If you love trying different cuisines from around the world, then Nordic cooking might be on your list of new foods to explore? Were you to venture into the Scandinavian kitchen I would naturally want you to try the very best. The dishes might sound a little experimental on paper. They will challenge your taste buds. Yet you will soon understand why in recent years Danish chefs are the talk of the town internationally.
Recently named one of Timeout magazine’s Top 100 restaurants in London, trendy Danish establishment Snaps & Rye in Notting Hill is definitely worth a visit. Better known for their lunch servings they have recently opened for dinner on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The intimate and newly refurbished interior lends itself perfectly to a bit of traditional hygge. With candles, comfortable chairs adorning fur and a minimalist decor featuring classic Scandinavian designs.
The evening service is still finding its feet although if you are looking to visit on a weekend I would definitely recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Escape the grey cold winter weather and take yourself on a journey through Northern Europe. In here you don’t have to wrap up warm yet you can warm your cockles with a snaps based cocktail to start.
We visited on international Gin & Tonic Day so it would have been rude to refuse the serving of Nordic Gin (read: snaps) perfectly served over ice with cucumber and tonic.
A lovely place for a romantic tête-à-tête or perhaps an invigorating evening in joyous company of friends. Snaps & Rye, 93 Golborne Road, London, W10 5NL.
FROM EEL TO APRICOT, BEETROOT TO PORK’S CHEEKS
Choose between a set menu for £38 or from the a la carte menu. While you decide I suggest trying a few of their mini Smørrebrød canapes showcasing delicious and classic Danish open sandwiches in miniature format.
If you are brave then you have to try the eel. This starter embraces the Scandi love of fish with a British twist in the form of the crispy black pudding topping. The latter almost put me off ordering, but after being convinced by our lovely waiter, I’m happy I chose the dish. It was such a delicious combination of flavours and textures and I would go for it again in a heart-beat.
From the list of main courses I have to highlight the very tasty saffron, fennel and leek Risotto served with a special Danish cheese and a crisp-crumbled egg. If you are after something a bit more traditional then the Cider-Glazed Pork Cheeks, Burnt Apple, Celeriac and Pickled Black Kale is the perfect autumnal dish and will leave you feeling very satisfied.
We finished off the evening indulging in Danish Pastry Apricot and Almond Baked Custard Pudding. The flavours brought me back to my childhood and family dinners at my grandparents’ home.
Please note that the menu changes weekly.
SHOP EVERYTHING SCANDI AT SNAPS & RYE
The Snaps & Rye restaurant also houses a small shop selling all things Nordic. From books on everything from hygge to home decor, a huge selection of liquorice, salts, herbs and spices to snaps and ceramics.
Have you visited Snaps & Rye? Would you try Scandinavian food?
Please note we were gifted this meal. All words and opinions are my own.
The food looks very yummy. Unfortunately, I haven’t visited Snaps & Rye or eaten any Scandinavian food. But my cousin has – she loved it.
I love the style of the interior. I love trying different cuisine and this is somewhere that I would really like to visit.
(hubby helping out)
This place is beautiful. The food looks tasty. I want to try Danish food soon.
I might be bias but it is very tasty and worth a try 🙂
Looks and sounds lovely. I would love to dine there.
Hope you get to visit one day soon. It’s such a lovely place.
I used to work in a Danish restaurant and just love the food. This place looks awesome!
Well, then you would know 🙂 It is such a great place.
I have tried a few Danish dishes and would love to try some more, this place looks absolutely awesome
I have never tried Danish food. Would love to one day.
This food looks beautiful. I love that they have added a British twist of black pudding. Creative food!
I have never tried Nordic food before. I don’t think there is anywhere local to where I live. This looks divine, I will keep this in mind if ever in London!
I have to confess I have not tried Nordic food before but after reading your review I had to check the site. They even have some good veggie options as well! You were so adventurous to try the eel!
I don’t think I’ve ever had Scandinavian food before. This looks lovely.
I don’t think I’ve ever tried danish food, it looks like I’m missing out. This looks delicious!
Oh that sounds lovely! Living in Sweden I like the odd snaps and a bit of rye myself! As for the British influence – you are a braver woman than me to try the black pudding! haha
I love the sound of this I’d so love to visit there it sounds cosy and the food looks amazing.
Those ceramics are gorgeous! And what a cosy looking restaurant, will keep it in mind if I’m ever in that neighbourhood
Haven’t visited Snaps & Rye and didn’t know Scandinavian food was a thing but I will be on the lookout now as I love trying new things.
This looks like a beautiful place to eat – the pudding especially catches my eye! I also love the look of the stoneware available, they’d match my kitchen perfectly 🙂
It looks lovely here. Beautiful photos 🙂 The food looks amazing, I would love to try.