SwedenRestaurants

Restaurant restaurants in Sweden

  1. Edsbacka Krog

    For the ultimate dining indulgence, book a table at Michelin two-star restaurant in Sweden, Edsbacka Krog. Set snugly in an inn dating back to 1626 and headed by Christer Lingström (Sweden’s culinary ambassador), its seasonal Swedish-French menu will send shivers up your spine – the things Lingström does to salmon, scallops, lobster, lamb and rabbit are criminally good.

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  2. Banken Bar & Brasserie

    Based in a former bank, classy Banken has a splendid interior and matching service. The menu includes a gott & enkelt (‘good and simple’) category – featuring the likes of burgers and pasta – plus more upmarket ‘world cuisine’ options.

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  3. A

    News

    You can’t miss this buzzing hang-out on a busy corner, with its deck full of fashionable diners. The menu was recently revamped and now includes a vast Lebanese lunch buffet from 11am to 2pm weekdays. The restaurant gradually shifts toward nightclub as the evening progresses.

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  4. B

    Stångs Magasin

    In a 200-year-old warehouse down near the Kinda Canal docks, this elegant award-winner fuses classic Swedish cuisine with continental influences – think glazed duck breast with almond potato puree and artichoke ragout in a wine balsamic sauce. The lunch buffet is good value.

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  5. C

    Gastro

    While we’re not sold on the name, the dishes at this sharp, stylish award-winner will leave you smitten. On leather banquettes, under low-slung lamps, diners swoon over haute gems such as cured Norwegian cod with horseradish, lobster-steamed leeks and crispy cauliflower.

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  6. D

    Bistrobar

    The glam new kid in town, this restaurant-bar combo has an enviable location on a fountain-studded square. While the chocolate wicker lounges and Café del Mar tunes make for a perfect vino session, ditch the overpriced, underwhelming mains for the more satisfying pizzas.

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  7. Trappaner

    Tiny, fine-dining Trappaner melds seasonal produce and bold creativity to create sublime dishes like tempered scallops with chamomile, apple must and ground elder. Wines are mostly biodynamic and the tasting menus are perfect for an epicurean adventure.

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  8. E

    &Bar

    Chic &Bar is relaxed enough to attract a range of people for its lunchtime bagels, salads and specials, while à la carte dinner mains traverse Swedish and international influences. From 10pm, head in for cocktails and smooth lounge tunes.

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  9. Restaurant Munkklostret

    The Klosterhotel’s ravishing restaurant is the best nosh spot in town. Seasonal, succulent steak, lamb, game and fish dishes are flavoured with herbs from the monastery garden, and served in the monks’ old dorms.

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  10. F

    Källaren Bacchus

    A perennially popular restaurant-pub with a great summer garden courtyard and snug vaulted cellar. Steak is a speciality, while tasty fish dishes may include fried pike perch with chilli-lime butter and potato pastry.

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  12. Claras Restaurang

    In the picturesque old town, near the Zorn museum, you’ll find convivial Claras, with excellent service and a menu of filling staples. Try the wonderful dessert of deep-fried camembert with warm cloudberries.

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  13. Rådhuskällaren

    Under the old courthouse, this affable 15th-century cellar restaurant dishes out simple but filling burger, pasta and fish meals. Its outdoor area is a favourite afternoon drinking spot in summer.

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  14. Målkull Ann’s

    Run by the same folks who keep the hostel and Målkull Ann’s B&B, this cosy restaurant and cafe occupies a cute wooden 19th-century building opposite Vasaloppsmuseet.

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  15. Marité

    Down by the harbour is this bar-restaurant that gets hopping on summer afternoons, with locals cramming onto the patio for live music and queuing up for cold beer.

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  16. Drottningholms Wärdshus

    Opposite the palace grounds, this more upmarket option has a predilection for meaty mains, from roast lamb to seared cod.

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  17. Orrefors Värdshus

    In the Orrefors factory grounds, Orrefors Värdshus is an inn that serves good lunches.

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  18. Edsbacka Bistro

    Edsbacka Bistro serves up simpler, cheaper grub with the Lingström finesse.

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