Must-see restaurants in Southern Sweden

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    Namu

    Brainchild of Masterchef Sweden winner Jennie Walldén, Namu (meaning 'tree') serves up artfully prepared Korean dishes adapted according to the…

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    Skanörs Fiskrögeri

    By the harbour, this marine-chic restaurant is a must for seafood lovers, as its harbourside location and white smokehouse chimneys attest. The fish soup…

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    St Jakobs Stenugnsbageri

    Mouth-watering is the only way to describe the selection of stone-baked breads, knotted cardamom rolls, melt-in-your-mouth coconut-lemon towers and crisp…

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    Johan P

    Old-timer Johan P continues to enthral diners with its fresh-off-the-boat seafood. Choose your fishy favourite from the market-style counter out back or…

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    Nya Skafferiet

    Worldly Mediterranean cafe right behind the main square. There is a superb lunch buffet, as well as a well-stocked deli offering a bounty of cheeses,…

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    Saltimporten Canteen

    This wonderfully minimalist open canteen housed in the old Salt Importing Warehouse, now a haven of creative and design offices, has polished concrete…

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    Wägga Fisk & Delikatessrökeri

    This bright and cheery seafood restaurant sits on a picturesque harbour about 2.5km from the centre of town – a pleasant 30-minute stroll. Choose from the…

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    Sandskogens Värdshus

    Under the tutelage of one of Sweden's most highly regarded chefs, Daniel Müllern, this restaurant serves up exquisite five-course dinners served in an…

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    Mat & Destillat

    This high-end experimental kitchen and cocktail bar is turning heads on the Scanian culinary circuit for its artful, inventive locavore dishes offering…

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    Gourmet Grön

    This waterside award-winner serves vast, healthy, tasty buffets with a strong emphasis on organic and vegetarian food, offering excellent value. You can…

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    Ebbas Fik

    It’s still 1955 at this kitsch-tastic cafe, complete with jukebox (1kr), retro petrol pump and hamburgers made to Elvis’ recipe. You can also buy '50s…

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    Surf Shack

    Enjoy a surfing-dude theme and a menu of top-range burgers, including a vegie option of tofu and black beans, 'no roll' (wrapped in lettuce) and healthy…

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    Gärdens Café & Vedugn

    Head for the outside terrace with its mini maze, riot of flowers and pretty tiled tables. A former cafe (the cinnamon rolls still sell out fast), the thin…

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    Flickorna Lundgren På Skäret

    Signposted off the main road between Arild and Jonstorp, this is a huge, justifiably famous cafe in a gorgeous garden setting. Grab a large plate of…

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    Eatery Social Taqueria

    This fun, boutique taqueria belonging to Swedish celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson's stable serves the best Tex-Mex small plates you'll get this side of…

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    Govindas

    In a quiet, leafy cobbled courtyard, vegetarian Govindas is a hit with kronor-conscious students and anyone craving a spicy curry and cool raita. Much of…

  • Crêperiet

    This laid-back stop, with its handful of tables and stripped-back decor, produces superb galettes with an imaginative combo of ingredients including…

  • Atmosfär

    A polished neighbourhood bistro with outdoor tables in the warmer months, Atmosfär serves good-value, flavourful combinations such as red cabbage with…

  • 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…

  • Malmstens Fisk & Köj

    Locals swear the seafood here is the best in town. Tucked into a classy corner in the gourmet market, the menu is reassuringly brief, depending on what is…