RESTAURANT AIRA IN STOCKHOLM: A GASTRONOMIC RETURN TO NATURE

words by NATALIE GAL

image courtesy of AIRA

In Stockholm lies AIRA, a restaurant that embodies Scandinavian traditions with elegance and innovation. The kitchen is led by PI LE alongside TOMMY MYLLYMÄKI, renowned for their outstanding culinary expertise. Since 2020, they have guided Aira to exceptional heights, earning the restaurant two Michelin stars.

Deeply attuned to the rhythm of the seasons, Aira crafts tasting menus that move in harmony with nature. Among the delicacies you may encounter are dill croustade with langoustine and browned butter, or Wagyu with black truffle, chanterelles and spruce. To accompany the dishes, the restaurant offers a refined sommelier experience, with the choice of classic wine pairings or thoughtfully curated non-alcoholic options.

I have always felt that Scandinavian traditions remain profoundly close to nature. There is something in these northern lands, something ancient, that we have largely forgotten in our cosmopolitan lives. At Aira, that connection resurfaces through timeless Nordic ingredients: fresh turbot, tuna and vibrant greens drawn straight from the garden. It is about taking the same ingredients our ancestors used centuries ago and reimagining them in modern dishes with a fresh visual perspective.