Malmö's hottest restaurants at the moment

Malmö's hottest restaurants at the moment

With so much happening on the Malmö restaurant scene it can be hard to keep track of all the hottest must-visits. But never fear, we've got our finger firmly on the pulse. From Michelin-starred restaurants and foodie favourites to hidden gems - these are the restaurants you shouldn't miss when you're in Malmö. Naturally, we update the guide regularly so you can be sure you'll never miss out on the very latest buzzy joints.

Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup
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  1. Hot restaurants in Malmö
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      BISe Southern European influences
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      Vollmers Seasonal Michelin-starred restaurant
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      Mygel Lunch and brunch in Frihamnen
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      Babusia Ukrainian flavours from Sweden's MasterChef
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      Restaurant Mutantur Spontaneity and small dishes
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      Far i hatten Quirky cottage in the heart of the park
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      Lu Street food, Hong Kong-style
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      Bouchon Rustic French-inspired food and a warm atmosphere
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      La Penombra Italian seasonality Sponsored
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      MJ's Meeting place in Gamla Väster
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      Lyran Scanian magic
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      DINÉ Made on site Sponsored
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      Slice Pizza and ping pong Sponsored
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      Bermuda Try something new Sponsored
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      Dubbel Dubbel Dumplings and dim sum
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      SOI 29 Tropical heat

Hot restaurants in Malmö

Trendy restaurants in Malmö you don't want to miss.

BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe – Hot restaurants
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BISe

Southern European influences

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. 

Vollmers

Seasonal Michelin-starred restaurant

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.

Mygel

Lunch and brunch in Frihamnen

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

Ukrainian flavours from Sweden's MasterChef

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.

Restaurant Mutantur

Spontaneity and small dishes

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.

Far i hatten

Quirky cottage in the heart of the park

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.

Lu

Street food, Hong Kong-style

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.

Bouchon

Rustic French-inspired food and a warm atmosphere

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 – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra – Hot restaurants
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La Penombra

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Italian seasonality

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.

MJ's – Hot restaurants
MJ's
MJ's – Hot restaurants
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MJ's – Hot restaurants
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MJ's – Hot restaurants
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MJ's

Meeting place in Gamla Väster

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.

Lyran

Scanian magic

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.

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DINÉ

Sponsored

Made on site

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 – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice – Hot restaurants
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Slice

Sponsored

Pizza and ping pong

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. 

Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda – Hot restaurants
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Bermuda

Sponsored

Try something new

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.

Dubbel Dubbel

Dumplings and dim sum

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.

SOI 29

Tropical heat

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.

Hot restaurants – About the guide

The guide to Malmö's hottest restaurants - The guide to the hottest restaurants in Malmö right now is updated regularly. Please let us know if you know of any really happening restaurants in the city that we've forgotten to include, or if you spot any errors in the guide. Have you visited any of the restaurants mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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