Michelin-starred Nordic cuisine w/ refined flavors & elegant ambiance. Must-try tasting menu & unique desserts.
This upscale Scandinavian restaurant offers a refined dining experience with a focus on high-quality ingredients and elegant presentation. Diners can choose from a la carte options in the bar or opt for the tasting menu in the main dining room. The establishment is known for its sophisticated ambiance and attentive service, making it a popular choice for special occasions.
This Scandinavian restaurant is praised for its high-quality, refined dishes, particularly its tasting menus and unique desserts like the 'Arctic Bird's Nest'. While generally well-regarded, some note that the menu is seafood-heavy and can be rich. The bread course and Swedish meatballs also receive specific positive mentions.
"The 'Arctic Bird's Nest' dessert is frequently highlighted as a must-try, often recommended as an add-on to lunch specials. The Swedish meatballs and the bread course also receive strong endorsements."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, often praising its high-quality food, refined flavors, and elegant ambiance. Service is also frequently highlighted as being excellent.
Important Note
The menu is noted to be seafood-heavy, which may not appeal to everyone. Some experiences mention potential long waits between courses and that the alcoholic beverage program (cocktails/wine) might be underwhelming for some.
"Aquavit is listed among several other restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Aquavit was mentioned as a potential restaurant choice for the birthday dinner."
Neutral"Commenter expressed surprise at how long Aquavit has been established."
Neutral"Aquavit was suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Aquavit is suggested as a potential dining option."
Neutral"This commenter stated they hated Aska and loved Aquavit."
Positive"Aquavit, a Michelin 2-star restaurant, is suggested for a more traditional white tablecloth fine dining experience, offering a prefixe lunch menu around $95, with an option for a reduced tasting menu."
Positive"This commenter had a very positive experience at Aquavit, calling the lunch the best meal they had in 2025."
Positive"This commenter found Aquavit to be traditional but possibly worn and empty. They mentioned the classic meatballs from the a la carte menu were great and enjoyed the plating not focusing on social media trends. The birds nest dessert was described as lovely and delicious in person."
Negative"This commenter stated that they don't know anyone who prefers Aquavit and described it as the more traditional dining experience compared to Aska, which they suggested for a more adventurous and innovative meal."
Negative"Aquavit is mentioned as a fantastic but quite pricey option located on 55th St."
Positive"The Arctic Bird's Nest at Aquavit was mentioned."
Neutral"This user mentioned they ordered from Aquavit and will review it."
Neutral"This user expressed uncertainty about trying Aquavit again after leaving a voicemail that wasn't returned, but considering it after another user confirmed it's on the menu."
Negative"This user added another vote of confidence for Aquavit, stating their princess cake is fabulous and they are still making it."
Positive"This user acknowledged the positive feedback about Aquavit's princess cake."
Neutral"This user confirmed that Aquavit is currently making and serving the princess cake, as it's on their lunch/bar menu."
Positive"This user stated that their sister-in-law specially ordered a really good princess cake from Aquavit right before COVID."
Positive"Commenter recommended Aquavit."
Positive"Aquavit is presented as a Michelin 2-star restaurant with Nordic cuisine and a tasting menu for $195pp. However, it's noted that the menu contains a significant amount of seafood."
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