Around Stockholm
Within the palace grounds, this cafe-restaurant serves coffee and pastries as well as full meals, with both indoor and outdoor seating for plenty of…
Must-see restaurants in Sweden
Bohuslän
Crabs, mussels, prawns, halibut, salmon: if it swims, scuttles or sticks to rocks in the sea, this popular floating restaurant-bar will have it on the…
Malmö
Located at the excellent Malmö Konsthall gallery, this cafe serves wholesome tasty meals and a good weekend brunch.
Bohuslän
Grab an order of fish and chips with aioli – it even comes in a fake-newsprint paper cone – from this seafood shop right next to the ferry dock.
Gotland
Near the Jungfru trailhead at Lickershamn, this place serves both local and Med-style dishes and tapas. There’s also a hut selling smoked fish.
Östersund
Reasonably authentic Thai restaurant with a good lunch buffet and an extensive dinner menu full of Thai stir-fries, noodle dishes and curries.
Southwestern Sweden
Trendy canalside bistro that sells everything from filled paninis, Greek salad and nachos to quiches, fish and chips, muffins and good coffee.
Gotland
You can't get more fishy than this local institution that catches, smokes, grills, pickles and prepares all manner of ocean bounty.
Southeastern Sweden
This busy old-fashioned bakery-cafe serves tasty filled sandwiches and pastries as well as soups, salads and strong coffee.
Skåne
The ice creams from this little parlour boasting lots of flavours are out of this world (try the dulce de leche).
Vasastan
This comfy cafe is part of a chainlet of restaurants and serves filling, healthy salads, soups, curries and sandwiches.
Southern Sweden
This gourmet dinner spot is best known for its magnificent fondue, with flavours ranging from French to barbecue.
Gotland
A casual restaurant and pizzeria in Ljugarn, with a spacious outdoor courtyard and beachside location.
Southeastern Sweden
Take a sidestep to this heart-warming cafe, which dates from the 1920s and oozes old-fashioned charm with its dazzling, white, stripped-back tearooms and…
Gothenburg
While the electric-blue and copper interior might recall a 1980s nightclub, restaurant-bar Smaka is all about classic Swedish husmanskost. Whet the…
Uppsala
Something of an Uppsala institution, this musty, worn konditori (bakery-cafe) dates back to the 19th century. Adorned with art nouveau wallpaper, antique…
Visby
Cheapish, cheerful and a hit with the boho-arty crowd, this lovable corner bolt-hole serves scrumptious savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, ranging from a…
Kiruna
Step beyond the mildly anonymous hotel exterior here and enter the pleasant, if somewhat dated, decor of this US-style steakhouse with Sweden's wild west…
Småland
The delightfully named Cecil restaurant has friendly, English-speaking staff who serve up decent Chinese meals in delightfully retro, little bit kitsch,…
Örebro
This large underground space is extremely kid-friendly; a play area occupies about a third of the room. But it’s no frumpy parental refuge; the long, low…
Central Sweden
Don’t be fooled by the name – the Kebab House is a cut above your average fast-food place and serves good-value pizza, kebabs and salads as well as steaks…
Lund
Small rooms give this place a classic teashop feel, plus there's a flower-filled garden, tasteful funky local art on the walls and a menu of homemade…
Lake Siljan
A cute old wooden house with front patio and back garden seating, this busy but friendly cafe serves tempting coffee and pastries as well as enormous,…
Dalarna
Stop by for a good value buffet lunch at this compact lodge in the heart of town. The menu changes weekly, with a different spread on every day, so in the…
Central Sweden
Aktersnurran is one of several casual bar-restaurants along the harbour; the crowds shift from one terrace to the other according to time of day and…
Dalarna
The quality of the Westernised sushi and more traditional á la carte menu of familiar favourites like gyōza, rāmen and kara-age (fried chicken) is better…
Visby
Sit in this enchanting cottage garden surrounded by pots of flowers, herbs, butterflies and birdsong. The homemade cakes are fabulous and include local…
Southern Sweden
This cafe is a hit with everyone from prim pensioners to indie types. Fill up on such offerings as baked potatoes, quiche and pasta salads, plus perfect…
Uppsala
Next to the unexcavated flat-topped mound called Tingshögen (Court Mound), at Gamla Uppsala, this restaurant is known for its horns of mead and Viking…
Dalarna
This cute little shop selling gifts and speciality foods is also a deli, with everything from coffee and pastries to delicious baguette sandwiches and hot…
Örebro
Though it’s part of a sort of blah chain, this particular branch of Harrys has a good location in a cool old brick factory building by the river. It’s…
Lake Siljan
An old-fashioned bakery-cafe with a casual, neighbourhood vibe, Fricks offers good-value sandwiches, quiches and salads. That said, you really should save…
Östersund
This large, cafeteria-style cafe seems perpetually filled with locals, who come for the cakes (35kr), chunky sandwiches – from open-faced prawn to toasted…
Uppsala
Tzatziki will supply all your moussaka and souvlaki needs. There’s cosy seating in the 16th-century interior, and in summer the outside tables by the…
Småland
Faux Acropolis-style busts, statues and murals adorn the interior of this Greek restaurant with a nod towards Italy (there’s pasta and pizza on the menu),…
Uppsala
This small, family-friendly spot inside a shopping centre is popular for its good-value buffet (both lunch and dinner) and welcoming atmosphere. The…
