Uppsala
A cross between a gourmet fishmonger, deli and bistro, Hambergs peddles photogenic, flavour-packed seafood dishes made with prime ingredients, including…
Must-see restaurants in Sweden
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…
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…
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…
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…
Southwestern Sweden
With the same owners as Pensionat Baggen, Brännö Värdshus houses a cosy restaurant, cafe and bakery and serves excellent meals, unsurprisingly emphasising…
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…
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…
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…
Kiruna
You'll think you're in Stockholm at this sleek, modern cafe and providore. Lunch options include salads, grilled sandwiches and poke bowls, while the…
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…
Vaxholm
Splashed with colourful artworks, harbourside Boulangerie keeps the calories coming with its gorgeous, just-baked cakes and Swedish pastries. A short,…
The Bothnian Coast
Circus-inspired decor and Spanish-style tapas combined with the novel idea of placing orders via an inhouse app (easy to load and use) equals a fun…
Central Sweden
This charming restaurant housed in an 18th-century former smithy in the Rademachersmedjorna area oozes atmosphere of the rustic, romantic kind. From…
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Named after one of Carl Michael Bellman’s lovers, this villa was built as a steam bakery for the Stockholm World’s Fair (1897) and now serves fine food in…
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…
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…
Kungsholmen
When the sun’s out, few places beat this alfresco waterside spot for some Nordic dolce vita. Its glassed-in gazebo, vast floating terraces and surrounding…
Bohuslän
With its killer waterside location, laid-back Bryggan Fjällbacka gives you multiple dining options: the informal Bryggan Cafe & Bistro, where you can grab…
Visby
Decked out in distressed wood panelling, cool, casual Amarillo serves small, tapas-style dishes with European, Pacific and Mexican influences. Expect…
Södermalm
This simple but ambitious vegan kitchen, part of the sleek, chef-showcasing food court Teatern inside the Ringen Shopping Centre, creates flavour-packed…
Lake Siljan
If you can stir your stumps and make it up the hill, you’ll find this rather sweet restaurant tucked at the top, attached to Jöns-Andersgården B&B. Dishes…
Helsingborg
Olsons is a super little spot, with alfresco seating on the pedestrian square right in front of Mariakyrkan. It doubles as an Italian deli and cafe, with…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
The Bothnian Coast
Locals stampede this Wild West–themed saloon, encrusted with cowboy kitsch, looking to rustle up some Tex-Mex. The steaks (including the 900g ribeye!),…
Småland
Up a narrow set of stone stairs you’ll find a sunny terrace, resplendent with flowers and ivy, which serves as the doorstep to this glorious little bolt…
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…
Helsingborg
While Via 95 could equally be listed under 'Drinking' for its wonderful waterfront outlook that on a sunny day lends itself to that, it's a top spot to go…
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…
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…
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;…
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…
Östersund
Tucked away in a backstreet, this place dates from the '70s, and although the decor hasn't changed too much since then, it still has a classy dress-for…
Central Sweden
Having expanded and moved into the big, white library building on the main square, this cafe serves giant bowls of hefty salads to take away or dine in on…
Östersund
Though named after a British Prime Minister and decked out to look like a British pub, the menu at Sir Winston strays into more adventurous territory with…
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…
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,…
