Lund
Locals swear the seafood here is the best in town. Tucked into a classy corner in the gourmet market, the menu is reassuringly brief, depending on what is…
Must-see restaurants in Sweden
Gothenburg
Originally built as a fire station in 1891, this handsome red-brick pile is now home to an appetite-piquing indoor market. Scan the counters for a…
Gothenburg
Stylish Koka is distinguished by its smart, contemporary decor – blond wood, clean lines, mood lighting – and a dedication to conjuring up inspired dishes…
Stockholm
Featuring a domed dining room sitting beyond a glassed birch forest, this stylish dining pad is named after Somerset Maugham’s novel The Razor’s Edge…
The Bothnian Coast
A fantastic waterfront setting, a well-executed menu that runs the gamut from herring platters with all the trimmings to homemade cheeseburgers and Caesar…
The Bothnian Coast
You know a place is trendy when it's known solely by its street address, and this indoor-outdoor bistro's popularity is down to the quality of its dishes…
Around Stockholm
In a small alley off Storagatan, this delightful 17th-century cafe is set around a pretty courtyard. It’s well worth seeking out for its home-baked bread…
Stockholm
Looking like a life-size doll’s house, this vintage cafe is a fetching blend of antique chairs, oil paintings, ladies who lunch and servers in black-and…
Vasastan
Packed with local hipsters during the busy lunch hour, this stylish but casual neighbourhood cafe serves substantial Italian meals (fish, pasta, salads)…
Southwestern Sweden
Half health-food shop, half deli, Spis is all about eco-friendly, organic food. As you might have guessed, that's good news for vegans and vegetarians,…
Småland
A stylish bistro complete with black-and-white tiled floors and wicker chairs, serving up new-school Swedish flavours with global twists. Local produce…
The Bothnian Coast
This self-styled 'bistro' cooks up large portions of pizza and pasta as well as lighter bites (foccacia, salads, grilled sandwiches). There's nice outside…
Kiruna
This is a long cafe serving treacle-thick coffee, outstanding cakes (try the pecan pie), scrummy sandwiches, quiche and baked potatoes – and even Bubbies…
Lappland
A very local spot for a good-value lunch buffet and Swedish standards such as chunky pea soup. In the evening you can nurse a pint with the local barflies.
Bohuslän
Legendary fish dishes are served in this gourmet cafe-restaurant attached to the Nordiska Akvarelmuseet, with the archipelago as an ideal backdrop.
Bohuslän
Feast on the likes of fish stew and Åstols Rökeri's very own smoked salmon at this fish smokery with summer restaurant attached.
Stockholm
Located below Filmstaden cinema, Hötorgshallen is Stockholm at its multicultural best, with stalls selling everything from fresh Nordic seafood to fluffy…
Gamla Stan
Situated in a medieval cellar in the heart of the old town, Sjätte Tunnan offers a glimpse into a forgotten world. Venture deep into the bowels of old…
Vasastan
Part of Stockholm's current obsession with burgers, FB has a brief menu (just a few types of burger, fries and shakes) and a perpetual line out the front…
Södermalm
Lofty ceilings, wood panelling and no-nonsense waiters in waistcoats set the scene for classic husmanskost (home cooking) at this century-old beer hall –…
Gamla Stan
The real reason to hit Under Kastanjen is for its picturesque setting, on a cobbled square, beside a chestnut tree, surrounded by ochre and yellow…
Gamla Stan
While it lacks atmosphere or any culinary punch, casual Hermitage is a good spot for a well-priced, no-fuss meat-free feed. The limited vegetarian buffet…
Södermalm
The regulars at this soulful pub-restaurant range from multipierced rockers to blue-rinse grandmas, all smitten with the dimly lit romantic atmosphere,…
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…
Södermalm
A snug, affable, casual lunch spot, En Halv Trappa Ner draws locals with its simple, fresh and filling salads. Customise your salad by choosing a protein …
Södermalm
Van der Nootska Palace was built in the 17th century and has been a private residence, a foreign embassy and even a tobacco factory. These days it's a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Södermalm
The heart and soul of Stockholm’s punk scene back in the 1980s is now a vegan cafe that doubles as an anarchist-leaning community centre. Everything…
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…
Södermalm
This food hall on Medborgarplatsen contains a cinema as well as shops selling everything from cheese and smallgoods to decent vegetarian grub. There are…
Södermalm
Head here for perfect crêpes in an intimate setting, plus a hint of shanty-town chic – think reggae tunes and old tin billboards for Stella Artois. A good…
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…
Stockholm
The handiest central supermarket is Hemköp, on the lower level of Åhléns department store.
Uppsala
On Uppsala's main square, this sophisticated brasserie, restaurant and cocktail bar gives Gallic flavours East-Asian twists. This might translate into…
