, describing it as a visually stunning and delicious masterpiece. The tasting menus and lunch specials are also highly recommended, though some find the alcoholic beverage program less impressive than the food.
"The 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert is frequently highlighted as a must-try. Other popular recommendations include the Swedish meatballs, the bread course, and the lunch prefixe menu, especially when supplemented with the signature dessert."
Customers largely praise the restaurant for its high-quality food, excellent service, and sophisticated ambiance. While some note the price point, most find the experience, particularly the tasting menus and signature dessert, to be well worth it.
Important Note
Some diners have noted that the alcoholic beverage program (cocktails and wine) might be less impressive compared to the food. Additionally, the menu is heavily seafood-focused, which may not appeal to everyone.
"A whole princess cake from Aquavit is cheaper than Sant Ambroeus' slice."
Neutral"It is cheaper to order a whole princess cake from Aquavit than to buy a slice from Sant Ambroeus."
Neutral"The bar room at Aquavit is suggested as a potential venue."
Neutral"The commenter had an amazing steak at Aquavit's bar a few years ago."
Positive"Aquavit is mentioned as a very good but very expensive restaurant in the area."
Neutral"The user lists Aquavit as a Michelin-starred restaurant that does not have loud music, in response to a question about loud music at such establishments."
Positive"Aquavit is suggested as a restaurant with potentially easier reservations, noted as not difficult to get into."
Positive"This user listed Aquavit as a potential restaurant for the original poster."
Positive"This user found Aquavit to be one of the worst Michelin restaurants they have ever visited, citing terrible food."
Negative"The user asked about the availability of the 'bird's nest' dessert on the tasting menu for lunch, as they previously had to order the pre-fixe menu to get it."
Neutral"The user reported having a pre-fixe lunch at Aquavit for just over $100, including a supplement for the 'Bird's Nest' dessert, which they found to be a great deal for a 2 Michelin star restaurant."
Positive"The user had lunch at Aquavit recently, noting that their courses were slightly modified compared to the original poster's. They enjoyed most dishes, especially the wagyu/caviar soup, and found the service excellent, receiving complimentary Aquavit pours. They considered it a great value for lunch in NYC."
Positive"The user, a former employee, stated that while they made poor money in service, the food at Aquavit was excellent and the room beautiful."
Positive"The user described Aquavit as one of their most memorable restaurant experiences."
Positive"The user praised the princess cake from Aquavit as the best they've had in the city."
Positive"The user expressed strong positive feelings about Aquavit, stating they 'love love love this spot'."
Positive"The user noted that $285 for two people would be a very good deal for a 2 Michelin star restaurant."
Positive"The user asked about the rye and seaweed butter, recalling it as potentially their favorite course from a previous visit."
Positive"The user inquired about the salt to-go from Aquavit and received smoked salt, describing it as unlike anything they've ever had and received pairing suggestions."
Positive"The user had a modified tasting menu due to dietary restrictions. They particularly enjoyed the fresh black tea with apple and ginger, describing it as spectacular and having an outstanding flavor. The seared wagyu strip loin with sunchoke and fig jam was also highlighted as a favorite."
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