Honestly the absolute worst Michelin star restaurant I've ever been to. Not only was the food mediocre at best the service was the worst I've ever seen at a Michelin.I booked this for my girlfriend's birthday after being so impressed by the other NYC 2 star Scandinavian restaurant Aska due to how amazing Aska was. A horrible mistake. They were cold, inattentive, and not once did they ask if we were celebrating anything. I was so confused as I had listed on tock we were celebrating a birthday. After a few interactions with our primary waiter I went up to ask the front desk if they were aware it was my girlfriend's birthday, they checked they computer and confirmed they had it on file. After sitting back down there was still not a single mention of it being her birthday the entire night. It was truly a terrible experience and ruined her birthday.Do not go here, if you are looking for amazing Scandinavian food with fantastic service in NYC go to Aska. If you are looking for decent service go literally anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Fredrik Haglund
Everything you expect! We had their lunch which is a good value alternative to their tasting menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JamesP
This was planned to be a landmark, special occasion meal. It's surpassed anything we expected. The atmosphere is calm without being cold and service allowed you to focus on the person you were dining with. We had the Chef's tasting menu. Every dish was beyond what was expected. Yes, on some items the dish may have a look small, but it was a perfect fit within the overall meal and menu. It was a satisfying meal that was ended with an amazing dessert. It is easy to see why the waiter said the Arctic birds nest played a big part in earning those Michelin stars. 
Lisa Huggins
Very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ran Liu
The texture of their seafood is so special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrew Sacamano
Such a delight - excellent and innovative food, great wine pairing, pristine service,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Zivkovic
It's not as interesting as it used to be. Not sure why. Still excellent but no longer worth the premium.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Carrie Class
Fantastic Fish. Really outstanding and I love the waitstaff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amuse-Bouche, Caviar and Langoustine, Rye Bread and Home Made Butter, Shrimp Toast Skagen, Aquavit Flight, Swedish Steak Tartare
Jason Siefferman
One of our favorites in NYC. Excellent clean flavors with complexity that enhances without complicating. Good wine list with high value options, designed around the menu. We enjoy the 5 course tasting, and the bread is king!Highly recommend **
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Brandt
Predictably a bit austere decor, both for the Nordic theming and midtown location. That said, the service is warm without being familiar and impeccably synchronized. The food is superb, perfectly portioned, excellent variety of flavors, seafood focused and precisely cooked. My favorite was the lobster, my companion liked the scallop best. The wine list is excellent. It's expensive, and unless you've got lots of cash hanging around it's maybe more for a special occasion, but they'll make it worth your while. The parting gift was a wonderfully smoked flaky salt; perhaps longer lasting than other restaurants of its caliber but less fun. I loved it and will come back when I can afford it
If you haven't been here, go. The food in the bar room is splendid, the service is superb, and it's a lovely quiet room. The cauliflower soup, the kale and beets, the cod, the meatballs much more special than one would expect, and the princess cake and cheeses make for wonderful meals. The small room is a hidden midtown treat and Chef Emma Bengtsson is never without a subtle delicious surprise.
Jen L
I had an incredibly delightful experience at here. The food was exceptionally umami and delicious. Celebrating my birthday here was truly special, and the restaurant even surprised me with a pretty little cake. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
RobertN
We had the chef's tasting menu in the main dining room. It changes seasonally and this one was extraordinary. We're mystified by reviewers who think this is just “good.” Any Swede will tell you this is what they pray for, and get, in Stockholm. Every course is inventive. The flavors taste as if you've never tasted them before. (A caution: check the menu. If you don't like fish this might not be the place for you.) You wouldn't want to do this every night. They have the bar room for that. But every two months or so this is a gift from a brilliant chef and from a restaurant that has only one thing on its mind: a great experience of food in every way. They're not busy building a brand like places where the chef is more of an industry than a chef. Those places are often fine. And Aquavit is mountains above them. Expensive? Yes. Indulgent? Certainly. And an unmatchable experience of modern Swedish cooking. The service is friendly, charming, perfectly timed, and never invasive. Really, it's this simple: these folks know what they're doing. “Fine dining” doesn't get better than this. Two Michelin stars feels like an understatement.
nycfoodie
We ate in the main dining room. The food was just okay. We did enjoy the wine paring. We weren't wowed by any course, and actually didn't like one. Can't believe that the restaurant has two Michelin stars. Far too many exemplary restaurants in NYC, and this isn't one of them. Go somewhere else!
yihan
The Scandinavian cuisine was exquisite, with the duck from New Zealand being my favorite. The ambiance was relaxing, perfect for dates or catching up with old friends. However, I felt a bit embarrassed being surrounded by couples, especially since there weren't any counter seats available for solo diners to enjoy watching the kitchen action. I didn't mean anything other than recommending that you come with companions.
Honestly the absolute worst Michelin star restaurant I've ever been to. Not only was the food mediocre at best the service was the worst I've ever seen at a Michelin.I booked this for my girlfriend's birthday after being so impressed by the other NYC 2 star Scandinavian restaurant Aska due to how amazing Aska was. A horrible mistake. They were cold, inattentive, and not once did they ask if we were celebrating anything. I was so confused as I had listed on tock we were celebrating a birthday. After a few interactions with our primary waiter I went up to ask the front desk if they were aware it was my girlfriend's birthday, they checked they computer and confirmed they had it on file. After sitting back down there was still not a single mention of it being her birthday the entire night. It was truly a terrible experience and ruined her birthday.Do not go here, if you are looking for amazing Scandinavian food with fantastic service in NYC go to Aska. If you are looking for decent service go literally anywhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Everything you expect! We had their lunch which is a good value alternative to their tasting menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was planned to be a landmark, special occasion meal. It's surpassed anything we expected. The atmosphere is calm without being cold and service allowed you to focus on the person you were dining with. We had the Chef's tasting menu. Every dish was beyond what was expected. Yes, on some items the dish may have a look small, but it was a perfect fit within the overall meal and menu. It was a satisfying meal that was ended with an amazing dessert. It is easy to see why the waiter said the Arctic birds nest played a big part in earning those Michelin stars. 
Very nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The texture of their seafood is so special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Such a delight - excellent and innovative food, great wine pairing, pristine service,
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It's not as interesting as it used to be. Not sure why. Still excellent but no longer worth the premium.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Duck Breast
Fantastic Fish. Really outstanding and I love the waitstaff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Amuse-Bouche, Caviar and Langoustine, Rye Bread and Home Made Butter, Shrimp Toast Skagen, Aquavit Flight, Swedish Steak Tartare
One of our favorites in NYC. Excellent clean flavors with complexity that enhances without complicating. Good wine list with high value options, designed around the menu. We enjoy the 5 course tasting, and the bread is king!Highly recommend **
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Predictably a bit austere decor, both for the Nordic theming and midtown location. That said, the service is warm without being familiar and impeccably synchronized. The food is superb, perfectly portioned, excellent variety of flavors, seafood focused and precisely cooked. My favorite was the lobster, my companion liked the scallop best. The wine list is excellent. It's expensive, and unless you've got lots of cash hanging around it's maybe more for a special occasion, but they'll make it worth your while. The parting gift was a wonderfully smoked flaky salt; perhaps longer lasting than other restaurants of its caliber but less fun. I loved it and will come back when I can afford it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
If you haven't been here, go. The food in the bar room is splendid, the service is superb, and it's a lovely quiet room. The cauliflower soup, the kale and beets, the cod, the meatballs much more special than one would expect, and the princess cake and cheeses make for wonderful meals. The small room is a hidden midtown treat and Chef Emma Bengtsson is never without a subtle delicious surprise.
I had an incredibly delightful experience at here. The food was exceptionally umami and delicious. Celebrating my birthday here was truly special, and the restaurant even surprised me with a pretty little cake. Highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the chef's tasting menu in the main dining room. It changes seasonally and this one was extraordinary. We're mystified by reviewers who think this is just “good.” Any Swede will tell you this is what they pray for, and get, in Stockholm. Every course is inventive. The flavors taste as if you've never tasted them before. (A caution: check the menu. If you don't like fish this might not be the place for you.) You wouldn't want to do this every night. They have the bar room for that. But every two months or so this is a gift from a brilliant chef and from a restaurant that has only one thing on its mind: a great experience of food in every way. They're not busy building a brand like places where the chef is more of an industry than a chef. Those places are often fine. And Aquavit is mountains above them. Expensive? Yes. Indulgent? Certainly. And an unmatchable experience of modern Swedish cooking. The service is friendly, charming, perfectly timed, and never invasive. Really, it's this simple: these folks know what they're doing. “Fine dining” doesn't get better than this. Two Michelin stars feels like an understatement.
We ate in the main dining room. The food was just okay. We did enjoy the wine paring. We weren't wowed by any course, and actually didn't like one. Can't believe that the restaurant has two Michelin stars. Far too many exemplary restaurants in NYC, and this isn't one of them. Go somewhere else!
The Scandinavian cuisine was exquisite, with the duck from New Zealand being my favorite. The ambiance was relaxing, perfect for dates or catching up with old friends. However, I felt a bit embarrassed being surrounded by couples, especially since there weren't any counter seats available for solo diners to enjoy watching the kitchen action. I didn't mean anything other than recommending that you come with companions.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4