Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
The pick of the places to eat along the harbourfront is this groovy gastropub, with an industrial, bare-brick interior and lots of tables lined up along…
Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia
Central Jutland
From its cheerful yellow exterior to its designer-clad interior, this grand old villa bids a warm welcome. Eat inside, among the owner's great art and…
Tromsø
A globally inspired menu of flavoursome dishes such as falafel salad, Sri Lanka chicken sandwich and Egyptian bean stew make this cosy corner cafe a great…
Skåne
Plunge into that Henning Mankell novel at this fabulous cafe – serving light meals such as filled baked potatoes, focaccias and piled-high salads – or…
Reykjavík
Look for the life-sized fibreglass bull, painted in Spanish yellow and red, then settle down to sample some of the 50 tapas-style nibbles. To olives and…
Åland Archipelago
With tables spilling into the courtyard of the historic Post och Tullhuset, Tsarevna is much loved for its spectacular homemade cakes, well-stuffed…
Ålesund
Adventurous seafood is the staple at this attractive, modern diner, one of a cluster of eating places owned by the same team. Local specialities like salt…
Oslo
While no longer bearing a Michelin star, this gastronomic place is a firm neighbourhood favourite with a menu of modern Norwegian dishes using excellent…
Akureyri
This sleek, seafood-showcasing restaurant has a decidedly Japanese flavour, but also promotes its use of 'rubs' or marinades (along the lines of sweet…
Western Finnmark
Located inside the Scandic Hotel Alta, this fine restaurant serves up Arctic specialties such as reindeer and king crab, with salmon and Arctic char also…
The South
Located inside the Hótel Örk, this modern dining room serves Icelandic produce in mains like slow-cooked lamb fillet with potato terrine or glazed chicken…
Longyearbyen
This excellent restaurant offers up spicy Asian rice dishes in a wonderful glasshouse setting, festooned with living plants that, unlike their native…
Nordland
A good alternative to the hotel restaurants, the Soprano is nothing special but it does serve authentic Italian pasta and pizza dishes. It's a slight cut…
Klostergatans Vin & Delikatess
Lund
A French-style wine bar and delicatessen, ideal for a quick bite or for a longer meal, complete with crisp white tablecloths and a glass of the house wine…
Oslo
Bustling basement Japanese den that vibes Tokyo dive bar but is serious about both its food and Japanese liquors. Order up big from a short menu of…
Hotel Siemsens Gaard Restaurant
Bornholm
With terrace dining overlooking the harbour, this hotel’s restaurant makes an ideal lunch choice on a sunny day. There is a focus on local produce, and it…
Oslo
After years of Tex-Mex mashups, Oslo has finally got a proper taqueria, a bright school-chair-strewn space, with a great range of tacos stuffed with fresh…
The Northern Fjords
Occupying Geiranger's old general store, the pretty upstairs restaurant does a range of international-style dishes and good local standards including…
The Finnish Lakeland
A couple of blocks west of the Kirkkopuisto, this vegetarian and vegan lunch spot is great value. Seven euros gets you soup and salad bar, eight buys a…
The South
Black volcanic cubes, meant to mimic the nearby black-sand beach Reynisfjara with its famous basalt columns, house this contemporary cafe that serves…
The Finnish Lakeland
Billing itself as 'the familiar Italian', this branch of a popular Finnish chain serves up decent pizza and pasta in pleasant surroundings (we love the…
Around Stockholm
Adjacent to the town hall, this cosy nosh spot is the ‘uncle’ (farbror) to the ‘aunt’ of Tant Brun cafe; both names are taken from a popular children’s…
Central Jutland
Given the prime harbourside location of this elegant dining room and the fishing boats moored just metres away, it doesn’t take a brainiac to know the…
The Golden Circle
The restaurant at the Ion Adventure Hotel serves modern Icelandic fare with a slow-food twist, featuring locally sourced ingredients. Try slow-cooked…
Lappland
This is good wholesome food at reasonable prices only a few minutes' walk from the train station. Pizzas and pastas run from95kr and dishes such as salmon…
Malmö
There is no better way to enjoy summertime Malmö than to settle down under a white umbrella at this quaint cafe, tucked in the middle of the…
Helsingør
Celebrating Hyacinth Bucket, the Patricia Routledge character from a classic British TV sitcom, this terraced cafe sprawls its summer seats onto the…
Oslo
One of Solliplass' big drawcards is this eastside transplant. The space is even more atmospheric than the original, with beautiful tile work and lofty…
Dalarna
Based in a former bank, classy Banken has a splendid interior (thoroughly restyled in 2017) and matching service. The menu features decadent preparations…
The Western Fjords
Dine on the tiny terrace to make the most of the gorgeous riverside location; if it rains, the staff simply pulls over the sail-shaped cover. Fish is done…
Trondheim
Frati is Trondheim's Italian restaurant of long-standing – it's been serving locals for more than four decades and its recipe for longevity remains…
Bohuslän
Dockside Heat packs some authentic, erm, heat with its Thai curries. Though we're normally wary of places that claim to offer two separate cuisines, the…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Makasiini's decor of rough timber, snow-white napkins and flickering candles is complemented by simple cooking that allows the high-quality regional…
Visby
Sporting a slick, ethno-chic interior, this hip cafe-bar puts the emphasis on fresh food, whether it’s pumpkin ravioli, red-pepper salad or sinfully good…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
With its own smokehouse and boat-fresh lobster and shellfish, På Kroken's yacht-shaped buffet teems with choices. If the restaurant's beyond your budget,…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
This rambling 18th-century log building has housed the renowned Wanha Laamanni for more than 30 years. The restaurant offers a classy menu of Finnish…
Arctic Highway
Abelone is your best dining option outside the hotels. It looks unprepossessing from the street, but once inside the cosy simulated log cabin makes for a…
The Coast
What you miss out on views here, you'll make up for in flavour. A brimming display of cakes and pastries – the town's best – can be taken away or wolfed…
Turku
Subtlety is run through with a berserker’s broadsword at this over-the-top Viking restaurant, which serves dishes like roast ox on a plank, 'witch of the…
Lapland
Run by a Swiss confectioner, this cafe has great lattes, delectable hot chocolate, and sweet and savoury pastries such as smoked-reindeer pie, blueberry…
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