Aquavit

"Midtown's "exemplar of Scandinavian dining" remains an "impressive" destination for "exquisitely executed" cuisine with "stellar service to match"." Full review

"Truly innovative riffs on Scandinavian classics. Herring and gravlax are accounted for, but the likes of tandoori-smoked char with goat-cheese parfait and Osetra caviar are why you go."

"The minimalist space for Aquavit serves as the home of inventive Scandinavian creations, including smoked Arctic char."

"With so much ado made of Nordic cuisine in recent years, Aquavit might have rested on its laurels as New York's steadfast home to contemporary Scandinavian cooking." Full review

"For dinner there are two choices: a seven-course chef's tasting menu or a four-course prix-fixe." Full review

"Once you’ve adjusted to this new aesthetic, however, the food at Aquavit continues to be excellent; in fact, it’s arguably better than before." Full review

"Aquavit under Jernmark remains a fine destination for traditional Scandinavian fare." Full review

"The skin on the duck breast is wonderfully crisp; lamb is cooked perfectly rare; a small bowlful of barley risotto with black truffles is dense and creamy, but sharp with acidity, too." Full review

"Celebrity chef and co-owner Marcus Samuelsson may no longer be in the kitchen here, but you'd never know it from the impeccable cuisine and service at this fine-dining restaurant and upscale café." Full review

"Stellar dining experience: top-drawer Scandinavian."