The 2026 edition of Michelin Guide Nordic Countries was presented on 1 June at a gala in Tivoli in Copenhagen. One of the biggest Swedish news stories was that the newly opened Stockholm restaurant Adam Albin was awarded a Michelin star just two months after opening. The restaurant also received a special award “Opening of the Year 2026”.
Sweden simultaneously retains its only three-star restaurant, Frantzén in Stockholm, which remains one of the absolute top gastronomic destinations in the Nordics.
Swedish Michelin Restaurants 2026
Three stars
- Frantzén, Stockholm
Two stars
- Aira, Stockholm
- Signum
- Vollmers, Malmö
- VYN, Simrishamn
A star
- 28+, Gothenburg
- Adam Albin, Stockholm
- Meadow, Tvååker
- Celeste, Stockholm
- Dashi, Stockholm
- Ekstedt, Stockholm
- Etoile, Stockholm
- Therefore, Stockholm
- Hoze, Gothenburg
- Knystaforsen, Rydöbruk
- Munchies, Gothenburg
- Nour, Stockholm
- Operakällaren, Stockholm
- PM & Vänner, Växjö
- Project, Gothenburg
- Seafood Gastro, Stockholm
- SK Food & People, Gothenburg
- Sushi Sho, Stockholm
Another Swedish prize went to Carl Frosterud at Aira, who received Michelin Service Award 2026 for their work on the guest experience.
This year's Nordic ceremony was held at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen, where Michelin awarded new stars and special accolades to restaurants in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Meanwhile, the Michelin Guide is undergoing changes internationally. Michelin recently announced that the so-called Green Star for sustainability work will be phased out and replaced by a new concept called Mindful Voices, which will highlight inspiring sustainability initiatives within gastronomy and the hospitality industry.
Nine new restaurants have been awarded a Michelin star
Nine new restaurants have been awarded a MICHELIN star. Two have been promoted from the Main Selection and the other seven are joining the guide for the first time. They are:
Denmark
Peak, Copenhagen (Promotion) – The chefs Emil Hassan Lyngbæk and Valdemar Junge Norvang
Bach and Nurup, Aalborg (Promotion) – Chef Christian Nurup
THIS,Copenhagen (newly appointed) – Chef Matthew Orlando
Little Mill, Copenhagen (newly appointed) – Chef Christoffer Sørensen
Okay, Skagen (newly arrived) – Chef Jack Cramer
Finland
Boreal, Helsinki (newly arrived) – Chef Pasha Demin
Norway
I believe, Oslo (newly appointed) – Chef Heidi Bjerkan
Kvitnes Farm, Kvitnes (newcomer) – Chef Halvar Ellingsen
Mirabelle by Ørjan Johannessen, Bekkjarvik (newly appointed) – Chef Ørjan Johannessen
Nine restaurants have recently been awarded a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand.
The Bib Gourmand award is named after the Michelin Man – whose official name is Bibendum – and highlights restaurants that offer good quality food at a good price.
Nine restaurants in the Nordics have recently been awarded the Bib Gourmand distinction. Five have been promoted from the Main Selection, while the other four are new entries in the guide. They are:
Sweden
Rolf's Kitchen, Stockholm
Vyn Food & Wine Bar, Simrishamn (newly added)
Denmark
Message, Copenhagen (newly arrived)
Graziano, Copenhagen (newly arrived)
Levi, Copenhagen
Petra, Copenhagen (newly arrived)
Restaurant Frank, Copenhagen
Sanchez, Copenhagen
Informal, Copenhagen
12 restaurants have been added to the Main Selection
Being selected for the MICHELIN Guide is in itself a sign of quality. This year, the Main Selection comprises 139 restaurants whose cuisine truly impressed the inspectors, including 12 newcomers. These are:
Sweden
Furuhem Guesthouse, Båstad
Pleasure, Gothenburg
A Home, Stockholm
Sperling & Co, Stockholm
Denmark
Aotori, Copenhagen
Krogs Fish Restaurant, Copenhagen
Magny, Copenhagen
Hesselet Restaurant, Nyborg
Madeleine, Odense
Finland
Latitude 25, Helsinki
ISLAND
Lola, Reykjavík
Norway
Izakaya by Vladimir Pak, Oslo
Four MICHELIN Special Awards will be presented
The MICHELIN Special Awards are presented to outstanding individuals who, thanks to their passion and high level of expertise, can make a restaurant experience unforgettable.
This year's winner is:
MICHELIN Service Award – Carl Frosterud at AIRA in Stockholm
Carl Frosterud, CEO and Wine Director of the two-Michelin-starred AIRA, grew up in a small town famous for its folk music festival and attended music school with dreams of becoming a performer. While he may not play an instrument, he's certainly at the centre of the stage each night, keeping the audience captivated. After discovering his passion for wine and hospitality at some well-known restaurants, he now heads up operations at AIRA, where he makes all guests feel comfortable and encourages trust and responsibility within all team members.
MICHELIN Opening of the Year Award – Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman Adam Albin in Stockholm
After closing their previous restaurant at the end of January 2026, chefs Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman reopened at this new location in April 2026. The beautiful granite building next to the opera house offers a fitting space for a luxurious dining experience, where the evening begins in their seductive wood-panelled lounge, among other things, with a collection of art loaned by gallerist Magnus Karlsson hanging on the walls. An impressive wine cellar catches the eye in the spacious dining room, along with the open kitchen where guests can watch the high-quality dishes being prepared over an open fire.
MICHELIN Mécénat (Young talent) Award – Andreas Ring Kjeldsholm Hansen from Krog's Fish Restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark
Chef Andreas Ring Kjeldsholm Hansen took on a great challenge when, in May 2026, he took over the kitchens of Copenhagen's most famous seafood restaurant. It is located on the site of the city's former fish market and has been a restaurant since 1910, so he felt a duty to preserve over a century of traditions while also adapting the restaurant to today's world. He has taken on this task perfectly, adding his own culinary signature to an appealing seafood menu.
MICHELIN Sommelier Award – Rudimentary Belardi Galleon at Maaemo in Oslo, Norway
Rudimante Belardi Galeone was born in Tuscany and studied art history before working in several Italian restaurants and hotels. In 2022, she moved to Oslo to join the team at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Maaemo, where she was promoted to Wine Director two years later. Her passionate approach to wine means she generously shares her time at every table, offering detailed advice on both the extensive wine list – which is strong on Champagne and exclusive wines – and non-alcoholic pairings. Although the choice of wine may be one of the oldest traditions in the restaurant industry, she helps to bring a youthful new perspective to the entire process.
2026 MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries restaurant selection at a glance:
– A total of 286 recommended restaurants, including:
– 6 restaurants with three MICHELIN stars (1 promoted)
– 15 restaurants with two MICHELIN stars (2 promoted)
– 78 restaurants with one MICHELIN star (2 promoted, 7 new additions)
– 48 MICHELIN Bib Gourmand restaurants (5 promoted, 4 new entries)
The Nordic Countries Restaurant Selection is compiled by full-time MICHELIN Guide inspectors, who book and dine anonymously to ensure an authentic guest experience.
The full MICHELIN Guide Nordic Countries 2026 Restaurant Selection is available on the MICHELIN Guide website and in the free MICHELIN Guide app, where users can search for restaurants by their location, cuisine type, or additional features.
