Uppsala
Fusion doesn't always work, but while some of the combinations here sound mildly indigestible – like mac and cheese with grilled lobster, truffles and bok…
Must-see restaurants in Central Sweden
Uppsala
An 1870 grande dame of a cafe that enjoys an exemplary position with terraced seating across from the river, and an elegant interior with regency-style…
Lake Siljan
Celebrating its 100th birthday in 2018, this luxe hotel restaurant offers locavore haute-Swedish dining of an evening, decadent Saturday afternoon teas…
Central Sweden
A glance at Frank's place on the web will give you a sense of what to expect at this edgy bistro which is turning heads from Västerås to Stockholm. Here,…
Central Sweden
Down by the lake is this delightful wooden cottage, set in a flower-filled garden, where you can get coffee, sandwiches, quiches, desserts and other home…
Uppsala
From a nondescript entrance on Stora Torget, stairs lead to this sprawling hideaway, its eclectically furnished rooms seemingly stuck in time. Order at…
Dalarna
An excellent choice is this funky, arty cafe-restaurant in the Dalarnas Museum complex. Choose from sandwiches, soup or a good buffet including vegetarian…
Örebro
This bakery-cafe is a classic old-style konditori and a favourite hang-out for locals. Go for fika (coffee and cake) or more substantial salads, quiche…
Örebro
Escalated Italian fare, the likes of pistachio-crusted fillet of pesto-roasted lamb, from Gotland, served with fragrant gorgonzola gnocchi and baby red…
Central Sweden
Nora is renowned for its incredible ice cream, made here for more than 80 years. You never know what flavours will be available – three or four different…
Lake Siljan
This delightful restaurant cafe serves a small selection of hot and cold meals and a plethora of freshly made sandwiches within Mora's most delightful…
Lake Siljan
This large and inviting bakery-cafe serves hearty filled sandwiches on its own freshly baked bread, perfect for that lakeside picnic. If you're in the…
Central Sweden
Nyköping's more upmarket diners head to classy Skafferiet for its simple though beautifully presented locavore cuisine like grilled lamb, moules-frites…
Uppsala
On Uppsala's main square, this sophisticated brasserie, restaurant and cocktail bar gives Gallic flavours East-Asian twists. This might translate into…
Uppsala
A cross between a gourmet fishmonger, deli and bistro, Hambergs peddles photogenic, flavour-packed seafood dishes made with prime ingredients, including…
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…
Central Sweden
This charming restaurant housed in an 18th-century former smithy in the Rademachersmedjorna area oozes atmosphere of the rustic, romantic kind. From…
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…
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…
Central Sweden
Nya Servering is not far from Ängelsberg train station (60km north of Vãsterås) and serves fast food, coffee and simple sandwiches. There’s a good view…
Central Sweden
This great cafe, right by the river in the old part of town, inhabits several cosy, creaky-floored rooms filled with mismatched furniture and gilt-edged…
Central Sweden
A favourite among local students, this Thai/Asian joint serves a wide variety of dishes as spicy as you like it. Portion sizes are large, meaning great…
Dalarna
Based in a former bank, classy Banken has a splendid interior (thoroughly restyled in 2017) and matching service. The menu features decadent preparations…
Central Sweden
This restaurant, inside the rustic 18th-century wooden courtyard of Norrmanska Gården, has a great outdoor patio and includes a cute pub. On the menu you…
Dalarna
Opposite the main reception at Falu Gruva you'll find this funky smart-casual eatery that does excellent two-course hot lunch specials (frequently…
Uppsala
Something of a local icon, Sherlock's is basically a small Brit-style pub serving Indian-style pub-grub... but it really works. You may need to book ahead…
Uppsala
Try any of the specials on the chalkboard at this sleek corner hang-out. Late-night bar snacks (109kr to 129kr) help soak up delicious cocktails, which…
Central Sweden
This intimate restaurant, inside a wonderful wooden 18th-century house in the old town, is a treat. Its menu is heavy on meat and fish, from lamb and…
Örebro
More gastropub than cafe, this hipster joint does great burgers and killer fries, has daily home-style specials and hosts themed meal nights. With local…
Uppsala
Stock up on meat, fish, cheese and fancy chocolate at this indoor market. Or you can hit one of the restaurant corners for a bite; a couple stay open late…
Central Sweden
This pretty restaurant in Lövstabruk (93km north of Uppsala) has lovely garden seating where you can enjoy a hearty buffet lunch on weekdays and a menu of…
Uppsala
Something of an Uppsala institution, this musty, worn konditori (bakery-cafe) dates back to the 19th century. Adorned with art nouveau wallpaper, antique…
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…
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…
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…
