The best restaurants in Norrtälje

Den Gyllene Räven is the place to go for food, wine and tall tales. They serve lunch and dinner in modern surroundings, with beautiful views over the harbour. DJs occasionally spin tunes and during the summer months you can eat and drink al fresco on the outdoor area with its own bar.

This cosy wine bar in the middle of Stora torget welcomes both hungry and thirsty guests. Drop by for a glass of fantastic wine, or another drink, and if you want to eat something the menu includes dishes such as pasta, small grilled pizzas and delicious desserts. You can also choose from a wide selection of cheeses that pair perfectly with wine.

Right outside Norrtälje town centre, Restaurang Havspiren serves up a hearty dose of authentic archipelago vibes. Eat dishes with European, Scandinavian and Swedish influences and, naturally, plenty of seafood. Views over glittering Norrtälje bay included. During the summer months you can sit and eat on the deck that stretches right around the restaurant.

På Grillen Steakhouse is just a short walk from the bus station and town centre. Take a seat in the comfortable dining room and enjoy a lunch or dinner special, or drop by for a post-work drink with friends and colleagues. Naturally, there are plenty of grilled dishes on the menu, both meat and vegetarian, as well as burgers and toasts. During the warmer months of the year you can eat and drink al fresco.

Eat tasty hamburgers at popular Ed's Burgers, handily located south of the river, in the heart of town. The extensive menu includes masses of different burgers - both classics and more innovative variations - with a choice of sides and sauces. All burgers are made from locally produced fresh meat. If you want to eat lunch at Ed's you need to get here in good time, the small restaurant gets full pretty quickly.

Åtellet is right on the waterfront in the centre of town. The hotel includes an inviting restaurant and bar, which welcomes hotel guests, locals and other tourists alike. Drop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or coffee and brunch; there's also a separate children's menu for younger guests. You can also book the restaurant for larger events, such as weddings, parties or business lunches. Don't miss the outdoor dining area. 

Brasseri Stationen on Lilla Brogatan in the town centre, is always a safe bet. They serve lunch and dinner, but you can also drop by for a beer or glass of wine with friends or colleagues. The menu includes everything from Toast Skagen and schnitzel to Asian salads, steak and fish and chips. There's also a separate children's menu for younger diners. 

Pay a quick visit to Greece in Norrtälje harbour whenever you get a craving for Greek food. On weekdays the s/s Norrtelje serves a daily lunch special and at weekends an extensive à la carte menu, which includes all your favourite Greek dishes.

Down in Norrtälje harbour lies the Italian neighbourhood restaurant Bistromagasinet. They're open for both lunch and dinner every day of the week, and they also have a separate café and ice cream section where they serve authentic Italian gelato. The menu offers a variety of pasta and fish dishes, Neapolitan pizzas and salads, as well as several delicious desserts. Slide in, sit down and enjoy the view of the harbour promenade and the water.

Centrally located on Tullportsgatan is Rollin' Balls, serving Asian food and South American street food. Dine in or order take away. The extensive menu is exciting and offers plenty of fusion fun; in addition to sushi, you can enjoy various types of bowls and main courses. The restaurant is dog-friendly, has a full bar, and serves beer, wine, cider, cava, and the occasional cocktail.

Happy Shitty Day is probably the smallest rock club in Sweden, but the only one in Norrtälje. In the kitchen, the emphasis is on Asian cooking, especially ramen and other Japanese dishes such as dumplings and noodle salads. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and on Fridays they have a happy hour with a rock theme. Concerts are held occasionally.

Roughly halfway between Norrtälje and Rimbo is Torvalla by, where you'll find the farm restaurant Cissi & Clara. The restaurant, which is run on Clara's family farm, serves a five-course dinner on Fridays and Saturdays with a pairing drinks package. The tasting menu varies according to the season and inspiration. There's also a farm shop next door to the restaurant. 

Right on the main square, the well-known restaurant Ett Glas serves lunch and dinner (or just sit down for just a drink) in cosy surroundings. The menu includes bleak roe pizza, tapas platters, entrecôte and short rib burgers, along with a nice selection of drinks with Aperol spritz and G&T. During the summer months you can relax on the outdoor terrace, which boasts the best view.

Located on Väddö, about 35 minutes by car from Norrtälje, you'll find Bonden & Burgaren. They serve delicious smashburgers made with the farm's own KRAV-organic meat and a unique burger cheddar. The burger buns comes from a local bakery and all burgers can be swapped for Väddö Grillost, for those who prefer. Sides like crispy fried cheese cubes, or classic fries in various styles, can also be ordered. Sustainability, quality, passion, and craftsmanship are at the core here, and we can promise the burgers are worth a trip.