In celebration of my new BBC series with Martin Compston, Norwegian Fling, here are the best Scandinavian restaurants in Scotland.
The Grahamston at Radisson Blu Glasgow
The Grahamston Kitchen offers dishes using locally sourced ingredients creating a varied menu for all tastes, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Visit them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, or stop by for drinks at the bar.
IG: @thegrahamston
Fhior, Edinburgh
Chef Scott Smith’s Scandi-inspired restaurant offers a modern take on Scottish food and takes you on a journey through the flavours of Scotland’s seasonal larder with ingredient-led dishes presented in enticing set-menus.
IG: @fhiorrrestaurant
Soderberg, Edinburgh
A Swedish café business with a bakery and seven branches in Edinburgh, they serve authentic Swedish food made to classic recipes with high quality ingredients. Soderberg’s evening menu includes pizza, platters, salads and a Scandi twist on
classic cocktails.
IG: @soderbergbakery
Joseph Pearce, Edinburgh
Joseph Pearce is a landmark in Edinburgh which has been open since 1898. It’s been a grocery shop, a wine merchant and now a restaurant and bar and the ultimate date bar in Edinburgh.
Just a few minutes’ walk from Princes Street, the new St James Quarter and the city centre, Joseph Pearce is the perfect place to stop for some drinks after a busy day at work or after shopping! It’s family friendly throughout the day, and yes, they do allow dogs too!
IG: @jpsedinburgh
Martin Compston’s Norwegian Fling starts on Friday, BBC2 at 9pm.
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