The Nordic Region Gets a Dramatic Boost in Its Number of Michelin Stars

The Nordic culinary scene reached new heights in 2025, with the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Scandinavia jumping significantly, underscoring its growing influence on the global food map. A total of 96 restaurants across the region received the accolades this year, up from 85 dining rooms in 2024.

Denmark once again emerged as the undisputed gastronomic leader, claiming the largest number of stars for the region at the Michelin awards ceremony on Monday, including a coveted two-star win for a restaurant in the Faroe Islands. Denmark now boasts 38 Michelin-starred restaurants in total, up from 31 last year. Sweden comes second with 24 places receiving the recognition; Norway has 22 starred venues; Finland has nine; and Iceland has three.

This year there were six three-star establishments on the list, unchanged from last year when two venues were added to the exclusive group of places deemed “exceptional cuisine, worth the journey.” The restaurants that received the top ranking awarded by Michelin are spread across the region, with three in Denmark, two in Norway and one in Sweden.