
The guide to good-value restaurants in Gothenburg
Updated 10 Jun 2022
When your wallet's feeling a bit thin but you're hungry for a culinary experience, dinner out can feel like an incredible luxury. The truth is that dinner out on the town doesn't have to cost the earth. There are a whole range of really reasonable restaurants in Gothenburg where you can eat well and have a great night out without breaking the bank. Follow our guide to some of Gothenburg's best-priced restaurants.
Lilla Tavernan
Olivedalsgatan 17, LinnéAuthentic and picturesque
If you've ever been to Greece and tucked into a selection of tasty snacks from a local taverna, you have an idea of what it's like to visit this authentic neighbourhood restaurant. Delicious food in substantial portions is served by friendly staff. How about a classic souvlaki fish kebab for under 200 SEK, or why not choose a few smaller meze dishes. A warm, satisfying restaurant experience.
- Price guide: Meze around 55-100 SEK, main courses around 140-190 SEK
- lillatavernan.se
Beijing8
Magasinsgatan 3, CentrumFast dumplings
This dumpling concept works in the same way as fast-food restaurants. Order the filled dough knots by the three - around nine is usually enough for a meal. Traditional Chinese cuisine combines with our modern-day busy lifestyle in urban surroundings, complete with lots of concrete and blonde wood.
- Price guide: 3 dumplings around 30 SEK, lunchbox around 100 SEK
- beijing8.com
Familjen
Arkivgatan 7, Centrum





Bib Gourmand winner on Arkivgatan
In many ways Familjen comes under the fine dining category - but at much kinder prices than many other restaurants in this genre. The welcoming restaurant on Arkivgatan, right next to Avenyn, serves unpretentious food made from locally-produced ingredients. The restaurant has been awarded the Guide Michelin's Bib Gourmand, a distinction for restaurants that serve really good food at reasonable prices.
- Price guide: Three course menu 395 SEK
- restaurangfamiljen.se
Brasserie X
Göteborgsvägen 91



Continental flavours
The intimate hotel restaurant at the Quality Hotel The Weaver in Mölndal serves French classics made from local produce. You'll find everything from escargot to hamburgers and vegetarian dishes at reasonable prices. Almost all dishes can be ordered as a half portion for half the price.
- Price guide: Hamburgers around 215 SEK
- brasseriexweaver.se
Koka
Viktoriagatan 12, Centrum/Vasa




Award-winning and good-value fine dining
When Kock & Vin transformed into Koka, the prices went down a little and the menu became a little more flexible, without losing any of its quality. Koka has been awarded a star in the Michelin Guide for what they themselves call "modern West Swedish gastronomy". They serve tasting menus with either three, five or seven courses - which might just be one of the best-value fine dining experiences in the country.
- Price guide: Three courses around 495 SEK
- restaurangkoka.se
Brasserie P
Eklandagatan 51-53, Centrum/Johanneberg




Classic dishes for all
Brasserie P is inside the Quality Hotel Panorama in central Gothenburg. A warm, friendly atmosphere greets guests and parties. The restaurant serves classic, uncomplicated dishes with ingredients for all tastes - meat and fish eaters, vegetarian and vegans - and children!
Paradiset
2 addresses






Food from the Mediterranean
Whether you feel like eating a relaxed, cosy dinner, drinking a glass of wine or sipping on a sour beer, head to Paradiset - a Sicilian neighbourhood restaurant in Majorna. During the summer months you can eat al fresco on the sunny outdoor dining area, or head inside for the welcoming, rustic atmosphere in the dining room. The menu includes Mediterranean-inspired small dishes and oval pizzas with ambitious flavour combinations.
- Price guide: Margherita 140 SEK
- paradisetgbg.se
Paradiset Mariaplan
Tugg Burgers
Drottninggatan 21, Centrum




Rustic burgers at great prices
Top grub at great prices is the order of the day at Tugg. The restaurant on Kyrkogatan serves burgers, sides and drinks over the counter in true fast-food joint style. The meat they use comes from selected farms and is freshly ground in their kitchen every morning. The unpolished concrete walls give a rustic feel which is enhanced by the restaurant's location right next to the harbour.
- Price guide: Burgers around 110 SEK
- tuggburgers.se
Asian Xpress
Lorensbergsgatan 19, Centrum




Tuck into Asian streetfood
Transport your tastebuds to the steaming streetfood stands of Asia. Asian Xpress serves Japanese ramen, Chinese dumplings and other Asian streetfood dishes - both vegetarian and with meat - at reasonable prices. The small restaurant has around ten seats and black industrial details, green plants and Asian rice-paper lanterns.
- Price guide: Ramen around 100-130 SEK
- asianxpress.se
Bon
Arkivgatan 4, CentrumTrès bon
French neighbourhood restaurant vibes are never far away at this metro-tiled bistro. They serve classic bistro dishes such as moules marinière, as well as dishes with influences all over the world. Choose between half or full main course portions, depending on your hunger level and bank balance. The emphasis is on warmth and conviviality.
- Price guide: Half portion around 130 SEK, main course around 240 SEK
- bongoteborg.se
Jureskogs
Parkgatan 53A, Centrum



Sustainable burgers
At Jureskogs in Gamla Ullevi they serve sustainable fastfood in the form of hamburgers with fresh ingredients and bakery buns. Choose between Swedish meat and vegetarian alternatives, along with extras such as fries, onon rings and vegetables. They also serve wine, champagne and ther own pilsner if you want to treat yourself.
- Price guide: Cheeseburgers 79-109 SEK
- jureskogs.se
Faux Pas
Sockerbruket 22





Breakfast, fika and lunch
This café by the entrance to Gothenburg harbour offers a world of possibilities. In addition to breakfast, fika and lunch, Faux Paus functions as an event space, art gallery and podcast studio. Live performances and exhibitions take place regularly here. On weekdays they serve soups, grilled sandwiches and bowls with Asian influences.
- Price guide: Soup including bread and coffee around 80 SEK
- instagram.com
The Golden Days
Södra Hamngatan 31, Centrum





Elegant pub
If you're looking for a pub with a cosy, elegant feel, head to The Golden Days. It's like visiting a good old-fashioned pub, complete with burgundy leather sofas and dark wood. The menu is slightly more modern though, with classic dishes. Meat, fish, vegetarian - there's something for everyone. They also specialise in beer and whisky, so if you're a fan of those you've come to the right place.
- Price guide: Burger around 195 SEK
- golden-days.se
Boutique Burger
Arkaden, Centrum




Burgers with a boutique-hotel feel
Enjoy everything from delicious burgers to Roman sourdough pizzas and salads at wallet-friendly prices at Boutique Burger by Tonys in Arkaden. Carefully-selected ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability and quality is the common denominator for all their dishes. There are plenty of options for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans and you can swap the protein in your salad for another if you like. If you just fancy something to nibble on there are starters such as hot, spicy prawns and charcuterie plates.
- Price guide: Burgers around 129 SEK
- bbbt.se
Boutique Burger by Tonys
Hängmattan
Karl Johansgatan 16, Majorna




Vegetarian in Majorna
Musikens Hus music and cultural centre in Majorna houses this restaurant, bar and stage. Hängmattan serves a popular lunch buffet with stews, salads and more. In the evenings they serve decently-priced vegetarian and vegan dishes.
- Price guide: Unknown
- musikenshus.se
East Kitchen
Munkebäcks Allé 36



Asian favourites
East Kitchen serves all your favourite Asian dishes at wallet-friendly prices. Enjoy lunch and dinner here and choose from sushi, sashimi and deluxe rolls, Japanese small dishes, stews, rice and noodle dishes, yakiniku and bibimbap. If you fancy something to drink, the extensive drinks list includes everything from wine and beer to cocktails and shots.
- Price guide: Main courses around 179 SEK
- eastkitchen.se
Ölstugan
3 addressesSwedish neighbourhood homecooking
This warm and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant is in the heart of the hip Majorna district. As the name suggests, the emphasis is on beer, with a huge selection of beers on tap and by the bottle from both local and further-afield breweries, but they also serve really good value traditional Swedish homecooking. For around 100 SEK you can fill up on hearty seasonal dishes.
- Price: Main courses around 100 SEK
- olstugan.se
Ölstugan Tullen Majorna
Ölstugan Tullen Andra Lång
Ölstugan Tullen Wärdshuset
Mat & Potatis
Backa Bergögata 18 Hisings Backa, Hisingen




Swedish homecooking and more
In the mood for traditional homecooking? This lunch restaurant serves classic Swedish dishes, such as meatballs, herring and seafood stew, with the odd international addition such as Pad Thai. All lunch dishes include a salad buffet, bread and sauces.
- Price: Cheaper before 11am
- matopotatis.se
Restaurang Tiljan
Götaplatsen 4, Centrum/Avenyn



Dinner at the theatre
You'll find Restaurang Tiljan on the ground floor of Gothenburg's city theatre. Enjoy everything from a three-course menu to one dish, whether you're going to see a show at the theatre or not. The menu includes classic dishes at reasonable prices. If you feel like enjoying a whole night out with dinner and a show, Tiljan serves a well-priced theatre dinner which you can book when you buy theatre tickets.
- Price: Main courses around 215-235 SEK
- stadsteatern.goteborg.se
Ramen-Ya
Linnéplatsen 4, Linné






Authentic noodles
The Japanese noodle dishes at Ramen-Ya are made from scratch without any additives. The restaurant is one of the first in Gothenburg to specialise in ramen, and it has gained a reputation for being both authentic and good value. Try out one of the different varieties, with or without meat, and select your favourite toppings.
- Price guide: Ramen around 150-160 SEK
- ramenya.se
Restaurang Waterfront
Adolf Edelsvärds Gata 10, Majorna





Hotel restaurant with a view
Housed in a former brewery on the edge of the Göta Älv river, the Quality Hotel Waterfront's restaurant serves good value dishes with European influences. Locals and international visitors alike come here to eat, hang out and enjoy the views over the water.
- Price guide: Main courses 175-265 SEK
- hotelwaterfront.se
Vietnamhaket
Nordhemsgatan 28, LinnéFlavours from northern Vietnam
If you're in the mood for authentic and good value Vietnamese dishes, steer a course for Vietnamhaket inside Saluhallen Briggen food hall. The family-run restaurant serves pho noodle soup, spring rolls and bahn mi baguettes on site and to take away. Don't miss their popular alfresco dining area on the square open during the summer months.
- Price guide: around 90-100 SEK
- vietnamhaket.se
Vietnamhaket Saluhallen Briggen
Folk
Olof Palmes Plats 3, LinnéVegetarian culture
This completely vegetarian restaurant is right next to Folkteatern and comes from the same team as Dubbel Dubbel. The menu is based around smaller dishes that can be ordered individually or as a selection, depending on how hungry you are. Culture vultures, theatregoers and other diners meet here in the relaxed and intimate surroundings. During the summer months you can enjoy the views over Järntorget from the outdoor eating area.
- Price guide: Main courses around 70-125 SEK, smaller dishes around 35-95 SEK
- folkgbg.se
Bistro Français
Kungsportsavenyn 7, Centrum/Avenyn





Classic dishes in elegant surroundings
Avenyn 7, formerly Le Pain Francais Bistro, welcomes guests all day, from breakfast to lunch and dinner. The chefs aim to serve up exciting flavours made from carefully selected ingredients, with seafood taking centre stage on the a menu. Prawn salad, moules frites and bouillabaisse are a few of the dishes you'll find, alongside carnivorous options such as hamburgers, coq au vin and beouf bourgignon.
- Price guide: Burger around 180 SEK
- avenyn7.se
Tre Indier
Skanstorget 7, LinnéSpicy and colourful
This popular, laid-back Indian is in the middle of Skanstorget in Linnéstaden. The decor is as colourful as the food, and you can eat authentic and flavourful dishes made in the traditional manner. Choose a Tandoori Chicken, for example, or the lamb dish Palaak Gosht, both under 150 SEK.
- Price guide: Main courses around 95-150 SEK
- treindier.eu
Rubs
Arkaden Galleria, Centrum




Delicious, nutritious streetfood
Fresh, flavour-packed salads, bowls and flatbreads - that's what Rubs Seasoned Salads are all about. Set your own stamp on your meal by choosing your own protein. They aim to create varied, colourful and tasty food, with an emphasis on spices. They even use and sell their very own spice mix.
- Price guide: Flatbread around 90 SEK
- wearerubs.com
Rubs Seasoned Salads
Moon Thai Kitchen
Kristinelundsgatan 9, CentrumTropical vibes
When the month is dragging on and everyday life feels grey and colourless, a visit to this oasis in the city centre could be just what the doctor ordered. Surrounded by bamboo and exotic rainforest sounds, you can chomp on crispy prawn crackers and swig a Kobra before you take a seat in one of the booths. Sharing is caring is the name of the game - order a range of Thai dishes and tuck in.
- Price guide: Main courses around 130-190 SEK
- moonthai.se
Dunder Döner
Portstråket Port 17, Partille



Classic kebab
Kebab is a tasty, simple choice for lunch, dinner or takeaway. Order your kebab as a wrap, in a pita or as a platter. If anyone in your group doesn't feel like kebab, Dunder Döner also serves burgers - both meat and vegetarian - and salads.
Nordic Sportsbar
Mölndalsvägen 95, Centrum



Activities, sports and American dining
If you're in the mood for a combo of exciting sports such as golf, American football and baseball on the big screen, activities such as gaming, bowling and shuffleboard and an authentically American menu - look no further. Tuck into a nacho plate with friends for 79 SEK or their spicy Buffalo Wings for just 98 SEK.
- Price guide: Club sandwich around 175 SEK
- nordicsportsbar.se
Gyllene Prag
Sveagatan 25, LinnéHomely, Czech-style
Since 1973, this charming neighbourhood restaurant has been serving up traditional Czech cuisine to hungry Gothenburgers. The large dining room, which is reminiscent of the beer halls of Prague, serves typical hearty dishes such as fried cheese and various kinds of schnitzel. And speaking of beer, they also have the city's largest selection of Czech beer on tap.
- Price guide: Small dishes around 30-110 SEK, main courses around 120-220 SEK
- gylleneprag.se
Joe Farelli's
Kungsportsavenyn 12, Centrum/AvenynItaly and America at the same time
In the middle of Gothenburg's main pedestrian street, Avenyn, you'll find this combination of Italian and American food culture. The menu is long and varied, and includes favourite dishes from both countries such as salads, pasta, pizza and hamburgers. The decor also fuses elements of homely Italian trattorias and American diners.
- Price guide: Main courses around 135-230 SEK
- joefarelli.com