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Bars, Cafés and Restaurants

Get tips on top restaurants in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, and must-visit cafés and places for every taste in Sweden.

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A man wearing a white t-shirt, glasses and a thick beard and an apron is pouring steamed milk into an espresso cup.

Barista dans un café suédois

Een man schenkt een espresso in een kopje.

Barista in een Zweeds café

Barista at a Swedish café

Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Ever since the first cluster of patisseries arrived in Sweden at the end of the 19th century, the Swedish café has continued to flourish in a style uniquely its own. There are cafés for all tastes, whether you are particular with your brew, your pastries or into design and interior.

Ängavallen, Skåne

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Food on the road is not always something to write home about – or, more accurately these days, to post on Instagram. These five restaurants, however, are exceptions that prove the rule.

Tak roof bar and restaurant, Stockholm

Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations

When you’re craving a good meal but also want to experience some of the most exceptional places in Sweden, book a table at one of these restaurants.

Medelpad

Norrbotten

Västerbotten – a hotspot for unforgettable nature experiences

Ångermanland

Swedish Lapland – a culture-rich natural wonderland

Jämtland Härjedalen – a twin province with majestic scenery

Hälsingland – a world of cultural heritage and untouched nature

Gästrikland – a peaceful county by the Baltic Sea

Dalarna

Berns nightclub filled with dancing people. Smoke from smoke cannons and confetti spray in the air.

Berns, Stockholm

Nightlife in Stockholm

The best cocktail bars, breweries, rooftops, wine cafés and nightclubs in the capital.

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Together

Stockholm under the rainbow

Arto Winter runs one of Stockholm’s most popular summer restaurants with an outspoken LGBTQI profile. Thanks to its waterside location and laid-back ambience Mälarpaviljongen attracts an audience far beyond the gay community.“There aren’t many restaurants targeted solely at gays in Stockholm – instead, the whole city is tolerant,” he says.

Outdoor eating, Stockholm

Food and drink in Stockholm

The best restaurants in Stockholm – from gastronomic stars to hip hangouts.

The outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant Prinsen.

Prinsen, Stockholm

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm

Stockholm is the European Capital of Gastronomy 2023 – here are the restaurants that have shaped the city.

People standing in line by a cake buffet in a cafe.

Swedish fika

Cafés in Stockholm

Swedes love their <a id="5339" linktype="page">fika</a>, and the country is pickled with cafés. Here you&#x27;ll find a selection of Stockholm&#x27;s best cafés, from traditional patisseries to artisan bakeries and design cafés.

Sörmland – a pleasure garden studded with castles

Table setting at Restaurant Jay Fu

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

The charming town of Uppsala serves up a smorgasbord of high-quality restaurants that lends it a decidedly “big city” feel due to its sheer variety alone.

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Värmland  – a lake-rich haven of natural beauty

Västmanland – magnificent nature and history close to Stockholm

Närke

Blekinge – a small county with great archipelago adventures

Bohuslän – a gem on the idyllic west coast of Sweden

Dalsland

Gotland – where Viking-era history meets unique natural scenery

Seafood

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Gothenburg&#x27;s coastal location and access to the North Sea make it a paradise for those who enjoy fish and seafood. Here are some of the top fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg.

Fika in Gothenburg

Cafés in Gothenburg

Gothenburgers love their cafés and the city is noted for its laid-back café vibe. Forget about going to the pub – the coffee shop is where it’s all at in Gothenburg. Here are a few of the best cafés you&#x27;ll find in Gothenburg.

Restaurant Koka

Food and drink in Gothenburg

Gothenburg’s location on the Swedish west coast enables restaurants with world-class seafood. Combined with a relaxed vibe and a strong sustainable profile, the city possesses an intriguing mix of Michelin restaurants, food trucks and everything in between.Here are a few of the best restaurants in Gothenburg.

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Halland – a coastal haven for foodies and nature lovers alike

Vegetarian tapas

Top 5 Malmö restaurants

Whether you’re into Michelin star restaurants, vegetarian cuisine or freshly fried falafel – Malmö has it all. We have listed five Malmö restaurants that never seem to go out of fashion.

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Food market

Food and drink in Malmö

A delicious bite to eat isn’t hard to find in Malmö. The city has something for all tastes and pocketbooks – from inexpensive falafel to Michelin dining. Malmö is famous for its eclectic mix of international food cultures and wide range of vegan restaurants.Here is a selection of some of the best restaurants in Malmö.

Three women at an outside serving in Malmö having coffee and other drinks and smiling and laughing.

Fika in Malmö

Cafés in Malmö

It’s all about the coffee in Malmö. Their coffee bars mean business and locals know their beans, brews and blends like it was their lifeline. Here are a few of the best cafés in Malmö and Skåne.

Skåne – a coastal county steeped in history

Girl sitting at a table with some friends at the restaurant PM & Vänner.

Design hotel and restaurant

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

Interested in traditional Swedish food, gastro hotels or healthy gourmet tours in Swedish nature? Småland has got you covered.This region in southern Sweden has a diverse food scene with great restaurants. In fact, even Björn from ABBA has opened a restaurant here! Oh, and don’t miss the beloved Swedish dessert ‘ostkaka’ originating from Småland.

Småland – as Swedish as it gets

Västergötland

Baldersnäs Manor, Unionsleden

4 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden

West Sweden has everything from seafood restaurants right by the sea to manor houses with food prepared with local ingredients. Here are four favourite restaurants from A Taste of West Sweden.

West Sweden

Öland

Östergötland

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Swedish café culture – steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking

Five Swedish roadside restaurants worth stopping for

Five Swedish restaurants with fantastic locations

StockholmStockholm

Nightlife in Stockholm

Stockholm under the rainbow

Food and drink in Stockholm

8 iconic restaurants in Stockholm

Cafés in Stockholm

Uppland – where Swedish history comes to lifeUppland – where Swedish history comes to life

Sample the diverse flavours of Uppsala

Gothenburg – Sweden’s second largest cityGothenburg – Sweden’s second largest city

Top 4 fish and seafood restaurants in Gothenburg

Cafés in Gothenburg

Food and drink in Gothenburg

MalmöMalmö

Top 5 Malmö restaurants

Food and drink in Malmö

Cafés in Malmö

Småland – as Swedish as it getsSmåland – as Swedish as it gets

Top Swedish food experiences in Småland

VästergötlandVästergötland

Food and drink in Gothenburg

Cafés in Gothenburg

West SwedenWest Sweden

4 must-visit restaurants in West Sweden