Must-see restaurants in Sweden

  • Tradition

    Gamla Stan

    Located in the heart of Gamla Stan only a short distance from the Royal Palace, Tradition brings a touch of class to traditional Swedish favourites like…

  • Chanterelle pie

    Sånninggården

    Lappland

    At the tiny village of Klippen, about 6km north of Hemavan, the cheery dining room inside the barnlike Sånninggården has a deceptively rustic feel. This…

  • Grillska Husets Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    The cafe and bakery run by Stockholms Stadsmission, a chain of secondhand charity shops, is an excellent spot for a sweet treat or a traditional shrimp…

  • Magnus Ladulås

    Gamla Stan

    Named after King Magnus III, Restaurang Magnus Ladulås is housed on the site of a 16th-century eatery. Tables hug sloped ceilings in this authentic and…

  • Cafe Nova

    Gamla Stan

    Enjoying a prime people-watching position on a picturesque square, this cafe is good for such standards as salads, pastas and a particularly delicious…

  • Sundbergs Konditori

    Gamla Stan

    Dating from 1785, this is Stockholm’s oldest bakery-cafe, complete with chintzy chandeliers, a subdued parlour atmosphere and a copper samovar full of…

  • K25

    Stockholm

    K25 is a sleek food court that provides a fast and affordable option for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the upmarket area of Norrmalm. With various…

  • Gamla Stans Fisk

    Gamla Stan

    Located close to the tunnelbana station, Gamla Stans Fisk has been in business since 1907. The shop focuses on providing premium quality and ethically…

  • Vetekatten

    Stockholm

    A cardamom-scented labyrinth of cosy nooks, antique furnishings and oil paintings, Vetekatten is not so much a cafe as an institution. Wish back the old…

  • Café Sten Sture

    Gamla Stan

    Uniquely set in the dungeons of a former prison, Café Sten Sture is a short walk from the Royal Palace and the main square of Stortorget. Drop in for a…

  • Hemköp

    Stockholm

    The handiest central supermarket is Hemköp, on the lower level of Åhléns department store.

  • Frenchi

    Uppsala

    On Uppsala's main square, this sophisticated brasserie, restaurant and cocktail bar gives Gallic flavours East-Asian twists. This might translate into…

  • Hambergs Fisk

    Uppsala

    A cross between a gourmet fishmonger, deli and bistro, Hambergs peddles photogenic, flavour-packed seafood dishes made with prime ingredients, including…

  • Eco Baren

    Stockholm

    Step away from the bustle of Drottninggatan's fine shops and into this green oasis with its lily pond, mature trees, birdsong and pervading air of…

  • Hamnpaviljongen

    Uppsala

    This restaurant may look pricey, but the reality is that it serves one of the best value lunchtime menus in town. However, when the sun goes down the…

  • Nya Dannekrogen

    Stockholm Archipelago

    Near the Gruvbryggan harbour, this lively restaurant-bar has a young, casual vibe, with meals ranging from hearty fish stew to quinoa salad. The fried…

  • Vurma

    Stockholm

    Squeeze in among the locals at this friendly cafe-bakery, a reliably affordable place to get a healthy and substantial meal in an unfussy setting. The…

  • Bobergs Matsal

    Stockholm

    In this restaurant on the top floor of the swanky Nordiska Kompaniet department store, celebrated local chef Björn Frantzén offers a menu of contemporary…

  • Jukkasjärvi Homestead

    Lappland

    Under the Icehotel umbrella, but down next to the church, this venerable old timber building by the river offers a more rustic, family-style dining…

  • Phil's Burger

    Stockholm

    Burgers made from scratch in-house, served on bread baked in Phil's own bakery, are the name of the game here. It's a simple menu, with only a handful of…

  • Mrs Brown

    Malmö

    Flanking Davidshallstorg square, demure, retro Mrs Brown is the kind of neighbourhood bistro-bar you dream will open up near you. The open kitchen uses…

  • Boulangerie

    Vaxholm

    Splashed with colourful artworks, harbourside Boulangerie keeps the calories coming with its gorgeous, just-baked cakes and Swedish pastries. A short,…

  • Magazzino

    Gothenburg

    You may need to wait for a table at this moody, boisterous Italian restaurant, complete with verified Italians in the kitchen. Options range from…

  • Store Thor

    Skåne

    Described as one of Ystad’s best restaurants by Kurt Wallander in the movie Täckmanteln, Store Thor occupies the monastic arched cellar of the old town…

  • Amarillo

    Visby

    Decked out in distressed wood panelling, cool, casual Amarillo serves small, tapas-style dishes with European, Pacific and Mexican influences. Expect…

  • Bryggan Fjällbacka

    Bohuslän

    With its killer waterside location, laid-back Bryggan Fjällbacka gives you multiple dining options: the informal Bryggan Cafe & Bistro, where you can grab…

  • Hamnen 4

    Bohuslän

    As you walk along the boardwalk, you're likely to be lured into this waterside spot by the bewitching smells emanating from the grill. Hamnen 4 woos fish…

  • Seglarbaren

    Stockholm Archipelago

    There are great views of the harbour from the sprawling terrace here, where bites range from open-face shrimp sandwiches to nutritious poke bowls. It's…

  • Ceviche

    Gothenburg

    Well worth the short trip across the river, the city's only Peruvian eatery is found on the 1st floor of a market hall. Sate your cravings for ceviche …

  • Mrs Saigon

    Malmö

    Famed for her superb signature rice-noodle soup spiced with coriander, onion, basil and lime and served with chicken, beef or tofu, Mrs Saigon does her…

  • Matssons Kök

    Stockholm Archipelago

    Set on a bucolic country road, Matssons is one of the less touristy restaurants on the island. This is probably due to its location, a gentle 3.5km stroll…

  • Arholma Dansbana

    Stockholm Archipelago

    The only dining option near the harbour, this hilltop restaurant offers amazing views from its glassed-in dining room as well as from a few outdoor tables…

  • Årstiderna i Kockska Huset

    Malmö

    This top-notch restaurant serves meals in the vaults beneath Kockska Huset. Food is up-scale Swedish and the atmosphere is classic with crisp-white…

  • Rökeri i Strömstad

    Bohuslän

    This family-run dockside restaurant dishes out deep bowls of fish soup, catch of the day and seafood-filled baguettes at lunch. Dinner is more refined;…

  • Sibyllans Kaffe & Tehandel

    Stockholm

    Stockholmers are obsessed with their coffee, but what if you're craving a nice cuppa? Looking venerable with its sombre wooden interior and rows of giant…

  • Green Food

    Gothenburg

    This is one of several restaurants in the city that focuses on offering a vegetarian or vegan menu. Geared for the budget conscious, Green Food is Asian…

  • Lexö på Resö

    Bohuslän

    Ever wished you could get still-in-the-shell mussels on your pizza? Here you can – along with more ordinary varieties. There's also fish stew, baked tuna,…

  • Trattoria la Strega

    Gothenburg

    A genuine rustic trattoria in the middle of Gothenburg, La Strega has a limited but beautifully executed menu of regularly changing dishes, complemented…

  • Hairy Pig Deli

    Gamla Stan

    Follow your nose to this cute little corner deli, where the personable owners make all their own sausages and serve beer brewed by a family friend. Try…

  • Da Aldo

    Skåne

    Calabrian expat Aldo makes sublime gelato here on Skanör's main street using strictly Italian ingredients and no added egg, cream or butter. Lunch options…

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