Aquavit London – Recognised in the 2018 Michelin Guide and awarded its first Michelin star
2nd October 2017 – Less than a year after opening, Aquavit London has achieved its first Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Great Britain and Ireland 2018.
Located in the redevelopment of St James’s Market, Aquavit London is a homage to Nordic design and cuisine, with dishes that honour fresh, seasonal ingredients to deliver a contemporary take on authentic Nordic cuisine, developed by Executive Chef Henrik Ritzén.
The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere and welcomes guests right through from breakfast and mid-morning fika, to lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, while the stunning bar provides the perfect spot to sip delicious aquavit cocktails late into the evening.
The menu features a traditional smörgåsbord of small sharing plates that celebrate the Nordic region’s seafood dishes, including Shrimp Skagen; Herrings; and Gravadlax all served alongside a selection of freshly baked breads. Starters also include Venison tartare with blueberries, lingonberries and juniper, while main courses include Swedish meatballs with lingonberries and pickled cucumber and Monkfish with Sandefjord sauce, trout roe, and fennel.
Overseen by the design studio of Swedish-born Martin Brudnizki, Aquavit London showcases celebrated Nordic designers in a laid-back yet sophisticated environment. An exquisite wall-mounted textile, The Green Glass Carpet by Olafur Eliasson, takes centre stage and sits alongside silverware from Georg Jensen, artwork from Andrea Hamilton, and furnishings by Svenskt Tenn, with every detail coming together to exude a contemporary Nordic aesthetic. The expansive dining space is flooded with natural light from the building’s glass façade, and the restaurant also encompasses two generous private dining rooms, and a handsome marble bar serving an extensive list of aquavits and Nordic-inspired cocktails.
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Address: Aquavit, St James’s Market, 1 Carlton Street, London SW1Y 4QQ
Website: www.aquavitrestaurants.com/london
Twitter/Instagram: @aquavitlondon
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Aquavit-London-256378024714474
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday
Breakfast 7.30-11am| Lunch 12-2.30pm| Afternoon Tea 3-5.30pm | Dinner 5.30-10.30pm
Saturday:
Brunch 11am-1pm | Lunch 11am-3.30pm | Afternoon Tea 3.30-5.30pm | Dinner 5.30-10.30pm
Sunday:
Brunch 11am-1pm | Lunch 11am-3.30pm | Afternoon Tea 3.30-6pm |Dinner 5.30-10pm
Covers:
Main restaurant: 142 covers – 108 in the restaurant, 14 at the bar, 18 outside
Stockholm Room: 64 covers
Copenhagen Room: 14 covers
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