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Aquavit, New York, NY
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Aquavit

$50 and over
Nordic

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2 people
19:00
  • 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, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,941 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquavit is a culinary gem that consistently delivers an "exceptional experience." The restaurant boasts a "spectacular meal" with "well-balanced tastes and textures," complemented by attentive service. Chef Emma Bengtsson's creations, like the exquisite pappardelle, surprise and delight. Aquavit's ambiance is "elegant," making it perfect for special occasions.

1,941 Reviews

  1. Paul

    VIP

    Las Vegas

    70 reviews

    5.0

    70 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, sophisticated atmosphere and excellent service. Highly recommend a sip of aquavit while waiting for your food, as well as the wine pairing.

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  2. Barbara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The main restaurant only has a single set price menu that was not of interest, but the bar menu was a la carte. The bar was just like a different dining room. The food and service were wonderful.

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  3. Jessie

    VIP

    Vancouver

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely deserving of the 2 stars! We had the most amazing anniversary dinner. Of course the bill was hefty, but there are many pricier restaurants out there…

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  4. Carine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I've been coming here for years and was disappointed. The menu, although creative, was lacking a wow punch for the price. The dessert was especially disappointing. The price, even for a NY restaurant, was really high for what you got. Probably won't be going back.

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  5. Jae Sung

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    When I first entered Aquavit, everyone gave me a warm welcome. Since I wasn’t very familiar with this kind of restaurant, I needed a bit more time to settle in. Everyone at Aquavit served fresh, delicious food with polite and kind attitudes. The recommended wine paired perfectly with the food I ordered, refreshing all my senses. I’m very much looking forward to visiting again someday.

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  6. Benjamin

    Singapore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good, servers were a bit arrogant, lunch set feels like a good deal though

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  7. Pamela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 November 2024

    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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  8. john

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Aquavit is rated 4.6 stars by 1941 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00

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, Takeout, 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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