Aska
New Nordic, Scandinavian · Williamsburg, New York City
Restaurant in New York City, United States
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Price
$300–500per person
Chef
Fredrik Berselius
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Aska is a ten-table, two-Michelin-star tasting-menu restaurant in Williamsburg. Fredrik Berselius pairs Nordic sensibilities with ingredients from New York and the Northeast across a long, course-by-course meal. Plan it as a full evening; the open kitchen and small dining room make the progression central to the experience.
About Aska
Aska is a dinner to plan around, not a flexible à la carte stop. In a ten-table Williamsburg dining room, chef Fredrik Berselius serves a multi-course tasting menu shaped by Nordic sensibilities and ingredients from New York and the Northeast. The open kitchen makes the sequence part of the experience.
A long-form meal in a small room
The restaurant currently describes its menu as a 12-to-14-course journey. That scale suits diners who want to give the kitchen the evening and follow its progression, with optional wine pairings available at the table. The small room and open kitchen make Aska a focused choice for a special dinner rather than a quick pre-event meal.
Brooklyn, with a Scandinavian point of view
Berselius opened the first Aska in 2012. It earned a Michelin star within a year. The current restaurant opened in a restored Williamsburg warehouse in 2016 and earned two stars within months. Its dining room, garden and cellar bar give the tasting menu a distinct Brooklyn setting, while the cooking connects Berselius’s Swedish background to the surrounding region.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
- Location
- 47 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
- Reservations
- Book on Tock
- Website
- askanyc.com
- Phone
- +1 (929) 337-6792
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Aska occupies a restored 1860s warehouse in South Williamsburg, and the dining room leans into that history with exposed brick, wooden surfaces, and black tablecloths. The room feels intimate and quietly warm: dim lighting and candlelight temper the technical precision of the food, so the experience reads as naturalistic rather than ceremonial. An open kitchen is visible from the main room, adding a sense of immediacy to the service and plating. Overall, the restaurant pairs rigorous tasting-menu craft with a cozy, romantic atmosphere that foregrounds ingredients and seasonality over pomp.
Best For
Aska suits diners who want a full, multi-course Nordic tasting-menu evening in Williamsburg. Ten tables and an open kitchen keep attention on the progression. Berselius works with ingredients from New York and the Northeast; plan for the full menu rather than à la carte flexibility.
Ordering Tips
Aska serves a 12–14 course tasting menu shaped by Nordic cooking and ingredients from New York and the Northeast. Plan for a full tasting-menu evening rather than choosing individual à la carte dishes. Optional wine pairings are available at the table; decide whether you want one when planning the meal.
Venue details
Ambiance
Dark, intimate dining room in a restored 1860s warehouse with an open kitchen as the focal point; dramatic black tablecloths and minimalist design create a refined, theatrical atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Extended Experience
- Capacity
- Small
- Menu Format
- Tasting menu
- Drinks Focus
- Wine pairings, Aquavit
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Allergy accommodating
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
Signature Dishes
- Langoustine with gooseberry and caramelized shell sauce
- Venison with morel mushrooms and sunchoke
- Caviar with linden flowers
- Lichen broth with trout
- Lobster foam with white asparagus
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 47 S 5th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5–11 pm
- Thursday
- 5–11 pm
- Friday
- 5–11 pm
- Saturday
- 12–3 pm, 5–11 pm
- Sunday
- 12–3 pm, 5–11 pm
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the story behind Aska?
Fredrik Berselius opened the first Aska in 2012; it earned a Michelin star within a year. He reopened it in a Williamsburg warehouse in 2016, and the new restaurant earned two stars within months.
What is offered at Aska?
Aska offers a multi-course tasting menu rooted in Nordic sensibilities.
