# Aquavit Page: https://privatedinnerlist.com/restaurant/aquavit JSON: https://privatedinnerlist.com/venues/aquavit.json - Cuisine: Scandinavian - Neighborhood: Midtown East (https://privatedinnerlist.com/private-dining/midtown-east) - Space: Private Room - Capacity: Two private rooms; screen, projector, wifi - Price range: $$$$ - Typical spend: $100+ per person - Google rating: 4.6 (1,329 reviews) - Address: 65 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022, USA - Phone: (212) 307-7311 - Website: https://aquavit.org - Hours: Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and closed Sunday - Reservations: Takes reservations - Good for groups: Yes - Wheelchair access: Accessible entrance - Data updated: 2026-09-20 Aquavit's two intimate private rooms transform business dinners and celebrations into something extraordinary, where Marcus Samuelsson's refined Scandinavian cuisine meets the sophisticated energy of Midtown East. Your guests will be talking about the lingonberry-glazed duck and house-cured gravlax long after the last toast, while the seamless tech setup ensures presentations flow as smoothly as the aquavit itself. The Nordic-inspired dining rooms create an atmosphere that's both polished enough for corporate gatherings and warm enough for milestone celebrations with friends. ## Group dining, from guest reviews Companies and celebrants book Aquavit's private rooms for set-menu dinners and events, with an events contact handling planning. - One reviewer booked a private company dinner and worked with an events contact who handled planning and execution. - Private events run on a set menu rather than the a la carte or tasting format used in the dining room. - A holiday Julbord was served buffet style in a group dining room seating multiple parties. - Reported pricing signals include roughly 300 dollars per person for the holiday buffet with tax and a required 20 percent gratuity. What works: Events contact made private dinner planning smooth; Chef has greeted and met event guests; Food quality and presentation praised across group visits; Elegant, calm dining room that is not stuffy. Watch out for: Set-menu private event food called underwhelming for the price; Service slipped with a large party; Group dining room at holiday buffet was loud with no privacy. Distilled from 70 Google reviews that mention a group, private room or celebration, read 2026-09-20. ## Questions **Does Aquavit have a private dining room?** Yes. Aquavit offers a private dining room for groups in Midtown East. Two private rooms; screen, projector, wifi. **How much does it cost to book a private event at Aquavit?** Guests at Aquavit typically spend $100+ per person on a regular visit, according to Google, before drinks and tip. A private room or group booking is usually priced on a food and beverage minimum that scales from that per-head figure rather than a flat room fee. Minimums run higher on Friday and Saturday nights and through December. Contact Aquavit for the current minimum and deposit terms. **When is Aquavit open?** Aquavit is open Monday to Thursday 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:00 PM, Friday 12:00 to 1:30 PM, 5:00 to 9:30 PM, Saturday 5:00 to 9:30 PM, and closed Sunday, serving lunch and dinner. The restaurant takes reservations for regular tables. Private rooms can often be booked outside these hours, including daytime events, so ask when you inquire. **What kind of restaurant is Aquavit?** Aquavit is a $$$$ Scandinavian restaurant in Midtown East, New York City, rated 4.6 stars across 1,329 Google reviews. Google describes it as: High-end Scandinavian tasting and fixed-price menus served in a minimalist Nordic setting. It has a wheelchair accessible entrance. **What do guests say about group dining at Aquavit?** Companies and celebrants book Aquavit's private rooms for set-menu dinners and events, with an events contact handling planning. One reviewer booked a private company dinner and worked with an events contact who handled planning and execution. Private events run on a set menu rather than the a la carte or tasting format used in the dining room. A holiday Julbord was served buffet style in a group dining room seating multiple parties. Reported pricing signals include roughly 300 dollars per person for the holiday buffet with tax and a required 20 percent gratuity. Reviewers praise: events contact made private dinner planning smooth; chef has greeted and met event guests; food quality and presentation praised across group visits; elegant, calm dining room that is not stuffy. Watch for: set-menu private event food called underwhelming for the price; service slipped with a large party; group dining room at holiday buffet was loud with no privacy. Based on 70 Google reviews of Aquavit that mention a group, a private room or a celebration.