Must-see restaurants in Scandinavia

  • Renaa Restauranten

    Stavanger

    For a truly exclusive eating experience, head for the flagship restaurant of Michelin-lauded chef Sven Erik Renaa. With just a handful of tables and a…

  • Bon Lio

    Oslo

    You might expect some cultural dissonance between a Spanish gastronomic kitchen and a sweetly Norwegian wooden house, but it all comes together in a…

  • Atmosfär

    Malmö

    A polished neighbourhood bistro with outdoor tables in the warmer months, Atmosfär serves good-value, flavourful combinations such as red cabbage with…

  • Magnus & Magnus

    Gothenburg

    Ever-fashionable Magnus & Magnus serves inspired and beautifully presented modern European dishes in an appropriately chic setting. It’s an unpretentious…

  • Hangon Portti

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    You’ll need to take a two-minute ferry journey from the East Harbour pier to this little whitewashed, wicker-furnished cottage, perched on a rugged…

  • Ruths Gourmet

    Skagen

    Modern Danish cuisine shines in the spotlight at this refined and intimate restaurant at Ruths Hotel – the perfect place for a special-occasion dinner…

  • Meat District

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    True to its name, Meat District serves high-quality, organic, grass-fed beef – the house speciality is the dry-aged beef for two; €86. What you might not…

  • Svanereden

    Bornholm

    When the weather gods are smiling, this casual outdoor restaurant positioned above the harbour is a great spot to dine and unwind. The choices are simple…

  • Holy Greens

    Stockholm

    This crisp, friendly cafe serves huge, healthful bowls of greens, grains and superfoods at good prices – try the Laxokado, with baked salmon, black rice,…

  • Panorama Restaurant – Hotel Legoland

    Billund

    A large, light-filled place with a comprehensive kids menu. The buffet lunch (adult/child 198/99kr) and dinner (265/125kr) represent reasonable value, and…

  • Brøndums Hotel Restaurant

    Skagen

    French cuisine is the main influence on Brøndums' menu, under the helm of renowned, Michelin-awarded chef Michel Michaud. There's lots of fish and classic…

  • Jessens Saluhall & Bar

    Visby

    Strung with light bulbs and great for people watching, this fabulous deli-cum-eatery is run by three affable brothers. Daily specials generally include…

  • F-Høj

    Aarhus

    This cool little deli-cafe overlooks the river and has a polished menu of smørrebrød (open sandwiches). It's the 'everyman' lunchtime outpost of the…

  • Hummer

    Copenhagen

    It's all about seafood at this Michelin-recommended spot along Nyhavn's waterfront. Tuck into fresh mussels, fish or, of course, the restaurant's namesake…

  • Restaurant Hærværk

    Aarhus

    The name means 'vandalism', and this is one of Aarhus' new breed of restaurants challenging the established order with bold new ideas. To wit: the set…

  • Friðheimar

    The Golden Circle

    This farm is a surreal sight: huge, bright greenhouses grow tomatoes and a range of other crops throughout the year using geothermal energy. Staff sell…

  • Restaurant 2112

    Gothenburg

    Appealing to refined rockers and metalheads, this upmarket joint serves only burgers and beer. But what burgers! These masterpieces range from the…

  • Gattostretto

    Lund

    Located over medieval ruins and co-run by an affable Roman chef, this breezy cafe-restaurant serves a tasty slice of dolce vita. Guzzle down proper…

  • Nordisk Spisehus

    Aarhus

    A clever concept restaurant, where the menu is usually geographically themed ('Rome', for example, or 'New York Meets Paris') and dishes are borrowed from…

  • Svaneke Chokoladeri

    Bornholm

    Located at the entrance to Bryghuset is one of Bornholm’s top chocolatiers. Made on the premises, the seductive concoctions include a very Bornholm…

  • Klassisk 65 Bistro & Vinbar

    Aarhus

    Heavy on rustic, shabby-chic charm, this tightly packed place is all about carefully mismatched furniture and crockery, and shelves laden with wine…

  • Operakällaren

    Stockholm

    Inside Stockholm’s show-off opera house, the century-old Operakällaren is a major gastronomic event. Decadent chandeliers, golden mirrors and exquisitely…

  • Kaupfélagsbarinn

    East Iceland

    Part of the Hildibrand complex, this is easily the most upmarket restaurant in this neck of the woods. In its large, mid-century-modern space, say hello…

  • Kaskis

    Turku

    Foodies are buzzing about Kaskis, where there's no written menu – not only because it changes daily but also because there are no real decisions to make…

  • Café Saturnus

    Stockholm

    For velvety caffè latte, Gallic-inspired baguettes and perfect pastries, saunter into this casually chic bakery-cafe. Sporting a stunning mosaic floor,…

  • Smag & Behag

    The Coast

    We concur with this upmarket deli-cafe's name: 'taste and enjoy'. Come for lunch or a casual dinner and sample the region's best produce (which is also…

  • Utö Bakgård

    Stockholm Archipelago

    In a red-timber cottage just up from the harbour, this adorable bakery serves a smashing cardamom bulle (bun) that is one of the best in Sweden. Sweet,…

  • Ravintola Aino

    Helsinki

    In a minimalist dining space in the heart of town, Aino is a popular choice for assured Finnish cooking that is faithful to local traditions, but with the…

  • Saltbodan

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    While away a summer evening at this smart cafe-restaurant serving Finnish favourites in an atmospheric old storehouse on Laivasilta Marina. The place is…

  • Roxie

    Copenhagen

    Billed as the 'naughty little sister' of Copenhagen's two-Michelin-starred Kadeau, Roxie opened to rave reviews in spring 2018. It's at once sleek and…

  • Fiskekompaniet

    Tromsø

    This long-standing Tromsø fish and seafood favourite has a prime portside site and is a classy dinner option. All starters and mains, subtly prepared and…

  • Helmi Tea & Coffee House

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    A kindly Russian grandmother would happily sip tea from the distinctive lilac-and-white cups in the courtyard of this Tsarist teahouse. It's famous for…

  • Rådmand Davids Hus

    Helsingør

    What better place to gobble down Danish classics than a snug, lopsided 1694 house, complete with cobbled courtyard? Refuel with honest, solid staples or…

  • Restaurant Kuparipaja

    Turku & Finland's South Coast

    The terrace overhanging the river at the old copper forge is a mesmerising setting for a foray into Finnish gastronomy. Starters such as organic beef…

  • Malmstens Fisk & Köj

    Lund

    Locals swear the seafood here is the best in town. Tucked into a classy corner in the gourmet market, the menu is reassuringly brief, depending on what is…

  • Saluhall Briggen

    Gothenburg

    Originally built as a fire station in 1891, this handsome red-brick pile is now home to an appetite-piquing indoor market. Scan the counters for a…

  • Arla Unika

    Aarhus

    Drop by this sophisticated deli (primarily selling cheese and high-end booze) to see how design permeates all aspects of Danish life. Taste-test local…

  • Skagen Fiskerestaurant

    Skagen

    This dockside place has a winning sales pitch: fresh, casual cafe fare at lunch and dinner (fiskefrikadeller, creamy fish soup, fish and chips), an in…

  • Koka

    Gothenburg

    Stylish Koka is distinguished by its smart, contemporary decor – blond wood, clean lines, mood lighting – and a dedication to conjuring up inspired dishes…

  • Kontrast

    Oslo

    A minimalist, industrial space makes a dramatic backdrop for beautifully presented, seasonal dishes that combine a pure simplicity and honed technique…

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