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Aquavit, New York, NY
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Aquavit

$50 and over
Nordic

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Innovative
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 Bar Room offers an a la carte menu for a casual elegant experience. The Dining Room serves a 2 or 3 course prix fixe menu or a 5 course tasting menu for lunch and a 5 course tasting menu or a Chef's tasting menu for dinner. We also offer Private Dining spaces for both social and corporate gatherings.

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Emma Bengtsson

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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2024
  • Award icon
    MICHELIN 2 Stars2023
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    MICHELIN 2 Stars2022

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

  • Location
    65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2021
  • Phone number
    (212) 307-7311
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Nordic, Seafood, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on East 55 street (bet Park Ave & Lexington Ave)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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Menu

Aquavit's menu was last updated 2022-02-02.

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What 1,939 people are saying

Aquavit reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Good for special occasions

  • Manhattan

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquavit offers an extraordinary dining experience with "exceptional food" and "wonderful ambiance." Many diners rave about the "fine dining" that "exceeds expectations," showcasing "modern Swedish cooking" with every course "inventive" and "delicious." Service is "friendly," and the restaurant's two Michelin stars are well-earned. Ideal for special occasions.
1,939 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our experience at Aquavit was outstanding! The service really went above and beyond in delivering a personalized birthday request for my fiancé. He is Scandinavian from Denmark and Aquavit set the table with a wooden horse that had a Danish flag and the dessert with a candle and a mini Danish flag. Every course was delicious and included things not on the menu. Afterwards, we received a gift bag with smoked sea salts and copy of the menu. Every detail of service, food and experience was thoughtful and amazing! The service was above and beyond my expectations and was a lovely dinner experience. Thank you!

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  2. Robert VIP

    New York City109 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Aquavit continues to be extraordinary. Every meal brings a delicious new surprise and the classics are as wonderful as ever. The service and ambiance are like nowhere else. We have many favorites but Aquavit simply remains in a class by itself.

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  3. ErichJ VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner for two persons, not the Chef‘s menu, a bottle of wine and one drink, for $650 including tip, too much

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  4. SANDEEP VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, amazing service and an unforgettable experience!

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  5. Jim

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tremendous.... everything a NYC Michelin experience should be. We sat in the bar and it was simply perfect .

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  6. Jessica

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious contemporary Nordic cuisine, sophisticated setting, perfect service (warm and not overbearing).

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  7. Eva

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent atmosphere with great service! Food was artistic and very creative, but small portions…

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  8. Joseph

    West Palm Beach4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service. We are fortunate enough to have enjoyed great restaurants around the world and this meal had the best flavors I have ever enjoyed.

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  9. Alison VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Amazing staff, service and food was incredible. Interior design and setting are a little stale - you could hear a pin drop in the room, so be prepared for a bit of a sleepy vibe. But the food was worth it.

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  10. Louise VIP

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience! Food was delicious and service was great

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FAQs

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

Aquavit is rated 4.8 stars by 1939 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Aquavit

65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2024
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2021
  • Phone number
    (212) 307-7311
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Nordic, Seafood, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking garage on East 55 street (bet Park Ave & Lexington Ave)
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

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