Scandinavian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Melbourne

Mjolner

86/100 (1639 ratings)

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"Lover it! Great place everything was awesome, but the food and staff was absolutely top notch! AmIng place highly recommend..."

Sebastian Jønsson

"Super friendly, enthusiastic and efficient staff. They really added something to the enjoyment of the evening. The food was fabulous, we chose..."

Carol Harvey

"I don't even know where to begin. I've never been so welcomed in a restaurant or bar. I've never been so captivated by everything in the venue. The..."

Tynan Mangion

"So good!!! 10/10 recommend!! Food, atmosphere, drinks & service were all on point. The highlight for me was the Northern Lights cocktail, heaven in a..."

Leia Neko Andrews

"Great food and drinks, fantastic service, the staff were absolutely amazing and made my birthday dinner an amazing experience. Would definitely..."

Zara Mason

"Was an absolute experience from start to finish Being able to try things I never thought I'd be able to was perfect, first time ever having bone..."

Larissa Morrison

"One of the very best dining experiences I have ever had. Amazing and friendly staff, that explained the whole meaning and process behind each meal..."

Ryan Dew

"Really fun and atmospheric..."

Ravenna Degenaro

"I booked the restaurant for combined birthday/anniversary dinner in early May. It was simply amazing. The booking kept changing numbers and the..."

Melliee Bryson

"Staff are attentive and knowledgeable. Food was really great. Amazing cocktails. I’d be struggling to complain about anything. The place was..."

Jason Rose

"Loved the atmosphere and selection. Honestly some of the best cocktails and drinks I’ve been offered at a restaurant. And unexpected! Bring an..."

Adam Rudd

"Insta: melbfoodie_markYT: MelbFoodieMark** Check them out for more food reviews in Melbourne!-What a unique dining experience!..."

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"It was great to have dinner out again after lock down. The restaurant is Viking themed... Great environment practicing social distancing and good..."

Paul J Fisher

"I recently had my 30th at Mjolner and had an amazing night. Nick Winter the general manager made all efforts possible to ensure everyone had the best..."

Christopher Cheung

"mjolneraustralia was such an awesome experience!! I definitely felt like a viking when i got to pick out my own serving knife! Drinking out of a horn..."

Tracey Loc

"Loved the ambiance of the place. Food was super yum! The highlight of the experience was this little bit of surprise we received in the middle..."

RochiW

"Service was amazing, and the theme was very well done - made dinner a super fun experience! Food was meaty and rich - was very filling. Drinks were..."

Jenn Y

"We came here for a birthday party on a weekday. Great atmosphere and I liked how you can choose your knife. I enjoyed the welcome shot, gravlax,..."

Bbmess

"Came here for a function with a large group - the food was delicious and well cooked, with really great portion sizes. A particular standout was the..."

Iryna Sakhatovska

"Mjolner Melbourne was absolutely fantastic, excellent service, beautiful food (with vegetarian options which were delicious), and great atmosphere...."

Aadarsh Agarwal

"My partner took me for our 1 year and we had the best time! The staff lean into the atmosphere and make for a really great experience! The food was..."

Natasha French

"Good food, great atmosphere, friendly staff, fair price, lots of..."

Francis Tien

"The fit out of this place is awesome and wait staff really friendly. In particular the waiter Ian was really helpful with his explanation of the..."

Iliketoeat

"If you have watched the Vikings then this needs to be on your bucket list. Viking themed restaurant which goes all the way - including serving shots..."

Adriana

"Mjolner is one of those restaurants that instantly vibes when you walk in. There is a lot of performance involved with mead honey shots and knife..."

Mad Dawg

"Went for dinner with 4 friends, booked in advance and was seated promptly. Wait staff were very friendly and service was excellent, kept topping up..."

Pyro

"We loved 😍The Vikings theme of this place was a threat. We came here for a banquet meal and thoroughly enjoyed most items on the..."

Withaknifeandfork

"Great and interesting place that is well worth the hype. Their cocktails are amazing and the food is super hearty. Even my picky five year old..."

Kelsey Gamble

"Dined here for a special birthday and really enjoyed the experience. Staff are so friendly, attentive and had great knowledge about the food served...."

Hillary Finds Food

"Awesome spot. Great ambiance, not wankery, Food was amazing, so good in fact we ordered another steak and more ribs. Then the deserts! Apple crumble..."

Gary Harpur

"I think we spent at least an hour at the museum before heading back to the CBD in search of Mjolner, a Viking themed bar.Mjolner has two..."

TheNailChronicle

"4.5 Very impressed by this Viking themed restaurant and really loved the interior ! Service was pretty attentive at the start but did get a..."

Vivian

"Celebrated a birthday here, I had made the reservation about a month in advance. We arrived early so went down stairs to the bar. My partner got..."

LongDistanceLunches

"Fantastic food, lovely staff, great Viking aesthetics and not too loud or..."

Brandon Paolucci

"Awesome venue, awesome food and awesome service. Will definitely come back again. The service was exceptional here and the interaction with the theme..."

Herb Guazon

"Very smart menu for the size of the kitchen - lots of slow cooked items that works well for the space. Great decor, and theatrics. Food and beverages..."

John M

"Love the Viking theme! Waiting staff friendly and knowledgeable. Highlights were the bone marrow and the beef short ribs! Wished our table of 2 had..."

Lea

"My partner and I came to Mjølner on a Monday night to celebrate some milestones we've achieved lately, and we definitely received an experience..."

Alyssa Warland

"I rarely give out 5 star reviews but my experience at Mjølner was so exceptional, it deserves everything I am about to say.Firstly, the theming..."

The Roze Review

"We Had a great GOT whisky tasting experience here. love the Viking theme decor. Great collection of Alcohol..."

Parul Aggarwal

"This atmosphere here is awesome! Can’t recommend the bone marrow enough followed by a flaming whiskey shot. Great service and a bit of fun too..."

Mel

"Really good service! Had an amazing experience. Quality of the food was great, oysters from Tasmania were fresh. Only downside was the baked seafood..."

Linh Pham

"What a fun night dining at Mjolner, which was created based on Viking/ Thor’s theme. Started the night with a Viking skal, we shared the 11 courses..."

Jolene Lim

"Such a fun experience here at Mjølner! Would first like to thank the waiter for attending to us and explaining in detail to what dishes..."

Eats

"It was an absolute experience! Definitely coming back here and recommending this place to friends and family. The service was outstanding. Kerr, our..."

Ket

"Mjolner is a viking themed restaurant with a Narnia-esque doorway and as you'd expect, Viking themed decor and waiters. The menu is inspired by the..."

Eat Good Melbourne

"This place is fantastic! I secured an early booking in the restaurant and rocked up at the required time, was ushered into a cosy nook with a handful..."

Hungry Pen

"Can I just say Oh My Gawd! I've wanted to try this restaurant for a while but I completely for forgot about it until this week and boy am I..."

Lady Starky

"A somewhat belated post today for a restaurant that deserves better! The menu may have changed, but I’m sure the quality hasn’t. If the Marvel..."

State Of Steph

"What an experience! The food was mind blowing, we got the set menu at $70 a head, we got the sample almost everything off the menu. The bombe Alaska..."

The Official Food Hunters

"Came here about 2 weeks ago after a spur of the moment change when our group of 6 became 8 and our first dinner venue couldn't accomodate. I was very..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Good food and amazing vibes! Really liked the pre-meal drinking ritual. We ordered the bone marrow, venison lion, short rib, waygu steak,..."

Eatwithelly

"Recommend! Everything we had was a delight except for the oysters, which left a very oceany taste. We had the bone marrow, gravas, short rubs, wagyu..."

Lovefood

"Mjolner is all about the experience. The food isn’t the best especially considering the price, however the experience is worth a one time dining...."

Just Another Foodie

"Be prepared for the theme - they go all in with the Viking vibe, whether you’re toasting the old gods or choosing your weapon to dine with. Whack..."

Jenny Colledge

"Mjolner in a few words - Experience beats the food. Meaning yes, the food is great, but it’s the experience here that makes your dinner fun and..."

The Honest Glutton

"Mjolner would have to be one of my favourite top list of restaurant! The food the decor and the service! Really great atmosphere. Food was all very..."

Sonia Jajo

"Mjolner is a one of a kind restaurant. Expect the unexpected and bring your Viking spirit!!Great atmosphere in the dining area and love the..."

WTR

"What an experience!!I took my fiance to Mjolner for his birthday, we both had a wonderful time. The service / hospitality was great (thank you,..."

Julietta

"The service at Mjolner was excellent! Two of us ordered the bone marrow which the way they cook it is very unique, definitely worth to try! The..."

Ivy Shen

"Highly recommended! If you are looking for something fun and entertaining, here is the place. Food is also amazing yet creative. Definitely try the..."

Samuel Braim

"Great find! It was a fun restaurant to dine at. Service was so good here very attentive and friendly all throughout. It's a Viking them restaurant,..."

Phoebe Johnston

"If you're looking for a spot to spend good money. Well, this is the place to do it! The food was absolutely delicious and you get a lot of food. You..."

Sienna Sayers

"If you’re looking to spend some good money, this is the place to do it! This trendy and unique restaurant is based on Nordic style of eating. It..."

Agreekable

"Unbelievably good. Amazing list of cocktails with very creative techniques of extracting flavours. Meat-centric menu with some unique finds such as..."

Ghill De Rozario

"Lots of novelty drinking beer from a horn at Mjølner. Almost worth coming here for that experience. Also had the Mjœlner Trencher to share..."

Neda

"You gotta love a restaurant that offers guests to pick their own knives before meal starts. Roast bone marrow is delicious & goes well spread on a..."

Inem

"Everything about this place was amazing. The service was second to none and the food was perfect. We had booked a table for 7pm and as it wasn’t a..."

Dre

"Awesome ambiance! It’s a place that makes you curious. Hidden in an alley, it is a quite nicely decorated bar. The staff was incredibly attentive..."

Eliza Cade

"Went there for drinks with a good mate (two guys). Sat at the bar. The lady was Nordic (tick) and knowledgeable. The menu is very cool with different..."

Biscuit Jeff

"Came here to celebrating graduating from my university and have to say I was absolutely blown away by the entire experience. From the presentation..."

LiamzlEats

"I had heard a lot about Mjolner, but never really had the chance to visit and give it a shot. I must say, i was extremely happy with the dining..."

Jay

"What a unique experience. Wasn’t sure about this place but it was amazing. Service was impeccable and food sensational. You start the meal with a..."

Comfy Chairs

"Awesome ambience and Viking experience. The staff were incredibly attentive and generous. We were celebrating a friend’s birthday and she received..."

Rach

"It’s a place that makes you curious. Hidden in an alley, it is a quite nice decorated bar - for a nice chat with a friend. Nothing too crazy,..."

Ralena

"What a fun restaurant to dine at. Service was attentive and friendly throughout the night. We were given a complimentary mead and honey shot to..."

Thi

"Highly recommended!! If you are looking for something fun and entertaining, here is the place. Viking theme restaurant, the decor is very nice. Food..."

Alwayshungry

"Came to celebrate my birthday here. Staff were super attentive and gave us great recommendations for drinks and menu options. The bone marrow starter..."

Tj Peco

"The food was beautifully presented with decent portion sizes. The wait staff were energetic, enthusiastic and attentive. The restaurant was cosy with..."

Michelle Flanagan

"Was lucky enough to come here on the long weekend without a booking! The food was very tasty and the service was good. I did feel a little silly..."

Sarah

"If you’re a fan of the Vikings series you’ll be interested in checking out Mjølner.The venue has two different areas. Downstairs is a cool..."

Mills

"Have been wanting to try this place ever since the hammer got returned. Did you know that Mjølner is the name of Thor’s hammer and Thor’s..."

Hungry For Chips

"We visited this bar and restaurant recently and absolutely loved our experience. On a Friday night it is bustling and vibrant, the perfect atmosphere..."

KnowingMelbourne

"Recommended by a friend to visit this Viking themed restaurant. We didn’t have a booking for the restaurant upstairs so we choose to head to the..."

Grounded Gourmet Globe-Trotter

"What an awesome place! A night to remember.I love the viking theme! All services look a part. Wearing leather apron and men got..."

Food Dine Roll

"Fantastic food, warm friendly service, and phenomenal salesmanship!The restaurant on the popular Hardware Lane is worth a visit at least..."

ZZQ

"Amazing food and equally amazing service! Mjolner is a rare example of the fact that great food and an amazing experience doesn't have to come at the..."

Rishabh Singh

"What an incredible evening! We had a group of eight for a birthday dinner and had the banquet: a three-course meal with shared entrees and mains and..."

Ashleigh Hunter

"Amazing experience! Was worried that Mjolner might be a little gimmicky, but our experience was anything but. Amazing food, drinks, atmosphere and..."

Dennis Tan

"Amazing service and one of the best dinner I had in Melbourne. Went for an anniversary dinner and absolutely loved it. The staffs even gave us a..."

Shristy Shrestha

"Love Viking themed decor and menu. You could feel their passion on delivering an exotic dining experience from their table settings, lights,..."

Adam Wang

"Absolutely an amazing experience. I loved the Viking stories behind the interior and food. The food was amazing! I could not fault anything and the..."

Eat with Josephine

"Amazing experience, awesome food, the best service and altogether a wonderful night celebrating my daughter's birthday this evening. One of..."

Sharon Blair

"Amazing, every part of this restaurant from the food to the atmosphere was great. The food - Ignore everyone saying the price is "too high" you need..."

Blake Addicott

"Moljner is definitely a wonderful dinner experience. It was my first time and it did not disappoint. Delicious cocktails and mocktails accompanied..."

Anne Finch

Dansk At Denmark House

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"Staff were friendly and attentive the whole time we were there. Bright open space, relaxed atmosphere. Food was incredible, some interesting flavour..."

Tiana

"I’ve wanted to come here for dinner for some time and I am so glad that I did. My partner and I had the best Scandinavian food here. The..."

Timinmelbourne

"My friend had a wedding here and omg it's such a beautiful venue and didn't need much decor to make it nicer. The food was also really..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"What an awesome find this was, totally satisfying my craving for smørrebrød, a Danish open sandwhich on a slice of dense, lightly sweet rye..."

Flying Forward

"Obsessed with this spot, which is part restaurant and part social club. I went for dinner one evening and was surprised to see that there weren't..."

Quince And Cheese

"I’m blessed to be surrounded by good coffee in the queen/bourke street area. Love that the people here are friendly and offers you soda-esque water..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"A very nice to place to taste danish cuisine. Recommended to book the table as the restaurant is always booked especially on Fridays.People..."

Siddharth Borgaonkar

"When the restaurant gets it so right, you have to physically restrain yourself from jumping for joy and running around hugging the..."

This Model Eats A Lot

"As soon as you walk in you will notice how clean it is inside, the staff were very nice. I ordered the "Feed Me Danish" for lunch. I got 5 open..."

Z A.

"Denmark House is a stylish setting that provides pretty decent Danish food, as authentic as can be I'm told! They just released the Christmas beer..."

Hungry For Chips

"Impressive lunch. Good ambience, excellent service and great food! It may be a bit pricey, but worth it for the dining experience. Staffs very..."

Amelia Hoego

"What a hidden gem?! Came here for a long lunch (TGIF), great selection of Denmark’s traditional “sandwiches” (they’re not really..."

Linda

"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. The smorrebrods were such a delight. The herring one is a must try!! Ir would have been perfect if the..."

Ionathegenie

"Recommended by a colleague for our dinner catch up and to my surprise that I didn’t get to know this place earlier. Great share plates with simple..."

Ling Yuan

"I have to admit I always get Denmark, Sweden and Norway confused 😅 but i won’t get it confused anymore now that I’ve visited Denmark house!..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"My favorite friends catch up place in Melbourne. Delicious food with great value in money, relaxing environment with fine dining experience. Staff..."

Gwen Kwan

"So, first time here. Usually I go a few times before having to much of an opinion. Been meaning to go here for a while, but... it was a bit pricey..."

Gastroman

"The most hidden of hidden gems in Melbourne! I thought it was a private club for ages, recently I saw a post on Insta and realised it's a..."

Argyro Saisanas

"There’s a hidden Danish oasis on Little Bourke St called Denmark house, where you’ll enjoy their cuisine in a restaurant with Danish design, and..."

A Chronicle Of Gastronomy

"Dining at Restaurant DANSK was a pretty unique experience. The food was deliciously unusual (not many danish restaurants in Melbourne, although not..."

Angel Khong

"Pretty much each and every single smørrebrød that we sampled today was nothing short of spectacular. It’s clear that much care and thought have..."

Penguineats

"Beautifully set up with really calming atmosphere, loved the lighting and fit out, waitress was a little stand offish at first but relaxed after an..."

Foodandwinefan

"I have absolutely no idea about authentic Danish food but it seemed legit to me. A lot of pumpernickel bread and pickled fish - if you're not a fan..."

Bobby

"Very good dinner here. We went for the 5 course version, the food was all very well done and good value. The staff were also knowledgeable and..."

Geoff Smith

"I've now been coming to Restaurant Dansk at Denmark House for more than 7 years - for lunch and dinner as well as various events, often meeting up..."

Karin Vidstrup Monk

"Restaurant Dansk serves Danish Smørrebrød in a spacious, chic setting. We were a group of four and we ordered two lots of the pre-selected open..."

Seeaych

"Restaurant & Bar DANSK has a great atmosphere, with bright interiors and natural lights filtering through tall ceilings. I was spoiled for a large..."

Kell

"My lawyer boss is part Danish so he is part of the Danish club. He makes a special effort to be part of the club here as opposed to the Melbourne..."

Grace Sia

"My partner and I had such a great experience here. We attended their first ever "good beer week" event. The staff were super accommodating of me, and..."

Jessamy

"Restaurant Dansk is located in Denmark House and is indeed a hidden treasure, located in a nondescript office building. The restaurant is spacious..."

Chewing Is Exercise

"First experience having authentic Danish cuisine.. Absolutely enjoyed the Monday Smorgasbord open sandwiches buffet (all you can eat for $35)...."

J88

"Living in the city for the past decades, I’ve almost exhausted most places to dine.Well, after I discovered this little gem tucked away at the..."

Foodsocial

" Those who know me well, know that I'm crazy in love with all things Nordic. Naturally, this includes food. So imagine my excitement when I stumbled..."

Thevegicurean

"Awesome Monday sandwich buffet. We went there for Monday sandwich buffet, and it was awesome!It was cheap $25 only. But every sandwich is..."

Lydachan

"Came here a few weeks ago for a Monday lunch, didn't realise it was a buffet so very pleasantly surprised. Got to sample a number of open sandwiches,..."

Banhy

"Great Night. We had a great meal here, service was good, however, they did forget a couple of things but they were promptly brought to the table once..."

Mophki

"Deliciously different. I hate buffets but loved this one. Saturday lunch was just so pleasurable. The decor, the food the service all just right for..."

ChrisR

"Quiet and comfortable. I visited with a friend a few months back and had a lovely, quiet meal: there was one other occupied table during our service;..."

Meaghan Van Loenen

"Really impressed with the northern european decor and simple menu. The bar is right next door and it has a relaxing vibe perfect for a casual after..."

Wk

"Had a lunch here recently which consisted of a smørrebrod buffet. The $19 per head for as much smørrebrod as you like was good value. However..."

JasonLykke

"Amazing Decor!. This place has an amazing set up it's simply stunning, there is a bar with what looks like Danish style Beers on Tap, restaurant with..."

Matthew B

"AMAZING!. I absolutely love this place, i have been there are few times to eat and will usually get the taste of Dansk so we get some variety. The..."

Carly

"The food here was phenomenal! First time eating Danish food and only wish we had discovered this place..."

AdmCan

"Excellent. Regularly have lunch here with clients,friends or just on my own...service is always quick, unassuming and polite. Menu is always..."

AJ

"It was a nice experience. Had the prawn tapa, open sandwich platter and chocolate pudding. Nothing screamed amazing...but it was ok - you get what..."

100degrees

"Hidden treaasure. We are eating our way through the alphabet, a D was for Danish. The Danish club, hidden away in kittle bourne, offered a quiet..."

ChrisP

"As we walked towards our table, we could not help but think that the furniture and layout was very Ikea-like… simple, wooden,..."

Msihua

"In Melbourne we are spoilt with a plethora and variety of food. Being such a cosmopolitan city, the choices are endless, Japanese, Chiense, thai,..."

Ashley

"The potato tart was one of my favourite canapés of the night. A beautifully smooth and buttery mash on top with a lovely unctuous mound of sweet..."

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