Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia

  • Underhuset Restaurant

    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…

  • Brygga Restaurant

    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…

  • Vassa Eggen

    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…

  • Tant Brun Kaffestuga

    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…

  • Origo

    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…

  • Hella & Huone

    Tampere

    Acclaimed chef Arto Rastas serves cutting-edge contemporary Nordic cuisine in this minimalist space where black high-backed chairs provide a sharp…

  • Sjávarpakkhúsið

    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…

  • Stammershalle Badehotel

    Bornholm

    An ode to relaxed Scandi elegance, the restaurant at Stammershalle Badehotel is a local foodie hotspot. Service is knowledgeable and personable, and the…

  • Sturekatten

    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…

  • LAVA Restaurant

    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…

  • Mami

    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…

  • Lakrids by Johan Bülow

    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…

  • Bistroteket

    Central Jutland

    Winning hearts and palates, this central bistro successfully marries French flavours with Danish classics. The three-course dinner menu is excellent value…

  • Café Gamla Stan

    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)…

  • Kökulist

    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…

  • Søilen

    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…

  • Sofias Kök

    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.

  • Vatten

    Bohuslän

    Legendary fish dishes are served in this gourmet cafe-restaurant attached to the Nordiska Akvarelmuseet, with the archipelago as an ideal backdrop.

  • Åstols Rökeri

    Bohuslän

    Feast on the likes of fish stew and Åstols Rökeri's very own smoked salmon at this fish smokery with summer restaurant attached.

  • Hötorgshallen

    Stockholm

    Located below Filmstaden cinema, Hötorgshallen is Stockholm at its multicultural best, with stalls selling everything from fresh Nordic seafood to fluffy…

  • Bodega

    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…

  • Neighbourhood

    Copenhagen

    Neighbourhood specialises in gourmet, organic pizzas boasting creative flavour combinations on a uniquely crisp sourdough crust. This is Italian food…

  • La Neta

    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…

  • Kanal Caféen

    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…

  • Union Kitchen

    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…

  • Bistro Pastis

    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…

  • Pixie

    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…

  • Palæo

    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…

  • Tivoli Food Hall

    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…

  • Vækst

    Copenhagen

    The newest member of the Cofofo restaurant family, Vækst offers up New Nordic cuisine in surroundings reminiscent of 'a Danish summer evening'. Rustic…

  • Sjätte Tunnan

    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…

  • Illum Rooftop

    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…

  • Apollo Bar, entrance and signage

    Apollo Bar & Kantine

    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…

  • Anton & Anton

    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…

  • Madklubben

    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…

  • Laundromat Cafe

    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' …

  • Restaurant Kronborg

    Copenhagen

    Behind its hulking, centuries-old walls, cosy, wood-beamed Kronborg serves up classic Danish fare. Head here for the impressive choice of lunchtime…

  • Restaurant Palægade, exterior wide shot

    Restaurant Palægade

    Copenhagen

    Palægade serves up beautifully presented traditional Danish dishes in a fresh and modern way. Lunchtime diners can choose from 40 types of smørrebrød,…

  • Kompasset

    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…

  • Cafe Wilder

    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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