NYC’s Most Stunning Birthday Venue

Celebrate beneath hand-painted ocean murals with Mediterranean cuisine, craft cocktails, and private event spaces for 10–300 guests.

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Why Choose Aquarelle for Your Birthday?

Your birthday deserves more than ordinary. Aquarelle brings immersive underwater design, Mediterranean coastal cuisine, and personalized service to create a celebration your guests will talk about for years.

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Unforgettable Atmosphere

Underwater murals, dramatic lighting, and immersive design.

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Mediterranean Coastal Cuisine

Fresh seafood, crudo bar, and craft cocktails.

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Perfect for Groups of 12–300

Private rooms, semi-private, and full buyout options.

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Real birthday celebrations from our guests

What Guests Are Saying

My 40th was supposed to be low key, but my best friend booked Below The Deck and it turned out perfect. Nerea kept everything running smoothly even though half our group showed up 30 minutes late, classic for us. The crudo bar blew everyone away. I am still getting texts about those scallops. And with the blue lighting and ocean murals, it felt like celebrating in Santorini not Avenue B.

Lisa Chen, 40

Marketing Director, Brooklyn

I threw my wife's surprise 50th here and Gael was incredible. He coordinated all 35 of us sneaking in early, kept her friends hidden until she arrived, the whole thing ran flawlessly. The charred octopus is unreal. When they brought out the cake with sparklers, the entire restaurant started clapping. She cried happy tears. Worth every penny and more.

Marcus Williams, 52

High School Principal, Queens

Best birthday dinner I have ever had, no question. We booked the VIP Room for 14 people and Mara helped us create a custom menu since three guests were vegetarian. The eggplant dish, whatever it is called, was better than any seafood platter I have tried. The atmosphere is gorgeous. It feels bougie but never stuffy. I am already planning my boyfriend's birthday here in March.

Taylor Rodriguez, 28

Graphic Designer, Manhattan

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Choose Your Perfect Birthday Space

Six unique spaces perfect for birthdays, private dinners, and celebrations of 10 to 300 guests.

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The Cove

• 10-50 seated, 70 standing
• Semi-private or full buyout

• Full venue buyout available

The Lounge

• 10-60 seated, 100 standing
• Shared space

• Full venue buyout available

The Grotto

• 20-60 seated, 100 standing
• Private space

• Full venue buyout available

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The Vip Room

• 10-25 seated, 35 standing
• Private space

• Full venue buyout available

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Multiple rooms, stunning design, and immersive underwater-inspired details.

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A Birthday Experience Like No Other

Celebrate your milestone at Aquarelle, where immersive underwater design meets Mediterranean coastal cuisine. Our East Village venue offers private rooms, personalized service, and an atmosphere that turns every birthday into an unforgettable experience. It is one of NYC’s top destinations for celebrations your guests will talk about for years.

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