Eat & Drink

World class restaurants, experimental food rebels, trendy bars and a rolling armada of food trucks – Gothenburg has it all. Book your trip, skip lunch and come hungry.

Bars

The mix includes everything from busy bars to cosy pubs and most places serve either lighter dishses at the bar or a full à la carte menu. Fridays are highlighted by popular after work sessions and some places might even serve a complimentary buffet to celebrate the weekend. Most bars stay open late.

Swedish Cuisine

Many fine restaurants in Gothenburg have their roots in traditional Swedish cooking. For example, they serve the traditional and rustic Swedish homely fare called husmanskost – sometimes with a modern twist. The chefs also take extra care to choose high-quality local and organic ingredients as far as possible. Everything to ensure the perfect dining experience. You can find Swedish cuisine at the restaurants listed below and at many other restaurants in Gothenburg.

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Michelin-starred restaurant

Koka
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Restaurant

Bhoga
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Restaurant

Kometen

Seafood

Gothenburg's coastal location and closeness to the cold waters of the North Sea make it a paradise for those who enjoy fish and seafood. Gothenburg's fish and seafood restaurants, with their imaginative chefs, takes well care of the fine ingredients. The results is world class food. here you'll find some of the sea food restaurants in Gothenburg, but there are plenty more to discover.

Cafés

Gothenburg has many cosy cafés where you can have a "fika" and a traditional cinnamon bun – a popular choice to go with your coffee. The coffee break is a given on your shopping spree as well as your day out on the city, exploring sights and museums.

Michelin Restaurants

Five local restaurants have been presented with one star each in the gourmet bible Guide Michelin. It's quite unsual for a city the size of Gothenburg to have so many stars and this has firmly placed the destination on the culinary world map.

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Michelin Restaurant

Restaurang 28+
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Michelin Restaurant

SK Mat och Människor
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Michelin Restaurant

Signum

Restaurants

Enjoy world-class fish and shellfish, innovative kitchens, hip food trucks and Michelin-starred restaurants that use the finest locally grown produce. It’s no wonder that food lovers feel right at home in Gothenburg.

Vegan

The vegan trend is booming, and Gothenburg has plenty to offer if you’re a vegan or just want to try something tasty. We've listed some of Gothenburg's vegan restaurants, some of them fully vegan and some that offer exciting vegan options, but there are plenty more to discover.

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Facade of the theatre Stora teatern in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg – a forerunner in sustainability

Since the start, Gothenburg has ranked as the top destination seven times, and second place in 2024, according to the Global Destination Sustainability Index.

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The exetrior, Blackbird

Vegan restaurant in Majorna

Blackbird

Eco-certified restaurants

In Gothenburg’s thriving restaurant scene, it’s easy find excellent vegetarian food and chefs that favour local produce and let the seasons cowrite their menus. With their strong commitment to sustainability, this amazing list of restaurants have met the requirements to become eco certified.

Vegetarian

Are you a vegetarian and fancy a taste journey beyond the ordinary? Or maybe just curious to try the green kitchen's flavourpalette? There are many restaurants in Gothenburg that invest wholeheartedly in offering fantastic vegetarian food.