Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia

  • Dalakaffi

    Dalakaffi

    The South

    This little hut cafe near the start of the trail to Reykjadalur serves homemade soups, flatbread with smoked lamb or salmon, cakes and coffee. Gluten free…

  • Restaurant Sankt Annæ, exterior wide shot

    Restaurant Sankt Annæ

    Copenhagen

    Located in the posh Royal Quarter, Sankt Annæ has been offering traditional Danish food in an elegant setting since 1894. Crisp linens and Royal…

  • Interior of Sticks and Sushi, Istedgade 62.

    Sticks ’N’ Sushi

    Copenhagen

    This is one of several Sticks ’N’ Sushi outlets in town, all of which serve decent sushi, sashimi and other Japanese bites in slick yet casual surrounds…

  • Søren K  entrance and signage

    Søren K

    Copenhagen

    Bathed in light on even the dourest of days, the Royal Library's crisp, harbourfront fine-diner revels in flaunting top-notch, seasonal ingredients. The…

  • Grøften

    Copenhagen

    If you're getting your thrills at Tivoli, jolly Grøften is a handy place to refuel. Sure it's a bit touristy, but it's been here since 1874, making it a…

  • Brdr.Price

    Copenhagen

    Siblings Adam and James Price host a cult-status TV cooking show (Adam also created TV series Borgen), and their classic noshery focuses on quality…

  • Wagamama

    Copenhagen

    Yes, it's a ubiquitous UK chain, but we still appreciate Wagamama for several reasons: the food is fresh and flavoursome, the place is open all week, and…

  • Hallernes Smørrebrød

    Copenhagen

    Not only is the smørrebrød here scrumptious, it – like the beers and snaps on offer – is well-priced. Grab a spot at the wooden bar, order a Mikkeller…

  • Lagkagehuset

    Copenhagen

    Opposite Christianshavn metro station, this is the original (and some would say best) of the Lagkagehuset bakeries. Good for a quick bite on the go, its…

  • Big Apple

    Copenhagen

    Concrete floors, rustic communal tables and green foliage keep things Nordic and natural at this popular sandwich peddler. The bread (free of wheat,…

  • Under Kastanjen

    Gamla Stan

    The real reason to hit Under Kastanjen is for its picturesque setting, on a cobbled square, beside a chestnut tree, surrounded by ochre and yellow…

  • Olive Kitchen and Bar

    Copenhagen

    The Olive might be newer addition to the Copenhagen dining scene, but it's wasted little time gaining a reputation for friendly service and tasty food. It…

  • Hermitage

    Gamla Stan

    While it lacks atmosphere or any culinary punch, casual Hermitage is a good spot for a well-priced, no-fuss meat-free feed. The limited vegetarian buffet…

  • KarlJohan

    Helsinki

    Welcoming service and an elegant but relaxed atmosphere in a herringbone-floored dining room provide a fitting backdrop for carefully prepared Finnish…

  • Cock's & Cows exterior

    Cock's & Cows

    Copenhagen

    When burger lust hits, satiate your urges at Cock's. In a setting best described as American diner meets Danish modernist (red leather booths against Poul…

  • Wok Shop

    Copenhagen

    Communal tables, low ceilings and fresh Southeast Asian flavours are what you get at this sleek yet casual basement eatery, a quick walk from Kongens…

  • American Pie Company

    Copenhagen

    Brainchild of an American expat and US-loving Dane, this charming, pie-peddling cafe comes with vintage-diner decor and country and blues on the speakers…

  • Kitch

    Helsinki

    With big picture windows, this laid-back space is great for watching the world go by. Furnished with recycled materials, it offers generous tapas portions…

  • Far's Dreng

    Copenhagen

    On two snug floors decorated with low-slung lamps and sheepskin-covered chairs, bustling Far's Dreng pulls in young, hip crowds with affordable, tasty…

  • Tradition

    Gamla Stan

    Located in the heart of Gamla Stan only a short distance from the Royal Palace, Tradition brings a touch of class to traditional Swedish favourites like…

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    Kauppahalli

    Tampere

    This intriguing indoor market is one of Finland’s best, with picturesque wooden stalls serving a dazzling array of wonderful meats, fruit, baked goodies…

  • Café Sorgenfri

    Copenhagen

    Café Sorgenfri (meaning 'without sorrow'), serves classic Danish cuisine in the cosy cellar of an 18th-century building. Its traditional interior,…

  • Leaven, exterior and street

    Leaven

    Copenhagen

    'Modern Nordic simplicity meets the French temperament' at Leaven, where diners will find menu ingredients ranging from reindeer moss to foie gras. The…

  • Ölverk, pizza and brewery, exterior

    Ölverk

    The South

    This minimalist pizzeria and microbrewery is a fine combination of bar and restaurant. Pizza toppings are creative (ever had banana on a pie?) and the…

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    Sånninggården

    Lappland

    At the tiny village of Klippen, about 6km north of Hemavan, the cheery dining room inside the barnlike Sånninggården has a deceptively rustic feel. This…

  • Paludan Bogcafé

    Copenhagen

    Hungry bibliophiles fawn over Paludan, a cafe bursting with so many books it feels a little like a library. While the food isn't outstanding, it is tasty,…

  • Bastion Bistro interior.

    Bastion Bistro

    Helsinki

    Cosy and snug in winter and spilling onto a sunny terrace in summer, the Bastion is housed in a historic Russian military building a five-minute walk from…

  • Grillska Husets Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    The cafe and bakery run by Stockholms Stadsmission, a chain of secondhand charity shops, is an excellent spot for a sweet treat or a traditional shrimp…

  • Restaurant Amalie exterior and signage

    Restaurant Amalie

    Copenhagen

    Just steps from Amalienborg Slot, Restaurant Amalie serves up traditional Danish fare in the cosy cellar of a historic building. Open exclusively for…

  • Matarkjallarinn

    Matarkjallarinn

    Reykjavík

    Elegance is everywhere at Matarkjallarinn (the 'Food Cellar'). Brasserie-style dishes, Icelandic ingredients, magical decor and oh-so-skillful cocktails…

  • Øjieblikket counter tight shot

    Øieblikket

    Copenhagen

    The Royal Library's ground-floor cafe delivers a short menu of cheap, fresh bites, with one soup, a couple of salads and sandwiches, and no shortage of…

  • Magnus Ladulås

    Gamla Stan

    Named after King Magnus III, Restaurang Magnus Ladulås is housed on the site of a 16th-century eatery. Tables hug sloped ceilings in this authentic and…

  • Cafe Nova

    Gamla Stan

    Enjoying a prime people-watching position on a picturesque square, this cafe is good for such standards as salads, pastas and a particularly delicious…

  • Sundbergs Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    Dating from 1785, this is Stockholm’s oldest bakery-cafe, complete with chintzy chandeliers, a subdued parlour atmosphere and a copper samovar full of…

  • K25

    Stockholm

    K25 is a sleek food court that provides a fast and affordable option for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the upmarket area of Norrmalm. With various…

  • Gamla Stans Fisk

    Gamla Stan

    Located close to the tunnelbana station, Gamla Stans Fisk has been in business since 1907. The shop focuses on providing premium quality and ethically…

  • Berlin

    Akureyri

    Breakfast served all day? Hello Berlin! If you need a fix of bacon and eggs or avocado on toast, this cosy timber-lined cafe is your spot. Good coffee is…

  • Kumiko tea house and cake shop.

    Kumiko

    Reykjavík

    Theme cafe Kumiko is a Japanese tea house and cake shop that revels in a bright, cartoon-like decor. The vibe extends to their creations: Princess Cakes,…

  • Cafe Silo interior.

    Cafe Silo

    Helsinki

    The warm and welcoming aromas of hot soup, house-made bread and fresh cinnamon buns greet visitors to Cafe Silo. Open daily in a wooden house in the old…

  • Vetekatten

    Stockholm

    A cardamom-scented labyrinth of cosy nooks, antique furnishings and oil paintings, Vetekatten is not so much a cafe as an institution. Wish back the old…

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