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.
The guide to good-value restaurants in Gothenburg
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Good-value restaurants in Gothenburg
- Familjen – Bib Gourmand winner on Arkivgatan
- Valentinas – Très French
- The Golden Days – Elegant pub
- Stures Brasseri – Intimate brasserie
- Restaurang Tiljan – Dinner at the theatre
- Rockbaren – American style
- Koka – Award-winning and good-value fine dining
- Gumman Elvira – Creative cocktails and sharing plates
- Beerista – Bang for your buck
- Swedish Taco – Modern tacos for all tastes
- Hard Rock Cafe – Famous burgers
- G Mat & Vin & Cristal Bar – Sustainable and affordable
- Ölstugan – Swedish neighbourhood homecooking
- Tugg Burgers – Rustic burgers at great prices
- C – Well-balanced lunches
- Lilla Tavernan – Authentic and picturesque
- Bryggeriet – International favourites
- Brasserie Waterfront – Hotel restaurant with a view
- Bon – Très bon
- Bombay Street – Indian street food with a modern touch
- Folk – Vegetarian culture
- Moon Thai Kitchen – Tropical vibes
- Dunder Döner – Classic kebab
- Nordic Sportsbar – Activities, sports and American dining
- Gyllene Prag – Homely, Czech-style
- Joe Farelli's – Italy and America at the same time
Good-value restaurants in Gothenburg
Cheap eats in Gothenburg
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 around 490 SEK
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Arkivgatan 7, Centrum
- Website • 031-20 79 79
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Très French
This Francophile neighbourhood restaurant invites you to a relaxed hangout with French specialties to eat and drink. The menu's star and signature dish is their tarte flambée, a pizza-like delicacy topped with everything from cured meats and cheese to mushrooms and truffles. You can also choose Valentina's sharing menu with several different dishes and drinks packages, at an unusually reasonable price.
- Price guide: Main courses around 170-270 SEK
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Skummjölksgatan 2
- Website • 070-862 04 77
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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 British 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: Steak around 195 SEK
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Södra Hamngatan 31, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 20 22
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Intimate brasserie
In the heart of Gothenburg's events district, opposite Scandinavium arena, you'll find this warm, welcoming brasserie with culinary influences from Sweden and France. The menu is varied and has something to suit everyone, even the youngest diners. Choose from dishes such as homemade meatballs at reasonable prices.
- Price guide: Meatballs around 190 SEK
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Sten Sturegatan 25, Centrum
- Website • 031-88 42 22
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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 235 SEK
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Götaplatsen 4, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 076-843 40 90
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American style
Everyone's welcome at this relaxed bar on Avenyn, although rock fans are particularly well represented. You can get an affordable meal with bar classics such as burgers, pizza and fried snacks here. Happy hour is celebrated several days a week, with even more generous prices.
- Price: Hamburgers around 120 SEK
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Kristinelundsgatan 14, Centrum
- Website • 031-20 48 85
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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 645 SEK
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Viktoriagatan 12, Centrum/Vasa
- Website • 031-701 79 79
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Creative cocktails and sharing plates
Enjoy tasty small and medium dishes, flatbread pizza and other goodies at an affordable price at Gumman Elvira's cosy neighbourhood restaurant. Even the drinks list, which lists both classic and creative cocktails, stays within the lower price range. At Gumman they believe every day is worth celebrating and they add a touch of sparkle to all occasions, big and small.
- Price guide: Medium-sized dishes around 80-120 SEK
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Västra Hamngatan 24, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 87 88
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Bang for your buck
Filling your belly at a restaurant doesn't need to cost a fortune. And at Beerista you're guaranteed to leave full and happy. Inspired by the gastropub culture of the Nineties, they offer a traditional pub concept with a wide selection of beer, along with quality pub grub such as hamburgers, pizza, grilled dishes and salads. All in rustic surroundings.
- Price guide: Main courses around 180-290 SEK
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Kristinelundsgatan 13, Centrum Friggagatan 9, CentrumBeerista Avenyn
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Modern tacos for all tastes
Swedish Taco celebrates Swedish interpretations of Mexican street food, with different versions of burritos, bowls and tacos on the menu. Eat to your heart's content without burning a hole in your wallet, and with a wide range of flavours and a large vegetarian selection there really is something for everyone.
- Price guide: Burrito from around 112 SEK
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Grafiska Vägen 6f, Centrum
- Website • 031-24 22 21
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Hard Rock Cafe
SponsoredFamous burgers
The Hard Rock Cafe, in the middle of Avenyn, serves substantial American dishes at reasonable prices. In addition to their classic burgers, the menu also includes club sandwiches, salads and steak. The restaurant is great for families, as well as groups of friends and colleagues.
- Price guide: Hamburgers around 230-285 SEK
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Kungsportsavenyn 10, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-10 23 30
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Sustainable and affordable
G Mat & Vin serves up modern versions of classic Swedish and European dishes at both lunch and dinner. The restaurant has a conscious environmental philosophy and they work actively to reduce wastage instead of just buying new ingredients, meaning they can keep their prices reasonable. For a really affordable Friday happy hour, drop into the adjacent Cristal Bar, where bubbles and snacks are served
- Price guide: Burgers and fries around 175 SEK
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Nils Ericssonsgatan 4, Centrum/Gullbergsvass Nils Ericsonsplatsen 4, Centrum/GullbergsvassG Mat & Vin
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Swedish neighbourhood homecooking
There are several branches of this warm and welcoming neighbourhood restaurant around town. 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. Fill up on hearty seasonal dishes at under 200 SEK.
- Price: Meatballs around 165 SEK
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Mariagatan 15, Majorna Andra Långgatan 13, Linné Kungsportsavenyn 32, Centrum/AvenynÖlstugan Tullen Majorna
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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: Burger and fries around 190 SEK
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Drottninggatan 21, Centrum
- Website • 031-19 97 99
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Well-balanced lunches
Nutritious, well-balanced and high-quality – these are the three watchwords at Restaurant C, which you'll find in Carlanderska Hospital's distinctive brick building right next to leafy Carlanders park. They serve affordable lunches in the form of Swedish homecooking, fish, veggie options and salads.
- Price guide: Daily lunch special around 140 SEK
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Carlandersparken 21, Centrum/Johanneberg
- Website • 031-797 91 80
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Authentic 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. A warm, satisfying restaurant experience.
- Price guide: Meze around 65-129 SEK, main courses around 195-269 SEK
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Olivedalsgatan 17, Linné
- Website • 031-12 88 05
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International favourites
Bryggeriet has stood the test of time since it opened in 1993. The concept is familiar: great food and drinks at wallet-friendly prices, topped off with a laid-back, welcoming atmosphere. The menu consists of organic and locally-produced ingredients made into classic dishes with international influences, such as burgers, sandwiches, grilled meat, pizzas and pasta.
- Price guide: Burger and fries around 215 SEK
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Kungsportsavenyen 3, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-711 92 60
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Brasserie Waterfront
SponsoredHotel 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: Pork fillet around 255 SEK
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Adolf Edelsvärds Gata 10, Majorna
- Website • 031-720 22 00
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Très bon
French neighbourhood restaurant vibes are never far away at this metro-tiled bistro. They serve classic bistro dishes such as moules marinières, 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: Main course around 220–295 SEK
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Arkivgatan 4, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 00 44
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Indian street food with a modern touch
Bombay Street adds a new, modern touch to authentic dishes from India. The interior and menu are both inspired by the lively alleyways and street food stalls you'll find in bustling Indian cities. Eat until you're full and satisfied without breaking the bank, especially if you opt for one of the many vegetarian options.
- Price Example: Main course approx. 129-179 SEK
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Ånäsvägen 19
- Website • 031-15 16 52
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Vegetarian culture
This completely vegetarian restaurant is right next to Folkteatern. 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: Medium dishes around 90-170 SEK
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Olof Palmes Plats 3, Linné
- Website • 031-13 35 33
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Tropical vibes
When the month's 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 200 SEK
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Kristinelundsgatan 9, Centrum
- Website • 031-774 28 28
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Dunder Döner
SponsoredClassic kebab
Kebab is a tasty, simple choice for lunch, dinner or takeaway. Dunder Döner in Partille serves döner, chicken and falafel as a wrap, in a pita or as a platter.
- Price guide: Kebab wrap around 120 SEK
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Portstråket Port 17, Partille
- Website • 031-22 42 23
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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 good food with friends at reasonable prices.
- Price guide: Club sandwich around 195 SEK
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Mölndalsvägen 95, Centrum
- Website • 031-19 19 19
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Homely, 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: Schnitzel around 190 SEK
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Sveagatan 25, Linné
- Website • 031-13 62 62
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Italy 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: Hamburgers around 240 SEK
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Kungsportsavenyn 12, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-10 58 26
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