Restaurants in Göteborg
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Solrosen
A 1970s survivor, this laid-back student favourite is a Haga institution (note the photos of passed-on regulars above the counter). Pay tribute over soulful vegetarian dishes and a bountiful salad buffet. For the best value, choose one of the hot dishes on the menu board, which also include the salad buffet in the price.
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Ekostore
An eco-chic grocery store selling organic and fair-trade products.
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Publik
Arguably Göteborg’s coolest hang-out (think grit-chic interiors, local art exhibitions, DJ-spun tunes and creative indie crowds), this cafe-bar hybrid also serves brilliant, great-value grub like goat’s cheese–stuffed aubergines with red pesto potatoes. The well-priced house wine is perfectly drinkable and there’s a backyard courtyard for fine-weather lounging.
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Trädgår'n
This cool and spacious restaurant, bar and nightclub (until 05:00 Friday and Saturday) has a summer terrace backing onto the lovely Trädgårdsföreningen park. Lunch here is a treat, with salads, hotplate dishes and four-course meal deals, depending on how hungry you are. In the evening, the restaurant's award-winning chefs rustle up excellent fish and seafood buffets.
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Björns Bar
Serious foodies and night owls swear by this stylish basement bolt hole, serving fabulous hot nosh until midnight, and cheese and antipasto platters until closing. Staff are passionate about the finely tuned food, which spans Swedish and Spanish flavours (think Kalix caviar on toasted brioche or Spanish blood sausage with tomato bread).
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Tranquilo
Complete with glowing pink-and-blue bar and a giant Rio-style Jesus on the ceiling, this hip, bombastic resto-bar peddles grilled meats and tropic-flavoured brilliance like grilled mango and goat’s cheese burger with grilled corn and rhubarb chutney. Done, order a pineapple mojito and flirt to a bossa nova beat at the bar.
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28+
Stylish, award-winning 28+ is another fine-dining darling, wowing palates with intriguing dishes like duck terrine with fresh berries, roasted brioche and sweet-and-sour strawberries. For the ultimate indulgence, succumb to the seven-course degustation menu (Skr975). The restaurant closes in summer.
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Smaka
This lively, down-to-earth restaurant-bar cooks up brilliant, old-school Swedish husmanskost (home cooking) like the specialty meatballs with mashed potato and lingonberries. Mod-Swedish options might include a goat’s cheese soup with roasted beetroot and asparagus.
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Bar Doppio
More class-A caffeine awaits at this Scandi-cool cafe, where regulars keep track of their tabs on a giant blackboard. Run by two young Antipodeans, it’s a laid-back hang-out with a great neighbourhood vibe and fresh grub like homemade muesli, soup, focaccia and biscotti.
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Fiskekrogen
Another high achiever, Fiskekrogen serves superlative fish and seafood creations in former Swedish East India Company buildings. Slip into the chic circular dining room, Blåskajsa, choose your drop from the 500-plus wine list, and prepare to toast the chefs. Book ahead.
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Bar Italia
In the Linné district is this cultish espresso bar, complete with Italian baristi and suspended Vespa. In warm weather, watch the hip brigade squeeze onto the pavement banquette for perfect caffeine, cornetti (croissants), gourmet calzone and gossip.
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A Hereford Beefstouw
If you're feeling anaemic, this upmarket steakhouse is the answer, offering all manner of meat, including T-bone steaks, veal sirloin and rack of lamb. Solid meals are served on solid African oak tables, and you get a good view of busy Linnégatan as you eat.
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Da Matteo
A mecca for coffee snobs, head here for wickedly fine espresso, moreish mini sfogliatelle (Neapolitan pastries) and savouries like real-deal pizzas, panini and salads. There’s a sun-soaked courtyard and a second branch on Viktoriapassagen.
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Joe Farelli's
A casual Italian-American restaurant-bar, where you can slap ketchup on your US burgers 'n' steaks, or get misty-eyed about the old country with Sicilian-style bruschetta, pizza and pasta. Its Sunday brunch is perfect for soaking up Saturday night's beer.
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Saluhall Briggen
It might lack Saluhallen’s size and buzz, but this covered market (in an old fire-station) will have you drooling over its bounty of fresh bread, cheeses, quiches, seafood and ethnic treats. It’s particularly handy for the hostel district.
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Brasserie Lipp
You're spoilt for choice along Kunsportsavenyn, although prices can be higher than in other parts of town. This classic, classy eatery has good light meals on its menu, including Caesar salad and a club sandwich, plus more substantial main courses.
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Java Kaffebar
Along the leafy Vasagatan boulevard, near the university, there are quite a few cafés. Java Kaffebar is a true student haunt, thick with dreadlocks, dyed hair and nipple rings. It offers cheap bagels and sandwiches to its customers.
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Magnus & Magnus
A big hit with the VIPs, this ever-fashionable restaurant serves inspired Euro-fusion flavours. The summer courtyard (which comes complete with bar, DJs and different club nights from Wednesday to Monday) draws an ubercool crowd.
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Ruby Nuevo Latino Bar
A newish spot along the main drag, the Ruby is perpetually abuzz with diners and spectators; nestle into the 'red corner' for some tapas, or have a drink on the terrace and watch the human traffic go by. Food is served late.
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Sjöbaren
In the Haga district, cosy Sjöbaren combines nautical interiors with sublime Swedish seafood. If the weather’s on your side, chow down classics like gravlax or fish soup in the gorgeous garden courtyard.
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Feskekörka
A market devoted to fresh fish and squamous things, the ‘Fish Church’ is heaven (sorry) for seafood fans. Takeaway treats include fresh fish’n’chips, and yummy shrimp and avocado salads.
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Café Kosmos
One giant mass of tables (don't expect any privacy), this slick place attracts 20-something crowds. All the usual coffee 'n' café snacks are served up, although one feels the social scene is more important.
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Cyrano
A highly regarded French bistro-style restaurant, where three-course set menus cost from around Sk160. There's also a selection of good French á la carte dishes, and simpler pizzas (Skr75 to Skr95).
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R.O.O.M.
Get inspired at this great interiors store - and if your knees go weak from looking at the price tags, you can repair at the funky café and enjoy a more affordable Caesar salad or Thai curry soup.
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Sushi & Soda
A sushi takeaway with several branches in the city. This outlet is closest to several of the hostels and serves excellent Japanese lunch deals, including miso soup and 11 pieces of sushi.
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