Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia

  • Påfyll Snikkeriet

    Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

    Snikkeriet is known for its well-priced home-cooked Norwegian meals, including fjord trout and local sausages. It also hosts popular evening gigs.

  • Ruohonjuuri

    Helsinki

    If you’re after specialised supplies, Ruohonjuuri stocks food that’s ethically sound, organic and often catering to special dietary needs.

  • Skógakaffi

    The South

    Skógakaffi is inside the Transport Museum at the Skógar Folk Museum complex and offers basic snacks, like salmon sandwiches, cakes and soup.

  • Smyge Fiskrökeri

    Skåne

    Packs people like sardines into its tiny shop. The smokehouse’s salmon baguettes and crayfish cakes on brown bread are worth the crush.

  • Við Voginn

    East Iceland

    Come to this popular, central grill bar for cracker fish and chips, burgers, hot dogs and pitas, or to start the day with eggs and bacon.

  • Tisvildeleje Brød & Vin

    Zealand

    This family-style bakery has a big old kitchen table for those wishing to eat in. Wine and Kastbergs gourmet ice cream also available.

  • Forstmann

    Central Norway

    The fish-and-game restaurant at the Forestry Museum serves traditional Norwegian cooking and has views over the swishing river waters.

  • Merisali

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    In a restored spa pavilion, Merisali offers buffets with plentiful hot and cold choices. The pier-side terrace often has live music.

  • Ellens Café

    Western Finnmark

    Upstairs from the Coop Supermarket, this is an unpretentious, inexpensive cafeteria with no-frills food – ideal for a quick lunch.

  • Åstedet Café & Bistro

    Western Finnmark

    Both pub and cafe-restaurant, Åstedet Café & Bistro serves a range of meaty mains plus the usual burgers, pizzas and salads.

  • Skaftárskáli

    Southeast Iceland

    For a quick bite, the usual fast-food suspects at the N1's busy all-day grill-bar may suffice. Kitchen closes at 9.30pm in summer.

  • Brekkan

    East Iceland

    The no-frills, low-key local chowhouse, serving up hot dogs, burgers and toasted sandwiches. There’s a stack of groceries, too.

  • Kristjáns Bakarí

    Akureyri

    For a quick pit stop or for picnic supplies, this small bakery and cafe on the main drag sells breads, cakes and pastries.

  • Sjøbua

    The Coast

    Part takeaway kiosk, part waterside restaurant, part kick-on bar; come here for fish and chips in an unbeatable location.

  • Frost

    Southeast Iceland

    Inside the visitor centre at Fjallsárlón, a cafeteria offers hot dishes, soups, a salad buffet, and assorted snacks.

  • Far East

    Oslo

    Come for light and fresh Thai and Vietnamese curries, soups and noodles at this simple and very popular little place.

  • Sólbrekka Cafe

    East Iceland

    You can get coffee, cake and a simple sandwich at the Sólbrekka schoolhouse.

  • KS Supermarket

    North Iceland

    Supermarket by the N1 is open late; also has a grill-bar serving up burgers and hot food. The kitchen closes at 9pm.

  • Fish & Chips

    The Golden Circle

    Permanent food truck located outside the Secret Lagoon serving one thing only – fresh Icelandic fish and chips.

  • Eyri Restaurant

    North Iceland

    Relax in a cosy log cabin while sampling fish straight from the fjord, or other local lamb and beef dishes.

  • Kjörbúðin

    East Iceland

    Supermarket in the centre of town, opposite Hildibrand Hotel.

  • Kvickly

    Bornholm

    If you want to pack a lunch for the beach, this central supermarket has a bakery and deli section.

  • Kantína

    The Golden Circle

    Self-service style modern canteen serving standard fast food plus sandwiches, soups and salads.

  • Hønse-Louisas Hus

    Oslo

    Stop for coffee and a waffle at Hønse-Louisas Hus, attached to an atmospheric little theatre.

  • Hópið

    The Westfjords

    Hópið is a low-key joint with a pool table. It serves burgers and basic Icelandic mains.

  • Kauptún

    North Iceland

    The supermarket shares a car park with Vinbúðin.

  • Kaupfélag

    The Westfjords

    The biggest grocery shop in the area is by the N1 petrol station. Also has a small cafe.

  • Seljord Hotell Restaurant

    Southern Norway

    The restaurant at the Seljord Hotell is Seljord's best, with local fish and game dishes.

  • Kjörbúðin

    East Iceland

    On the main road, with a Vínbúðin attached.

  • Galleri Thomasgården

    Central Norway

    Half cafe, half art gallery – and a pleasant spot for post-viewing coffee and cake.

  • Kjörbúðin

    East Iceland

    For food supplies; has a Vínbúðin inside.

  • Kjøttbasarell

    Bergen

    This lovely old food market has cheeses, meats, jams and all sorts of gourmet items.

  • Kauppatori

    Turku

    The main market square hosts fruit and vegetable stalls during the warmer months.

  • Heimabakarí Konditori

    North Iceland

    Sells fresh bread, sandwiches and a cabinet full of sugary cakes and pastries.

  • Krambúð

    Akureyri

    Near the campsite west of the centre.

  • Gate of India

    Oslo

    This upmarket Indian does flavourful dishes made with quality ingredients.

  • Guest Harbour Café

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A convenient harbour-side cafe serving cold drinks and inventive pizzas.

  • Kjörbúðin

    East Iceland

    For picnic supplies and self-catering. There's an ATM out front, too.

  • Isen

    Zealand

    Town-centre outlet for north Zealand's very creamy Hansen ice cream.

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