Northumberland's first Michelin Star restaurant, 28-cover Hjem is the most exclusive restaurant on this list and aims to combine the North East's local and regional produce with Scandinavian values and cooking techniques. Alex Nietosvuori and partner Ally Thompson run the restaurant in Wall, near Hexham, and cooked for the Hairy Bikers (who returned the favour) on The Hairy Bikers Go Local in January 2023. One impressed reviewer wrote: "Amazing. Everything is done with the care and attention that you would expect from a Michelin starred restaurant run by a Scandi/Geordie team. Blimey, even the bread takes 3 days to make! This is a special place in a special part of the country, you may be far from home, but here you are Hjem.

Restaurant Hjem in the nearby village of Wall and only a 5 minute drive from St Oswald’s Farm is one of the two Michelin Star restaurants you will find in our local area. Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori with his partner Ali bring the flavours and style of Scandinavia to the Tyne Valley with an ambitious tasting menu. The menu is created from ingredients sourced from the farms and gardens of the surrounding Northumberland countryside and is varies between 15-18 servings, some of which are small bites and some slighter larger dishes.

Having once again retained its well-deserved Michelin star, Hjem is still near the top of the list for many North East foodies (as well as those from further afield). In the heart of Hadrian’s Wall Country, their exquisite tasting menu – with a touch of Scandinavian flair – is a unique offering. The intimate restaurant with its open kitchen offers a Nordic-influenced tasting menu of small bites and larger dishes, all created from ingredients sourced from the surrounding farms and gardens of Northumberland.

Hjem Pronounced ‘yem’, meaning ‘home’ in Swedish and Northumbrian, Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori and his local partner Ally Thompson opened this small destination restaurant with rooms in Hadrian’s Wall country in 2019. Alex’s Michelin-starred Scandinavian-inspired food has people flocking from far and wide, so booking is essential. A 15-18-course tasting menu, from £85pp excluding wine.

Restaurant Hjem (pronounced “yem”) was Northumberland’s first Michelin-starred restaurant. With its gorgeous Scandinavian menu and country inn setting, this eatery is well worth a visit. It only has 24 seats, so make sure you make your reservation well in advance.

For a truly special dining experience, head to Hjem in Wall, Hexham. This Michelin star restaurant is ran by Swedish chef Alex Nietosvuori and his partner, offering a menu of high quality Scandinavian dishes. Tel: 01434 681232 Click HERE to visit their website

This Michelin-starred restaurant is a short drive from Hexham and offers a very special dining experience. Combining local Northumbrian produce with a Scandinavian twist. A particularly good choice for those looking for fine dining.

Did you know, Northumberland is now home to two Michelin Star Restaurants?. Choose from Restaurant Hjem or Restaurant Pine for an unforgettable dining experience.

A traditional country inn may not be where you would expect to find a fine dining restaurant hidden away but that's exactly where Hjem is located.