Lofoten
The Sakrisøy Rorbuer's more formal (though only just…) restaurant doesn't mess around with a wide variety of dishes – it's cod/bacalo, sirloin of ox or a…
Lofoten
The Sakrisøy Rorbuer's more formal (though only just…) restaurant doesn't mess around with a wide variety of dishes – it's cod/bacalo, sirloin of ox or a…
Lofoten
Hovering above the water, this is Å's one decent sit-down dining choice. The menu, as is right and proper in a village with such a strong fishing…
Stockholm
Featuring a domed dining room sitting beyond a glassed birch forest, this stylish dining pad is named after Somerset Maugham’s novel The Razor’s Edge…
Around Stockholm
In a small alley off Storagatan, this delightful 17th-century cafe is set around a pretty courtyard. It’s well worth seeking out for its home-baked bread…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
At the eatery-clad East Harbour, Origo distinguishes itself with geothermal heating, local, organic ingredients and a seasonal gourmet menu. Braised pork…
Tampere
Acclaimed chef Arto Rastas serves cutting-edge contemporary Nordic cuisine in this minimalist space where black high-backed chairs provide a sharp…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This old fish-packing house has been transformed into a wood-lined cafe-bar with harbourfront outdoor seating. The speciality is blue-shell mussels…
Bornholm
An ode to relaxed Scandi elegance, the restaurant at Stammershalle Badehotel is a local foodie hotspot. Service is knowledgeable and personable, and the…
Stockholm
Looking like a life-size doll’s house, this vintage cafe is a fetching blend of antique chairs, oil paintings, ladies who lunch and servers in black-and…
Reykjanes Peninsula
The Blue Lagoon's cavernous dining room can feel like a function hall, but views to the lagoon are serene, the waitstaff are excellent and the menu…
Turku
Mami's riverside summer terrace is perfect for people-watching, though its abiding popularity means you’ll have to fight for a table with half of Turku…
Bornholm
Scandis are mad for lakrids (liquorice; the saltier the better, it often seems). Svaneke is where this brand began, and you can now find its gorgeously…
Central Jutland
Winning hearts and palates, this central bistro successfully marries French flavours with Danish classics. The three-course dinner menu is excellent value…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Tables here sit amid a shady apple orchard where guests can enjoy fresh juices and home-baked goodness (quiches, pies, cakes and other sweet treats)…
Reykjanes Peninsula
On the way out of town, a few minutes' walk from the Icelandic Museum of Rock 'n' Roll, is this excellent bakery and cafe. It serves dozens of sweet…
Arctic Highway
The highly regarded Arctic Menu restaurant of Meyergården Hotell gets its meat, dairy products and even honey from local sources. Save a corner for its…
Lappland
A very local spot for a good-value lunch buffet and Swedish standards such as chunky pea soup. In the evening you can nurse a pint with the local barflies.
Bohuslän
Legendary fish dishes are served in this gourmet cafe-restaurant attached to the Nordiska Akvarelmuseet, with the archipelago as an ideal backdrop.
Bohuslän
Feast on the likes of fish stew and Åstols Rökeri's very own smoked salmon at this fish smokery with summer restaurant attached.
Stockholm
Located below Filmstaden cinema, Hötorgshallen is Stockholm at its multicultural best, with stalls selling everything from fresh Nordic seafood to fluffy…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Low-key and friendly, Bodega comes with concrete floors, picnic-style outdoor tables and a short clipboard menu of simple, mostly Danish dishes. From the…
Copenhagen
Neighbourhood specialises in gourmet, organic pizzas boasting creative flavour combinations on a uniquely crisp sourdough crust. This is Italian food…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
La Neta is Danish brewery Mikkeller's venture into Mexican food, serving up authentic tacos and quesadillas alongside its own brews. The kitschy-cool…
Copenhagen
Famed for its gruff staff and excellent herring, this cosy, nautically themed old-timer comes with a shaded summertime pontoon right on the canal. Order…
Copenhagen
Around the corner from touristy Nyhavn is cognoscenti Union Kitchen, where inked staffers look like punk-pop rockers, the palette is grey on grey, and the…
Copenhagen
Paging both Paris and NYC with its lipstick-red banquettes and white subway tiles, upbeat Pastis is perfect for a post-shopping Gallic bite or a more…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
Strung with colourful lights, low-rise boho cafe Pixie looks straight off the streets of Buenos Aires. Inside it's a hyggelig affair, with mismatching…
Copenhagen
Fast-food, Flintstones-style is what you get at Palæo, a trendy eat-in/takeaway joint peddling so-called 'primal gastronomy'. Dishes are inspired by the…
Copenhagen
Tivoli's food hall, launched in 2017, is a sleek building serving up 'fast gourmet' fare. It offers a range of international cuisines as well as Danish…
Copenhagen
The newest member of the Cofofo restaurant family, Vækst offers up New Nordic cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of 'a Danish summer evening'. Rustic…
Gamla Stan
Situated in a medieval cellar in the heart of the old town, Sjätte Tunnan offers a glimpse into a forgotten world. Venture deep into the bowels of old…
Copenhagen
The revamped top floor of upmarket Illum department store is home to a string of slick eateries and bars, serving everything from burgers and steaks to…
Copenhagen
The chef behind Copenhagen brunch darling Atelier September took the helm of Kunsthal Charlottenborg's dining space in early 2018. The canteen offers one…
Helsinki
For gourmet picnic ingredients, this light-filled deli with black-and-white chequerboard tiles is a must. Fresh food changes with the seasons – there's a…
Copenhagen
Looking super-cute with its black-and-salmon booths, exposed brickwork and subway-tiled walls, Madklubben puts a fun, fashionable twist of the steakhouse…
Nørrebro & Østerbro
A cosy cafe and laundrette in one, this retro-licious Nørrebro institution is never short of loyal locals. It's a popular brunch spot, with both 'clean' …
Copenhagen
Behind its hulking, centuries-old walls, cosy, wood-beamed Kronborg serves up classic Danish fare. Head here for the impressive choice of lunchtime…
Copenhagen
Palægade serves up beautifully presented traditional Danish dishes in a fresh and modern way. Lunchtime diners can choose from 40 types of smørrebrød,…
Copenhagen
Found on the less-visited end of Nyhavn, Kompasset has a stylish interior that's sleeker than classic smørrebrød restaurants, and its delightful, somewhat…
Copenhagen
With its crisp white linen and circular sidewalk tables, this corner classic feels like a Parisian neighbourhood bistro. It's actually one of Copenhagen's…
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