Visby
Take a defunct Systembolaget (state-owned alcohol shop), chip the ‘System’ off the signage, and reinvent the space as a buzzing, French bistro–inspired…
Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Sweden
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…
Visby
Not your normal Chinese restaurant abroad, the speciality here is Szechuan finger food designed to share and ranging from Chinese dumplings to traditional…
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…
Gotland
The owners of Krakas Krog make a point of sourcing their ingredients from Gotland’s fields, woods and sea, including frogs’ legs direct from the garden…
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…
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…
Visby
About 7km southwest of Visby, Lilla Bjers is an award-winning farm eatery with a great outdoorsy feel, locavore food (as local as home-grown can be!),…
Gotland
Folks line up 20-deep for the tasty sweet and savoury crêpes served at this boho/hippy/cowboy/hipster ranch with its quirky collectibles and small garden…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Visby
It's hard to resist a good-looking Italian, even in Visby. Urbane Italianaren keeps things uncomplicated: pizzas, pasta dishes and two mains, which might…
Visby
Strung with light bulbs and great for people watching, this fabulous deli-cum-eatery is run by three affable brothers. Daily specials generally include…
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…
Visby
Decked out in distressed wood panelling, cool, casual Amarillo serves small, tapas-style dishes with European, Pacific and Mexican influences. Expect…
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…
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…
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…
Visby
Sporting a slick, ethno-chic interior, this hip cafe-bar puts the emphasis on fresh food, whether it’s pumpkin ravioli, red-pepper salad or sinfully good…
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,…
Småland
Housed in a converted 19th-century snus (snuff) factory, urbane Fiskmagasinet combines an intimate bar with a casually chic dining room serving savvy…
Småland
This bakery, lauded throughout Swedish culinary circles, offers a vast array of buttery pastries, creamy cakes, freshly made sandwiches and homemade…
Visby
White-tiled walls, merrily strung lights and boisterous crowds define this foodie-loved bolt-hole, where enlightened seafood gems might include toast…
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…
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…
Gotland
This popular bakery in Sjalso village, outside Visby (about 3km north of the airport), bakes amazing fresh loaves, which you can buy on their own or have…
Småland
Run by a real-deal Neapolitan, this Italian cafe, restaurant and bar attracts scores of people with its baristiand extensive menu including pastas,…
Southeastern Sweden
Just 10km south of Böda, come here for all-you-can-eat buffet evenings, with whole spit-roasted lamb and pork on the menu, plus live entertainment. The…
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…
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…
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…
Småland
This perennially popular restaurant-pub has a great summer garden courtyard and snug vaulted cellar. Meat dishes are the speciality, with innovative sides…
Southeastern Sweden
Located on the main road in tiny Boda, this is a clued-up cafe that micro-roasts its own Fairtrade coffee and bakes everything from luscious berry tarts…
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…
Gotland
Meals at Smakrike Krog capture the essence of a true Swedish summer. The restaurant’s menu follows the seasons and the affable owners also operate a…
Småland
This lovely restaurant located near Bergs Slussar, 11km north of Linköping along the Gota Canal, serves well-presented locavore Swedish and American…
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…
Southeastern Sweden
Slouch back on the plush, purple terrace sofas for a cocktail or an excellent coffee, or make a date for the daily buffet. The setting is sublime,…
