Akureyri
Iceland is one of few countries without McDonald's, but who needs them? Part of a small chain, the Hamburger Factory gives you a choice of 15 square-patty…
Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
If you're just after a quick lunchtime elk burger or a bowl of hjortekoru (smoked sausage with potato-and-cabbage stew), this traditional cafe on the main…
Aarhus
Pitching to a broad demographic, this upbeat riverside venue is a decent option at any hour. As well as a classic-hits menu of burgers, pasta etc, plenty…
Reykjavík
Ever-present 10-11 are similar to 7-Elevens in other countries. They are often open all night and have inflated prices.
Dalarna
Stop by for a good value buffet lunch at this compact lodge in the heart of town. The menu changes weekly, with a different spread on every day, so in the…
The Coast
This pleasant, pub-like harbour-side restaurant has breezy outdoor tables at which to pass a summer's afternoon, and cosy booths for a winter's evening…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
A spacious wooden terrace steps down towards the water here, so you can watch the boats and jet-skiers while you’re waiting for cartwheel-sized pizzas,…
North Iceland
Among shiny nautical relics, this timber-framed restaurant-bar serves high-quality food (spaghetti with shellfish, wild mushroom barley, organic lamb)…
Reykjanes Peninsula
With big windows and views over the town harbour, family-owned Brúin is part coffee shop, part bar and part seafaring-themed restaurant. The house…
The South
The bistro-bar at Hótel Skógafoss is in a very convenient location, and rather tempting with its large windows looking onto the nearby falls. However,…
Saariselkä
With a cosy wooden interior and welcoming service, Pirkon Pirtti serves generous portions of fish (the Lapland fish platter lets you sample several…
Oslo
What it lacks in Mexican authenticity, Mucho Mas more than makes up for in cheese and portion size. The full Tex-Mex repertoire is on offer, including…
The Northern Fjords
Klippfisk served several ways, along with other fishy dinners, are the order of the day at this fun, if rather kitschy, maritime-themed restaurant. The…
Dalarna
The quality of the Westernised sushi and more traditional á la carte menu of familiar favourites like gyōza, rāmen and kara-age (fried chicken) is better…
East Iceland
The in-demand cafe inside Langabúð Museum has a suitably old-world atmosphere, and serves cakes, soups and sandwiches. Keep an eye out for occasional live…
Northern Lapland
Cosy and homelike, this is the best eating spot in town, with a good-value lunch buffet, soups, quiches and cakes, along with hearty mains incorporating…
Visby
Sit in this enchanting cottage garden surrounded by pots of flowers, herbs, butterflies and birdsong. The homemade cakes are fabulous and include local…
Longyearbyen
Simple but filling Thai dishes, at what's claimed to be the world's northernmost Thai restaurant, make this a well-priced choice in the heart of…
Oslo
An all-American diner homage à la Edward Hopper, right down to the booth seats, jukebox, ketchup caddies and art-deco-style mirrored bar. The food isn't…
Narvik
A fairly standard Chinese restaurant it may be, but we sure enjoyed the break from pizza and salmon on our way north. Better-than-average spring rolls,…
Southern Sweden
This cafe is a hit with everyone from prim pensioners to indie types. Fill up on such offerings as baked potatoes, quiche and pasta salads, plus perfect…
Oslo
Light and inventive Thai-inspired cuisine is the hallmark of this well-regarded, very cool, intimate restaurant on a quiet pedestrianised side alley close…
Odense
This handily central restaurant makes a semi-successful stab at recreating the feel of an old-style Danish inn. It serves a good range of classic,…
Turku
Turku's best Indian restaurant (and no, not its only Indian restaurant) fills with locals tucking into heaping portions of spicy curries, sizzling tikka…
Turku & Finland's South Coast
The menu at Trappi spans the globe, from American burgers to Finnish fried pike-perch, with everything in between – including pizza, grilled bratwurst,…
East Iceland
The elegant restaurant at Hótel Framtíð is easily the nicest option in town. Dinner of lobster tails or roast lamb fillet hits the top end of the price…
Narvik
Fast food is ubiquitous in Norway, but if you're on a tight budget and can't face another petrol-station hot dog, this place does simple things well…
Odense
With big communal tables and a push-button-ticket queuing system, this early-opening bakery-cafe chain has three Odense branches. It's ideal for breakfast…
Rovaniemi
The cafe in the Arktikum does an inexpensive soup-and-salad lunch (€9.50) as well as an extensive lunch buffet (kids pay €7.50), with lactose-free, gluten…
The South
For a good low-cost eating option try this little red food truck in a parking lot off the main street. It serves tasty chicken wraps and salads, with a…
Oslo
The jukebox in the corner gives Teddy's Soft Bar a flavour of 1950s USA. It's something of a local institution that has scarcely changed in decades. Its…
Åland Archipelago
If the creaking wooden observation tower causes you some trepidation, the views from the adjoining cafe alone are gorgeous. There's usually one lunch…
The Western Fjords
The town's most frequented lunch spot is great for gourmet salads, well-stuffed sandwiches and paninis, morning muffins and afternoon cakes. There's a…
Oslo
A neighbourhood cafe that serves coffee in deep, cream-coloured bowls and has unbeatable breads and pastries. A freshly baked roll topped with homemade…
Åland Archipelago
If you're on the island of Lappo, you'll likely to find your way to Restaurang Galeasen, a welcoming spot with a sunny terrace overlooking the guest…
Uppsala
Next to the unexcavated flat-topped mound called Tingshögen (Court Mound), at Gamla Uppsala, this restaurant is known for its horns of mead and Viking…
Dalarna
This cute little shop selling gifts and speciality foods is also a deli, with everything from coffee and pastries to delicious baguette sandwiches and hot…
Lapland
The ‘Dead-End Tunnel’ may be a road to nowhere, but it’s an enjoyable one, with a huge terrace and large plates of food, from salads to steaks, ribs and…
Oslo
With blue-and-white Andalucian tiles, this little place models itself on a Spanish bar. The food is likewise Spanish but with a Norwegian twist, such as a…
The Western Fjords
This canteen-style place is a bit short on charm, but it's great for fill-you-up, cheap-as-chips food. Crispy cod, fried salmon, steaks, pork chops and…
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