The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2022 was unveiled on 4th of July at the Stavanger Concert Hall in Norway, in collaboration with the Rogaland County Municipality, the City of Stavanger, Visit Region Stavanger and the Stavanger Concert Hall.
The guide recognises outstanding culinary talent in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden — destinations which shine with the personality and boldness of their chefs.
2 new restaurants awarded Two Michelin Stars
Palace – Finland – located in the heart of Helsinki, on the 10th floor of a modernist building constructed in 1952 for the Olympic Games, which offers stunning views over the harbour. Eero Vottonen and his team offer a sophisticated tasting menu underpinned by top-quality ingredients.
Cooking combines modern Nordic recipes with French and Japanese influences and the resulting dishes are delicate, elegantly presented and well-balanced – with final touch tableside by the chefs themselves, which enhances the experience.
Photo credit: Frederikshøj archives
Frederikshøj – Denmark – is located in Aarhus, within the former staff lodge of the Royal Palace. A smart and luxurious restaurant, it offers great views over its gardens and out to the sea. Opened in 2009, it received its first Star in 2015 – the first year that Aarhus was covered by the MICHELIN Guide – and second Star is an illustration of team’s continuous evolution and ambition for excellence.
Working in some of Denmark’s finest restaurants, Wassim Hallal gained respect for the classical kitchen, while adding his own blend of originality and personality to the whole experience to create bold, daring dishes with the occasional playful element.
11 new restaurants awarded One Michelin Star
This brings the total number of One Star restaurants in the 2022 MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries to 56.
Jatak – Denmark
At this intimate restaurant in the Nørrebro neighbourhood of the capital, chef Jonathan Tam offers modern cuisine which combines top-quality Danish ingredients and with strong Asian flavours.
MOTA – Denmark
In Nykøbing Sjælland, chef Claus Henriksen takes the best ingredients from local Danish producers – including many from the nearby fjord – to create dishes that are fresh, innovative and bursting with flavour.
Kaskis – Finland
This restaurant in Turku is the first Finnish Michelin Star outside Helsinki. Chefs Erik Mansikka and Simo Raisio offer a tasting menu which combines bold colours and flavours with a fine, delicate touch.
ÓX – Iceland
Located in Reykjavik, and run by talented chefs Thráinn Freyr Vigfússon and Georg Arnar Halldórsson, ÓX offers the best Icelandic produce in highly personalised dishes, which blend traditional flavours with a modern edge.
Hot Shop – Norway
Oslo’s Hot Shop, by chef Jo Bøe Klakegg, is a friendly, canteen-style neighbourhood bistro, whose surprise tasting menu is based on the best seasonal, local ingredients available. Rich, technically adept dishes come with real depth of flavour.
Knystaforsen – Sweden
An old sawmill in Rydöbruk is the location of both home and work for chef Nicolai Tram and his wife, restaurant manager and sommelier, Eva. Local meats, game, fish and foraged plants feature in dishes cooked over an open fire.
Adam / Albin – Sweden
Chefs Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman opened this Stockholm restaurant 6 years ago. They offer a highly personable experience, adding a little theatre to proceedings by finishing their dishes at the table and explaining the make-up of their original, intricate creations.
Nour – Sweden
At this intimate restaurant in the capital, experienced chef Sayan Isaksson’s heritage is reflected throughout the well-composed tasting menu, which seamlessly combines Swedish and Asian elements in original combinations.
Schlägergården – Norway
Led by Bjørn Svensson, this restaurant sits within a remote 18C farmhouse just outside the capital, and showcases superlative local produce – including some they have foraged, grown or preserved themselves – in pure, expertly crafted dishes.
Hyde – Norway
Hyde, from British chef Matthew North, is the perfect location for a fun evening out in the capital; keeping the lights down low whilst cranking the music up high. Dishes come with bold, punchy flavours, and the natural wines are particularly well-chosen.
Lysverket – Norway
Set within an art museum in Bergen, on the southwest coast of Norway, Lysverket was opened by chef Christopher Haatuft in 2013. Seasonal ‘short’ and ‘long’ menus showcase the Norwegian larder, and the intelligently crafted, balanced dishes burst with flavour.
5 new restaurants awarded a Michelin Green Star
Five restaurants have been newly awarded a Michelin Green Star for their commitment to sustainable gastronomy. This brings the number of Green Star restaurants in the Nordic Countries Guide to 38 out of a total of 255. This is one of the highest percentages across all of the MICHELIN Guides worldwide.
Natura – Helsinki, Finland
A large proportion of vegetables used at this restaurant come from their own garden in Helsinki, with herbs and berries foraged from within 50km. Other ingredients are sourced from small, family-run local businesses, who share the restaurant’s passion for sustainability.
DILL, Reykjavic, Iceland
Everything that comes through the door is used and nothing wasted at this first floor restaurant. In summer they forage, using some of what they collect immediately, whilst also preserving ingredients for use in the winter months.
Jossa Mat & Drikke – Trondheim, Norway
This little sister to Credo shares its sustainable approach: they support local farmers and the local community, as well as the Geitmyra Culinary Centre for children. The chefs regularly visit farms to gain new experiences and to consider the sustainability focus of the restaurant.
Knystaforsen – Rydöbruk, Sweden
Cooking here happens over an open fire, using ingredients from the rivers, lakes and woods surrounding them, as well as from local producers, and the no-choice plant-focused menu is based around what’s in season. They consider the wellbeing of their staff to be paramount.
Oxenstiernan – Stockholm, Sweden
Sustainability is at the heart of everything they do at this bistro. They follow the seasonal calendar for crops, meat and animal products and collaborate closely with farmers to put together a menu that showcases the very best of what the farmer has harvested that particular day.
Three Michelin Stars
Denmark
Geranium, Copenhagen
Noma, Copenhagen
In the Photo: Esben Holmboe Bang, Head Chef of Maaemo
Norway
Maaemo, Oslo
Sweden
Frantzén, Stockholm
The MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries selection at a glance
- 4 Three Star restaurants
- 14 Two Star restaurants (2 new)
- 56 One Star restaurants (11 new)
- 32 Bib Gourmand restaurants (5 new)
- 38 Green Star restaurants (5 new)
The full restaurant selection for the MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries can be found exclusively on the MICHELIN Guide website (click for quick links to: Denmark/Finland/Iceland/Norway/Sweden) and also on the MICHELIN Guide iOS and Android apps.
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