Hannah Rees-Middleton

It's cool and it's new on the block. Which is perhaps part of the reason why the queues are often so long. But mostly this is because the pizza is damn good. Bringing NY style to the streets of Marylebone, it is well worth the wait in line. 

With a dough that is left to ferment for 24 hours, and then mature for a further 48 hours, you know that the pizza has got to be good. Giro serves traditional Neapolitan pizza, which has the perfect cheese:tomato ratio, and is gorgeously moreish. Save room for the Tiramisu!

Though relatively new to Edinburgh's dining scene, you'd never know. The service is impeccable, the food even more so. With ultimate Scottish cheer, sit around the bar, chat with the chef, and be amazed at the dishes prepared right in front of you. This is one to write home about!

Gloriously intimate, Lyla is a 28 guest experience offering a tasting menu one could only dream of. Serving the freshest of fish and veg, this place prides itself on serving only the vest best of Scotland. And it does the capital city proud!

Consider this our ode to BAMBI. Relatively new to the Stockholm dining scene, BAMBI is that neighborhood spot that attracts the hip crowd of natural wine lovers and food fanatics of Södermalm. Hearty portions (for both the food and the free poured wine), loud tunes, and a terrific buzz, we see why it has been coined 'bambi_4_ever'! 

Voted one of the top spots for its semla, Svedjan Bageri has to nab our number one spot for bakeries in Stockholm. For even the coldest of Swedish days, this spot is warm, welcoming, and offers the most delicious sourdough bakes and buns you could wish for. The saffron buns are just incredible! 

The waiters, lovingly referred to as the three musketeers, bring the wholesome vibes to this tiny wine bar. Tables and chairs are continuously added throughout the evening, as the wine flows steadily, and the music cramps up a notch! There is no place we'd rather spend our Friday evenings! 

Though this spot is slightly iconic for its delicious cheesecake, expect some hearty, cheesy dishes - from its burrata, to truffle toasties and nduja, parmesan toasties to its more refined sashimi and pickled cucumber. Great vibes, and terrific wines, this is a hidden, neighborhood gem in Kungsholmen.  

Bagels and natural wine - what more could you ask for! The bagel scene in Stockholm is still rather narrow, though when you've got a spot like Café Frankfurt we're not so fussed. Delicious bagels, loaded with the tastiest fillings swing by for lunch, or an afternoon snack topped off with a good glass of orange vino! 

When the sun comes out in Stockholm, it's safe to say the city comes alive. And one terrace not to be missed is at Bar Libertin. Great natural wines and some stellar small plates to tuck away at, we're more than happy to make the small commute to this gem.