The guide to Gothenburg's best lunch restaurants

Healthy, hearty lunch

At Poh-Keh, on trendy Teatergatan, the Hawaiian dish poké bowl takes centre stage, made from organic and largely locally-produced ingredients. The fish they use comes directly from Gothenburg's daily fish auction and there are also options for meat-eaters and vegans. Compose your own bowl or choose one of the options listed on the menu.

Texas BBQ

At Brisket & Friends you can put together your own lunch tray from your choice of meat or vegetarian protein, along with hot and cold sides. Texas BBQ is the order of the day, and dishes include brisket, pulled pork, grilled sweetcorn dip and mac and cheese. You'll find the restaurant in industrial premises in beautiful Victoriagården.

Swedish classics with French flair

Södra Larm Bar & Bistro is a popular hidden gem within Hotel Flora. They serve a classic bistro menu combining the best of French and Nordic cuisines in stylish Art Deco surroundings. At lunchtime they serve an à la carte menu, which includes bistro favourites such as steak tartare, as well as weekly lunch specials with meat, fish and vegetarian options.

Lunch on Andra Långgatan

Every day is burger day, and at The Burger you can choose a different burger every day from their lunch menu. The classic American with dressing and onion, as well as the veggie burger of the day, are also always on the menu. Super-hungry? Choose a double (200g). Coffee and a cookie are included, in keeping with Swedish tradition. As well as burgers inspired by all corners of the world, there's a wide range of sides and sauces to choose from.

Vietnamese classics

Inside the historic Saluhallen Briggen food hall, Vietnamhaket serves authentic and good-value dishes from northern Vietnam. Eat noodle soup, spring rolls or Vietnamese baguettes for lunch. During the summer months the restaurant has a popular alfresco dining area out on the square.

A better burger

If you're in the mood for a hamburger for lunch head to Jureskogs in Gamla Ullevi. They serve sustainable fast food with no additives or other rubbish. As well as hamburgers made from Swedish meat there are also vegetarian options on the menu. Burgers are served either in bakery buns or in a lettuce leaf.

Lunch and an activity

There's never a dull moment at this American-style entertainment centre. Even at lunchtime you can bowl and play shuffleboard in the large locale on Odinplatsen. The lunch menu is straightforward and includes a meat, fish and pasta dish, as well as a vegetarian option, every day.

Modern homecooking

Food and design take centre stage at lifestyle restaurant Coco Orangerie on Linnégatan. They serve modern lunch dishes with homecooking influences. Choose from the catch of the day, and a weekly veg and meat dish.

Three-course Friday lunch

Every second Friday you can head down to Ankarsmedjan in the historic Klippan area and enjoy a luxurious lunch. Round off the week in the restaurant's atmospheric surroundings with a French-inspired three-course menu and perhaps a glass of wine.

Burgers made from scratch

At Diné all burgers are made from scratch from Swedish ingredients. They grind their own meat, make their own dressings to their own recipe and bake their own bread. At lunchtime, burgers are served with coleslaw or mixed fries, and truffle mayo and coffee are always included. Choose your favourite from classic burgers or vegetarian or vegan options.

Top-notch pub grub

This English pub serves a lunch menu that changes every day and consists of a soup, meat or fish dish, along with a weekly vegetarian option. Steak and chips with bearnaise sauce is always on the menu, and lunch includes salad, a drink, soup, coffee and dessert.

Sustainable ingredients for all flavours

Boutique Burger by Tonys serves a wide range of burgers, Roman sourdough pizzas and tasty salads. Food is made from carefully selected, locally-produced and sustainable ingredients, and there are plenty of alternatives for meat-eaters, vegetarians and vegans. It's easy to find something to suit all tastes and you can swap the protein in your salad for another favourite if you like. Take a seat and enjoy lunch in the boutique-hotel inspired premises, or buy your food to take with you if you're on the run.

Pan-American easy dining

Not much used to happen in this part of Gothenburg. But over the past few years it's become a popular area and during the summer months the outdoor eating areas are packed. Food at Barabicu is Pan-American and, in addition to their signature dish Pulled Pork, there are two daily lunch specials and a vegetarian dish to choose from. Bread, salad, coffee and something sweet are included.

City-centre hotel restaurant

The Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel's restaurant is open all day and serves lunch. Take a seat in a stylish velvet chair and enjoy Scandinavian and slightly more international dishes. Perfect for a lunch meeting.

Italian influences

In a modern building on Grafiska vägen, Buon Cibo serves Italian flavours in lively surroundings. Fill your tum with international lunch dishes, fresh pasta and Italian stone oven-baked pizzas. Food is ordered and collected at the counter.

French and snug

A French-style restaurant with tarte flambée as their signature dish - made on a base of sourdough and topped with locally-sourced ingredients. Valentinas serves a lunch menu with a daily-changing selection of tarte flambée, with at least one vegetarian option, along with a fish dish and a meat bish. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, with cosy interiors, perfect for all kinds of groups and occasions.

Scandinavian elegance

The menu at Noot is full of Nordic flavours and ingredients, served with a modern touch and an emphasis on sustainability. Their lunch menu always includes a vegetarian dish, a fish dish, a meat dish and a salad.

Traditional Alpine homecooking

Manfred's serves elegant Austrian and Swiss cuisine in the evenings but at lunchtime traditional Swedish homecooking is the order of the day. Food is hearty and rustic and served in friendly, unpretentious surroundings.

Stylish in the heart of town

This design hotel offers a daily lunch special, with the option of adding a light side dish to your meal. You can also treat yourself to Avalon's three course lunch. Sit in elegant continental surroundings with the city centre just outside the window. A stylish option for a business lunch.

Japanese in Hisingen

If you're in the mood for Japanese flavours with a twist, head to Sagami in Hisingen. They serve a daily lunch special where you can choose your favourites from nigiri and sushi rolls. All their food is made from fresh ingredients, with care and respect for tradition. The drinks selection includes Japanese drinks such as homemade yuzu lemonade, cold or hot ocha tea and Calpis and Ramune fizzy drinks.

Asian flavours in Munkebäck

East Kitchen in Munkebäck serves a tasty, good-value lunch. Asian flavours are the order of the day and the lunch menu includes sushi and stir-fried dishes. Salad, miso soup, coffee and cakes are always included. If you're on the run you can buy your lunch to take away.

Healthy lunch

Colourful food in the form of healthy bowls and smoothies. Health and wellbeing are the main focus at Ingo Juicebar & Açaí Poké. In addition to nutritious juices and substantial salads the menu also includes acai bowls, made from berries from Brazil. Ingo Juicebar is next door to Nordic Wellness on Gistaf Dahlénsgatan and you can eat in or take away.

Streetfood from all over the world

The food at Rollin Bistros is inspired by travels all over the world, from Asia to America. The industrial-style building houses both a Japanese izakaya and international streetfood restaurant. The menu includes hamburgers and main courses made from seasonal ingredients.

A stylish shopping break

Gallerian Arkaden is a shopping arcade that focuses on providing a great shopping experience. In addition to some 25 design, fashion and interiors shops, there are several restaurants for anyone in need of a shopping break. Löfqvist å vi on the second floor has created a harmonious oasis in the middle of the arcade where you can stop for a coffee, a delicious shopping lunch or a glass of bubbles.

Café and event space

Faux Pas, in former industrial premises right next to the entrance to Gothenburg harbour, functions as both a café and event space. They serve daily soups, bowls and grilled sandwiches for lunch in the rustic premises. Round off with an espresso and don't miss the outdoor dining area when the sun's shining.

Full of delicacies

On the first floor, with great people-watching views over the square below, you'll find this combined deli/restaurant. There are only a few seats by the window, making it more of a takeaway restaurant. Buy something tasty to take home with you from the tempting deli counter. Choose a small or large portion of pasta and eat al fresco during the summer months.

Italian culinary tradition

If the Göta river was a canal and the Älvsnabben ferry a gondola, Sannegårdshamnen would be an Italian province. "The red barrack", directly translated, serves a daily lunch dish along with pasta, pizza and salads. All dishes include soup, salad and bread, and any coffee you like for a small supplement.

Classic and international with a modern twist

The lunch menu at this historic restaurant changes daily and is available to view from 10am on the same day. There's always plenty to choose from and on Thursdays they always serve a traditional pea-soup lunch with pancakes.