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High-end Scandinavian tasting and fixed-price menus served in a minimalist Nordic setting.
What to order: Arctic Bird’s Nest · Swedish Meatballs with lingonberries, cucumber and pommes pu · Shrimp Skagen · Caviar and LangoustineFrom Google Maps reviews.
Aquavit was the perfect high end restaurant choice for our visit to New York City. The meal was paced perfectly, with just the right timing between courses, allowing us to fully enjoy each dish without ever feeling rushed or waiting too long. The food was outstanding—every course was flavorful, yet light, leaving us satisfied but not overly full. The staff was so fantastic: warm, welcoming, knowledgeable, and attentive without ever feeling stuffy. They created an atmosphere that felt both polish
Beautiful dining experience from start to finish. We chose to eat in the bar room because we wanted to choose our items rather than have a tasting menu. We started with the breads which included a traditional sourdough and a danish rye. Both delicious but the danish bread was the star and worth ordering the bread to try. The tartare was very good, a small portion but tasty. We ate at the bar and the bartender was great, he provided very welcomed recommendations and descriptions of the food.
Celebrated my birthday dinner at Aquavit and it was truly an unforgettable experience. Every dish was exceptional — the flavors, the presentation, the service — everything was spot on from start to finish. I especially love the crudo with cucumber sorbet.This place made my special night even more memorable. I cannot wait to go back!
From the Nov 13, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Flies were present in the space.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.