Must-see restaurants in Småland

  • Kafe de Luxe

    Småland

    An urban-boho vibe, great music (live at weekends) and '50s- to '60s-style decor, including an adjacent candy-coloured ice-cream parlour, contribute to…

  • Pescadores

    Småland

    A family-run fish restaurant located in one of the quirky brick buildings that once belonged to the match-making empire. The father and son owners were…

  • Gröna Stugan

    Småland

    Located in an unassuming sage-green building complete with round windows reminiscent of a ship, this gem of a restaurant serves up beef tartar, whole…

  • Stångs Magasin

    Småland

    In a 200-year-old warehouse down near the Kinda Canal docks, this elegant award-winner fuses classic Swedish cuisine with continental influences – think…

  • Ming Palace

    Småland

    The daily lunch buffet at this friendly, central Cantonese restaurant (with retro booths) is always heaving with patrons. There's a wide range of dishes …

  • Restaurant Munkklostret

    Småland

    The Vadstena Klosterhotel's ravishing restaurant is the best dining spot in town. Seasonal, succulent steak, lamb, game and fish dishes are flavoured with…

  • Restaurang Smugglaren

    Småland

    In a cosy wooden building tucked down an alley off Strandvägen, Smugglaren dresses up Swedish classics such as beef with lingonberries or salmon tournedos…

  • Restaurant Solbacken

    Småland

    Local fish find themselves on the menu at this lively restaurant, pub and pizzeria at Visingsö harbour. The fish is smoked at the owners’ own farm and the…

  • PM & Vänner

    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…

  • Café Berget

    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…

  • Guldkant

    Småland

    A bar, a deli, a restaurant and a waterfront terrace with one of the best views of Västervik. It serves well presented and tasty food ranging from Thai…

  • Restaurang Källaren Kronan

    Småland

    Six cellars have been transformed into a high-calibre experience, with meals served under a cosy vaulted ceiling. There’s even a 1660s menu, with mains…

  • Linnéa Art Restaurant

    Småland

    This swish restaurant within the Kosta Boda Art Hotel serves up a delicious lunchtime buffet prepared from local seafood and produce. Of an evening,…

  • Fiskmagasinet

    Småland

    Housed in a converted 19th-century snus (snuff) factory, urbane Fiskmagasinet combines an intimate bar with a casually chic dining room serving savvy…

  • Bröd & Sovel

    Småland

    This bakery, lauded throughout Swedish culinary circles, offers a vast array of buttery pastries, creamy cakes, freshly made sandwiches and homemade…

  • Sunrise

    Småland

    The Mongolian barbecue (adult/child 208/108kr) at this authentic restaurant is the star turn here, prepared fresh on the griddle with a selection of 12…

  • Bryggeriet

    Småland

    Enjoy a dreamy position overlooking the water. The menu here includes finely crafted game dishes with fillet of deer and wild boar, while lunch is more…

  • Da Ernesto

    Småland

    Run by a real-deal Neapolitan, this Italian cafe, restaurant and bar attracts scores of people with its baristiand extensive menu including pastas,…

  • Mäster Gudmunds Källare

    Småland

    This much-loved restaurant sits in a 17th-century cellar, with beautiful vaulted ceilings and excellent-value lunch sets. Evening mains are mainly meaty…

  • Rojas

    Småland

    The interior here is cosily cluttered with a 1950s theme, kickback sofas and an eclectic display of art and antiques, while the terrace sprawls invitingly…

  • Lennarts Konditori

    Småland

    This traditional Swedish konditori (bakery-cafe) is about as old-school as they come, dating from 1947. With an outdoor terrace and views of Eksjö's…

  • Lagerqvist

    Småland

    This perennially popular restaurant-pub has a great summer garden courtyard and snug vaulted cellar. Meat dishes are the speciality, with innovative sides…

  • Kafé Braheparken

    Småland

    Really tasty organic vegan dishes and a generous lunchtime buffet with tofu 'cheese', hummus and more green crunchy veg than you can shake a carrot stick…

  • Kanalkrogen

    Småland

    This lovely restaurant located near Bergs Slussar, 11km north of Linköping along the Gota Canal, serves well-presented locavore Swedish and American…

  • Rådhuskällaren

    Småland

    Under the old courthouse, this affable 15th-century cellar restaurant dishes out simple but satisfying burger, pasta and fish meals. Its outdoor area is a…

  • Pappa Grappa Bar & Trattoria

    Småland

    Gobble up a brilliant wood-fired pizza or slip into the vaulted restaurant for scrumptious antipasto in this hipster pizza joint where it's cool to watch…

  • Pub Kråkan

    Småland

    The oldest pub in town, with a suitably welcoming atmosphere and a superb range of ales on tap and whiskies. Also dishes up typical pub grub like burgers,…

  • Restaurang Cecil

    Småland

    The delightfully named Cecil restaurant has friendly, English-speaking staff who serve up decent Chinese meals in delightfully retro, little bit kitsch,…

  • Athena

    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),…

  • Fiket

    Småland

    The pick of Gränna’s eateries is this time-warp bakery-cafe, complete with retro jukebox, chequered floor and record-clad walls. Tackle tasty grilled…

  • Bagarstugan

    Småland

    This stylish, floorboarded bakery-bistro sells freshly baked cookies, cinnamon buns, muffins and scones, as well as salubrious salads, sandwiches and…

  • Yellow Fellow

    Småland

    Overlooking the main square and making a change from the ubiquitous cafes, this unfortunately named Thai restaurant is great for a cold beer and a spicy…

  • Tropikhuset

    Småland

    Grab a slice of cake and park yourself under a palm tree inside the pyramid greenhouse, or enjoy the outdoor tables overlooking this gorgeous park.

  • Jolla Choklad & Dessert

    Småland

    Head to this chocolate shop–cafe for exquisite homemade ice cream and chocolates (try the namesake Jolla with cognac, orange and lime).

  • Lilla Caféet

    Småland

    You'll find decadent cakes and good coffee at this quaint cafe on Norra Storgatan.

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