Restaurant – Guides to Sweden

The first date can be really tricky. Where to go? What to do? How full-on, romantic or spontaneous should you be? The singles scene is as full of unwritten rules as Stockholm is full of date-friendly spots. To help you on your way we've rounded up some great ideas for things to do when you've taken...

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...

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 gou...

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 li...

Time to organise a wedding, business do, julbord, graduation celebration or birthday party in Stockholm? Maybe you want to tuck into a large buffet and tasty canapés, or perhaps you're throwing a dinner party but haven't got the energy to cook? There are hundreds of reasons to hire a catering...

Longing for distant shores, beachy vibes and exotic Thai food? Thai restaurants in Stockholm have a whole lot more to offer than the typical greasy Pad Thai. Stockholm has no shortage of eateries serving colourful curries, slippery noodles and fragrant stir-fries. Bypass the usual twinkling fairy li...

Stockholm's Old Town has gone from being full of tourist traps to one of the city's most exciting areas for lunch. You'll find some really great lunch spots, from good-value fine dining to Italian fast food and lots of other stylish and well-priced gems. Looking for some innovative cooking in a hist...

Tasting menus used to be something offered only at the swankiest and most exclusive restaurants but these days the concept has spread to all kinds of establishments. There are more and more restaurants in Stockholm offering tasting menus and plenty of variation. Whether you want a completely vegetar...

Are you in Uppsala and on the hunt for a restaurant that delivers something really special? Sometimes you're looking for a bit more than just a bite to eat when you go out to eat. You're looking for a memorable restaurant experience that stays with you long after you leave. Perhaps you want to show...

If you're in the mood for French food, you don't have to travel to Paris for an outstanding meal. Elegant, rustic and exquisite — French cuisine both intimidates and inspires diners around the world. Stockholm boasts an abundance of excellent French restaurants ranging from quaint cubbyholes t...

Linnéstan is one of Gothenburg's most popular restaurant neighbourhoods. Linnégatan, which runs from Järntorget up to Slottsskogen, is lined with restaurants and bars, and you'll also find numerous foodie gems hidden away on the neighbourhood's smaller streets. To make it easier f...

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...

The Mall of Scandinavia opened in Solna in 2015, just seven minutes from central Stockholm by commuter train. As well as an IMAX cinema and some 200 shops, the shopping centre, the largest in Scandinavia, has a wide selection of restaurants and cafés. Whether you need a break from shopping, a...

There are few things more typically Malmö than eating falafel. Malmö's unofficial official dish is everywhere and is as much a part of the city's charm as the parks, Gamla Väster, Turning Torso and Möllan. Many people set out to eat their way through a large section of the city's incredible falafel...

DJs are all well and good, but it's hard to beat the thrill of good old-fashioned, rhythmic, pulsing live music. Stockholm is bursting with places that appreciate the magic of live music, so it can be hard to keep track of them all. This guide helps you find just the right spot to suit your taste in...

Stockholm Central Station is the capital's main transport hub, with trains, commuter trains, underground trains, buses and the Arlanda Express airport shuttle all coming and going from here. Every day around 222,000 travellers pass through Centralen in Stockholm and the building houses a large selec...

Vasastan's selection of lunch restaurants includes everything from classic Swedish homecooking to innovative green concepts. You'll find options for both business lunches and lunch dates, but make sure you get to the most popular restaurants in good time. To help you find the right spot, follow our...

Is there any better way to luxe up your working week than with dinner out at a nice restaurant every now and then? Whatever the size of your wallet, there are plenty of good value restaurants in hip Södermalm. Follow our guide to Södermalm's wide choice of dinner restaurants that offer good food and...

Jiro may dream of sushi, but it is safe to say that Stockholm natives are also hooked. Stockholm may have a sushi restaurant on every other block, but quality and freshness vary widely. Beyond the world of black plastic trays and too-salty soy sauce, there exists a selective clique of top-quality su...

Asian food and Eastern influences have been popular in Gothenburg for some time. The concept is an extremely broad one and covers everything from sashimi to noodles and dumplings, not to mention fusion cuisines serving up unexpected flavour combinations. In Gothenburg, you'll find restaurants servin...

Eating lunch out can turn into an expensive habit, but luckily there are plenty of places in Stockholm serving delicious and relatively cheap lunches for anyone who "forgot" to bring last night's leftovers in to work. Follow our guide to Stockholm's best budget-friendly lunch, from healthy fastfood...

Uppsala's lunch offering has never been as extensive and varied as it is today, but it can still be hard to find the right restaurant when hunger starts to set in. Whether you're looking for a restaurant for a long business lunch, a hole in the wall for something quick and tasty on the run or some g...

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 se...

You don't need to stay in the city centre to round off your week with a great brunch - far from it. There are plenty of restaurants and cafés serving brunch outside central Stockholm, both buffet-style and à la carte. From archipelago inns and manor house restaurants to cosy neighbourh...

Each year the Michelin Guide awards its highly sought-after stars to restaurants all over the world, and naturally the Swedish capital is home to several renowned fine dining restaurants that draw in discerning gourmets from near and far. Time for a seriously deluxe dining experience? We guide you t...

Sushi, Thai food, Vietnamese spring rolls and pho are all well and good, but for anyone who loves Asian flavours Korean food is a must. For a long time, the rest of the world has wondered at South Koreans' long life expectancy and attributed it partly to their love of fermented and pickled vegetable...

Stockholm has an ever-growing and well-reputed selection of LBTQ+-friendly nightclubs, bars, restaurants and cafés. In this guide we follow the rainbow flag and lead the way to great places around town with an open mind and an LGBTQ-friendly crowd. You'll find everything from popular cafés and resta...

Given Stockholm's proximity to the archipelago, it is hardly surprising that the city hosts a great number of amazing seafood restaurants. Whether you're on the market for traditional Swedish flavours such as herring and salmon or French bouillabaisse, luxurious oyster and shellfish plateaus you've...

Are you on the hunt for the perfect place to spend a romantic date, an intimate meal with friends or to surprise your father on father's day? We've listed Malmö's best restaurants for when candlelight, good food and a warm, intimate atmosphere are the order of the day. Follow our guide to Malm&...

When choosing a restaurant there are lots of different factors to take into account: how far you're willing to travel, what kind of food you feel like eating, how many people there are in your party and how much money you want to spend. But one of the most important factors is also the hardest to qu...

As everyone knows, dogs are a man's best friend, so it's a shame when our four-legged friends aren't made as welcome out in town as their human companions. But dog owners can relax; Stockholm has a number of dog-friendly cafés and restaurants where you can bring your doggy along to enjoy the...

When life feels permanently like the day before payday, Gothenburg's budget-friendly restaurants can reach out a hand - or rather, a steaming plate of food. And there's no shortage of wallet-friendly places to eat on the west coast. Choose from a wide selection of good value options such as pasta, p...

A restaurant experience is so much more than just excellent food, great drinks and good service - the atmosphere and decor of a restaurant are also important factors. Stockholm boasts a number of really gorgeous conceptual restaurants with a strong focus on design. Everything from impressive institu...

Södermalm is packed with charming neighbourhood restaurants and cosy, atmospheric places to eat. Everything from candlelit French bistros and Persian restaurants to romantic elevated restaurant experiences with spectacular views. Slink into a relaxed little joint in SoFo, have a glass of wine on Mar...

There are plenty of restaurants in and around the ski resort at Åre - and the selection is growing all the time. The range of restaurants in Åre includes everything from South American and Asian to Nordic, Spanish and Italian cuisine. There's something for all groups and occasions, whether you want...

The restaurant scene is constantly evolving but traditional flavours and tried-and-tested recipes will always influence modern cuisine. Home cooking is a perennial favourite and there are plenty of places in Gothenburg still rolling meatballs and frying herring the way grandma used to. We've gathere...

Stockholm's restaurant scene is flourishing - outside the city centre. There are masses of exciting restaurants to discover if you've got time for a short detour. Those of you looking to explore new culinary ground will find everything from idyllic archipelago inns to critically acclaimed party spot...

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'r...

Gluten-free, vegetarian, raw food and locally-grown - Stockholm's choice of healthy lunch spots has exploded to meet the increased demand over the past few years. A welcome trend, which has made it easier than ever to make healthy choices. Whether you're interested in green juices and fresh wraps on...

If you want to enjoy a traditional Swedish "julbord" Christmas buffet in Stockholm in 2025 there are masses of fabulous alternatives - some classic, some slightly more modern and alternative. Some lay out all the festive favourites such as pickled herring, meatballs and Janssons Temptation, while ot...

Whether you prefer yours filling, healthy, light or smothered in dressing - a salad is always a good idea. Stockholm is packed with restaurants and cafés with salads on the menu, but sometimes you need a proper salad bar where they really know how a salad should taste. We guide you to some re...

If you happen to find yourself in Hammarby sjöstad or Sickla with a rumbling tummy, there are plenty of places to choose from - you just need to know where to go. Perhaps you're staying in the neighbourhood or just want to check out a different part of town? We've surveyed the neighbourhood and...

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Stockholm and you can choose between everything from classic sit-down dinners to extravagant parties with champagne in front of the fireworks. If you want to make sure the evening's not an anticlimax and you don't end up with cold feet when the clock strikes twelve, a lit...

Going out to eat with the whole family may sound like a nice idea. But finding a restaurant in Gothenburg with space for buggies, a children's menu and tolerance from fellow guests when the kids start to get restless can be a challenge. We've picked out family-friendly restaurants in Gothenburg that...

Hungry and on the run? No worries, just follow our guide to the best takeaway joints in Stockholm, from classic pizzerias and popular sushi spots to well-loved restaurants with ready meals and take-away menus. Or why not explore everything an entire food court has to offer? We also link to other rel...

Healthy and organic food has never been more on trend and the city's food stores and restaurants are very much in step with the increase in awareness about healthy eating and sustainability. Stockholm has a great deal to offer when it comes to organic and health-conscious options - including restaur...

Explore Malmö's LBTQ+ scene! The city's known for being open-minded and inclusive, with plenty of places for to hang out for queers and allies alike. Whether you're looking for a relaxed atmosphere, a gastronomic experience or a lively nightclub, there's something to discover in Malmö. We follow the...

Looking for a vegetarian or vegan restaurant in Gothenburg? We've picked out the greenest and best places in Gothenburg serving plant-based food. Perhaps you're a dyed-in-the-wool vegetarian or vegan, you want to take a plant-based pal out to dinner, or just vary your own eating habits and flavour e...

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...

You'll find plenty of restaurants and cafés in Vasastan and Kungsholmen that serve up a great weekend (and in a few cases weekday) brunch. Whether you're in the mood for something healthy or decadently delicious to fill your belly with, there's a restaurant in these central neighbourhoods to...