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Aquavit

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$50 and over
Nordic
65 East 55th Street, New York, NY 10022

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 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
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    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

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • 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
  • 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 2024
    2. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2023
    3. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2022
    4. MICHELIN 2 Stars 2021
  • Neighborhood
    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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Menu

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

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What 1,937 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Manhattan

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aquavit offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding service." Guests rave about the "delicious contemporary Nordic cuisine" and "perfect service." The tasting menu impresses, with some diners noting special accommodations for dietary restrictions. While the ambiance may be understated, the culinary artistry consistently leaves a lasting impression.

1,937 Reviews

  1. Paul

    New York City35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First class meal. Great tasting menu and the wine pairing was excellent as well. Only issue was that our service felt a little rushed.

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  2. CONSTANTINE VIP

    Washington DC132 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was super friendly. Found a great wine at a reasonable price. Herring, fish dishes and desserts were great as was the spring onion butter and bread service. Suggested meatballs; Meatballs themselves were pretty mediocre, but the accompaniments were excellent. Worth a second visit.

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  3. M

    Salt Lake City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is as you expected for Michelin star place, fantastic. Perfect sea bass and Iberico Pork. Service was solid. ambiance was good but nothing memorable. Overall you should go at least 1x.

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  4. joan VIP

    New York City128 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The 3 course lunch was delicious with wonderful choices! The seafood dishes were beautifully prepared had many layers of taste!

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  5. RonJan

    Philadelphia38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding service. Never felt rushed. We ordered from the tasting menu in the main dining room. Substitutions were gladly made to accommodate dietary restrictions. From appetizers to dessert, it all rated excellent. Tack så mycket Aquavit.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 11, 2025

    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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  7. Robert

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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FAQs

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

Aquavit is rated 4.9 stars by 1937 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
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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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
  • Cross street
    between Park and Madison Avenues
  • Neighborhood
    Midtown East
  • 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
  • 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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