Aquavit

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65 E 55th St
New York, NY 10022
Restaurant Aquavit opened to immediate success in midtown Manhattan in November 1987. More than two decades later, Aquavit continues to be one of New York's most popular and highly esteemed dining destinations. A pioneer on the American dining scene, Aquavit remains the only world-class modern Scandinavian restaurant in the country, and was also the first restaurant in New York to house two concepts under one roof: a casual bistro serving hearty, simple fare and a formal dining room offering refined, modern Scandinavian cuisine. Owner Håkan Swahn has always been involved with every aspect of the business, and his passion and vision are what steer the restaurant. Executive Chef Marcus Jernmark is in the kitchen every day, where his talent and his commitment to quality and authenticity are apparent in every ingredient he purchases and every dish he prepares. Swahn and Jernmark collaborate closely on Aquavit's menus, and together they provide leadership and inspiration to the team at Aquavit.

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4.0969 reviews
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K M.
9/23/2025

What an over-the-top terrific dining experience at Aquavit! Simple, and elegant Norwegian decor adorned the space with fur-ensured comfort at table side chairs. Tastefully Scandinavian. The...

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Holly C.
7/6/2025

This is more of a 4.5 star review and it is for their bar seating since it was a last minute dinner plan. We've dined at their main dining room previously and throughly enjoyed it and was thrilled...

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Fairy F.
6/13/2025

I like Scandinavian food. With that said, it's not exactly my first pick when it comes to burgers. I thought I was a burger purist. I lurvv beef. So when I realized there was a SHRIMP BURGER - I...

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Danyang Z.
9/16/2025

Bird nest dessert and the langostine course were the standouts. Overall pretty solid!

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Sam E.
5/19/2025

At the risk of sounding pretentious: this is a great starter to your fine dining journey! The staff is super accommodating and friendly. I had the distinct pleasure of being the rare few...

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