Where to find the best weekend lunch in Gothenburg

Where to find the best weekend lunch in Gothenburg

Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup
Tatty Good

Going out for lunch mid-week is standard practice in Gothenburg. But what could be nicer than taking a break from your Saturday shopping trip with a long weekend lunch? You can find weekend brunch spots all over the place but if you don't fancy a buffet full of hangover casualties, a proper à la carte lunch can be a more peaceful option. This guide lists Gothenburg restaurants that serve a great lunch on Saturdays and/or Sundays. Take a seat at a laid table and treat yourself and your party to a lovely long weekend lunch.

  1. Gothenburg's best weekend lunches
    1. 1
      Bellora Round trip to Italy
    2. 2
      Tugg Burgers Passionate burger joint
    3. 3
      The Barn Late lunch burger in good company
    4. 4
      Hemma Hos Shopping lunch
    5. 5
      Floating Saigon Late lunch on houseboat
    6. 6
      Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Sunday asado
    7. 7
      Ölstugan Hearty homecooking all week
    8. 8
      DINÉ Top-notch burgers
    9. 9
      Swedish Taco A new take on tacos
    10. 10
      Bee Kök & Bar Everyone's welcome
    11. 11
      Hovås Kallbadhus Enjoy the natural surroundings
    12. 12
      Enoteca Maglia Experimental flavours
    13. 13
      The Old Beefeater Inn British pub vibes
    14. 14
      The Golden Days Classic pub grub
    15. 15
      Gyllene Prag Rustic Czech
    16. 16
      Bombay Street Authentically Indian with a modern twist
    17. 17
      Matsumi Asian favourites
    18. 18
      Ma Cuisine Modern bistro
    19. 19
      Kappa Bar Street food and gaming
    20. 20
      John Scott's A stylish end to the week
    21. 21
      Kungstorget Classic flavours close to the city's shopping districts
    22. 22
      Brödfabriken i Jonsered Artisanal

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Gothenburg's best weekend lunches

Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora
Ristorante Bellora – Weekend lunch
Ristorante Bellora

Bellora

Round trip to Italy

Head to the Bellora boutique hotel right in the middle of Avenyn and enjoy lunch just like in Italy. They serve an à la carte menu in their cosy ristorante on Saturdays. It's brimming with charming 50s vibes, and the menu's full of Italian pizzas and pasta dishes to fill the table with.

  • When: Sat from 12pm
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers
Tugg Burgers – Weekend lunch
Tugg Burgers

Tugg Burgers

Passionate burger joint

Homemade hamburgers with meat from selected farms are the main event at Tugg Burgers, but there are also options for vegans and vegetarians, as well as a children's menu. Add nice vibes and trendy yet cosy interiors into the mix and you have the recipe for a relaxed weekend lunch.

  • When: Sat-Sun from midday

The Barn

Late lunch burger in good company

Popular among hipsters and suits alike, The Barn is a must for any true burger aficionados. Proper burger patties made from chuck steak and brisket are the order of the day, if you're not going for a veggie alternative, that is. 

  • When: Saturday from midday, Sunday from 1pm
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos
Hemma Hos – Weekend lunch
Hemma Hos

Hemma Hos

Shopping lunch

At Hemma Hos, they call their weekend lunch shopping lunch, but naturally you're just as welcome whether you're flitting around the shops in town or just want to treat yourself to a nice weekend lunch. The menu consists of the chefs' own favourite dishes and guests' requests, with a delightful blend of European and Swedish influences.

  • When: Sat–Sun from midday
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant
Floating Saigon Restaurant – Weekend lunch
Floating Saigon Restaurant

Floating Saigon

Late lunch on houseboat

In the mood for a late weekend lunch? Head down to this Vietnamese gem in the moat next to Kungsportsplatsen. They serve fresh, tasty dishes such as noodles, baguettes, spring rolls and salads. Their Asian cocktails are the cherry on the cake.

  • When: Sat-Sun from midday
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné – Weekend lunch
Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse Linné

Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse

Sunday asado

Do as the Argentinians do and gather friends and family for a Sunday dinner with a barbecue. The tradition is called asado and consists of socialising with loved ones over good food and drinks. Grilled meat is a big part of this tradition, and that's exactly what's on the menu at Buenos Aires Argentine Steakhouse.

  • When: Sat from 12pm, Sun from 1pm

Hearty homecooking all week

Proper food, every day, reasonably priced. The à la carte menu is full of classic Swedish dishes, with an emphasis on meat and fish. There are also smaller dishes such as a cheese or charcuterie platters, perfect for sharing.

  • When: Saturday and Sunday from midday
  • Kungsportsavenyn 32, Centrum/Avenyn Andra Långgatan 13, Linné Mariagatan 15, Majorna
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Drottninggatan
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné
DINÉ Burgers Linné – Weekend lunch
DINÉ Burgers Linné

Top-notch burgers

If you want to brighten up your weekend with a really tasty, well-made burger, Diné is the place for you. All food is made from scratch: enjoy burgers made from freshly-ground beef, dressings made to their own recipes and homemade burger buns. The menu includes everything from classic cheeseburgers to more creative vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

  • When: Sat–Sun from 11.30am or midday 
  • Drottninggatan 31, Centrum Linnégatan 23, Linné Postgatan 26, Centrum
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco
Swedish Taco – Weekend lunch
Swedish Taco

Swedish Taco

A new take on tacos

Tacos may be a Friday night favourite in Sweden, but Mexican street food works equally well for weekend lunch. Swedish Taco serves up a taco feast all week long, with different varieties of burritos, tacos and bowls on the menu. Everything is cooked with the best ingredients, and the meat and chicken they use come from local farms.

  • When: Sat-Sun from midday 
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar
Bee Kök & Bar – Weekend lunch
Bee Kök & Bar

Bee Kök & Bar

Everyone's welcome

Bee Kök & Bar cares deeply about both people and animals, and everyone is warmly welcome at this lbtq joint. Lunch is served from their à la carte menu on both Saturday and Sunday, and flavours come primarily from the West Coast. There's a happy, friendly atmosphere and you're welcome even if you just want to drop by for something to drink and a snack.

  • When: Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am-4pm
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus
Hovås Kallbadhus – Weekend lunch
Hovås Kallbadhus

Hovås Kallbadhus

Enjoy the natural surroundings

Take a trip just 15 minutes from the city and enjoy magnificent natural surroundings and the smell of the sea. At Hovås Kallbadhus you can take a sauna and hot tub, as well as lunch with a view of the water. At weekends they serve a dish of the day and an à la carte menu with small and large dishes and dessert, all revolving around seasonal produce.

  • When: Sat-Sun from 11.30am 
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia
Enoteca Maglia – Weekend lunch
Enoteca Maglia

Enoteca Maglia

Experimental flavours

Authentic Italian passion for food is the order of the day at Enoteca Maglia. Creativity flows freely here, which means the menu is updated with new dishes as often as every week. On Saturdays, they serve brunch, featuring a menu of classic brunch dishes with an Italian twist.

  • When: Sat (brunch) midday–3.30 pm, Sun from 1pm
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn
The Old Beefeater Inn – Weekend lunch
The Old Beefeater Inn

The Old Beefeater Inn

British pub vibes

At The Old Beefeater Inn, you can always drop by for a bite to eat, a beer, or just ti chat a little. On the menu, you'll find classic pub grub like burgers and fish & chips to round off the week, in true British pub style.

  • When: Saturday-Sunday from 11am
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days
The Golden Days – Weekend lunch
The Golden Days

The Golden Days

Classic pub grub

Specialties such as strip steak and flambeed pepper steak are served among burgundy leather sofas and dark wood. Cuisine at The Golden Days is classic and they also offer a pub menu. They also specialise in beer and whisky - if that's the kind of weekend lunch you fancy.

  • When: Sat from midday, Sun from 1pm

Gyllene Prag

Rustic Czech

Gyllene Prag is popular with Linné locals and Gothenburg celebs, as well as students and families. Tuck into a hearty meal in warm, welcoming surroundings. Dishes such as pilsner schnitzel or fried cheese with fried potatoes and tartare sauce are popular favourites.

  • When: Saturday and Sunday from midday 
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen – Weekend lunch
Bombay Street Ånäsvägen

Bombay Street

Authentically Indian with a modern twist

Bombay Street aims to offer the people of Gothenburg authentic Indian cuisine but with a modern twist. The menu consists of both familiar dishes and new, modern Indian delicacies catering to both meat-eaters and vegetarians. The interior design also reflects India, with colourful elements and even a bicycle hanging from the ceiling.

  • When: Sat-Sun from 1pm 
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi
Matsumi – Weekend lunch
Matsumi

Matsumi

Asian favourites

Craving sushi, ramen, poke bowls and other tasty Asian favourites? Then head over to Matsumi on Vasagatan, which serves just that. Book a table, drop in or pick up takeaway – whatever you're in the mood for, you're equally welcome here.

  • When: Sat–Sun from 12pm
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine
Ma Cuisine – Weekend lunch
Ma Cuisine

Ma Cuisine

Modern bistro

Ma Cuisine, which has been at the same address for more than 20 years, is now under new management and the menu includes dishes inspired by Swedish seasonal produce. Food takes centre stage here and is served, alongside an extensive wine list, in laid-back surroundings.

  • When: Saturdays 11am-4pm
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar
Kappa Bar – Weekend lunch
Kappa Bar

Kappa Bar

Street food and gaming

Craving burgers, fries, or pizza, or maybe a gaming session? At Kappa Bar, you can have both; this is a large e-sports restaurant with computers and TV screens throughout the venue where you can play all kinds of games, both digital and board games. Even the dining tables are equipped with consoles so you can combine food and games, but of course, you can also come in just to eat.

  • When: Sat–Sun from 1pm

John Scott's

A stylish end to the week

Perhaps you had a tough Saturday, or maybe you're just craving a really good lunch out to squeeze the last drops from the weekend. Head to John Scott's on a Sunday for a restorative Bloody Mary at the bar.

  • When: Sat-Sunday from midday

Kungstorget

Classic flavours close to the city's shopping districts

If you're in the mood for good old-fashioned Swedish dishes, alongside more modern interpretations of classic dishes, Kungstorget is the place for you. Choose signature dishes such as S.O.S - three kinds of pickled herring served with crispbread, or try out some of their delicious open sandwiches. The same chef has been working here for many years, delivering reliably tasty lunches.

  • When: Saturday and Sunday from 11.30am 
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered
Brödfabriken i Jonsered – Weekend lunch
Brödfabriken i Jonsered

Brödfabriken i Jonsered

Artisanal

Eat lunch at Brödfabriken i Jonsered in Partille, a café and artisanal bakery run by actor Eric Ericsson. Hearty lunch sandwiches and coffee and cakes are served in the light, airy industrial premises. You can also buy sourdough bread, buns and cakes and pastries to take home with you.  

  • When: Sat-Sun 8am-4pm

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