New restaurants frequently open up their doors in Gothenburg and, for those of us who love trying out new places, the city is a foodie dream. This guide is updated regularly to ensure you're kept in the loop with all the latest news on the restaurant scene. We list restaurants that have opened in the last year, as well as upcoming new openings. Please get in touch if you know of any brand-new restaurants in Gothenburg.
New restaurants in Gothenburg
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Recently opened restaurants in Gothenburg
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1Vassen Market May 2026
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2Restaurang Bo January 2026
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3The Malt House inn December 2025
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4Omami Winter 2025
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5Capricci Winter 2025
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6Bar Schiacciate Autumn/winter 2025
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7Svarta Hästen 14 November 2025
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8Slice & Smash 7 November 2025
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9K-Bunsik 4 November 2025
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10Bistro 3 4 November 2025
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11Fermento 23 October 2025
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12Jinx 10 October 2025
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13Björkmans Skafferi 24 September 2025
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14New California Taco Shop 11 September 2025
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15Umarell 3 September 2025
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16Restaurang Bistro 26 1 September 2025
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17Bhoga 16 August 2025
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18Zenviet 21 July 2025
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19Amano 10 July 2025
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20Götabergs Kök & Bar 4 July 2025
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21Mansion by Mannerström June 2025
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22Folket på Garveriet 28 June 2025
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23Roppongi 24 June 2025
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24Yomo Spring 2025
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25Wine Mechanics Vinbar May 2025
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26Bamba May 2025
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27Prost Bierhalle & Wirtshaus 16 May 2025
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28Bar Human 15 May 2025
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29Blokk Spring 2025
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30La Taqueria 1 May 2025
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31Bite Me Streetfood 30 April 2025
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32Wokie Spring 2025
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33Daawat Spring 2025
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34Elio 16 April 2025
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35Kaiser 1 April 2025
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36Hjôrdis 1 April 2025
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37Palmes Pentry March 2025
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38Blanche March 2025
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39Fred's 25 March 2025
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40Voyage Spring 2025
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41Suber 11 March 2025
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42Beets 13 February 2025
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43Kravall 23 January 2025
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44Hjortviken 20 January 2025
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45Panchito's Autumn 2024
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46Restaurang Backen 18 October 2024
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47Matsumi 9 November 2024
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48Pho King Good 5 October 2024
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49Allén 30 September 2024
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50Collage & Studion 26 September 2024
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51Vita Duvan 21 September 2024
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52Underground Golf Club 14 September 2024
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53Hasselsson 6 September 2024
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54INTE 16 August 2024
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55Cong Tai 26 July 2024
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56Tångbaren 23 June 2024
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57Ego Distillers Spring 2024
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58Mugwort's 6 April 2024
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59Kalle Glader 22 March 2024
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Recently opened restaurants in Gothenburg
New and upcoming restaurant openings in Gothenburg
May 2026
Vassen Market will offer Gothenburgers a vibrant meeting place where culture and the flavours of the world come together. Street food, beer, cocktails, tattoo artists, live music, and skate culture coexist in the 6,500 square metre space in Hisingen.
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Pumpgatan 10, Hisingen
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January 2026
At the beginning of 2026, the doors to the neighbourhood restaurant Restaurant Bo will open on Masthamnsgatan. The team behind sibling restaurant Adamo is behind the venture.
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Masthamnsgatan 15, Linné
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December 2025
The Malt House inn opens its doors on busy Södra Vägen, but aims to offer something that resembles the British countryside rather than what you might expect to find in Gothenburg. At this gastropub, you can not only enjoy a drink and a bite to eat, but also stay overnight in one of the rooms upstairs – just as at a true English local pub. You can collect your room key at the bar.
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Södra Vägen 49, Centrum
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Winter 2025
The Asian street food chain Omami is expanding with a restaurant at the central train station. Dig into bao buns, bowls, sushi, and other tasty dishes.
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Drottningtorget 5, Centrum/Gullbergsvass
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Winter 2025
A slice of Italy comes to Gothenburg as Capricci opens its doors on Bastionsplatsen. It promises to be an Italian oasis with the scent of freshly baked pizza, a lively atmosphere, and Italian flavours on the plate.
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Bastionsplatsen 2, Centrum
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Autumn/winter 2025
Bar Schiacciate is already well-established in Stockholm, where they have several branches. This restaurant on Lindholmsallén is the very first in Gothenburg. The focus is entirely on Italian sandwiches made with quality ingredients, to eat in or take away.
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Lindholmsallén 22C, Hisingen
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14 November 2025
Svarta Hästen, which has been in Stockholm for a few years and is part of the Stureplansgruppen restaurant group, is opening in Gothenburg. This is Gothenburg's first wine bar with a focus on chess, and the menu also features sandwiches created in collaboration with Hasselssons.
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Parkgatan 2B, Centrum
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7 November 2025
Crispy pizzas and juicy smash burgers are the order of the day at the newly opened Slice & Smash in Örgryte. All according to the motto “hungry in, happy out”. Dine in or order delivery.
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Bögatan 46
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4 November 2025
Gothenburg welcomes more Korean street food this autumn as the food truck K-Bunsik expands and opens a restaurant on Mölndalsvägen.
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Mölndalsvägen 87G, Centrum
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4 November 2025
At this lunch restaurant Bistro 3 in Lindholmen, the focus is on salads and wraps to take away or enjoy on-site. The idea is to make simple food really tasty.
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Elin Svenssons gata 2, Hisingen
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23 October 2025
A varied menu with exciting flavours and Italian street food in the restaurant's own style – that's what you can expect at Fermento, the latest addition to the restaurant scene on Norra Hamngatan.
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Norra Hamngatan 8, Centrum
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Fermento Restaurant
076-417 43 34 - Read more on Thatsup
10 October 2025
In autumn 2025, the team behind Jinx is taking the leap from food truck to restaurant when they open on the corner of Stampgatan/Folkungagatan. In the 300-square-metre space, Jinx will serve an exciting food selection with Asian influences.
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Folkungagatan 20, Centrum
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24 September 2025
Friends and chefs Mats Nordström and Johan Björkman have launched a joint project called Björkmans Skafferi. In the 640 square metre space in Gullbergsvass, they offer lunch, coffee, catering, and cooking classes.
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Kilsgatan 4, Centrum/Gullbergsvass
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11 September 2025
If you've been missing Big Bird and Little Meats Taqueria, New California Taco Shop is a welcome addition to Gothenburg's restaurant scene. The tacoria is run by the same people who were behind the now-closed restaurants.
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Övre Husargatan 17, Linné
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3 September 2025
On the ground level of the Dickson Palace, Italian restaurant Umarell is run by Oliver Ingrosso and Louise Johansson. The space includes a large dining hall, cocktail bar and wine bar. The menu features both authentic Italian cuisine and dishes that reflect the iconic surroundings.
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Parkgatan 2, Centrum
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1 September 2025
On Mölndalsvägen, you'll find Bistro 26, a restaurant that focuses on lunch service, catering, and events. Every weekday, they serve lunch with meat, fish, and vegetarian options, both Swedish style and with international influences.
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Mölndalsvägen 26, Centrum/Johanneberg
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Restaurang Bistro 26
070-950 10 07 - Read more on Thatsup
16 August 2025
After two years of renovation, Bhoga has finally reopened its doors and can thus be classified as a new restaurant in Gothenburg. The address remains the same, Norra Hamngatan, as does the concept. Since they've been closed for such a long time, they will need to reclaim their Michelin star.
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Norra Hamngatan 10, Centrum
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Bhoga Restaurang
031-13 80 18 - Read more on Thatsup
21 July 2025
At Zenviet, sushi and poke bowls are complemented by Vietnamese classics such as phở and bún. Choose between a Japanese, Vietnamese, or mixed menu, with dishes like sashimi, spring rolls, and tataki. You can enjoy lunch and dinner here in cosy, zen-inspired surroundings.
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Odinsgatan 5, Centrum
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Zenviet
076-786 68 66 - Read more on Thatsup
10 July 2025
Alan Nonell Borrone, who previously ran Bocado, has teamed up with the duo behind DINÉ Burgers to create the joint project Amano. The flavours of Mexico take centre stage here, with additional influences from Spain and Los Angeles. The menu features tacos and other colourful small plates as well as cocktails based on tequila.
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Drottninggatan 37, Centrum
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Amano
031-14 51 40 - Read more on Thatsup
4 July 2025
Götabergs Kök & Bar opened in the summer of 2025, a cosy local eatery in the heart of Vasa. The venture is backed by the team from Lorensbergs Fisk & Bar. As well as food, there's also a strong focus on art, with all the artworks hanging on the walls available for sale.
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Götabergsgatan 20, Centrum
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June 2025
Just a stone's throw from the restaurant Kometen, which was previously owned by Leif Mannerström, the restaurateur and his son Sebastian are opening Mansion by Mannerström. They'll be serving proper "jaw-droppingly delicious" food where traditional dishes will take centre stage. However, surprises on the menu are also promised, including Asian influences and burgers.
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Lorensbergsgatan 6, Centrum
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28 June 2025
Garveriet in Floda has returned in a new and even more inclusive format, aptly named 'Folket på Garveriet'. Just a half-hour's drive outside Gothenburg, you can now find a restaurant, bakery, and café all in one place, where you can come for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and freshly baked treats.
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Garverivägen 9
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Folket på Garveriet
0302-77 14 50 - Read more on Thatsup
24 June 2025
A new Japanese izakaya is opening on Kungstorget, serving food and drinks in a vibrant environment inspired by Tokyo's nightlife. The menu includes ramen and yakitori, among other dishes.
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Kungstorget 2, Centrum
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Roppongi
070-888 09 99 - Read more on Thatsup
Spring 2025
Asian cuisine will be served at Yomo in Gothenburg, with the inspiration for the dishes and the atmosphere taken from 20th-century Shanghai.
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Kungsgatan 25, Centrum
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May 2025
Wine Mechanics will be opening the doors to its urban wine bar in Gerd's old premises on Linnégatan 7, if all goes according to plan. In the small space, which accommodates around 20 seats and a small outdoor terrace, you'll be able to drink wine on tap and by the bottle, as well as enjoy food that warms the soul.
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Linnégatan 7, Linné
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May 2025
Bamba opens the doors to yet another restaurant, this time in the historic Fixfabriken area of Majorna. As at their other branch, they will be serving traditional Swedish home-cooked dishes with a modern twist.
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Bruksgatan 17, Majorna
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16 May 2025
Prost Bierhalle & Wirtshaus is Vasa's new beer hall, located on Viktoriagatan. In traditional German style, you can drink frothy beer from sturdy steins, as well as enjoying European cuisine and throwing darts on the dartboard. The perfect spot for a successful post-work gathering, in other words.
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Viktoriagatan 2A, Centrum/Vasa
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Prost Bierhalle & Wirtshaus
031-51 57 57 - Read more on Thatsup
15 May 2025
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Kastellgatan 14, Linné
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Bar Human
031-53 85 90 - Read more on Thatsup
Spring 2025
This spring, BLOKK is opening on Tegnérsgatan. The new restaurant will be run by the owners of Bruk cocktail bar.
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Tegnérsgatan 10, Centrum
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1 May 2025
La Taqueria is a new sister restaurant to Tizne which takes over The Joint Street Food's former premises. The founders have Mexican heritage and the aim is to offer authentic flavours, with tacos galore.
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Nobelplatsen 2
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La Taqueria
031-61 04 95 - Read more on Thatsup
30 April 2025
In a street kitchen in Heden, Bite Me serves smash burgers and other street food influenced by flavours from around the world. Their burgers are made with locally sourced meat, and the aim is for each bite to deliver a (pleasantly) surprising explosion of flavours. Next to the street kitchen there's an outdoor seating area where you can sit down to eat; otherwise, you can just grab take away.
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Parkgatan 33, Centrum
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Spring 2025
At Wokie on Gibraltargatan the Asian vibes flow freely. The aim is that anyone should be able to enjoy a good meal here without it costing an arm and a leg. Enjoy Asian dishes on-site or to take home.
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Gibraltargatan 60, Centrum/Johanneberg
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Spring 2025
There will be even more Indian flavours when the third Daawat restaurant opens in Eriksberg. Behind the restaurants is Surjit Singh Ahluwalia, who opened the first Indian restaurant in Sweden back in 1971.
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Ostindiefararen 11, Hisingen
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16 April 2025
This spring, Elio, the new restaurant from the Familjen Orrmyr group, will be opening its doors on Kungsportsplatsen. Mediterranean flavours will be served here at both lunch and dinner, along with wine and cocktails at the bar.
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Östra Larmgatan 19, Centrum
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Elio
031-320 42 89 - Read more on Thatsup
1 April 2025
Kaiser is a little sister restaurant to Manfred's and has opened its doors right next to its big brother in Linné. Just as at Manfred's, food and drink from Austria take centre stage, along with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. The idea is that you should be able to drop in for a drink and some snacks, just as easily as for a long dinner with your loved ones.
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Vegagatan 50, Linné
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Kaiser
073-670 90 94 - Read more on Thatsup
1 April 2025
Hjordis is opening in the Järntorget premises which used to be home to Cigarren. Drink schnapps and eat modern interpretations of Swedish classics here. Among other things, “raggkakor” are served, a combination of raggmunk (a kind of potato pancake) and råraka (like hash browns).
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Järntorget 6, Linné
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March 2025
Restaurant Folk on Järntorget is growing. In March 2025, its little sister restaurant Palmes Pentry is opening nearby. This 'bakficka' will have its own bar and a tasting menu that will be a level above what they offer at Folk.
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Olof Palmes Plats 3, Linné
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March 2025
At the newly reopened Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central, you'll find Blanche, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar with a vibrant atmosphere. Blanche is open from morning till evening and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on quality and sustainability.
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Nils Ericsonsgatan 4, Centrum/Gullbergsvass
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25 March 2025
If you find yourself in Vasa and your energy starts to wane, you can head to Fred's Food & Coffee. They focus on hearty meals and good coffee, a concept that creates excellent conditions for productive work – which is why they also offer workspaces for those who want to catch up on a few tasks.
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Vasagatan 22, Centrum/Vasa
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Spring 2025
The team from Botánico and Magic Flamingo have opened a Mediterranean-inspired brasserie at Vasaplatsen 10. They serve lunch, dinner, and cocktails in an elegant setting with a sunny outdoor seating area.
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Vasaplatsen 10, Centrum
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Brasserie Voyage
031-84 90 00 - Read more on Thatsup
11 March 2025
Suber is opening on Aschebergsgatan in Vasa. They describe themselves as a neighbourhood bistro focusing on food from both Scandinavia and France. Drinks-wise, they offer mainly quality wines and natural wines served by the glass.
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Aschebergsgatan 40A, Centrum
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Suber
072-733 27 57 - Read more on Thatsup
13 February 2025
Beets is a healthfood restaurant popular for its tasty and creative salads. With carefully selected ingredients, Beets has been a favourite among health-conscious Gothenburgers since they established themselves on Drottninggatan in 2018. The new branch in Kvarteret Regina will be Beets' second restaurant in Gothenburg.
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Hvitfeldtsplatsen 3, Centrum
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Beets Hvitfeldtsplatsen
076-301 24 65 - Read more on Thatsup
23 January 2025
Restaurateur brothers Miki and Kiki Ingber are at the helm of this restaurant, which they describe as a “not-too-serious restaurant”. This is not the brothers' first restaurant – they've also opened Puta Madre and Grill del Mundo together.
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Prinsgatan 3, Linné
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20 January 2025
Pool club, activities, hotel, restaurants, bars… Hjortviken Country Club has many strings to its bow. The resort is located by Västra Nedsjön lake in picturesque Hindås, and they offer a full-scale experience for all occasions. In the two restaurants, The Club Room and Spanish Bay Bay, everyone is welcome to eat and drink well, whether you're an overnight guest or not. As the icing on the cake, there are also several bars to enjoy a drink in.
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Hotellvägen 1
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Hjortviken Country Club
0301-223 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Autumn 2024
Panchito's started out as a roaming food truck, but from autumn 2024 they can be found at a fixed address in Nordostpassagen. Authentic street food from Mexico is the focus, primarily influenced by the regions of Tlaxcala, Yucatan and Holbox Island. On the menu, you'll find tacos and burritos with both meat and vegetarian options.
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Gamlestads Torg 7
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Panchito's Mexican Food
076-033 31 13 - Read more on Thatsup
18 October 2024
Gothenburg's oldest bowling hall, Majorna Bowling, is opening Restaurant Backen at Stigbergsliden 16 next to the bowling hall, with experienced restaurateurs leading the project.
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Stigbergsliden 16
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Restaurang Backen
070-913 13 61 - Read more on Thatsup
9 November 2024
Matsumi offers an extensive menu of Asian dishes such as sushi, ramen, and poke bowls, made with fresh ingredients to bring out the best flavours. The restaurant is charmingly decorated with Japanese details like cherry blossom trees and maneki-neko, that is to say, waving cats. Book a table, drop in, or collect your food as takeaway.
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Vasagatan 40, Centrum
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Matsumi
031-40 68 68 - Read more on Thatsup
5 October 2024
With its cheeky name, this Vietnamese restaurant is an exciting new addition on Linnégatan. They don't just Vietnamese food here, but “Pho King Good” Vietnamese food. Choose from authentic street food dishes such as steaming pho, crispy spring rolls, and banh mi.
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Linnégatan 44, Linné
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Pho King Good
070-416 61 76 - Read more on Thatsup
30 September 2024
On Lindholmsallén 26A, Allén is a new sushi restaurant in Lindholmen, opening in Autumn 2024, where you can satisfy your hunger with sushi and poké bowls.
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Lindholmsallén 26A, Hisingen
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26 September 2024
The Götaplatsgruppen and Park Lane have teamed up to create Restaurant Collage, a brasserie inspired by the neighbourhood restaurants of Paris, the bistros of New York, and the relaxed atmosphere of Gothenburg. Enjoy both lunch and dinner with French influences, or opt for a carefully crafted cocktail, in historic surroundings. They share a kitchen with Studion by Collage, their slightly more lively oenophile little sister.
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21 September 2024
Wolfgang has transformed into White Dove, a new restaurant run by three siblings who previously operated Marstrands Wärdshus and Grand Hotel Marstrand. European flavours are served at lunch and dinner, complemented with wine. The name is a tribute to the club Hvita Dufvan, which the owners' uncles opened in 1965 on Avenyn.
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Västra Hamngatan 24, Centrum
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Vita Duvan
031-338 53 33 - Read more on Thatsup
14 September 2024
Cocktails, "crazy golf" and pizza are the order of the day at the Underground Golf Club, the Norwegian concept that's taken over the legendary Sticky Fingers premises. They aim to create a nice place to play mini golf, with exceptional sound and lighting. The restaurant serves pizza and drinks if you get hungry and thirsty.
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Kaserntorget 7, Centrum
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Underground Golf Club
070-302 79 73 - Read more on Thatsup
6 September 2024
Hasselsson have made a name for themselves with their fish and shellfish-based street food, which has several branches in Gothenburg and one in Stockholm. They're now planning a “Hasselsson 2.0” on Drottninggatan. The new Hasselsson has an open kitchen and pared-back interiors that reflect the harbour and the city's fishing culture. Seating is available both inside and outside, as well as at the bar counter.
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Drottninggatan 26, Centrum
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16 August 2024
Restaurant INTE on Linnégatan is run by the same owners as Tizne and Koizen. INTE is a cosy local bistro where the kitchen focuses on modern European cuisine. Sharing menus and a substantial à la carte menu are the order of the day here.
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Linnégatan 37, Linné
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Restaurant INTE
070-730 12 89 - Read more on Thatsup
26 July 2024
Cong Tai serves up authentic flavours from Vietnam and other Asian cuisines, along with refreshing cocktails to enjoy with your food. Fresh ingredients are the order of the day here.
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Vasagatan 11, Centrum/Vasa
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Cong Tai
031-16 88 02 - Read more on Thatsup
23 June 2024
Chef Måns Backlund is the driving force behind Tångbaren, a seafood restaurant by the sea on the island of Styrsö.
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Båtebacken
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Tångbaren
076-032 18 47 - Read more on Thatsup
Spring 2024
Ego Distillers has established itself in one of Gamlestaden's red-brick factory building, thereby, according to them, establishing Gothenburg's coolest distillery and cocktail bar.
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Väverigatan 7
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6 April 2024
No smoke without fire - if you love proper smoky BBQ you'll love Mugwort's. BBQ enthusiasts Johan Kullberg and Sanna Kullberg keep the grills glowing. Until their permanent premises opens you'll find them at their pop-up at Spike Brewery.
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Lilla Waterloogatan 7
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Mugwort's BBQ Shack
073-140 70 55 - Read more on Thatsup
22 March 2024
The name of this neighbourhood tavern is borrowed from a well-known Gothenburg personality called Kalle Glader, and they aim is to be as popular as their namesake. The atmosphere here is inclusive, with homely interiors and a well-stocked selection of beers. When it comes to food, the focus is on rustic traditional dishes and brunch, all at prices that suit even the slimmest of wallets.
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Friggagatan 14b, Centrum
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