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Step 1
Visit Aquavit in Midtown East (East 55th Street). With the airy, open, modernist vibe of this sleek Swedish restaurant, you'll get a taste of the truly modern feel of Sweden's style. You'll feel like you've been transported to downtown Stockholm on a Friday evening when you dine at Aquavit. The dishes are superb, with everything from Swedish traditional favorites from beef Rydberg to "Gentleman's Delight" (egg salad with anchovies). A must-visit for Swedish dining lovers.
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Step 2
Eat at the Scandinavia House on Park Avenue (between 37th and 38th Streets). The Scandinavia House is official the center for Nordic life and culture in the United States. Luckily, it also hosts a very delicious and charming cafe. Dine here for traditional Swedish delights, like meatball sandwiches and a smorgasbord plate. With the bright and almost kitsch decor, the Scandinavia House cafe is bound to fill you up Swedish style.
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Step 3
Stop by Smorgas. With three locations in New York (West Village, Upper East Side, and on Wall Street), this unpretentious and tasty Swedish restaurant is probably the most classic example of modern Swedish dining available in New York City. With a diverse menu including everything from herring, lefse, and biff Rydberg sandwiches, you can fulfill all your Swedish eating designers at any of the three Smorgas locations in Manhattan.
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Step 4
Dine at Ulrika's on Park Avenue. Enjoy charming, small-town Sweden style food at this adorable Upper East Side restaurant. While at Ulrika's, you'll really feel like you miraculously stepped into a cozy Swedish small town for an hour or so. The food is also authentic and delicious and be sure to try the fish soup. Swedish food is heavily centered around seafood.
