Malmö
Brainchild of Masterchef Sweden winner Jennie Walldén, Namu (meaning 'tree') serves up artfully prepared Korean dishes adapted according to the…
Must-see restaurants in Southern Sweden
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Skåne
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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Lund
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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Malmö
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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Southern Sweden
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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Malmö
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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Southern Sweden
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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Skåne
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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Lund
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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Southern Sweden
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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Malmö
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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Skåne
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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Skåne
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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Malmö
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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Lund
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…
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Lund
This laid-back stop, with its handful of tables and stripped-back decor, produces superb galettes with an imaginative combo of ingredients including…
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Malmö
A polished neighbourhood bistro with outdoor tables in the warmer months, Atmosfär serves good-value, flavourful combinations such as red cabbage with…
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Lund
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…
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Lund
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…
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Malmö
Flanking Davidshallstorg square, demure, retro Mrs Brown is the kind of neighbourhood bistro-bar you dream will open up near you. The open kitchen uses…
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Skåne
Described as one of Ystad’s best restaurants by Kurt Wallander in the movie Täckmanteln, Store Thor occupies the monastic arched cellar of the old town…
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Malmö
Famed for her superb signature rice-noodle soup spiced with coriander, onion, basil and lime and served with chicken, beef or tofu, Mrs Saigon does her…
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Malmö
This top-notch restaurant serves meals in the vaults beneath Kockska Huset. Food is up-scale Swedish and the atmosphere is classic with crisp-white…
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Skåne
Calabrian expat Aldo makes sublime gelato here on Skanör's main street using strictly Italian ingredients and no added egg, cream or butter. Lunch options…
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Malmö
With an enviable view overlooking the Öresund bridge and the small harbour, this stylish slow-food restaurant presents updated Swedish cuisine with a…
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Skåne
Plunge into that Henning Mankell novel at this fabulous cafe – serving light meals such as filled baked potatoes, focaccias and piled-high salads – or…
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Klostergatans Vin & Delikatess
Lund
A French-style wine bar and delicatessen, ideal for a quick bite or for a longer meal, complete with crisp white tablecloths and a glass of the house wine…
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Malmö
There is no better way to enjoy summertime Malmö than to settle down under a white umbrella at this quaint cafe, tucked in the middle of the…
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Skåne
Look for the yellow awning and head for the outside terrace (weather permitting), as the interior space is bar-stool style and you may be elbowed into a…
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Malmö
On heaving Lilla Torget, Koi attracts crowds with excellent cocktails, sushi and other Asian-inspired nibbles. You’ll find Malmö’s trendsetters in the…
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Skåne
This historic restaurant and patisserie has a belle-époque feel with its marble columns, arched windows, potted palms and classic tilework. Equally…
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Southern Sweden
Just off Stortorget, this steakhouse has a variety of light, well-priced dishes (nachos, burgers, salads), as well as heartier meals from the grill and…
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Skåne
Unique Bryggeriet is a relaxed meat-leaning restaurant-pub in an old brewery. The courtyard is an excellent spot to linger over a well-cooked meal and…
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Malmö
Malmö residents are so fond of felafel that it even features in songs by local rapper Timbuktu. Falafel No 1 (also known as the Orient House) is a long…
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Skåne
A brick-clad dining space combined with subtle lighting creates a soothing rustic ambience for enjoying mainly meat and fish dishes, including classics…
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Skåne
Just up from the harbour in Mölle, this cosy cafe and ceramics gallery is run by potter Lisa Wohlfart. Stock up on her sleek, contemporary wares or simply…
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Lund
The star turn at the Grand Hotel’s gourmet nosh spot is the Lund menu, featuring creative interpretations of regional classics using seasonal local…
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Skåne
Relaxed and contemporary, Bröderna M serves up Ystad’s best pizza, ranging from classic margheritas to thin-crust topped with prosciutto, rocket and…
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Lund
This mouth-watering market hall sells reasonably priced grub, from fresh fish and piping-hot pasta to Thai, kebabs and croissants. In addition to its…
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Skåne
A longstanding favourite, this casual place overlooks a popular bathing spot about 1km beyond the Kullaberg toll booth. Munch happily on sandwiches,…
