Skåne
Look for the yellow awning and head for the outside terrace (weather permitting), as the interior space is bar-stool style and you may be elbowed into a…
Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia
Stangholmen Fyr Restaurant & Bar
The Coast
Set in a pretty lighthouse dating from 1855, this summer restaurant makes for a gorgeous day trip from Risør and serves bouillabaisse (349kr) and lots of…
Lofoten
Low-beamed, large yet cosy, this place is right at the water's edge in Stamsund. It has a limited dinner menu (three starters, three fish dishes and two…
Odense
Right opposite the Andersen House's most attractive north windows, Under Lindetræt is a dollhouse-quaint 1771 cottage serving celebrated weekend brunches…
Aarhus
Enjoying an ace position overlooking the river, this bistro delivers on atmosphere (which is humming), and its sound menu of modern and classic, French…
Reykjavík
Icelanders swear the city's best hot dogs are found at this truck near the harbour (patronised by Bill Clinton and late-night bar-hoppers). Use the vital…
North Iceland
Doing exactly what it says on the label, this small window-front on the harbour doles out good-value fish (usually cod) and chips, with a few picnic…
Lappland
This friendly coffee shop turned gourmet spot delights resident and visiting palates with a succinct menu of local game and fish (think elk burger,…
The Coast
A burger, fish soup, shrimp heavy menu is served by friendly, caring staff in this cute and casual harbour-side place, with covetable terrace tables when…
Tromsø
This student-run diner occupying part of the old Mack Brewery serves meaty burgers (try its renowned Driv burger), sandwiches and great salads.
The Westfjords
Malarkaffi, the cafe at Malarhorn guesthouse, serves a super array of Icelandic lamb and just-caught fish on its 2nd-storey verandah overlooking the fjord.
The Finnish Lakeland
The name of this popular family bistro means ‘lighthouse’, reflecting its location overlooking the harbour. Steaks, burgers and locally caught fish are…
Greater Reykjavík
This little cafe-bar is the most cheerful place to eat in town – ladies lunch, kids play chess and half of Hafnarfjörður gathers to gossip about the other…
Reykjanes Peninsula
At the Northern Light Inn, Max's Restaurant boasts a smattering of Nordic fare from lamb fillets to fish and traditional Icelandic meat soup. The dining…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Small and popular place serving pasta, pizzas, burgers and lunch options like grilled chicken skewers in pita and grilled salmon teriyaki. Spice fanatics…
Central Jutland
Among the family restaurants, cinema and cafe-bars of Papirfabrikken is bustling Evald, wooing patrons with a crowd-pleasing menu. Sit at a riverside…
North Iceland
With a sun-trap terrace overlooking the waterfront, this friendly cafe – owned by North Sailing – has a big cabinet full of baguettes, wraps, muffins and…
Trondheim
For inexpensive light meals and an arty crowd, go to the cafe at the Trondheim Kunstmuseum. Food ranges from pulled-turkey burgers and the soup of the day…
The Westfjords
Head to this cool cafe-bar for cakes and punchy espresso or locally landed seafood in the form of fish cakes and lobster soup – best washed down with one…
Turku
With a cosy exposed-brick interior, this riverside wine bar is also a great bet for weekday lunches, gourmet pizzas and classy mains (such as raspberry…
Nordland
In an attractive mustard-yellow wooden building that stands out as one of the prettiest in the downtown area, Scandinavie serves up sandwiches, baguettes,…
Bodø
This great outdoor spot in the main square is the place to down a coffee or one of its three choices of draught beer, and perhaps nibble on an inexpensive…
Malmö
On heaving Lilla Torget, Koi attracts crowds with excellent cocktails, sushi and other Asian-inspired nibbles. You’ll find Malmö’s trendsetters in the…
Gothenburg
Take six imaginatively filled types of dumpling (duck and ginger, pork and shiitake, courgette and aubergine, chicken and peanut…), cook 'em four…
Stavanger
Attached to the Oil Museum, this is a reliable bet for staples like pizzas, burgers, salads and mussels, as well as a seasonally driven set menus in the…
The Westfjords
On sunny days head straight for the sheltered deck of this cheery little grill, look down onto the harbour and tuck into burgers, garlic-laced prawn…
Zealand
Behind flower boxes and a rack of vintage clothes, this charming central cafe serves a good range of salads and a 125kr vegetarian brunch (till 5pm),…
Gothenburg
This tribute to a Mexican brothel madam serves fresh, imaginative takes on classic Mexican dishes, such as chile en nogada (stuffed chilli), fish tacos,…
The Coast
An archetypal Norwegian dining room, all navy and red painted wooden chairs and bare tables decorated with candles, in a lovely dockside location, Smak…
Reykjanes Peninsula
Located above the Garðskagi Museum, this simple space has large glass windows and awesome views out to sea, plus a nice deck for the summer months. Menu…
Dalarna
Opposite the main reception at Falu Gruva you'll find this funky smart-casual eatery that does excellent two-course hot lunch specials (frequently…
Turku
Founded in 1848, this is one of Finland's oldest restaurants, but its menu is up to the minute: burgers in brioche buns or pulled pork in whisky barbecue…
Uppsala
Something of a local icon, Sherlock's is basically a small Brit-style pub serving Indian-style pub-grub... but it really works. You may need to book ahead…
Southern Sweden
Just off Stortorget, this steakhouse has a variety of light, well-priced dishes (nachos, burgers, salads), as well as heartier meals from the grill and…
The Westfjords
The menu changes daily at this friendly restaurant: look for fish fresh from the fjord, crispy pizzas and rhubarb with cream for dessert. Great outdoor…
The Coast
This cute wooden shack is half-fishmonger and half-seafood cafe. However you choose to class it, the well-priced fish is so fresh it might well flop off…
Skåne
This historic restaurant and patisserie has a belle-époque feel with its marble columns, arched windows, potted palms and classic tilework. Equally…
Åland Archipelago
Seagram is famous for its seafood buffet – a smörgåsbord of grilled and smoked fish, prawns, beef and game. Local produce and wild mushrooms and berries…
Central Jutland
Byens Hus (The Town’s House) is home to the local library, cinema, gallery and a spacious cafe serving simple all-day dishes (sandwiches, salads, burgers)…
The Northern Fjords
You'll struggle to get a table in the main room come lunchtime at this ever-popular cafe, but luckily there's a second space out the back next to the…
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