The guide to Malmö's best lunch restaurants

The guide to Malmö's best lunch restaurants

Finding somewhere to eat lunch out in Malmö means a plethora of options. To help you on your way, we've rounded up a list of really great lunch spots which combine excellent food with nice vibes. In the mood for a seasonal lunch in urban surroundings? Or perhaps your tastebuds are crying out for a quick gastronomic journey to Southeast Asia? We've got you covered either way. Follow our guide to Malmö's best lunch restaurants.

In this guide
  1. The best lunch in Malmö
    1. Tugg Burgers – Top-notch burgers
    2. V Italiano Moderno – Pizza and pasta lunch
    3. MJ's – Cosmopolitan in the heart of Malmö
    4. Noi Pizza – Neapolitan craftsmanship
    5. DINÉ – Burgers from scratch
    6. Saltimporten Canteen – Fantastic food in rustic surroundings
    7. Two Forks – The best hummus bowls in the city
    8. Namu – Korean in a new light
    9. Spoonery – Seasonal by the spoonful
    10. Surf Shack – Surfer burgers in Gamla Väster
    11. Lokal 17 – Lunch in stylish surroundings
    12. Falafel & Burgers – Top-notch falafel in the food hall
    13. Laziza – Lunchtime feast, Lebanese style
    14. Vibliotek – Spreading Spanish culture
    15. Di Penco – Tucked-away pasta masters
    16. Nam Do – Subtle flavours from Vietnam
    17. Smak – Food with your art and art in your food
    18. Bullen – Swedish homecooking through the ages
    19. Falafel City – Popular falafel joint
    20. Atmosfär – The epitome of fun dining
    21. Folk Mat & Möten – Ambitious dishes without waste
    22. Sájvva – Indian street food
    23. Mrs Saigon – Trinity of traditional Vietnamese cuisines
    24. Holy Greens – Sustainable and healthy
    25. Bistro Royal – Familiar flavours in a classic setting

The best lunch in Malmö

The best lunch restaurants in Malmö.

Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö – Lunch in Malmö
Tugg Burgers Malmö

Tugg Burgers

Top-notch burgers

If you're in the mood for a hearty burger lunch with proper crispy homemade french fries, Tugg Burgers by the canal is a safe bet. Their hamburgers are perfectly composed with an emphasis on balanced flavours and textures. Sweet-toothed guests should round off their meal with a milkshake.

  • Type of lunch: Hamburger menu
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Lunch in Malmö
V Italiano Moderno

V Italiano Moderno

Pizza and pasta lunch

This modern Italian serves really good pizza at both lunch and dinner. Pizzas are made Genovese style and with sourdough bases, topped with both traditional and innovative toppings. If you don't fancy pizza the menu also includes pasta. Everything is served in cool surroundings with large painting by artist duo Pichiavo on the walls. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's
MJ's – Lunch in Malmö
MJ's

MJ's

Cosmopolitan in the heart of Malmö

This hotel concept and meeting place serves colourful lunches with locally-grown seasonal vegetables, accompanied by fish or meat, if you like. Choose between the weekly vegetarian, fish and meat dish - perhaps with a crisp glass of chilled white wine. Bread, salad and coffee are included.  

  • Type of lunch: Weekly vegetarian, fish or meat
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen
Noi Pizza Saluhallen – Lunch in Malmö
Noi Pizza Saluhallen

Noi Pizza

Neapolitan craftsmanship

Enjoy crispy, tasty Neapolitan pizzas made in traditional style and using entirely Italian ingredients, from flour to toppings. Choose from classic and seasonal wood-oven baked varieties in cosy premises in the Saluhall indoor food market.

  • Type of lunch: Pizza
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers
DINÉ Burgers – Lunch in Malmö
DINÉ Burgers

DINÉ

Burgers from scratch

In the mood for a tasty burger for lunch? DINÉ Burgers make smash burgers from meat that's freshly ground on site every day, bread that's baked locally and dressings made according to their own recipes. At lunch they serve burgers with coleslaw or mixed fries, and truffle mayo and coffee is included. If you're on the run you can order via their app and pick up your food at the restaurant.

  • Type of lunch: Burgers and sides

Saltimporten Canteen

Fantastic food in rustic surroundings

One of Malmö's best-value lunches is served in an old warehouse next to the waterfront in the city's northern harbour area. Lunch guests gather around long communal tables and enjoy excellent international and Swedish homecooking dishes made from the freshest ingredients available on the day, and there's always a vegetarian option.

  • Type of lunch: Daily lunch special

Two Forks

The best hummus bowls in the city

Two Forks' bright, fresh pop-up at SOI 29 is a welcome addition to the Malmö lunch scene and it looks like it could be staying for a while. Every Thursday and Friday you can choose from a couple of hummus bowls, topped with seasonal veg and other goodies. Enjoy your bowl with great bread, some pickles and tasty sauces, before rounding off your meal with cardamom coffee.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Namu

Korean in a new light

Malmo's first Korean restaurant is run by Sweden's Masterchef winner Jennie Walldén. Typical Korean dishes are given a bit of a local touch, as they use mainly Swedish ingredients. At lunchtime, they serve a weekly version of noodles and bokkum, along with their classic bibimbap. You can also stop by for a three-course business lunch.

  • Type of lunch: Weekly Korean dishes
Spoonery St Knut Spoonery Slottsstaden Spoonery Gamla Väster Spoonery Hyllie
Spoonery St Knut
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Spoonery Slottsstaden
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Spoonery Gamla Väster
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Spoonery Hyllie
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Spoonery St Knut Spoonery Slottsstaden Spoonery Gamla Väster Spoonery Hyllie

Seasonal by the spoonful

Delicious stews and soups made with care and skill are the order of the day at Spoonery. Culinary inspiration comes from all over the world, but ingredients are locally-produced and dishes seasonal wherever possible. Eat with a spoon and some homebaked sourdough bread to mop up the last drops.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
  • Sankt Knuts väg 7, Malmö Centrum Östra Stallmästaregatan 2 Västergatan 11, Malmö Centrum Hyllie allé 42
    Spoonery St Knut
    Sankt Knuts väg 7, Malmö Centrum
    Spoonery Slottsstaden
    Östra Stallmästaregatan 2
    Spoonery Gamla Väster
    Västergatan 11, Malmö Centrum
    Spoonery Hyllie
    Hyllie allé 42
  • Spoonery St Knut
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    Spoonery Slottsstaden
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    Spoonery Gamla Väster
    spoonery.se
    Spoonery Hyllie
    spoonery.se
    Spoonery St Knut
    040-655 69 31
    Spoonery Slottsstaden
    040-26 56 00
    Spoonery Gamla Väster
    040-25 85 56
    Spoonery Hyllie
    040-807 77
  • Spoonery St Knut Spoonery Slottsstaden Spoonery Gamla Väster Spoonery Hyllie

Surf Shack

Surfer burgers in Gamla Väster

Top your chuck-steak burgers in homebaked burger buns with everything from two cheeses and grilled mushrooms to surf sauce or avocado - the choice is yours. Come early or late, as the queue can stretch out into the street during the lunchtime rush hour.

  • Type of lunch: Lunch meal deal

Lokal 17

Lunch in stylish surroundings

Lokal 17 serves a daily lunch special that looks as good as it tastes, using the best ingredients available in season. That also goes for the restaurant's set lunch menu, which includes one of the best steak tartares in Malmö - along with a vegetarian version made of beetroot. Perfect for a smart lunch.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Falafel & Burgers

Top-notch falafel in the food hall

What would a Malmö lunch guide be without some falafel? The city's signature dish is a great option if you're looking for a quick and affordable lunch that's also easy to take with you on the go. If you're in the city centre, you can stop by the market hall, where Falafel & Burgers serve up quality falafel with sides like hummus, crispy vegetables and pita bread. The menu also includes a wide range of burgers.

  • Type of lunch: Falafel, burgers
Laziza Dockan Laziza Baltzarsgatan
Laziza Dockan
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Laziza Baltzarsgatan
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Laziza Dockan Laziza Baltzarsgatan

Lunchtime feast, Lebanese style

Feeling like a little bit of everything, or just really hungry? Then Laziza might be a good idea. They serve a generous lunch buffet with dishes from Lebanese cuisine every weekday. Choose from falafel, salads, hummus, grilled meat, and other tasty treats, half of which are either vegetarian or vegan.

  • Type of lunch: Lebanese buffet
  • Hallenborgs gata 19, Västra hamnområdet/Malmö Centrum Baltzarsgatan 21, Malmö Centrum
    Laziza Dockan
    Hallenborgs gata 19, Västra hamnområdet/Malmö Centrum
    Laziza Baltzarsgatan
    Baltzarsgatan 21, Malmö Centrum
  • Laziza Dockan
    laziza.se
    Laziza Baltzarsgatan
    laziza.se
    Laziza Dockan
    040-97 08 44
    Laziza Baltzarsgatan
    040-97 08 00
  • Laziza Dockan Laziza Baltzarsgatan
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek
Vibliotek – Lunch in Malmö
Vibliotek

Vibliotek

Spreading Spanish culture

Drink in the flavour of Spain canal-side at this wine and tapas bar. A Spanish lunch buffet is served up every day with around eight dishes to pick and choose from. If there aren't enough plant-based dishes for you you can always order more. Salad, bread and coffee are included.

  • Type of lunch: Buffet

Di Penco

Tucked-away pasta masters

One of the city's best pasta makers is hidden away on a backstreet behind the Opera house. Homemade fresh pasta takes centre stage here in lunches made from Italian produce. If you fancy something a bit breadier you can tuck into a pizza slice or two, or perhaps a fresh ciabatta. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Nam Do

Subtle flavours from Vietnam

Take a quick trip to Vietnam over lunch - at least in terms of taste. At family-owned Nam Do, the fragrances of lemongrass, fresh herbs, and homemade broths fill the cosy restaurant every day. Classic pho soup is always on the menu, along with a varied selection of noodle and rice dishes, including at least one vegetarian option.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Smak

Food with your art and art in your food

Lunch or brunch at SMAK is for many people an extension of the cultural experience of visiting Malmö Konsthall. Delicious dishes are created using fresh, locally-produced ingredients. Lunch includes a main course, salad buffet, bread and coffee.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Bullen

Swedish homecooking through the ages

Food has been served on these premises on Storgatan for more than a hundred years and despite the passage of time the quality of food and service at Bullens has remained consistently high. At lunchtime, locals and tourists alike come for classic Swedish dishes such as meatloaf and potato pancakes, served in historic surroundings.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Falafel City

Popular falafel joint

Tight on cash? No worries, with several really good falafel joints in Malmö, you can always fill up your belly without spending too much. A popular spot right in the centre is Falafel City, which may look a bit unassuming but according to many locals serves possibly the best chickpea balls in town. The best time to visit is during the summer, when you can enjoy your lunch in the adjacent park.

  • Type of lunch: Falafel

Atmosfär

The epitome of fun dining

Fun - as opposed to fine - dining is what Atmosfär is all about, not least at lunchtime when prices make it much more accessible. It means you can sit and enjoy a perfectly cooked cut of meat, vegetarian dish or some classic Swedish homecooking while experiencing excellent service, all without emptying your wallet. Great fun.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Folk Mat & Möten

Ambitious dishes without waste

The restaurant inside the meeting venue Folk Mat & Möten invites you to enjoy a weekday lunch with a focus on sustainability. The starting point is local ingredients and the dishes are primarily vegetarian, with animal protein as an option. They serve a new dish every day, and for more formal occasions, you can also pre-book a business lunch via email.

  • Type of lunch: Daily lunch special

Sájvva

Indian street food

Sájvva has drawn inspiration from India's street food culture, creating their own versions of classic dishes. Enjoy a lunch with truly spicy flavours here in cosy, familiar surroundings. With a solid selection of vegetarian options, it's particularly popular among vegetarians in Malmö. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Mrs Saigon

Trinity of traditional Vietnamese cuisines

You'll find Mrs Saigon on increasingly trendy Engelbrektsgatan, serving three distinct Vietnamese cuisines made from fresh ingredients. At lunchtime they serve their à la carte menu and a salad menu as well as a new special dish each week. Pho and fresh spring rolls are two of the regular dishes you'll find on the lunch menu. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
Holy Greens Hyllie Holy Greens Dockan Holy Greens Saluhallen Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan
Holy Greens Hyllie
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Holy Greens Dockan
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Holy Greens Saluhallen
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Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan
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Holy Greens Hyllie Holy Greens Dockan Holy Greens Saluhallen Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan

Sustainable and healthy

You can find the healthfood chain Holy Greens in several locations in central Malmö - a nutritious lunch is never far away, in other words. The keywords are organic, nutritious and fast, without compromising on flavour. Colourful salads are the main attraction on the menu, but there are also a couple of hot dishes. Enjoy your meal on site or take your lunch with you on the go.

  • Type of lunch: Salads, bowls
  • Hyllie Allé 51 Isbergs gata 15, Västra hamnområdet/Malmö Centrum Gibraltargatan 6, Malmö Centrum Baltzarsgatan 26, Malmö Centrum
    Holy Greens Hyllie
    Hyllie Allé 51
    Holy Greens Dockan
    Isbergs gata 15, Västra hamnområdet/Malmö Centrum
    Holy Greens Saluhallen
    Gibraltargatan 6, Malmö Centrum
    Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan
    Baltzarsgatan 26, Malmö Centrum
  • Holy Greens Hyllie
    holygreens.se
    Holy Greens Dockan
    holygreens.se
    Holy Greens Saluhallen
    holygreens.se
    Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan
    holygreens.se
    Holy Greens Hyllie
    040-91 30 00
    Holy Greens Dockan
    040-91 30 00
    Holy Greens Saluhallen
    040-91 30 00
    Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan
    040-91 30 00
  • Holy Greens Hyllie Holy Greens Dockan Holy Greens Saluhallen Holy Greens Baltzarsgatan

Bistro Royal

Familiar flavours in a classic setting

For a lunch fit for a queen, head to this classic establishment in the railway station's former royal waiting hall. Head to Bistro Royal if you enjoy well-cooked, no-frills home-style meals. The lunch menu varies throughout the week, but always includes Swedish classics such as Wallenbergare veal patties and fish in sauce, as well as a few more international options.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

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