Restaurant – Guides to Sweden

It's no secret that Stockholm is overflowing with happening restaurants and new food trends. But how to keep track of them all? To point you in the right direction, follow our guide to the hottest restaurants the city has to offer right now; from trendy foodie joints and hyped flavour concepts to in...

New restaurants pop up in Gothenburg the whole time and it's not easy staying up to date with everything, especially if you're just passing through the city. To help keep you in the know, we've created a guide to Gothenburg's hottest restaurants right now. You'll find everything from trendy food tru...

Brunch has become an increasingly popular phenomenon in Stockholm - a little bit of luxury to treat yourself to at the weekend, preferably after a long lie-in. Lots of restaurants and cafés have jumped on the trend and serve really great brunches and weekend lunches of various kinds. Maybe you prefe...

Finding the perfect restaurant for a business lunch, or a great spot for a daytime date over some food, isn't always that simple. The lunchtime jungle can be hard to traverse, particularly if you're just visiting Gothenburg, and to help you on your way we've listed Gothenburg's best lunch restaurant...

There's hardly a shortage of restaurants in Södermalm - there's a huge selection with new restaurants pop up seemingly every week. Södermalm combines hip all-in-one concepts, gourmet bistros with experimental fusion restaurants and relaxed hangouts. Hungry in Hornstull or fancy some nibbles in Nytor...

Do you enjoy trying out new restaurants as much as we do? Then you've come to the right place. This is a collection of all the newly-opened restaurants in Stockholm. We updated the list continuously, removing restaurants that have been around for more than a year and adding new ones. Generally the h...

Celebrating Easter in Stockholm this year? Why not skip the cooking and enjoy traditional Swedish Easter food out at a restaurant instead? There are several restaurants in Stockholm serving up classic Easter celebrations, in the form of Easter buffets, brunch and special Easter menus. Traditional di...

In this guide we've selected some of the best lunch restaurants in the whole of Stockholm, but if you'd rather search locally we also have separate guides for the different parts of the cities (links below). These have been divided up into smaller areas within each neighbourhood.

The days when Malmö was lacking in really great restaurants are a distant memory. The city's restaurant scene is bursting with energy thanks to a combination of popular, long-established concepts and much-hyped new openings and relaunches. To make it easier for you to find the truly unique restauran...

Varied as the Stockholm restaurant scene may be, it can sometimes feel slightly flat and one-dimensional. Don't get us wrong, we love a New York-inspired neighbourhood restaurant as much as the next diner but if you're tired of the usual restaurants and are looking for something really unique and di...

Pasta and pizza in all their glory are not the only components of Italian cuisine; its various regions have so much more to offer. Are you longing for cosy tavernas, lively piazzas, candlelight and checked tablecloths? Or modern restaurants with a New York Little Italy vibe? Stockholm has masses of...

Östermalm has a well-established reputation for extensive culinary offerings. The neighbourhood's slightly stuffy and stiff atmosphere has softened with the influx of exciting fusion restaurants and hip all-in-one concepts combined with the traditional establishments and neighbourhood taverns that t...

Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), often dismissed as merely a tourist attraction, has received a culinary makeover in recent years, its crooked alleyways concealing an assortment of great restaurants and hidden gems. The Old Town hosts a great number of fantastic restaurants, ranging from historic...

The latest culinary trend in Stockholm is clear - it's all about meat. The number of meat restaurants in Stockholm has greatly increased over the last few years. Highly ambitious with an emphasis on local and organic meat, quality cuts and unique concepts - Stockholm houses an abundance of restauran...

Stockholm has really outdone itself in recent years in terms of popular, must-visit restaurants. New restaurants and concepts constantly appear on the scene, while old favourites retain and fine-tune their charm. To find that really special somewhere among Stockholm's best restaurants we've picked o...

Got a desperate desire to eat out but a long time until pay day? Going out for dinner can be one of life's little highlights, especially when the restaurant is really good value for money. We guide you to the Stockholm restaurants with great concepts, delicious food, a good atmosphere or other plus...

Södermalm is full of trendy lunch spots and culinary concepts of all kinds. Finding it hard to find the right spot? Follow our guide to the neighbourhood's best lunch restaurants for a business lunch, lunch date or a quiet moment with a sandwich and your laptop. The restaurants in this lunch guide a...

There's not much that beats enjoying the warmth of the summer sun at an al fresco dining spot. Who wouldn't want to kick off the weekend with something good to eat, a glass of wine, a cold beer or a tropical cocktail - and get some colour in their cheeks at the same time? We've listed the best and b...

Kickstart your day with a fabulous hotel breakfast - without leaving town. Stockholm has masses of great hotels where breakfast is open to all, checked-in guests and spontaneous passers-by alike. Follow our guide to find the city's best hotel restaurant, whether you're in a rush or want to take it n...

We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, it often consists of grabbing a cuppa on the run and not much more. Stockholm offers loads of breakfast options, whether you're in the mood for just coffee and a croissant, a full English or more wholesome breakfast optio...

There's an ever-increasing choice of both authentic and trendily innovative Asian restaurants in Stockholm. Follow our guide to fusion concepts, classic Chinese restaurants, luxurious Thai eateries, Japanese fast food and much more. With an emphasis on countries such as Thailand, Japan, China, Vietn...

There are few things in life as relaxing as celebrating the weekend with a fully-laden brunch buffet. Stockholm is packed with great brunch spots with tempting buffets to get stuck into. Grab the chance to recharge after a long week and come back to life with a table filled with delicious brunch dis...

Stockholm City boasts an impressive array of restaurants ranging from ultra-cool fusion restaurants, old-school taverns and distinguished bistros. Why not book at table at Stockholm's oldest sushi restaurant or dine in style with breathtaking views? In our guide to the best restaurants in Stockholm...

The Vasastan culinary scene has a lot to offer and is home to some of the best restaurants in the city. Hidden gems, venerable institutions and chic industrial-style venues as well as exciting fusion concepts are all part of Vasastan's restaurant repertoire. We have created this guide to the best re...

Stockholm's culinary offering would be all the poorer without tapas restaurants. Spanish sharing plates are ideal when you're a little peckish or when you want to go all-in with a sociable meal with friends. To highlight this delightful way of dining, we've listed Stockholm's best tapas restaurants,...

Östermalm is packed with great lunch restaurants for a mixed crowd - work colleagues, friends taking a break from shopping trips and culture vultures can all be found lunching in this upmarket neighbourhood. The district covers a wide area and includes quick working lunch options as well as gourmet...

When all you want is a moment's respite, a quaint, cosy setting is better than the flash and buzz of big-city life. There are an abundance of cosy restaurants in Stockholm, ranging from traditional taverns, welcoming neighbourhood restaurants and chic concepts. Here are some of the cosiest restauran...

New restaurants frequently open up their doors in Gothenburg and, for those of us who love trying out new places, the city is a foodie dream. This guide is updated regularly to ensure you're kept in the loop with all the latest news on the restaurant scene. We list restaurants that have opened in th...

Stockholm has become a culinary mecca for connoisseurs; the city houses an impressive number of Michelin-starred restaurants and acclaimed fine dining brasseries - both innovative and classic. The offering ranges from luxurious local produce to opulent Opera house dining and world-class gastronomy....

Waking up early and eating breakfast out on the town can really kickstart your day. Do you like to grab a crisp croissant and an espresso while standing at a counter reading the newspaper? Or do you prefer to charge up your batteries for the day with porridge, eggs, juice and a latte? We all know br...

Food trends, like any trend, come and go but timeless classics never go out of style. You can't visit Stockholm and not try the local cuisine - rustic and homely husmanskost. Revel in traditional Swedish home cooking such as pickled herring and meatballs. But Stockholm's culinary landscape also incl...

Time to eat out? We've created guides to all Stockholm's best restaurants, divided up into the city's different areas. We also have guides to the city's hottest restaurants, as well as guides to restaurants that are particularly luxurious and those that have that indefinable wow-factor. Click on the...

Italian cuisine, with its passion for simple, pure flavours and quality ingredients, is not hard to fall in love with. Creamy risotto, flavoured with parmesan and white wine, or a garlic-scented pasta vongole, can make almost anyone teary eyed. Gothenburg boasts a parade of Italian restaurants, all...

Why not book your own private room at your favourite restaurant? Lots of restaurants in Stockholm have a chambre séparée, private room or separate section, for both small and large groups who want to sit and eat separately. Perhaps for a long brunch, an intimate birthday dinner or a stylish business...

Djurgården, the former royal hunting grounds, attracts countless visitors for its leafy green areas, museums and attractions, but it's also a great destination for foodies. You really need to know your way around, though, because in amongst the hot dog stands and tourist traps there are some really...

Can't live without your monthly, weekly or daily dose of pizza? No judgement - neither can we. Stockholm boasts an abundance of pizza restaurants, regardless of whether you're in the mood for thin and crispy or thicker crust, extra sauce or more cheese, simple-and-plain or loaded with toppings. The...

A working lunch in the city centre, a break from a shopping trip or a lunch date with friends. We expect a lot from lunch in the heart of the city, and it's easy to go wrong when the lunchtime rush is on and our blood sugar's low. To make it easier to find the right spot, we've gathered together som...

You don't need to travel across the Atlantic to find the ultimate hamburger - Gothenburg seriously delivers in this department. Whether you're in the mood for a cheese-smoothered budget burger or a slightly posher variation, you're sure to find your favourite in the city. Follow our guide to finding...

Whether you want to get a group of friends together for a weekend treat, surprise your beloved or just ward off the effects of the night before, a hearty brunch is always a winning concept. Brunch is a more luxurious, relaxing and tasty alternative to a hotel breakfast and allows you to enjoy an ext...

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 car...

More and more people are becoming vegans and the vegan trend is growing in kitchens at home as well as out at restaurants. Pure vegan restaurants focusing on healthy plant-based food are opening all the time, while more and more "ordinary" restaurants are choosing to include not just vegetarian opti...

Time to book a table to eat out in Gothenburg? The city's teeming with fantastic restaurants in all price ranges, in all the city's neighbourhoods and with all kinds of cuisines, from American to Vietnamese. To find the perfect restaurant to suit you, we've created this guide to Gothenburg's best re...

Södermalm is full of fabulous brunch spots. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, some small sharing plates, something healthy or a generous brunch buffet, you'll find what you're looking for here. Stop in Sofo (South of Folkungagatan) for a weekend brunch or settle in for a long lazy lunch...

When Gothenburg is being battered by storms and driving, horizontal rain, what could be better than holing up at a warm, cosy restaurant? Whatever the weather, it's always a treat to sit down to a beautifully laid table and be taken care of. We've selected the restaurants in Gothenburg that are part...

When your wallet's feeling a bit thin but you're hungry for a culinary experience, dinner out can feel like an incredible luxury. The truth is that dinner out on the town doesn't have to cost the earth. There are a whole range of really reasonable restaurants in Gothenburg where you can eat well and...

Stockholm is packed with fantastic burger restaurants for anyone craving a really tasty hamburger. The hamburger trend hasn't only given rise to numerous new fast food places in Stockholm where they know how to grill a great smash burger -  hamburgers also have a natural place on the menu of several...

Kungsholmen was previously somewhat neglected by restaurateurs. However this bleak moment in history is long forgotten, Kungholmen has redeemed itself, hosting some of the best restaurants in Stockholm. Chic industrial-style venues, waterfront views and quaint neighbourhood restaurants are all part...

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 q...

Brunch has become an increasingly popular way to treat yourself after a long week. You'll find various brunch options in Malmö in different price categories, but all with the same winning formula: moving the most important meal of the day back a few hours in order to enjoy a well-earned long lie-in....

Sweden's largest airport, Arlanda, transports more than 26 million passengers to various destinations around the world every year. Around 230 000 take-offs and landings are carried out over the course of a year, which means that the airport's cafés and restaurants are continuously serving a steady s...