Menu to Taste

Aquavit

Scandinavian · New York · Michelin Two Stars · Chef Emma Bengtsson

Two-Michelin-star Modern Nordic/Scandinavian in Midtown East between Park & Madison. Executive Chef Emma Bengtsson (first Swedish female chef to hold two Michelin stars). One Michelin star 2013-2014, elevated to TWO stars 2015-present. NYT Three Stars. NYC pioneer of modern Scandinavian cuisine established 1987. Focus on sustainable practices and local producers, emphasis on fish/seafood with Swedish flavors. Minimalist design with undulating wooden ceilings, 40-seat bar & lounge, separate formal dining room. Dining Room (fine dining): Lunch 2-course prix fixe ~$75, 3-course ~$85, 5-course tasting, Chef's tasting; Dinner 5-course tasting, Chef's tasting. Bar Room (casual elegant): à la carte average main ~$23 including Swedish meatballs, fried cod sandwich, crab fritters, pretzel sticks & beer cheese. House-infused aquavits (signature), seasonal cocktails, extensive wine list, non-alcoholic cocktails. Solo diners welcome (rare for fine dining NYC). Private dining spaces available. Chef Emma Bengtsson won MICHELIN Guide NY 2023 Mentor Chef Award. Daily noon-10:30pm. Reservations via OpenTable or Tock.

65 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, New York

  • Two Michelin Stars (since 2015)
  • Three Stars
  • Mentor Chef Award
  • La Liste Top 1000 (Score: 91.5)

Menu

Tasting Menu

  • Dining Room Lunch 2-Course Prix Fixe (75) — 2-course prix fixe showcasing modern Nordic/Scandinavian fine dining with seasonal ingredients. Sustainable practices and local producers. Daily noon-10:30pm.
  • Tasting Menu (food) (175)
  • 5-Course Tasting Menu (175)
  • Dining Room – Tasting Menu (175)
  • Dining Room Lunch 3-Course Prix Fixe (89) — 3-course prix fixe showcasing modern Nordic/Scandinavian fine dining with seasonal ingredients.

Wines

  • House Aquavit Flight • Flight (35) — Three Nordic aquavits with traditional accompaniments
  • Pinot Noir (Oregon) • Glass (38) — Domaine Drouhin, elegant and refined
  • Champagne by the Glass (24)
  • Grüner Veltliner (Austria) • Glass (28) — Weingut Hirsch, crisp and mineral

Dishes

  • Arctic Bird's Nest (165) — Green apple, fennel, rye cake, apple ice, bitter caramel, smoked crème fraîche
  • Wagyu Beef (165) — Seasonal Nordic preparation
  • New York Langoustine Selection (165) — Delicate preparation with caviar
  • North Sea Cod (165) — Torched with mussel foam, roasted red endive
  • Sea Bass (165) — Fresh tomatoes
  • Swedish Meatballs (32) — Lingonberries, pommes purée (Bar Room)
  • Pickled Herring Smörgåsbord (24) — Traditional Swedish pickled herring with crispbread and accompaniments (Bar Room). Source: aquavit.org
  • Sweetbreads (165) — Anchovy aioli
  • Sat (5)
  • Pickup / Take-Home (25)

Cocktails

  • House-Infused Aquavits & Seasonal Cocktails (18) — Signature house-infused aquavits and seasonal cocktails. 40-seat bar & lounge. Non-alcoholic cocktails also available.
  • Potato Leek Soup (18)
  • Shrimp Skagen (19)
  • Heirloom Tomato (18)
  • Herring Sampler (22)
  • Vanern Lojrom Toast (Swedish Caviar) (23)
  • Hand-Cut Salmon Burger (28)
  • Truffle Barley (35)
  • Line Caught Halibut (38)
  • Bar Cocktail Tasting (4)

The Experience

The meal is structured around a tasting menu and à la carte dining. A good fit for business dining.

Phone: +1 212-307-7311

$175

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