A neat find since I definitely wasn't expecting to find Swedish food in Cheltenham at all.. The…read morerestaurant is pretty cozy feeling, with space to seat ~ 20 people and decorated like a red riding hood's cottage. Checkered table cloth and books about Sweden lying around. Since I was the only one there for dinner (it was late, closer to 8:30?), the service was pretty great. I got recommendations and extra bread and all the attention I could want. The menu is pretty interesting since there's more than just Swedish meatballs and pickled fish. The food was alright (hit or miss): - Marinated beef appetizer (forgot the actual name..) but this was the best! The beef was tender and flavorful, having both a strong beefiness as well as yummy mushroom marination. The mustard seeds on top gave it a nice little bite. - Pea soup, which was a bit salty. I had a slice of brown rye bread to go with it, that helped a bit with the saltiness. Would skip this next time - Swedish meatballs, served with lingonberries, mashed potatoes and salad. Finally, the most popular Swedish foods. The meatballs were solid. Nothing mindblowing about this dish, but it was nicely done. The meatballs had a complex flavor, also being made with pepper and onions and other spices. - Crème brulee - skip this. It seemed like a poor understanding of the dish. Instead of a light and crackly sugar top, it was almost a caramel. Instead of a soft custard, it was like a dense pudding. Even lingonberries couldn't salvage the dish.

Svea is a nice addition to the restaurant scene providing food that is a bit different - Swedish is…read morenot the usual find! We always enjoyed their meatballs, which was pretty much what we ordered in the cozy nights when we needed something homemade and wholesome to eat. Definitely comfort food. Service is relaxed and prompt.

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.

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!

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.

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. ;)

Very nice Scandinavian Restaurant. Next to the Moxy Hotel in West Hounslow near Heathrow Airport…read more Staff very friendly, food Gas been tasty (although we only had soup and salad on flatbread). Relaxed atmosphere, we liked it.

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 ...