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Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

3 Michelin starred and flagship restaurant from Bjorn Frantzen, serving creative, fusion cuisine

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative Scandinavian

Address: Klara Norra kyrkogata 26, 111 22 Stockholm, Sweden

Food Rating: 92%

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Studio Frantzen (Knightsbridge)

27th January 2023 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Bjorn Frantzen's new (Nov 2022) and casual London venture

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Swedish

Address: 87-135 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge Fifth Floor, Harrods, London SW1X 7XL

Food Rating: 74%

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Zen (Singapore)

4th August 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

High end ingredients and superior handling producing a Japanese-Scandanavian fusion menu of excellence

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Japanese Scandinavian fusion

Address: 41 Bukit Pasoh Rd, Singapore 089855

Food Rating: 95%

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Hjem (Hexham)

15th April 2022 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly Michelin starred venue as of the 2022 Guide serving precise dishes with a Nordic twist

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Scandinavian

Address: Hjem, The Hadrian Hotel, Wall, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 4EE

Food Rating: 83%

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VesterØL (Læsø)

2nd August 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Modern

Address: Havnepladsen 5, 9940 Læsø, Denmark

Food Rating: 83%

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Maaemo (Oslo)

12th July 2019 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Norway's only 3 Michelin starred restaurant, located in Oslo, serving high grade, modern Scandinavian cuisine

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Modern Scandinavian

Address: Schweigaards gate 15B, 0191 Oslo

Food Rating: 93%

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Texture (Marylebone)

26th August 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Scandanavian influenced dishes in a stylish and cosy Michelin starred restaurant - superb lunch value

Editor's note: closed May 2020 owing to the impact of COVID-19

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: Creative (Scandinavian influences)

Address: 34 Portman Street, Marleybone, W1H 7BY

Food Rating: 75%

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Aquavit (St James’s Market)

4th April 2017 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Glamorously designed Scandanavian (mainly Swedish) restaurant set within St James's Market

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Nordic

Address: St James's Market 1 Carlton Street, London SW1Y 4QQ

Food Rating: 69%

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  • Food Rating - 69%
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Summary

Strking décor.
Quality home made breads.
Value set menu.

Non-Nordic staff.

Restaurant Details

Permanently closed

Michelin Stars: N/A

Cuisine: Nordic

Address: St James's Market 1 Carlton Street, London SW1Y 4QQ

Website: Aquavit (St James's Market)

Telephone: +44 20 7024 9848

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16th May 2024

Recent Visit – 3 Stars

Frantzén (Stockholm)

6th June 2025

Recent Visit – Not Starred but Recommended

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5th November 2022

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About Me

meMy hobby-turned-passion began to evolve during my assignments to London where I was fortunate enough to be able to explore all the Michelin starred restaurants in my spare time and as a result, I gradually built up a catalogue of all these venues.

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