Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia

  • Nesbær Kaffihus

    East Iceland

    This cafe-bakery and craft shop has a quintessential small-town vibe and offers excellent crêpes, cakes, sandwiches and soup.

  • Krages Bageri

    Skagen

    A cracker bakery well placed for museum visits, full of fresh bread, cakes and pastries. Sandwiches, quiches and salads too.

  • Nya Conditoriet

    Southeastern Sweden

    This busy old-fashioned bakery-cafe serves tasty filled sandwiches and pastries as well as soups, salads and strong coffee.

  • Glassmakeriet

    Skåne

    The ice creams from this little parlour boasting lots of flavours are out of this world (try the dulce de leche).

  • Le Gâteau

    Central Jutland

    Flaky pastries, good coffee and picnic-worthy sandwiches await at this smart little bakery, opposite the Ry train station.

  • Kaffivagninn

    Reykjavík

    A harbourside eatery with broad windows looking onto the bobbing boats, good breakfasts and hearty seafood-based lunches.

  • Georg Marius Larsen

    The Coast

    An authentic fish deli that sells hot fish cakes, salads, pre-prepared meals such as seafood gratins, and fresh seafood.

  • Bislett Kebab House

    Oslo

    Spawning a chain of kebab shops all over Oslo, this is the original and is beloved by Oslo's students, past and present.

  • Gata

    Ísafjörður

    Check to see if friendly Gata – part cafe, part outdoors store – is open for coffee, cake, paninis and fresh juice.

  • Burið

    Reykjavík

    Select from a broad range of Icelandic cheeses and skyr (Icelandic yoghurt), and other deli and sweet treats.

  • Veiðistaðurinn

    West Iceland

    This simple shopfront houses a seafood joint run by a friendly family serving dishes from fish-and-chips to mussels.

  • Kvickly

    Aarhus

    Bruun’s Galleri shopping centre is connected to the train station; there's a large supermarket on the lower level.

  • K&G House of Burger

    The Coast

    Angus beef and brioche buns make these burgers a standout. It also offers chicken wings, onion rings and falafels.

  • Heimahumar

    Southeast Iceland

    Warm up with lobster bisque or a lobster roll from this ace food truck. Non-lobster-lovers can opt for a hot dog.

  • 2 Rum & Kök

    Southern Sweden

    This gourmet dinner spot is best known for its magnificent fondue, with flavours ranging from French to barbecue.

  • Flakkarinn Cafe

    The Westfjords

    Simple cafe that serves soup, sandwiches and hot dogs during summer; also sells ferry tickets and has brochures.

  • Føtex

    Aarhus

    Central supermarket; home to a post office outlet. Bakery opens at 7am.

  • Skúrinn

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Casual spot for grabbing a pizza, burger, nachos, fish and chips, and beer, with a nice deck for sunny days.

  • Fish & Chips

    Reykjavík

    Delicious, piping-hot fish and chips are on offer at this simple food truck near the Vikín Maritime Museum.

  • Meistarinn

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    The Meistarinn hot-dog and sandwich wagon has menu items named after members of the Danish royal family.

  • Leifsbúð Café & Restaurant

    West Iceland

    This little eatery near the water offers cakes, soup and salad, as well as full seafood and pasta meals.

  • Stofan Bakhús

    Heimaey

    Delicious baked goodies from chocolate cake and fresh bread to pastries. Top-notch coffee drinks, too.

  • Bruna Dörren

    Gotland

    A casual restaurant and pizzeria in Ljugarn, with a spacious outdoor courtyard and beachside location.

  • Sesam Brauðhús

    East Iceland

    Stop by this first-rate bakery-cafe and choose from a cabinet full of sandwiches, salads and pastries.

  • Illegal Burgers

    Oslo

    Well-priced burgers with large char-grilled patties, interesting gourmet variations and chunky fries.

  • Trygstad Bakeri

    Central Norway

    This standout cafe and bakery will treat you to the town's most popular coffee and baked goodies.

  • Indian Curry House

    Akureyri

    Add a little heat to a chilly evening with a flavourful curry from this family-run restaurant.

  • Nailed It

    Southeast Iceland

    Karl serves up delicious fresh fish (battered cod) and chips from his spotless food truck.

  • Konditoria A Huovila

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    Fêted for its berry pies, this traditional cafe has been a Hamina favourite since 1966.

  • Bókakaffið

    The South

    This independent bookshop (with both new and secondhand books) serves coffee and cake.

  • Vivo T-Jarlen

    Stockholm

    Busy grocery store inside the Östermalmstorg tunnelbana station.

  • Føtex

    Aarhus

    Central supermarket in the Latin Quarter. Bakery opens at 7am.

  • SuperBrugsen

    Skagen

    In-house bakery opens from 7.30am. The post office is inside.

  • Bónus

    Ísafjörður

    Moderately priced supermarket on the main road into town.

  • Kjörbúðin

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Small supermarket and N1 petrol station with a grill.

  • Kvickly

    Central Jutland

    Good for picnic supplies; just back from the marina.

  • Hemköp

    Gothenburg

    Major supermarket in the Nordstan shopping complex.

  • Primus Café

    Snæfellsnes Peninsula

    Welcoming spot for cakes, soups and simple meals.

  • Bónus

    The South

    Giant supermarket on the eastern edge of town.

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