Malmö's hottest restaurants at the moment

Begin or end your evening - or stay the whole night - at BISe. The team here promise they'll miss you when you're not here. They've gathered together a restaurant, wine bar and cocktail bar all under one, international roof. Flavours and influences come from all over the world, with an extra emphasis on southern Europe - the name is an abbreviation of the French word for kiss. 

With an open mind, creativity, and ambitious tasting menus, Vollmers aims to take Skåne's gastronomy to the next level. What they serve is determined by the season's produce, but expect clean, well-composed flavours from local ingredients. The interior follows the same elegant and slightly stripped-back style.

Inspired by Italy, Mygel serves rustic lunches during the week, which are replaced at weekends by delicious brunch dishes with flavours from both Europe and the Middle East. Occasionally, they host dinners as well as guest appearances from various chefs and food personalities.

Babusia is run by Sweden's MasterChef winner Anja Allvin, who, inspired by her grandmother (Babusia means grandmother in Ukrainian), prepares authentic Ukrainian comfort food for lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast. The place is Sweden's first Ukrainian restaurant and has quickly become a popular spot among Malmö's foodies. Enjoy dishes like borscht, varenyky, and syrnyky, often accompanied by Ukrainian wine. Many of the dishes are available in vegetarian versions.

At Mutantur, you can create your own tasting menu, or just drop by for a glass of wine along with a few small dishes. The inspiration in the kitchen largely comes ingredients from the Nordic region and Skåne, but influences from further afield also have their place on the menu. Drinks-wise, the focus is on classic wines, with a wide selection available by the glass or bottle.

What draws people to a little wooden cottage in the middle of Folkets Park in the evenings? It could well be the summery wood-fired pizzas, the delicious medium-sized dishes and the impressive choice of natural wines. Or it could just be for a simple glass of wine or beer. Far i hatten works equally well for a whole evening of great food and wine as for a nice stop-off on a Malmö night out.

Inspired by Hong Kong's lively streetfood scene, Köket Lu opened up their doors in 2019 to great fanfare. Dedicated foodies and ordinary Malmöites alike embraced the concept immediately. Their specialty is whole-roast duck, but don't miss their other dishes, including what may just be Malmö's most delicious dumplings.

The food and flavours at Bouchon feel a little like a loving hug - and who doesn't love a nice hug? The frequently updated menu includes what may just be the city's best steak tartare, duck terrine and onglet steak. The wines - French and otherwise - pair perfectly with the food. 

La Penombra (which means twilight in Italian) opened in 2024 in the classic premises that were once home to La Couronne, The restaurant is run by the experienced chef duo Paride Noviello and Andrea Pettirosso, who create a Northern Italian menu made from seasonal produce sourced from both Italy and the local area.

Modern and trend-conscious, MJ's boasts cutting-edge bartenders, a rising-star chef and a stunning dining room with a high glass ceiling and masses of greenery. The menu is based around the best ingredients available in season, with dishes served in smaller sizes making them ideal for sharing. A hotspot for Malmö's movers and shakers.

Date night or night out with pals? Lyran is always a great option when you're in the mood for creative flavour experiences using the very best regional ingredients. Sit in the cosy basement dining room or by the open kitchen watching the chefs work their magic.

DINÉ began smashing burgers in Gothenburg in 2014 and they can now be found in several cities around Sweden, of which Malmö is one. If you'd rather eat burgers that are made rom scratch, from Swedish ingredients, this is the place to head. Choose from classic, vegetarian and vegan burgers and combine with sides such as mixed fries and coleslaw.

Slice combines a ping pong hall, restaurant and bar under the same roof. Gather your friends for a ping ping or beer pong tournament, rounded off with freshly-baked pizza, beer and cocktails. Loser picks up the tab. DJs, neon lights and graffiti on the walls make for a club-like atmosphere. 

Grand Italian has picked the best dishes from Italy's various food regions and created a menu filled with classics in a new format. Choose from flavourful antipasti, pasta, and pizza, or gather your friends and try the sharing menu for a true Italian evening. You can also come here just for a glass or two at the bar, against a backdrop of the view over Malmö's rooftops.

Bermuda was the first not only in Malmö but in the whole of Sweden, to introduce deck shuffleboard. The game, which is basically shuffleboard on a larger scale, can be played both individually and in teams, making it an equally fun activity for a date as for corporate events, after-work drinks, and hanging out with friends. There's also a restaurant that serves classic pub food, and you can quench your thirst with cocktails, wine, and beer in the bar.

A warm summer's evening is the perfect time to drop by Dubbel Dubbel's charming inner courtyard. But you may find that others have had the same idea and are already sitting enjoying dumplings, steamed vegetables and Malmö's best mantou burgers, possibly accompanied by a refreshing drink. It never hurts to take a chance, but book a table a few days in advance to be on the safe side.

Take a gastronomic journey to Thailand at any time of year via Soi 29's kitchen, which serves up streetfood classics such as green papaya salad and pork brochettes. The menu changes regularly as dishes are based around locally-produced seasonal ingredients. The holiday vibes are heightened with an exotic cocktail list.