The guide to Gothenburg's best lunch restaurants

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.

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.

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. Every day, they offer a varying lunch menu in a delightful mix of flavours and influences. The menu has three dishes to choose from, one meat, one fish and one vegetarian.

Inside the Hotel Bellora on the middle of Gothenburg's main boulevard, Avenyn, this ristorante serves Italian flavours at both lunch and dinner. Stop by and eat Italian classics which vary from day to day. The menu also includes a weekly pasta and pizza dish. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

The Mediterranean-inspired brasserie at the Hyatt Place Gothenburg Central serves flavours from Southern Europe from morning to evening. Lunch always includes fish and meat as well as vegetarian and vegan options, prepared with selected ingredients. There's also a smaller menu featuring selected dishes from the evening menu.

If you're craving a proper traditional lunch strikes, set your sights on this cosy neighbourhood pub on Friggagatan. Kalle Glader focuses on hearty food for all budgets, with favourites on the menu like meatballs with mashed potatoes, vegetarian potato dumplings, and schnitzel. If it's a special lunch, why not treat yourself to a well-chosen beer.

The West Coast wine bar and restaurant Suber isn't just open for pleasant evenings of food and wine, they also offer lunch. Every day, there are three options: a meat, fish, and vegetarian, accompanied by seasonal sides.

Norda's unique restaurant environment invites you to an elegant lunch experience with sophisticated flavours. Choose between the dish of the day, which is generally based around Swedish seasonal ingredients, and a few classics on the à la carte menu. If you're coming with work colleagues, there's also a three-course set business lunch. 

At Gothenburg's own country club, Hjortviken in Hindås, you can not only chill by the pool, sleep soundly in the hotel, and enjoy the sauna – you can also eat and drink well. Lunch is served in the restaurant The Club Room, where you can enjoy a daily lunch special with Swedish and European flavours.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

At Hyaku, you can enjoy a sushi lunch of the slightly more luxurious kind. The restaurant invites you to experience a taste of Japan, celebrating the art of Japanese cuisine and culture. Choose from sushi and other Japanese dishes such as poké bowls, yakitori, and yakiniku.

Since Posidonas opened its doors, you don't need to travel any further than Majorna to satisfy your craving for authentic Greek cuisine. In warm, welcoming surroundings with sun-yellow walls, chequered floors, and flower boxes, you can enjoy classic Mediterranean dishes such as souvlaki, moussaka, and meat stews. Or why not order a few mezze dishes and try a bit of everything?

At Eatery, you can enjoy a varied lunch that primarily features flavours from Europe and traditional Swedish home cooking. The menu changes daily and includes a meat dish, a fish dish, and a vegetarian option. The lunch also includes a salad buffet, bread, water, coffee, and tea. On Tuesdays, they include a sweet treat with coffee, and on Thursdays, pancakes are served.

Bee Kitchen & Bar is a popular watering hole with an open-minded atmosphere in Saluhallen indoor food market. Enjoy lunch or dinner or hang out at the bar. The lunch menu changes daily and consists of hearty fish, meat, and vegetarian dishes with a touch of traditional home cooking, served on-site and as takeaway.

Bongo Bar on Andra Långgatan serves a nutritious lunch with influences from traditional home-cooked meals. Choose between the fish of the day, the meat of the day, and the vegetarian option of the day. You can also buy your lunch to take away.

In the Säve station building on Hisingen, you'll find this cosy lunch restaurant and country store that opened in 2024. Enjoy classic lunch dishes such as beef à la Lindström and shop for fine foods in a historic station setting.

If you want to really treat yourself and enjoy a long lunch with several courses, Human is a top option. They serve ambitious Nordic style tasting menus, with an emphasis on locally produced ingredients. But despite the high levels of ambition and the luxurious food, the experience is personal and authentic and the surroundings relaxed. Choose the large or small lunch menu and sit back while the food is brought out to you in a steady stream.

Heaven 23, 23 floors up in the Gothia Towers building, offers an impressive view of Gothenburg's skyline. Since 2001, the restaurant has drawn in locals and visitors alike with its well-prepared dishes made from seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. Their huge prawn sandwich is a popular choice for lunch, but the menu is updated weekly and offers a variety of delicious options, often with European influences.

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.  

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.

Gothenburg's, and probably Sweden's, first urban winery can be found in the city's former meatpacking district. Wine Mechanics is particularly popular with the city's wine connoisseurs, but you can also come here solely for lunch, which is served on Thursdays and Fridays. The menu features two different lunch dishes, one of which is vegetarian. If you want to complement it with something delicious to drink, both half and full glasses of wine are available.

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.

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. 

In a former slaughterhouse in Gamlestaden, Mugwort's barbecues meat in the American way - even at lunchtime. Generous sandwiches and BBQ dishes are written up on the chalkboard menu, along with fries and other tasty sides that ensure you'll be full. There's no risk of running out of room, either, with 150 indoor seats and an equal number outdoors.

This cosy pub in Linné is always open for a chat, a bite to eat or a pint. Stop by for lunch in British pub style with regulars and other guests. The lunch menu includes classic pub grub such as burgers and fish & chips.

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.

Le Damas serves a lunch buffet with flavours from the Middle East right next to the Göta River. The dishes in the lunch buffet vary from day to day and include stews, skewers, pasta, vegetables, and much more.

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 stylish dishes with Mediterranean overtones. 

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. 

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.

The weather and winds steer the lunch menu at Provianten, particularly in the spring. It changes day to day, depending on the ingredients available and what fish has been caught that day. In the summer, the lunch menu generally consists of some form of meat, fish and vegetarian dish and a fresh salad. And, naturally, you'll always find their famous prawn sandwich on the menu. 

With a love for tacos in general and the Swedish variety in particular, the duo of friends behind Swedish Taco have created their own concept of Mexican street food in a new format. Pop by for a quick, tasty lunch in the form of tacos, bowls and burritos, either with meat or vegetarian. If you'd rather grab your food to-go, just get a takeaway.

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.

The menu at Bombay Street consists of modern variations on Indian cuisine. Inspiration for both the menu and interior design comes from the vibrant streets and street vendors of Indian metropolises, resulting in a charmingly kitschy restaurant with colourful features. At lunchtime they serve a range of dishes, always with vegetarian options. The price includes salad, naan bread, coffee, and water.

The Asian restaurant Kizuna in Mölndal serves a wide mix of Asian dishes at lunchtime. You can enjoy dishes such as ramen, poke bowls, sushi, and Japanese hot dishes in a relaxed environment. The restaurant has two floors, so you can easily find a seat, even during the lunchtime rush.

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.

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.

At Spröd in Masthugget, you can enjoy a crispy lunch, in the form of thin and crispy pizza topped with everything from homemade tomato sauce and cheese to salami, kebab, and vegetables. Eat in the simple and modern venue or enjoy your food to take away. As well as pizza, they also serve wraps, platters and salads..

Rancho Sportsbar is a popular sports bar and pub at Kaggeledstorget where, as well as drinking beer and eating tex-mex, you can also have lunch. Choose from the weekly lunch special and fast food favourites like burgers and pizza, all at a fair price.

At Smash Market in Kviberg, you can enjoy homemade smash burgers for lunch. Smash burgers are served with freshly ground meat and fresh burger buns, as well as veggie burgers, fries, sides, and sauces made from scratch. As well as single burgers, Smash Market offers generous lunch deals.

If you want to take a trip to the bustling streets of Beirut at lunchtime, head over to Humus Hus on Backaplan. You'll find juicy kebab and falafel dishes served with hummus, crunchy vegetables, and fresh herbs, all made from secret family recipes.

This pizza and ping pong spot now has a Slice hatch at the entrance, where pizza is served at lunchtime. Previously, you could only visit Slice in the evenings, but now you can satisfy your pizza cravings during the day as well.

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. 

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.

Hearty sandwiches and salads 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.

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.