Restaurants in Skåne
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Krua Thai
Down the southern end of town is this authentic, long-standing Thai joint. The family also run a central takeaway (Södergatan 22) for spicy meals on the move.
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Salt och Brygga
Overlooking the Öresund bridge, this stylish, contemporary Slow Food restaurant presents updated Swedish cuisine with a clear conscience. Everything is organic (including the staff’s uniforms), waste is turned into biogas, and the interior is allergy-free. Flavours are clean and strictly seasonal – think rhubarb soup with lemon verbena, Tahitian vanilla ice cream and Tonka beans. You’ll need to book ahead.
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Thotts Restaurang
Traditional dishes like grilled rack of wild boar with lingonberries, or cod with langoustine and lobster coulis are served at Thotts; or you can pick at a small selection of tapas (around around Sk35) if you're feeling dainty. The restaurant is in a lovely half-timbered house dating from the 16th century. Enter via the SAS Radisson Hotel.
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Gattostretto
Located over medieval ruins and co-run by an affable Roman chef, this breezy cafe-restaurant serves a tasty slice of dolce vita. Guzzle down proper Italian espresso and a slice of torta rustica, or long for Rome over hearty ragú, zesty artichoke salad or a warming pollo alla cacciatore (chicken cacciatore).
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Restaurang Niklas
Niklas is one of Sweden's top TV chefs; he opened his restaurant here in 2000, and it's now a highly feted institution. The menu is influenced by classic Provençale cookery, but the gourmet touches are all his own. If you're going to treat yourself, make it here: just look for the giant iron spoon!
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Café Ariman
Head to this hip, grungy hang-out for cathedral views, strong coffee and fine cafe fare such as ciabatta, salads and burritos. It’s popular with left-wing students: think nose-rings, dreads and leisurely chess games. From September to May, DJs hit the decks on Friday and Saturday nights.
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Olsons Skafferi
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 rustic good looks, spangly chandeliers and pasta that would make Bologna proud. The dinner menu offers more elaborate Mediterranean flavours.
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Dunker Bar & Matsalar
At the Kulturhus, svelte, contemporary, light-filled Dunker combines harbour views with great grub such as homemade pizzas and king crab–stuffed ravioli served with lobster bisque. There’s a great weekend brunch (August to June) and live music on Thursdays in July.
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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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Glassfabriken
Easy to miss, this grungy, alcohol-free cafe/cultural bolt hole cranks out cheap, salubrious grub such as vegan salads, ciabatta and freshly baked cakes. Play board games over mango milkshakes, check out the local art on display or catch the occasional music or theatre gig.
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Lilla Torg
Lilla Torg is a picturesque cobbled square lined with restaurant-bars, all offering great food at similar prices. Their outdoor tables fairly heave in summer with alfresco diners and drinkers: almost like the Mediterranean, if you blank out the blankets and space heaters!
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Solde
Malmö’s coolest cafe is a grit-chic combo of concrete bar, white-tiled walls, art exhibitions and indie-hip regulars. The owner is an award-winning barista; watch him in action over lip-smacking Italian panini, biscotti and cornetti (croissants).
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Årstiderna
If you’re out to impress, book a candle-lit table at A-list Årstiderna. Located in the vaulted cellar of Kockska Huset, its soft, elegant atmosphere is seamlessly paired with luxe creations like cognac-infused lobster soup with shellfish spring roll.
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Gambrinus
The star turn at the Grand Hotel’s gourmet nosh spot is the Lund menu, featuring creative interpretations of regional classics using seasonal local produce. While the speciality is sweetbreads, there’s a vegetarian menu for herbivorous guests.
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Saluhallen
For a light meal, snack or picnic, head to the covered market, with food stalls to appeal to every taste (fish, pasta, sushi, kebabs, Chinese dishes and baked potatoes). Bageri Caféet, inside Saluhallen, does filled bagels, baguettes and ciabattas.
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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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&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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Ebbas Fik
It’s still 1955 at this kitsch-tastic retro cafe, complete with jukebox, retro petrol pump and hamburgers made to Elvis’ recipe. The extensive cafe menu also includes (huge) sandwiches, baked potatoes and crazy cakes and buns.
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Rådhuskällaren
Tucked away in the city hall’s 16th-century barrel-vaulted cellar, Rådhuskällaren balances digestible prices with fusion fare like Cajun-blackened salmon with sautéed pak choi, mango and creamy potato cake.
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Restaurang Davidshall
Modern Davidshall produces contemporary European cuisine, mainly a subtle blending of French and Spanish goodies. There's a long tapas list (garlic bread to green mussels), and classic mains like lamb with Dijon mustard and rosemary.
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Kyoto Sushi
The quickest snacks and a good variety of restaurants are found upstairs in the Knutpunkten complex. An excellent offering in the city centre is Kyoto Sushi, with a good-value lunch special of nine pieces of sushi and miso soup;
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Izakaya Koi
For something different, try sleek Izakaya Koi, which has won architectural awards for its interior. It serves up quality Japanese cuisine, including highly recommended sushi and sashimi, to Malmö's cosmopolitan crowd.
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La Empanada
This cheap and cheerful place, opposite Sankt Petri Kyrka, is highly recommended for those on a budget. Mainly Mexican dishes (tacos, enchiladas and burritos) are served caféteria-style; it closes in the early evening.
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Vegeriet
Vegetarians adore this appealing cafe-restaurant for tasty, flesh-free versions of quiche, lasagne, tortilla and stir-fry, and vegans aren’t forgotten either. The place usually shuts for about a month during summer.
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Bantorget 9
This is another gourmet darling, where you can snuggle down in cosy candlelight and feast on the likes of spring chicken with foie gras, almonds and pears. There’s a worldly wine list to further oil the evening.
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