Aquavit

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Silver Award

Nordic noir, hygge, Noma – the world has become obsessed with all things Scandi in recent years, although New York’s two-Michelin-starred Aquavit has been banging the drum since 1987. As expected, its handsome new London outpost showcases all those enviable Nordic design tropes, from superb lighting to close-set, unclothed tables set with Georg Jensen cutlery and staff in Filippa K uniforms. The food is defined by clean flavours, simple presentation and healthy ingredients. A smörgåsbord of small plates might include Shrimp Skagen (small shrimps marinated in dill, mayonnaise and lemon), velvety black pudding sharpened with mouth-puckering lingonberries, pots of pickles, and an excellent version of celeriac rémoulade. To follow, a rich veal cheek set off by dill and salt-baked onions also hits the mark, likewise an ‘Arctic bird’s nest’ pudding involving an ‘egg’ of goats’ cheese parfait nestling in a tangle of tuile strands. This is on-trend cooking served in a beautiful room that epitomises cutting-edge Scandinavian design rather than the homely comfort of hygge.

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Average Price
££££ - £50 - £79
Cuisines
Scandinavian
Ambience
Fine dining, Glamorous, Lively, Luxury
Food Occasions
Dinner, Lunch
People
Dates, Group dining [8+], Romantic
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Location for Aquavit

1 Carlton Street, Piccadilly Circus, London, SW1Y 4QQ

020 7249 9848

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Opening Times

Mon-Fri 7.30am-1am

Reviews of Aquavit

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7 Reviews 
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Anon

Working lunch
22 June 2021   - Verified Diner

The quality of the food was excellent and some wonderful flavours and fillet steak that literally melted in your mouth. Never come across steak like it in my life. As we are still coming out of lockdown the lunchtime buzz probbaly wasn't as it normally was but still a very enjoyable experience

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Michael W

28 June 2019  
The perfect place for a business lunch, crisp fresh Nordic fare and fantastic service.

Mikkel G

21 March 2018  
Excellent all round.

Richard F

Trio for lunch
18 December 2017  
Although we were delayed and the restaurant busy we were greeted by the front of staff who could not find my booking. All was revealed when I had inadvertently booked for the following day - huge embarrassment for me! Nevertheless within five minutes and a few phone calls they were able to locate a table so a big thank you to the staff and to the people who decided not to take up their reservation. We chose the set lunch which was very good, all enjoyed with a Bergqvist favourite from Quinta de la Rosa, all in all, good value for money. The staff, once again, attentive and charming despite being a full house. Thank you!
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Matthew A

09 May 2017  
Amazing food which delivers every time. Customer service on point. Great scandinavian art deco hang out.

Alexandra D

04 May 2017  
The cuisine is lovely, the fresh Nordic theme is great for a not so heavy lunch or dinner. The service was very prompt and attentive, with the waiters always checking if you have enough drinks etc. The decor is sleek and modern and the outdoor seating is great.

Lynn W

Excellent lunch
08 April 2017  
A sunny spring day and lunch with a girlfriend, lovely light room and a great value, though brief, set lunch menu. I had the cured salmon with dill, radish and buttermilk, beautifully presented and with the crisp seeded knäckebröd and dense rye bread I was back in Copenhagen. This was followed by perfectly cooked cod with carrots, leeks and cardamom, all very delicious. And we tried the warm rosehip soup with vanilla ice cream and almonds for dessert, not something I've had before but it was simple, light and fresh. Overall quite delightful and I am looking forward to going back there already.
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