Scandinavian restaurants in Paris, a fresh stop-over

Flora Danica

In the low key ambiance of the dining room or seated in the exclusive terraced garden, this gourmet embassy of Denmark has been updated. And the dishes featured in this « New Nordic » cuisine are signed by chef Andreas Møller. With a glass of  Pilsner beer or an Aquavit, a Smørrebrød of mackerel, the Gilbert Bécaud  salmon and the  Rødgrød with fruit, Scandinavian exoticism and the « Hygge » spirit are sure to appeal to foodies. Formula : 28,50 €, menu : 38 €, à la carte : 70 €. 142, avenue des Champs-Elysées, 75008 Paris. Open 7/7, service until 11pm. Tel : 01 44 13 86 26 and floradanica.fr

The implementation and decoration of the restaurant were conceived by the inconic couple of Danish design, GamFratesi. © DR

La Maison Nordique

Oriented towards products from the sea, this house has thrown its anchor in Paris. More than a high-end grocery store, connoisseurs will find here the Imperial caviar from Sologne, taramas or smoked fish of the highest quality. Adventurers of taste will be tempted by the generosity of the lobster club, the squid tube, but also by a maritime version of the burger. A successful and refreshing combo of the great classic, seasoned with creativity ! À la carte : 50 €. 221, rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, 75008 Paris. Closed on Sunday, service from 10am to 7pm. Tel : 01 47 23 00 00 and www.lamaisonnordique.com

Jump onboard to taste the savors of this iodine-filled table, headed for freshness ! © DR

Smörgas, at la Trésorerie

This amusing café is set up in a concept store of the Maraist district, in Paris, cultivating the allures of a bazaar showcasing Swedish, Danish, Finnish and Norwegian furniture. It truly deserves its name, because in Swedish, Smörgas means slice of bread. Here it comes in many different versions. Starting at breakfast, chef Jean Stern tops off his square black bread with smoked salmon, fresh goat cheese, germinated seeds, egg, beet—naturally all organic. Välkommen ! Count 25 €. 11, rue du Château d'Eau, 75010 Paris. Closed Sunday and Monday, service from noon to 3:30 pm. Tel : 01 40 40 20 46 et www.latresorerie.fr

After tasty nibbles, think of picking up a few items to redecorate your home sweet home. © DR

La Petite Sirène de Copenhague

In his bistro filled with theater posters, Peter Thulstrup tells the story of the Little Mermaid, who is admired by all the tourists visiting the harbor of Copenhagen. With his usual graceful welcome, he always has good advice when it comes to the specialties of his country. Herring, Skagen ham, salmon, lemon sherbert with Aquavit, the voyage can begin for a friendly « fooding experience ». Menus : 35 €, 41 €, à la carte : 60 €. 47, rue Notre Dame de Lorette, 75009 Paris. Closed Saturday lunch, Sunday and Monday, service until 11pm. Tel : 01 45 26 66 66 and www.lapetitesireneparis.com

In the land of Vikings, the culinary boom appeals to gourmets. © DR