Uppsala's best restaurants

A passion for Italian food is the name of the game here, served up in a glamorous, cinematic environment. The menu features Neapolitan pizza, homemade pasta, and antipasti with influences from all over Italy. The inviting atmosphere is perfect for everything from quick lunches to long family dinners or an evening of cocktails and aperitivo.

Miss Voon has a branch in Stockholm and can now also be found at the central station in Uppsala. Scandinavian ingredients form the basis of luxurious fusion dishes with flavours from all over Asia. The menu features a variety of exciting dishes to try – fortunately, they're served in half portions, so you can sample several different ones and even share with each other. The venue follows the same elegant, Asian theme and boasts a magnificent view over Uppsala.

In a modernised 1870s building in Uppsala's oldest quarters, Villa Anna presents an atmosphere and flavours beyond the ordinary. The award-winning kitchen uses local and organic ingredients from the Nordic region, creating exciting and unusual combinations in total flavour harmony. If you're 8-14 guests, there's a wine cellar where you can sit intimately with your own serving staff who will take you through the history of wine tasting.

La Ruelle, which means “the alley” in French, is a small, French bistro run by the Uppsala duo Gustav Petrusson and Erik Millroth. With experience from establishments such as Hambergs, Matbaren, and Frantzén, these chefs know what they're doing in the kitchen. The menu consists of rustic small dishes presented in a modern format, and the wine list is a well-curated selection featuring everything from chilled Beaujolais to natural wines and non-alcoholic options from small producers. The cosy venue accommodates 20–25 guests and even offers the possibility of a chef's table – for one person.

Peppar Peppar is considered one of Uppsala's best restaurants – at least if you ask UNT, the local newspaper, which has named the place Uppsala's favourite restaurant no less than four times. Regulars and new guests come here to enjoy Swedish-French dishes featuring meat and fish, best paired with something nice from the wine list. Opt for the tasting menu for an extra exclusive experience.

Share Asian small dishes at The Melody Club, which is both a restaurant and karaoke venue. The menu mainly consists of Japanese fusion in the form of small dishes that you can either combine to create your own dinner or share with your companions. Take the opportunity to combine it with karaoke in your own room for a truly Japanese evening.

Housed in the old station building, you'll find Dryck & Mat, a tucked-away gem of a restaurant focusing on fine seasonal ingredients. Rustic dishes receive an elegant touch and are served in the form of starters, mains, and desserts as well as snacks. As the name reveals, drinks are also important, and thirsty visitors can browse among wine, beer, and spirits. For a complete tasting experience, you can choose the restaurant's set menu with both food and drink.

In an extravagant Italian venue in a 1960s building, designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto, a menu with fine flavours and stylish finesse is served. It's hard not to associate Uppsala with sitting outside in Aalto's garden and soaking up warm summer evenings. Equally enjoyable as a couple or in a large group.

At Duo, restaurateurs William Nygren and Emil Lindfors are at the helm. Together, they've created a cosy, lively restaurant and cocktail bar with one foot in the classic world and the other in creative thinking. The menu is in constantly changing and consists of snacks, starters, main courses, and desserts with flavours primarily from Europe, but also from Asia.

Sverre is in bright, stylish premises in the heart of Uppsala. There's a particular emphasis here on sustainability, and the menu changes according to the seasons. The flavours are predominantly Scandinavian, and all food is prepared using top quality, natural ingredients. You can build your own three-course meal with a starter, main course, and dessert, or choose the chef's pre-composed menu which can be complemented with a drinks package.

For the seafood connoisseur in Uppsala, Hambergs Fisk is practically an obligatory destination. Since 1982, the restaurant has been serving the finest offerings from the sea alongside exquisite accompaniments. The selection varies according to the season, but the quality is a constant. Settle down in the whitewashed premises on Fyristorg for a seafood-focused meal, and while you're there, why not buy something delicious in the deli to take home with you.

Experience an evening to remember when you book a teppanyaki table at Ayakos in Luthagen. As well as authentic Japanese flavours and fine ingredients, you'll also enjoy world-class entertainment from chef Jerry Cyao. With his extensive experience, he prepares the food artfully and exclusively in front of you as you watch.

With over 80 years of history and a loyal group of regulars, Domtrappkällaren is something of a restaurant institution in Uppsala. In historical premises, the focus is on Swedish ingredients and classic flavours, with the occasional innovative touch. The building also houses one of the town's finest wine cellars, stocked to the brim with everything from robust amarone wines to lighter varieties. The historical settings contribute to the experience.

Villa Romana is dedicated to bringing Italian gastronomy, with all its rich flavours and joy of food, to Uppsala. They serve dishes such as homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza, and grilled meats in their restaurant on Gamla torget, often paired with Italian wines. All in delightful surroundings, with candlelight and personal interiors details.

When you visit Koh Phangan, you leave the city behind and step into Thailand for an evening. Grey tarmac is replaced with colourful light bulbs, palm trees, and driftwood. The food, neatly presented, is as Thai as it gets, with authentic flavours and a long-standing awareness of ingredient quality. You can expect the occasional thunderstorm in the venue over the course of the evening.

A visit to Sofreh is a bit like visiting a Persian family home. The food is prepared according to traditional Persian home recipes and served in a warm atmosphere. The menu features everything from herby stews to kebabs and skewers cooked on the charcoal grill – authentic dishes that will take you on a flavour journey to Iran. 

With a foot in both American and Asian kitchens, Jay Fu takes guests on a unique culinary journey. Well-cooked and just right. Whether you need to visit the toilet or not, it's well worth checking out. Fix your gaze on the door and you will have an experience to remember.