The guide to affordable restaurants in Gothenburg

Swedish Taco is run by two friends with a passion for food, people and tacos. They combine all these in their taco restaurant, where they serve bowls, burritos and tacos with both classic and exciting flavours. In the evenings their menu expands to include small dishes that work equally well as part of a full dinner as as snacks to go with a beer with colleagues. 

At Jinx Dynasty, you can indulge in maxed-out street food with flavours from Asia – or as the owners put it, “Bastardised Asian street food”. The menu includes bao buns, sandwiches, skewers, and small dishes to enjoy alone or share with a friend. A craft beer on the side completes the experience.

Emanoel, who runs Benne, believes good food shouldn't cost the earth. He's spent several years in the kitchens of fine restaurants, but finally decided that he wanted to focus on what he's passionate about: good food at low prices. Choose from classic Italian pasta dishes that you can enjoy with a clear conscience, without burning a hole in your wallet.

The Hawaiian food trend poké bowls has surfed into several addresses in Gothenburg. At Poh-Kehs, framed by neon signs and surfboards, dishes are made with locally-produced fish and shellfish. Choose your favourite from the ingredients on the menu, such as marinated salmon, mango and avocado. Take a seat out on the outdoor dining area on warmer days.

Moon Thai, just a stone's throw from Avenyn, is warm and welcoming with neon signs blinking in the darkness, just like a beach restaurant in Khao Lak. Take a seat in one of the bamboo booths, or in a Tuk-Tuk, and enjoy traditional Thai dishes and drinks. Many regulars consider Moon to be Gothenburg's best Thai - try it yourself and see.

Bombay Palace's Dal Makhani is a rich lentil curry made with tomatoes, cream and exciting Indian spices - all for around a hundred kronor. You'll find this family-owned Indian palace close to Avenyn, and there are several budget options on the menu.

Drop by this Czech restaurant for a steaming bowl of goulash, schnitzel or fried cheese - all washed down with a foaming tankard of Czech beer. Gyllene Prag is something of a culinary institution and during the summer months you can enjoy the Mitteleuropean vibes al fresco on their outdoor dining area.

TomToms Burritos aims to offer Gothenburg's best Mexican cuisine in a welcoming environment where everyone should feel at home. Despite the name, it's not just burritos they whip up here, but also tacos, quesadillas and snacks such as nachos and guacamole. Everything is made from scratch with the finest ingredients and served in a Mexican-inspired environment with colourful furniture, Mexican motifs and patterned floors.

At The Flying Barrel, hearty pub grub is the order of the day, such as fish & chips, burgers, and cuts of meat. If you're looking to drink something too, check out the beer and whisky selection, as they're really good at that. You'll also get a friendly atmosphere thrown in.

Malmö is known as Sweden's top falafel city, but nowadays Gothenburg also has at least one really good falafel spot to brag about. Since opening in the winter of 2023, the citizens of Gothenburg have flocked to Falafel House on Värmlandsgatan, where they serve classic falafel, kebabs and shawarma for both lunch and dinner.

Inspired by the famous Italian landmark, the Trevi fountain, this neighbourhood restaurant also provides the opportunity to throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish. If you don't want to rely on pure luck, take a seat in their romantic inner courtyard and browse the menu, which includes classic Italian favourites.

At Omami, Asian street food is served at wallet-friendly prices. The menu includes both smaller and larger dishes that can be ordered in small or regular sizes, inspired by Asian classics. Choose and select from everything from baos to poké, noodle salads, and sushi.

Every component of the burger is important at Diné, from the meat that's ground on site every day to the locally baked bread and the Swedish ingredients. It took them ten years to master the art of the burger, and now you can enjoy the results in the form of both classic and exciting flavour combinations.

It's summer all year round next to the Prioritet Serneke Arena at this tropical-themed indoor beach volleyball hall. Play beach volleyball and shuffleboard, and take a break from reality in the beach restaurant Beach Cuisine, which serves pasta, salads and burgers.