Fabulous pastries. I think we got eight different pastries from this place and a lot of them had…read moreground almonds which I adore. Everything was really good, including the cardamom bun, the fruit pastry, and all of the almond pastries. The staff were really lovely and the space is small, but unique and beautifully decorated. I was so happy to find this place!

Ever since Sweden, I'm always on the lookout for the ultimate Kanelbullar (cinnamon roll) which is…read morenot like the American version. For a small shop, there was a wide selection of Swedish items (see photos). For my fika, I ordered a Kanelbullar and a slice of Princess Torte (cake). Although both were really good, the tiny shop's seating was all filled up. Even the little bench outside had a person sitting on it so I had to take my baked goods to go.

The food was excellent, we loved the ambiance inside and outside, and the service was warm and…read moreGreta each time we went. Patrick was a fantastic ambassador for Ekte, and was a standout among London restaurants. We loved the egg and Swedish mustard smorrebrod, the halibut, the aubergine, and the skagen. The drinks were also really wonderful. Can't recommend Ekte enough.

This is a nice little Scandinavian restaurant with a great range of small bites and drinks…read more Friendly service and great layout.

Fairly nice Scandi cuisine presented in a very pleasant setting, with friendly and efficient…read moreservice, including the possibility of sending a mugshot with your booking so they recognise you on arrival. High points : akvavit, and shrimp skagen. Low points: no gravad lax, a distinctly lacklustre cheese board ( could be replicated from a Co-op), and if I'm honest , mash potatoes too close to baby food in consistency.

Aquavit serves up high-end Scandinavian cuisine in a classy ambiance. From the smörgåsbord…read more(appetizers), the shrimp skagen was amazing (and large portion size), and the pickled herring selection was very good. From the mains, we quite enjoyed the houghton spring trout. The bees rydberg wasn't great, so maybe try the meatballs instead--they looked good. The charred hispy cabbage on the side was ok but unremarkable. The interior is slick with modern styling and subtle mood lighting. It's a good place for a fancy date or a nice meal out with a friend. Service was professional, ans we felt relaxed and not rushed at all. The place was also not that full when we came, though this may vary depending on the season. Prices are quite high--we spent £50 per person without alcohol. Definitely not affordable for most as a regular meal, but perhaps worth it as a special occasion if you love Scandinavian cuisine. Check it out if so!

Scandinavians are known for their simple, sleek, and minimalist style. It's a grand concept for…read moredesign and furniture but not the best when it comes to food. Sure the cinnamon roll at minimum qualifies as such - yeasty bread with cinnamon swirls - but this pastry is just not complete IMO without the sweet glaze! Otherwise the latte was good and service was quick. Seating was busy but that's London for you.

I only stepped in a moment to get a Cinnamon Bun for take-away but it was impossible not to smell…read morecinnamon! My Cinnamon Bun was really good, with an intense flavor of cinnamon and other spices and not too sweet. It is not cheap but it is pretty huge!

Really disappointed because this place looked really cool. I like their Scandinavian interior and…read moreit's nice that it's hidden at the rooftop of John Lewis. BUT service was super slow and they didn't even apologize for missing an order! They also don't know how to make iced coffee... it seems like they just dropped ice into a hot latte.

Loved this place! Super cool design and atmosphere with good service and deals. The Thursday night…read morecocktail discount is definitely the way to go

I was hoping to order smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), but by the time I arrived at 1pm they…read morewere already sold out. FYI the woman at the front said that is common, which is odd because 1pm isn't exactly late for lunch, but anyhow, I ended up ordering the frikadeller (Danish meatballs, potatoes with blue cheese, and salad). It was quite delicious. The salad was especially good as I really loved the quality of the greens and the light dressing. It's a charming restaurant with lots of fun Danish items to purchase- especially if you love black licorice!

Snaps & Rye takes me back to my childhood - and I'm not even Danish! My grandmother used to serve…read moreopen sandwiches on ceramic boards, and the meatballs I sampled today reminded my of my mum's cooking. We only ever had meatball sandwiches on Saturdays, made from the week's leftovers ... here they come freshly made to order, with a side order of pickled beetroot and thinly sliced cucumber salad. Somehow Jacqueline and Kell managed to condense my childhood memories and re-package them in modern Scandi style. The biggest draw is the rye bread - the only thing expat Germans miss when they live abroad. No wonder the place was packed just one week since opening. Service is as understated and friendly as the surroundings, and I was very happy with the recommendation of mint & licoirice tea. I'll have to come back to sample some snaps ...

KuPP is a spacious Swedish coffeehouse & restaurant, situated in the new paddington canal area…read more I've come in several times to do work and really enjoyed how relaxed the atmosphere is. You can go, sit down at a table, and stay for several hours with minimal distractions. The coffee is good, and served in these attractive air layer cups which keep the outside cool. Food overall is tasty although it is on the expensive side. I've been twice so far and will certainly be back!

The chicken open sandwich I had was horrible. Tasted bad. Upgraded to fries for a pound and…read morewasn't worth it. Only good thing is being able to sit outside on a nice day. Service was good and helps with the review but the food really wasn't good. Ok ok... Later in the day I came for drinks and the inside of the place is amazing. Very well decorated and very roomy. There was only one bartender though, so drinks were slow. Upgraded to three stars because of how nice it is inside. ;)

Although it's pretty new, I've spent a fair amount of time here while waiting to watch my wife…read moreperform at Royal and Derngate. It's a solid bar with a wide selection of beers, including some unusual finds from places like Norway, and more locally, some experimental English brewers. Which is to say, don't come here if you're looking for the standard selection of ales and lagers, as there's no shortage of that at any other pub in Northampton. Instead, Bar Hygge features some local and not-so-local craft brews. Of course, there's no shortage of beer-of-the-moment IPAs, but they also have Westmalle Dubbel, a superb dark Belgian Trappist ale. I have two points of contention, though: dissimilar service and a limited food menu. Starting with food, it's tasty but limited. Think of sandwich tapas. I had three of them, and each was nicely prepared aesthetically, and also flavourful. You can also put together your own meat and cheese plate. Just be warned its a pretty niche menu so you may be disappointed. The other point is dissimilar service. On my first trip here, I was allowed to open a tab while sitting outside. However, on my second trip I was told I could only start a tab if I was sitting inside. It's not a big deal, but nice to be extended this courtesy on one day, and disappointing the next. Still, these two relatively minor points don't significantly detract from what is otherwise a refreshing and unique choice for a drink in Northampton, for which Royal and Derngate should be commended, their vision for Northampton continues to shape the surrounding areas into a great town center.

We found this place while looking at the banksy art around the corner. When we arrived I wasn't…read moresure they were open. The hostess said yes and asked if we had a booking. No we didn't but could they take us anyway. Yes. Service was incredibly slow. My tagliatelle had a big chunk all stuck together. The food was not hot. My husband loved his which is why this gets a 3 star instead of lower.

This place had an amazing atmosphere with some great live music. I went on a Friday night and…read moreordered several dishes with some friends. These included the Swedish Meatballs, Mussels, Sausage Platter, Tuna, Bolognese Pasta, and the Artichoke Plate. All were incredible, however I do think the meatballs were a little dry and could've been made better (since that is a signature dish)! My favorite meals in particular were the Artichoke and the Tuna, I really loved those. My friends and I also ordered four Swedish Weddings, which were these drinks that were delicious, light, and fruity! I loved the people, liveliness, and music of the place as well. Everyone just seemed so happy to be there, and I was too! Definitely a place to hit on a friday or saturday night with a good group of people and good vibes.