Riche (Birger Jarlsgatan 4, Stockholm) — Founded in 1893, Riche strove to imitate it´s Parisian model, Café Riche on Boulevard des Italiens, in interior decoration as well as in character. Starched linen tablecloths, elegant gold-framed mirrors on the walls and crystal chandeliers in the ceilings created an environment that made solid bourgeoisie, officers and gentlefolk […]
Prinsen (Mäster Samuelsgatan 4, Stockholm) – this brasserie restaurant, which has been in business for over a century, serves a variety of tasty traditional European dishes such as Italian seafood ravioli with langoustine tails, lamb brisket stuffed with herbs accompanied by pecorino arancini and mousse au chocolat with citrus compote and caramelized nuts.
The Witchery by the Castle (Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh) – this restaurant has developed a world-wide reputation for its exceptional dining experience, showcasing the very best of Scotland’s produce in the most magical of settings. Now in its fourth decade, the Witchery is a Scottish dining landmark, much loved by loyal locals, its celebrity […]
The Tower Restaurant (National Museum Of Scotland, Chambers St, Edinburgh) – this well-regarded local restaurant serves dishes packed with flavor and seasonal ingredients, such as: briny-fresh Scottish oysters, well-aged Borders beef, autumn game, lamb and delicious seafood. Their cheeses change with the seasons and even their potatoes are named heritage varieties.
The Stockbridge Restaurant (54 St. Stephen Street, Edinbergh) — this restaurant is beautifully decorated with fresh flowers and fairy lights, quality linen and heavy silver cutlery. The food is exceptional, using fresh seasonal produce, locally sourced, with a highlight being local fish and game. Dishes served here include: Corn fed Chicken breast with dauphinoise potatoes, wild […]
Tex Mex (64 Thistle Street, Edinburgh) — when TEX MEX opened in July 1984, it was the first Mexican Restaurant in Scotland. It moved from Hanover Street to Thistle Street in 2007 and have been Flaming Fajitas there for its patrons since then. TEX MEX II is born with all the experience of […]
Restaurant at the Bonham (Bonham Hotel, 35 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh) – located within a four-star boutique hotel, this elegant restaurant is inspired by classic flavors adapted for the modern palate by Head Chef Maciej Szymik and his team. Using locally sourced seasonal produce, the dishes created are simple but elegant in style. The restaurant also […]
Pontus! (Brunnsgatan 1, Stockholm) – located near Stureplan in central Stockholm, this three-level restaurant serves a variety of local and international delicacies. There’s an oyster bar, a cocktail bar for those interested in sushi, sashimi, and dim sum, anda dining area that serves a variety of Swedish and internationally-influenced dishes. This restaurant stands out for […]
Östermalm Food Hall – what better place to enjoy traditional Swedish dishes than this historic food hall from the 1880s? There are actually a number of restaurants housed within this building, such as Gerdas Fish & Seafood Restaurant, Melanders Fisk & Vilt, and Nybroe SmØrrebrØd (which serves something called “Danish Open Sandwiches” – which looks […]
Nytorget Urban Deli (Nytorget 4, Stockholm) – this eatery is unusual in that it’s a deli, food store and bakery, all rolled into one. Foreigners unfamiliar with Swedish cuisine can take the opportunity to learn through this restaurant. Wine is served here, too, which makes being here more fun. The modern minimalist décor assures that […]