The guide to Gothenburg's best lunch restaurants

The guide to Gothenburg's best lunch restaurants

Finding the perfect restaurant for a business lunch, or a great spot for a daytime date over some food, isn't always that simple. The lunchtime jungle can be hard to traverse, particularly if you're just visiting Gothenburg, and to help you on your way we've listed Gothenburg's best lunch restaurants in one handy guide. We include both classic restaurants and fresh newcomers, modern cuisine and traditional homecooking; the common denominator is that all these places serve a great lunch in Gothenburg.

In this guide
  1. Where to eat lunch in Gothenburg
    1. Brisket & Friends – Texas BBQ
    2. Södra Larm – Swedish classics with French flair
    3. Wagners Bistro – Sophisticated bistro lunch
    4. Rollin Bistros – Streetfood from all over the world
    5. Jacy'z – American classics all day
    6. Pigalle – International cuisine with Swedish ingredients
    7. Beets – Colourful healthfood bombs
    8. Poppy – Ambitious cooking
    9. Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch with a view
    10. Husette – In creative surroundings
    11. The Golden Days – Top-notch pub grub
    12. Hasselssons Matlucka – Street food from the sea
    13. Löfqvist å Vi – A stylish shopping break
    14. Koie Ramen – Classic ramen
    15. Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch by the sea
    16. Ma Cuisine – French bistro lunch
    17. Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch with a view
    18. Valentinas – French and snug
    19. Break – Hearty, well-cooked dishes
    20. Hard Rock Cafe – American vibes
    21. Bar Italia – Authentic Italian
    22. Noot – Scandinavian elegance
    23. Manfred's Brasserie – Alpine vibes
    24. Restaurang Vallda – Green views
    25. Bikt – International flavours
    26. Papa Mastani – French bistro with elements from the Caspian sea
    27. Dirty Records – Vinyl and grub
    28. Aldardo – Full of delicacies
    29. Bar Robusta – Simple and Italian
    30. Kometen – Classic
  2. Budget lunch
    1. TomToms Burritos – Street food from Mexico
    2. Umizu – Asian in tropical surroundings
    3. Dory's – Asian favourites with a twist
    4. Grace – In the middle of Avenyn
    5. Swedish Taco
    6. Poh-Keh – Healthy, hearty lunch
    7. C – Rustic homecooking with international influences
    8. Star Bowling – Lunch and an activity
    9. The Burger – Lunch on Andra Långgatan
    10. V Italiano Moderno – Pizza lunch
    11. OGBG – Asian in the harbour
    12. DINÉ – Burgers made from scratch
    13. Dunder Döner – Enjoy Turkish fastfood culture
    14. Nya Varvet Deli – Takeaway lunch made from Nordic ingredients
    15. Banh Mi Shop – Vietnamese classics
    16. Campo – Lunch at the arena
  3. Café lunch
    1. Scandic Göteborg Central – Light lunch in airy surroundings
    2. Kafé Kopps – Food, drink and shuffleboard

Where to eat lunch in Gothenburg

Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends
Brisket & Friends – Lunch restaurants
Brisket & Friends

Brisket & Friends

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.

  • Type of lunch: Barbecue
  • Price guide: Combo tray around 140 SEK
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Södra Larm Bar & Bistro

Södra Larm

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.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 160 SEK
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro
Wagners Bistro – Lunch restaurants
Wagners Bistro

Wagners Bistro

Sophisticated bistro lunch

Enjoy lunch "at home" with chef Ulf Wagner. The restaurant in Kungsportshuset has a typical bistro feel and serves classic Swedish and French flavours. Come by for lunch with family and friends or with colleagues.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Main courses from around 175 SEK
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard
Rollin Bistros Backyard – Lunch restaurants
Rollin Bistros Backyard

Rollin Bistros

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.

  • Type of lunch: Street food
  • Price guide: Burgers around 135 SEK
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
Gaby's – Lunch restaurants
Gaby's
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
Archie's – Lunch restaurants
Archie's
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
Gaby's – Lunch restaurants
Gaby's
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort
Archie's – Lunch restaurants
Archie's
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort – Lunch restaurants
Jacy'z Hotel & Resort

Jacy'z

American classics all day

Stop by and eat lunch at this glamorous resort close to Gothenburg's big events venues. International influences combine at their American lunch restaurant Gaby's, and the hotel restaurant Archie's, which offers “all-day American dining”, with American classics for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. 

  • Type of lunch: International
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 135 SEK at Gaby's, around 165 SEK at Archie's 
Hotel Pigalle – Lunch restaurants
Hotel Pigalle
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Hotel Pigalle – Lunch restaurants
Hotel Pigalle
Hotel Pigalle – Lunch restaurants
Hotel Pigalle
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Restaurant Atelier – Lunch restaurants
Restaurant Atelier
Hotel Pigalle – Lunch restaurants
Hotel Pigalle

Pigalle

International cuisine with Swedish ingredients

Hotel Pigalle has been one of the city's most iconic landmarks for some time. The hotel is well known for its Continental rooftop dining area, as well as the French-inspired food served at Restaurant Atelier. The kitchen mixes culinary influences from all over the world, with inspiration coming primarily from French bistro culture and seasonal local produce. Their daily lunch specials are as delicious as they are beautifully presented. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 170 SEK
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar
Beets Salladsbar – Lunch restaurants
Beets Salladsbar

Beets

Colourful healthfood bombs

Fresh, colourful salads to suit all tastes are the order of the day at Beets salad bar in central Gothenburg. The menu lists several different options, all of which are equally nutritious and flavour-packed. Everything revolves around top quality ingredients, whether its fish, meat, shellfish or vegetables.  

  • Type of lunch: Salad
  • Price guide: Salmon bowl around 150 SEK

Poppy

Ambitious cooking

Poppy goes all-in on lunch. They describe themselves as a “very serious restaurant”.  Seasonal ingredients are transformed into a small selection of dishes, usually three, written up on the blackboard - one with fish, one with meat and one vegetarian. If you want to treat yourself, add on a starter or dessert, or go for the three-course offer.  

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 170 SEK
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest
Cuckoo's Nest – Lunch restaurants
Cuckoo's Nest

Cuckoo's Nest

Lunch with a view

Cuckoo's Nest in the Riverside Hotel is a fun, quirky spot with views over Gothenburg harbour. They serve a creative new lunch dish every day, accompanied by salad, coffee, tea and cookies. Their popular cheeseburger made from chuck steak is a regular feature on the menu. There's also a special two-course business lunch menu. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 160 SEK
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur
Husette Kök & Kultur – Lunch restaurants
Husette Kök & Kultur

Husette

In creative surroundings

As the name suggests, food and culture go hand in hand at Husette Kök & Kultur. This pared-back bistro serving seasonal food with international flavours in housed in the Konstepidemin artist collective. On Tuesday to Saturday lunchtime you can tuck into one of the favourite dishes from the regular menu or pick and choose from small dishes such as cheeses, olives and fried potato bread with accompaniments. If you want to satisfy your cultural cravings, combine lunch with a visit to the art gallery. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Weekly meat or fish dish around 140 SEK
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Lunch restaurants
The Golden Days

The Golden Days

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.

  • Type of lunch: Fish, meat or soup 
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 140 SEK

Hasselssons Matlucka

Street food from the sea

Hasselssons serve tasty fish dishes in fast food format. The menu includes classics such as fish burgers and fish & chips, made from spankingly fresh fish transformed into true Gothenburg-style street food. 

  • Type of lunch: Street food
  • Price guide: Fish & chips around 130 SEK
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan – Lunch restaurants
Löfqvist å vi Västra Hamngatan

Löfqvist å Vi

A stylish shopping break

In 2023, Löfqvist, which also has a restaurant in Arkaden shopping mall, now has a sister restaurant on Västra Hamngatan. They've created a harmonious oasis where you can stop for a coffee, a delicious shopping lunch or a glass of bubbles. Choose between meat, fish and vegetarian options. 

  • Type of lunch: Swedish homecooking
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 155 SEK

Koie Ramen

Classic ramen

Norwegian Koie perfected their ramen on their home turf, before bringing the concept to Gothenburg. The menu includes classic variations which can be customised with extra protein, broth or noodles if you like. 

  • Type of lunch: Ramen
  • Price guide: Bowl of ramen around 150 SEK
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Lunch restaurants
Hovås Kallbadhus

Hovås Kallbadhus

Lunch by the sea

A short detour outside the city centre, you can enjoy lunch with magnificent views of the water, either inside the stylish restaurant or on the terrace in the summer. At Hovås Kallbadhus, the menu is based on seasonal produce, with freshly caught fish and shellfish a recurring feature. At lunchtime, they serve a choice of two Swedish homecooking dishes, as well as a salad buffet, which includes coffee, cake and bread.

  • Type of lunch: Homecooking
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 170 SEK
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Lunch restaurants
Ma Cuisine

Ma Cuisine

French bistro lunch

French flavours combine with Nordic ingredients at Ma Cuisine. The menu and the drinks list are constantly changing in order to provide a dynamic experience at both lunch and dinner. Everything is made from scratch, using seasonal Swedish produce wherever possible. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 155 SEK
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront
Brasserie Waterfront – Lunch restaurants
Brasserie Waterfront

Brasserie Waterfront

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Lunch with a view

Eat lunch with views over the Göta Älv river in the Quality Hotel Waterfront's restaurant. They serve Swedish homecooking and international lunch dishes to suit all tastes. As well as the daily lunch special and a weekly vegetarian dish, you'll always find prawn sandwiches and a salad on the menu.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 135 SEK
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Kallebäck – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Kallebäck
Valentinas Kallebäck – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Kallebäck
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Lilla Bommen – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Lilla Bommen
Valentinas Kallebäck – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Kallebäck
Valentinas Kallebäck – Lunch restaurants
Valentinas Kallebäck

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 dish. The restaurant is warm and welcoming, with cosy interiors, perfect for all kinds of groups and occasions.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Tarte flambée of the day around 130 SEK
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break
Restaurang Break – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Break

Break

Hearty, well-cooked dishes

Take a well-deserved break from everyday life with hearty, well-prepared lunch dishes. The menu varies from day to day, but always includes one dish with fish, one with meat, one vegetarian and one salad. Equally suitable for meetings and business lunches as for lunch with an old friend.

  • Type of lunch: European
  • Price guide: Daily lunch dish around 190–280 SEK
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe – Lunch restaurants
Hard Rock Cafe

Hard Rock Cafe

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American vibes

Hard Rock Cafe on Avenyn serves American-style lunches, with dishes including tacos, hamburgers and club sandwiches. Lunch includes a salad buffet, coffee and cookie. While you're there, check out all the souvenirs and rock memorabilia that adorn the restaurant.

  • Type of lunch: Tacos, burgers, pasta, salads
  • Price guide:   Cheeseburger and fries around 130 SEK

Bar Italia

Authentic Italian

They take Italian cuisine very seriously at Bar Italia, serving authentic Italian flavours. The menu isn't set in stone, instead it changes according to the seasons and which ingredients are at their best on any day, but risotto, pasta and pizza are, naturally, popular options.  

  • Type of lunch: Italian
  • Price guide: Pasta dish around 200 SEK
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar – Lunch restaurants
Noot Nordik Kitchen & Bar

Noot

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.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Catch of the day around 165 SEK, meat 185 SEK 

Manfred's Brasserie

Alpine vibes

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.

  • Type of lunch: Homecooking
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 160 SEK
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda
Restaurang Vallda – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Vallda

Restaurang Vallda

Green views

Whether you're crazy about golf or not, Vallda welcomes anyone who fancies a good lunch in relaxing surroundings. The restaurant combines classic Swedish dishes with the best of the Mediterranean. The menu changes weekly and follows the seasons, with meat, fish and vegetarian options to choose from. The view over the golf course creates a gorgeous backdrop to a business lunch, date or birthday celebration. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 180 SEK

Bikt

International flavours

Bikt has its foundation in classic cuisine, but isn't afraid to use flavours from all over the world. At lunchtime they serve a daily meat or fish dish, as well as a weekly vegetarian dish. You can also complete the experience with a few snacks from the menu. During the summer months the cosy outdoor dining area opens up in the back courtyard. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 155 SEK
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie
Papa Mastani Bistronomie – Lunch restaurants
Papa Mastani Bistronomie

Papa Mastani

French bistro with elements from the Caspian sea

During the evening there's an emphasis on grilled dishes, while during the day they serve lunch in the form of Swedish homecooking and international dishes. The menu changes every day and includes everything from schnitzel to paella and halloumi burgers. A salad buffet, coffee and dessert are included.

  • Type of lunch: International
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 160 SEK

Dirty Records

Vinyl and grub

Dirty Records is an unusual combination of restaurant and record shop, a concept that gives strong Copenhagen vibes, particularly when the outdoor dining area opens up. At lunchtime they serve soups, sandwiches and other stylish dishes with flavours from all over the world. 

  • Type of lunch: International
  • Price guide: Unknown

Aldardo

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 and they offer a small discount for takeaway. While you're there, why not buy something tasty to take home with you for dinner from the tempting deli counter. 

  • Type of lunch: Pizza and pasta
  • Price guide: Pasta dishes around 130 SEK

Bar Robusta

Simple and Italian

If words such as tagliatelle, tartufo, polpette and gnocchi make your mouth water, Bar Robusta is the place to go at lunchtime. This popular Italian serves a simple lunch with a couple of starters, several main courses and a dessert. An extra plus is that you can order wine by the half glass at lunch. 

  • Type of lunch: Italian
  • Price guide: Pasta dishes around 150 SEK

Kometen

Classic

Historic Kometen has been frequented by Gothenburg's cultural elite over the years. Regulars and newcomers alike come for the elegant Swedish homecooking. The lunch menu changes daily and is available to view from 10am. There are always lots of popular classics to choose from.

  • Type of lunch: Swedish homecooking
  • Price guide: Unknown

Budget lunch

TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Prinsgatan – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Prinsgatan
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Odinsplatsen
TomToms Burritos Prinsgatan – Lunch restaurants
TomToms Burritos Prinsgatan

Street food from Mexico

At TomToms Burritos you'll find both burritos and other Mexican street food dishes to fill your tummy with. They make all their food from scratch and have dishes to suit all tastes. Eat lunch in or order your food to take away. 

  • Type of lunch: Mexican street food
  • Price guide: Burrito + salad around 120 SEK
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu
Umizu – Lunch restaurants
Umizu

Umizu

Asian in tropical surroundings

Umizu has created a varied menu with both sushi and Asian hot dishes. They aim to offer something for all tastes, from traditional nigiri to exciting rolls, as well Japanese hot dishes and poké bowls. Stay and eat in the tropical cosy restaurant, or take your food home or to the office with you.

  • Type of lunch: Sushi, Asian
  • Price guide: Tuna bowl around 150 SEK
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi
Dory's Sushi – Lunch restaurants
Dory's Sushi

Dory's

Asian favourites with a twist

Dory's Sushi has collected favourite dishes from all over Asia on one menu, and then given them their own unique twist. Choose from sushi, dumplings and ramen as well as a couple of hot dishes, to eat on site in the restaurant on Herkulesgatan or to take home with you.

  • Type of lunch: Sushi, dumplings, ramen
  • Price guide: Sushi around 130-170 SEK
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar
Grace Sports Bar – Lunch restaurants
Grace Sports Bar

Grace

In the middle of Avenyn

The lunch menu at Grace Sports Bar is in modern gastrobar style, and consists of a weekly salad, pasta, burger, meat and fish dish. You can eat at a decent price here in surroundings that are equal parts rustic, romantic and trendy, and during the summer months you can eat and drink on the sun-kissed outdoor terrace with views over Avenyn.

  • Type of lunch: Italian and American 
  • Price guide: Weekly lunch special around 120 SEK
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh
Poh-Keh – Lunch restaurants
Poh-Keh

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.

  • Type of lunch: Poké bowls
  • Price guide: Bowl around 120 SEK
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C
Restaurang C – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang C

C

Rustic homecooking with international influences

At Restaurant C, you can enjoy a well-balanced and affordable lunch of international homecooking-style dishes, perhaps best enjoyed on the year-round outdoor dining area surrounded by leafy Carlander park. Two new meat and fish dishes are served every weekday, as well as a weekly vegetarian and salad dish, all prepared with both taste and nutrition in mind.

  • Type of lunch: International homecooking 
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 140 SEK
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling
Star Bowling – Lunch restaurants
Star Bowling

Star Bowling

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.

  • Type of lunch: Meat, fish, pasta or vegetarian 
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 125 SEK
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger
The Burger – Lunch restaurants
The Burger

The Burger

Lunch on Andra Långgatan

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. 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.

  • Type of lunch: Hamburgers 
  • Price guide: Burger and fries around 110 SEK
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch restaurants
V Italiano Moderno

V Italiano Moderno

Pizza lunch

Restaurang V serves top-notch pizza for both lunch and dinner. Made in the Genovese way and with sourdough bases, pizzas are topped with both traditional and more innovative toppings. If you're not in the mood for pizza, there are also fresh salads on the menu. Food is served in cool surroundings with large murals on the walls by artist duo Pichiavo. 

  • Type of lunch: Pizzas and salads
  • Price guide: Margherita around 110 SEK

OGBG

Asian in the harbour

Right next to Stenpiren ferry terminal, with a view of the harbour entrance, you'll find the pan-Asian hotel restaurant OGBG. Lunch on flavour explosions from all corners of Asia, in charming surroundings that follow the same theme as the menu. Choose between the day's three lunch options, of which at least one is vegan, along with the salad buffet, coffee, tea and dessert.

  • Type of lunch: Asian 
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 145 SEK
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Lunch restaurants
DINÉ Burgers Linné

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.

  • Type of lunch: Hamburger 
  • Price guide: Burger and fries around 110 SEK
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner
Dunder Döner – Lunch restaurants
Dunder Döner

Dunder Döner

Sponsored

Enjoy Turkish fastfood culture

At Dunder Döner in Partille you can enjoy döner, chicken and falafel in soft pita bread, as a wrap or platter. If you or anyone else in your group fancies something else there are also burgers and salad on the menu, but if you appreciate a good kebab this is the place to sink your teeth into a slice of Turkish fastfood culture.

  • Type of lunch: Kebab
  • Price guide: Wrap around 110 SEK incl. coffee and drink
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli
Nya Varvet Deli – Lunch restaurants
Nya Varvet Deli

Nya Varvet Deli

Sponsored

Takeaway lunch made from Nordic ingredients

In addition to a large selection of deli foods, Nya Varvet Deli also stocks ready meals made from Swedish and Nordic ingredients. They're ideal for a takeaway lunch, or dinner if you can't think of anything to cook, and if you can't make it to the shop you can order home delivery. 

  • Type of lunch: Ready meals
  • Price guide: Meatballs around 120 SEK

Banh Mi Shop

Vietnamese classics

Inside the historic Stora Saluhallen food hall, Banh Mi Shop specialises in sandwiches from Vietnam. Order a banh mi filled with chicken, pork, Vietnamese sausage, fish or tofu, or liver pate with coriander and fresh and pickled vegetables and herbs. A serious taste explosion. 

  • Type of lunch: Banh mi
  • Price guide: Sandwich around 115 SEK
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo
Restaurang Campo – Lunch restaurants
Restaurang Campo

Campo

Sponsored

Lunch at the arena

If you happen to be in the vicinity of Prioritet Serneke Arena you can eat lunch at Campo restaurant, which opened up in the multisport arena in summer 2019. The lunch menu includes fish, Swedish homecooking favourites and continental dishes. The menu changes daily.

  • Type of lunch: International
  • Price guide: Daily lunch special around 125 SEK

Café lunch

Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central
Scandic Göteborg Central – Lunch restaurants
Scandic Göteborg Central

Scandic Göteborg Central

Light lunch in airy surroundings

Hearty sandwiches, wraps and bowls that you can compose yourself are the order of the day on Scandic Göteborg Central's lunch menu. The light, airy café area serves both lunch and an all-day breakfast concept. On Saturdays you can also eat lunch in the adjoining restaurant Food Bar, where the menu includes pasta and pizza.

  • Type of lunch: Café lunch
  • Price guide: Wraps and bowls around 135 SEK

Kafé Kopps

Food, drink and shuffleboard

Combine lunch with a little shuffleboard at Kopps, or just take a seat and enjoy lunch. The menu includes international dishes such as burgers, pasta and salads which can be eaten inside the simple restaurant or out on the outdoor dining area facing Kungsgatan. 

  • Type of lunch: International
  • Price guide: Caesar salad around 140 SEK

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