Helsinki
This buzzy neighbourhood cafe, decorated with prints from the quiffed Belgian boy reporter's adventures, has a bit of everything. There’s a laundry and a…
Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia
Helsinki
Established in 1937 and frequented by the likes of minimalist movie-maker Aki Kaurismäki, this bohemian neighbourhood restaurant retains its old-time…
The Western Fjords
Do visit the Brævasshytta, built into the moraine of Bøyabreen glacier's latest major advance, even if it's only for a cup of coffee. With the glacier…
Oslo
Set in one of Oslo's oldest remaining wooden villas (once the home of composer Halfdan Kjerulf and later a legendary car dealer) and with a summer dining…
Gothenburg
This is one of several restaurants in the city that focuses on offering a vegetarian or vegan menu. Geared for the budget conscious, Green Food is Asian…
NB Sørensen's Damskibsexpedition
Stavanger
Maritime heritage comes to the fore at this fun, friendly venue, one of copious options along the waterfront. It's covered in nautical memorabilia, and…
Bohuslän
Ever wished you could get still-in-the-shell mussels on your pizza? Here you can – along with more ordinary varieties. There's also fish stew, baked tuna,…
Ålesund
Premium coffee, local craft beers and a comforting menu of foccacias, pulled-pork rolls, home-style fish soup, pies, burgers and tacos make this shabby…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Gourmet tasting menus are served in the top part of the Retreat Hotel where guests can gaze at volcanic views out of the floor-to-ceiling windows…
Western Finnmark
The 'Quayside' is a popular pub that serves pizzas and other snacks. Nautically themed (the backdrop to the bar represents old Hammerfest's dockside, and…
Finland
There's lots to like about this casual place at the marina. A diverse menu offers dishes for almost every taste (including vegetarians), there's a deck…
Gothenburg
A genuine rustic trattoria in the middle of Gothenburg, La Strega has a limited but beautifully executed menu of regularly changing dishes, complemented…
The South
In the same complex as the Icewear store, this modern canteen-style dining room has futuristic lighting (with electric tree-like centrepieces) and serves…
Helsinki
Down by the water in the west of town, this 1897-founded establishment has long been a favourite of sailors, and has an appropriately high-seas decor,…
Central Norway
This downtown diner in the middle of Otta is the pick of the places to eat here, and it turns out a decent menu of elk burgers, salads, grilled chicken,…
Oslo
Mais oui, it's proper French bistro dining here, refined but relaxed, with classics such as fried sardines, poached pigeon, salt-baked turbot, beef marrow…
Bergen
Easily accessible by tram to Danemarks pass, and handy if you're driving in or out of town, this restaurant and bar is a true locals' haunt. A former…
Gamla Stan
Follow your nose to this cute little corner deli, where the personable owners make all their own sausages and serve beer brewed by a family friend. Try…
Stavanger
The only issue at this fun, brightly lit ice-cream parlour is deciding which of the untold number of flavours, toppings and sauces you want to get your…
Copenhagen
PMY stands for Papa, Maiz, Yuca: the three main ingredients from the trio of chefs' home countries, with the bold and flavourful Latin American menu…
The South
Those looking for a hearty feed should head inside the LAVA Centre, where a large modern dining area serves a decent buffet. Fill up on soup, bread, salad…
Southern Norway
This rustic place specialises in Norwegian dishes cooked in a slow, old-fashioned manner that seems almost bang on trend again, along with more standard…
Saariselkä
Off the main road 2.5km south of Saariselkä, this cute wooden hut with a roaring open fire has good-value Sunday brunch buffets. It's well worth booking…
The Coast
Possibly the nicest place in Flekkefjord for a light meal, this cafe-style restaurant next to the tourist office serves fish and chips, marinated spare…
Central Finland
At the Kelo ski-lift area, 500m south of Ruka's main square, this log cabin has a rustic interior and attracts a convivial crowd. It specialises in game…
Akureyri
The short blackboard at this bustling, casual place highlights piscatorial pleasures: fish and chips is the bestseller, or there's oven-baked salmon,…
The Northern Fjords
We dare you to walk into this lovely cake shop and cafe and not succumb to something sweet and sticky: a classic skolebrød (custard tart), a sweet almond…
The South
The town pizzeria, one street back from the main road, is a busy, no-frills place with vinyl booths and 20 different pies to try, from mixed seafood or…
Bergen
The 'Potato Cellar' is one of Bergen's classic restaurants, with a monthly menu based around seasonal ingredients and Norwegian traditions. As the name…
The Golden Circle
Serving the best burgers for miles, this simple joint has only four types of flavoursome beef patties. Choose them small, medium or large (like really…
Central Finland
At the base of the lifts on Ruka’s main square, this cavernous wooden hall has several attractive dining areas, including a large heated terrace, and good…
Reykjavík
For a budget taste of old Iceland, squeeze into this tiny canteen that just loves showcasing home-cooked food. Owner Unnar has drafted in his grandmother…
The Finnish Lakeland
Owned by a fisherman who heads out on the lake each morning to catch the muikku (vendace, or whitefish, a common lake fish) that this place specialises in…
Bergen
A step up from the red tents on the harbourfront, the fish market's small food hall has provided a smart, indoor home for Bergen's fish sellers since 2012…
Oslo
It's a little out of the way, but if you find yourself in the vicinity of Vippetangen quay, duck into this popular hangar-turned-street-food-hall for…
Skåne
Calabrian expat Aldo makes sublime gelato here on Skanör's main street using strictly Italian ingredients and no added egg, cream or butter. Lunch options…
Helsinki
Well off the tourist trail, this unpretentious local in Kruununhaka offers no-frills Finnish dishes such as fried Baltic herring, sautéed reindeer or…
Oslo
Westside well-to-do your fellow diners may be, but this is a delightfully casual place with a focus on grilled meats, from lobster and prawns to wagyu and…
Vaxholm
Waterfront fishmonger Melanders Fisk comes with its own eatery, serving Nordic surf classics like toast skagen and delicate fish stew. Those with cash to…
The South
Inside Vík's Brydebúð museum, this lively, timber-lined all-rounder is very popular in high season for its crowd-pleasing menu ranging from burgers and…
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