Family-friendly restaurants in Gothenburg

Eat and play with the whole family

What child (or parent) can resist a gigantic, creamy milkshake or a warm brownie with vanilla ice cream? There's plenty of proper "pre-dessert" food to choose from, too. The children's menu is for children under 10 years old and includes dishes such as mac & cheese, hot dogs, pizza and pasta.

Food and activities

Star Bowling has a special menu for the youngest members of your group, including hamburgers, veggie burgers and grilled chicken skewers. There's fun for the whole family here; whet your appetite with a bowling game or try your hand at riding the mechanical bull. After 6pm things get quite lively. You can also book out Star Bowling for a kids party.

Pizza for all tastes

There's plenty of space for the whole family to enjoy crispy artisanal Neapolitan pizzas at Pizzeria Mums in Mölndal. Half the menu is Italian influenced while the other half has more Swedish flavours, so you'll find classics such margherita and diavola alongside pizzas with prawns and curry.

American all the way

If you're looking for American food and plenty of activities, you've come to the right place. O'Learys Södra Bowling has typical dishes such as hamburgers and fish and chips on the menu, and you can enjoy activities such as bowling, shuffleboard and VR before or after your meal. You can also arrange children's parties on weekends for at least eight children.

Walking distance from Slottsskogen park

After a day out in Gothenburg's answer to Central Park, tummies may well start to rumble. Luckily you're just a few steps away from a filling meal at this Linné restaurant. Ideal for meat-lovers, the menu includes everything from ribs to fajitas and burgers and if you'd rather eat at home the kitchen can organise takeaway.

An outing to the seaside

If you're passing Stenugnsund or fancy an outing, Surfviken is the perfect distance from Gothenburg. Get close to nature and the sea; the restaurant has fantastic views over Hakefjorden. Eat lunch and dinner or weekend brunch. The menu offers delicacies from the sea as well as classic dishes.

Mediterranean favourites and fun activities

Mediterranean flavours for the whole family abound at Sociale. The menu includes classics such as bleak-roe pizza, moules frites and burrata, and for younger guests there's a children's menu with favourites such as pizzas, hamburgers and meatballs. After your meal you can head downstairs to Sociale's lounge and challenge each other to a game of boules, bowling or shuffleboard.

Lunch för hela familjen

På Roots Café, beläget inne i Göteborgs stadsbibliotek, får hela familjen plats i de stora, ljusa lokalerna. Här finns det lunchrätter för de flesta smaker, och de är dessutom ekologiska. Botanisera bland sallader, soppor, husmanskost och värmande grytor.

Burgers for the whole family

Diné serves up tasty burgers in welcoming, industrial-inspired surroundings. Choose from classic burgers such as various kinds of cheeseburger to truffle burgers and innovative vegetarian and vegan alternatives. All the food they serve is made from scratch from Swedish ingredients. Beef is ground on site, burger buns are baked from scratch and dressings are made according to their own recipes. The menu also includes indulgent milkshakes.

Hotel dinner in former Post Office building

The Clarion Hotel Post is ideally situated close to Gothenburg's Central train station and the city's shopping and entertainment centre. When it's time to refuel, their second-floor restaurant serves modern interpretations of classics such as burgers and half portions. Food for small and large kids.

West Swedish gastronomy for the whole family

The entire family can enjoy a gastronomic experience at Familjen. The kitchen works with local and organic ingredients and the warm, friendly atmosphere means large and small guests alike will feel at home and find something they like on the menu.

French challenge

Combining dinner with an activity is great fun and helps work up an appetite. The whole family can try their hand at the French national sport, boules, before tucking into tasty bistro food that will go down a treat with all ages.

Top-notch burgers for the whole family

It's easy to find something for all tastes at Boutique Burger by Tonys. All the food they serve is made from carefully-selected ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability and quality, and the menu includes a wide selection of delicious burgers, salads and Roman sourdough pizzas. There are plenty of options to choose from, with meat, chicken and various vegetarian and vegan burgers. Choose your favourite burger, or tailormake your own salad by choosing your favourite kind of protein. There's even a special Kidzburger for children up to 12 years old.

International hotel bistro

The stylish bistro at the Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel works as well for business travellers as families with children. There's plenty of space and the atmosphere is relaxed. Go for a relaxed family dinner or weekend brunch with Scandinavian and international flavours.

Burgers for all tastes

Hamburger restaurant Tugg serves great food at reasonable prices. The menu includes all kinds of burgers with plenty of sauces and sides, desserts and drinks. Everyone in the family is guaranteed to leave full and happy.

Salads in shopping centre

This colourful and playful salad bar in Arkaden shopping centre makes their own spice mixes. The whole family can enjoy healthy dishes with streetfood influences. The menu consists of salads and flatbreads with various kinds of protein to suit all tastes.

Italian dishes, Lady and the Tramp style

The whole family can tuck into Italian favourites in cosy cellar surroundings complete with classic red and white-checked tablecloths. Order whole or half portions, or order from the special children's menu. The restaurant s close to Ullevi and other fun attractions.

Gastropub with children's menu

This English-style pub isn't only for a more mature crowd. As well as being whiskey and beer experts, the team here put an emphasis on good food, for children and adults alike. Choose from a classic children's menu, or order one of the popular dishes from the main pub menu.

Eat dinner and feed the birds

After a whole day out in Slottsparken park, with hours in the playground, little people may well start to get peckish. You'll find the perfect spot for a break at the far end of the park, behind the flamingo pond. There's a large alfresco dining area open during the summer months, with a barbeque and charming garden feel. There's a separate menu for children that includes favourites such as hamburgers, hot dogs and pancakes.  

Art and plant-based food

Grab the kids for an exciting outing to one of Gothenburg's coolest spots, right under Älvsborg bridge. There's masses to discover in the art hall before you end up in the industrial-chic, Berlin-style restaurant. The menu includes lots of green dishes and Sundays are meat free. The children's menu has plenty of options.

Perfect for fuelling up before a day on the town

Spending the whole day exploring the city with your favourite crew requires fuelling up with plenty of good food. Stop off at Burgersson before your visit to Liseberg, the cinema or shopping and choose a burger to suit all tastes. Let the kids decide where to sit - in a booth, perhaps, or upstairs with a view over the rest of the restaurant.