The Gastronomic Guide to Gothenburg

Gothenburg’s star restaurants in Guide Michelin

Six restaurants in Gothenburg have been awarded a star in the Michelin Guide. For a city of Gothenburg’s size, it is unique to have so many starred restaurants, and the awards have put the city on the international food map. In Gothenburg you’ll also find the restaurant that has had its star for the longest time in Sweden, Restaurang 28+, which can boast a star every year since 1991.

In 2023, Thomas Sjögren’s Signum in Mölnlycke outside of Gothenburg was welcomed into the guide, a restaurant whose tasting menu is inspired by the four elements. In 2025, Signum received its second star in the guide, while the intimate omakase restaurant Hoze received its first Michelin star.

Restaurants recommended in the Guide Michelin

In addition to the city’s starred restaurants, there are several restaurants that are mentioned and praised in the Michelin Guide, even though they have not yet received a star. Italian Trattoria La Strega is one of them, a restaurant run by Nina Rydqvists and Andrea Consonnis and which has served serious, northern Italian food far less trivial than just pizza and pasta since day one.

At Human, instead, a personal and contemporary interpretation of Nordic cuisine is at the centre. With a focus on the best seasonal ingredients, often sourced from the local area, tasting menus are created that combine precision and care with a relaxed feel in the dining room.

Hidden gems

The list of hidden gems in Gothenburg could be as long as you want. We start at Munkebäckstorget in the Kålltorp neighbourhood, the small square right next to the bus stop with the same name. Here you will find, among other things, an eyewear store, a pharmacy, the Portens bakery and the restaurant YiLi. At the latter place you will probably find Gothenburg’s (and maybe Sweden’s?) best xiao long bao.

If we move a few blocks, to the Olskroken area, we’ll find the Italian Faccia Grassa. Here artisanal pasta is the focus, with rustic dishes and flavours that draw inspiration from northern Italy.

If we jump to the central parts, more specifically the Nils Ericson buss terminal, we will find a small box with the sign “Sausage Haus” on it. If you fantasize enough, your mind can take you to Chicago or Berlin, because the sausage is actually just as good here. Their Italian lamb chorizo ​​has been described several times as “Gothenburg’s best sausage”.

If we go further west, to Majorna, we will find Hermanos Tacokiosk. Here, Mexican flavours and a relaxed, Gothenburg atmosphere meet in a combination that has quickly made the place a favourite among both regulars and curious passersby. Tacos with a strong emphasis on flavours, well-balanced side dishes and a feeling that everything is made with care make this another address worth adding to the list of the city’s hidden (or perhaps not so hidden anymore) gems.

Constantly talked about

What Oskar Ahlvin has started is somewhat unique. Since his restaurant, Bar la Lune, first opened its doors, it has remained top of mind for Way Out West guests, Book Fair visitors and wine and food-loving Gothenburgers alike. One dish that has long been a staple at Bar la Lune is their tarte tatin, which in this case is not a dessert made with apples and sugar but an onion-based entrée, enjoyed with a rich (42 percent) crème fraiche and a glass of natural white wine.

In the same vein, but perhaps with a clearer inclination towards classic French, we find Bistro Odette. Here, bistro dishes, crafts and a warm, intimate atmosphere take centre stage – a place that has quickly become a must-stop for both the city’s chefs and foodies.

A few blocks away is Bar Centro, a small but influential institution where coffee has long been as important as the conversations around the tables. Over time, the coffee also comes together with a carefully selected wine selection and a smaller but well-thought-out food menu, which has made the venue a natural watering hole from morning to night.

Gothenburg classic

Since 1972, Fiskekrogen in Wijkska huset has delivered classic cooking with the best from the sea. This restaurant, we would like to say, is something of an institution in Gothenburg and many birthdays and wedding anniversaries have been celebrated here over the years. Here, of course, you eat fish, and the restaurant’s specialty is actually something as unexpected as cod buns, a dish that chef and owner Lars Ahlström has been cooking for the last 25 years.

Another immortal icon among Gothenburg’s restaurants is Manfreds in Linné. Here you should eat schnitzel, although of course there are plenty of other good things on the menu. In 2022, the restaurant’s classic chef, Giorgio Kunkler, who together with Manfred Indinger once started the restaurant, retired. However, we can guarantee that the schnitzel is just as good as usual.

Bakeries

We start where craftsmanship is at the centre and the scent of freshly baked goods wafts out onto the street. First up is Sol Bageri och Kaffe, a neighbourhood bakery in Johanneberg area where both bread and sweets are made with clear care. Here, solid baking craftsmanship is combined with good coffee in a nice environment.

In another central city neighborhood, more specifically Linné, is Borgskogs, where pastry chef Fredrik Borgskog (who previously competed with the Swedish National Cooking Team) puts his stamp on the offerings. Here, classic pastry meets modern touches, with a focus on bread-based food and desserts.

From here, we move on to the little hole in the wall at Solrosgatan 11, better known as Lilla Sur. Everything is baked with sourdough, and something that has made the bakery famous even far beyond the city limits is their kremla – a cross between a cinnamon bun and a semla. And yes, it is exactly as good as it sounds. The kremla is also served all year round, not only during the semla season.