Ålesund
If you don't fancy a sit-down dinner, this gastropub might be just the thing. It serves hearty dishes like brisket burgers, fish and chips, mussels and…
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The Coast
This is a traditional Norwegian seaside restaurant, doing big-night-out holiday meals for families. Along with fantastically fresh fish and seafood, there…
The Golden Circle
Café Mika is popular with locals for its sizeable menu, outdoor pizza oven, sandwiches and Icelandic mains. The roasted langoustines (lobster) with garlic…
Tromsø
This wharfside fishmonger sells Tromsø's best fish and chips, as well as a mean fish burger, homemade ravioli and fish soup. The setting is fast food in…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
This upbeat establishment on the main road cheerfully fills a blond-wood building with a broad front deck. The only gig in town besides fast food, it does…
Lund
This mouth-watering market hall sells reasonably priced grub, from fresh fish and piping-hot pasta to Thai, kebabs and croissants. In addition to its…
Central Jutland
In a 1780 bright-yellow building bristling with character, this country inn serves up traditional, meat-heavy Danish fare. It also has a couple of guest…
Southeastern Sweden
Located on the main road in tiny Boda, this is a clued-up cafe that micro-roasts its own Fairtrade coffee and bakes everything from luscious berry tarts…
Reykjavík
The ground-floor cafe at the National Museum offers wi-fi and a welcome respite, with wraparound windows looking out on a flowing fountain. It serves a…
Skåne
A longstanding favourite, this casual place overlooks a popular bathing spot about 1km beyond the Kullaberg toll booth. Munch happily on sandwiches,…
Akureyri
This legendary ice-cream shop is known across Iceland for one of the best ice creams in the country (it’s made with milk, not cream). It’s 500m downhill…
Saariselkä
A wood-and-stone-decorated dining room sets the stage for artfully presented Lappish food such as roast snow grouse with thyme-nettle jus, arctic char…
Turku
Filled with speciality products, this historic covered market also contains the ininen Juna Aschan Café, in a converted-train carriage, run by top-quality…
Tampere
Inhabiting the old weighing room in the central town square, Heinätori has local specialities like wild-mushroom soup, reindeer and fried vendace (a local…
Gotland
Meals at Smakrike Krog capture the essence of a true Swedish summer. The restaurant’s menu follows the seasons and the affable owners also operate a…
Bohuslän
The menu of this quaint restaurant on the little main square runs the gamut from pulled-pork sandwiches to pastas, while its chilli-chocolate pannacotta…
Trondheim
'Strawberry Girls' serves pasta, salads and sandwiches in an informal, congenial setting. It's good for juices too. You won't find anything particularly…
Arctic Highway
Run by the local heritage society, this delightful cafe enjoys, appropriately, one of Sjøgata's largest renovated buildings. There are books to leaf…
Central Norway
A little bit of the Mediterranean has travelled north to Norway thanks to this attractive cafe, where you can tuck into spanakopita, fresh olives and…
Aarhus
A fine flag-waver for the Danish preoccupation with baked goods. Stop by for morning coffee and pastry, or lunchtime sandwiches. Emmerys was the city's…
North Iceland
The newest entry on Sauðárkrókur's food scene, this casual restaurant specialises in noodles and Asian fusion, but also offers popular pizza, fish-and…
Lund
This moodily lit bar and restaurant dishes up good-looking plates of Swedish-fusion dishes. Plates are intentionally midsized, so they're cheaper than you…
Reykjavík
There’s an easygoing air at this bright art deco cafe-restaurant. Pizzas are freshly made before your eyes, the prettily presented pasta meals will set…
Ísafjörður
After a stretch of limited food options in remote Iceland, this small Thai canteen seems decidedly exotic. There’s no grand ambience but the curries and…
Southeast Iceland
The liveliest place in town is this cafe-bar, which can get slammed in summer. Its tasty, wide-ranging menu offers soups, salads, pizzas and burgers – but…
Uppsala
Stock up on meat, fish, cheese and fancy chocolate at this indoor market. Or you can hit one of the restaurant corners for a bite; a couple stay open late…
North Iceland
The island's only restaurant (named after the Arctic tern, kría in Icelandic) is an agreeable place with an outdoor deck that enjoys views over the…
Reykjavík
What's it gonna be? Lobster soup? Lobster salad? Lobster sandwich? This little food truck dishes it all out, for fine diners on the run. By day it's…
The Coast
Part of the Quality Hotel Grand Farris, this bright, dockside restaurant is a fun, waterfront option for peel-and-eat shrimp, burgers or pizza. So fun, in…
Tampere
Runo (Poem) is an tranquil cafe with armchairs, a large range of teas and excellent home-baked pullat (buns), croissants and biscuits. Slices of pizza and…
Western Finnmark
From atop Salen Hill, Turistua offers great views over the town and sound. The off-putting name is for a lady named Turi, though turist buses often stop…
Akureyri
Like your food fast, but fresher than you've been encountering at all those N1 grill-bars? Hit up Serrano for a delish burrito, made to order; you can…
West Iceland
Local ingredients from cod to lamb feature on this short but tasty menu. For dessert try the delicious skyr (yoghurt-like dessert) and ice cream from…
Reykjavík
Hip and open plan, this buzzy bistro-bar serves up a tasty selection of pub food, from creative small plates to burgers and fresh fish. Coffee and…
Skåne
A dress-for-dinner type of place with terrifically innovative dishes with just enough foam and drizzle to set it apart from the mainstream-style joints…
Lappland
On its own little peninsula just west of town, this appealing catch-all hotel and campground with cabins combines lake views with great local cuisine; try…
Reykjavík
An acclaimed seafood spot with great harbour views and a daily-changing lunch menu featuring the freshest catch. The same family runs Bergsson Mathús in…
Bodø
This excellent Thai restaurant does the usual range of noodles, tom yum and other soups and curries, and does them well. Good service and takeaway options…
Southern Sweden
The atmospheric Montmartre evokes a French bistro with its wine-red drapes, tasselled lampshades and oil paintings. The menu hops over the border, however…
Skåne
Sporting a 17th-century arched cellar, this is the most atmospheric restaurant in town. Spanish-style tapas take up much of the menu, but there are more…
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