Gothenburg Business City Guide: Gothenburg restaurants
Sweden’s west coast is famous for fish, seafood and high-quality cuisine in general. Gothenburg is where you'll find the finest restaurants in the region. The thriving food culture is acknowledged by the many awards – like Chef of the Year – bestowed on the city's top chefs and restaurants. Three have been rewarded with Michelin stars: Fond, 28+, and Sjömagasinet. The majority of restaurants is located on or around Avenyn.

Although the Swedes have become more cosmopolitan in recent years – enjoying the occasional lunchtime glass of wine or midweek night out – the norm is still work hard all week and let your hair down at the weekend.

Gothenburg restaurant reviews

Fiskekrogen
Lilla Torget 1
Inom Vallgraven
031-10 10 05
The finest seafood restaurant in Gothenburg, located in a beautiful historical building. Top chef Ulf Wagner prepares the best lobster and crayfish you've ever tasted. More than 300 wines. A unique dining experience.

Restaurang 28+
Götabergsgatan 28
Lorensberg
031-20 21 61
A menu that reads like a “greatest hits” of Swedish cuisine, dubbed "born-again classics" by raving restaurant reviewers. They travel from all over the west coast to dine here, so be sure to book.

Brasserie Lipp
Kungsportsavenyn 8
Lorensberg
031-10 58 30
One of the most popular restaurants and bars in Gothenburg. Lively atmosphere, perfect for after work. Premium quality seafood as well as lighter fare such as Caesar salads and club sandwiches. Nightclub Bubbles (see Nightlife) on premises.

Bliss Resto
Magasinsgatan 3
Inom Vallgraven
031-13 85 55
Creative modern food, stylish space, trendy clientele and DJs at the weekend. Friendly staff make you feel at home and often sit down for a chat! A good choice for solo dining or cocktails.

Fond restaurant & bar
Götaplatsen
Lorensberg
031-81 25 80
Chef of the Year Stefan Karlsson experiments with traditional Swedish foods to create brand new taste sensations. Excellent for business dinners. Best to book a few days in advance.

Hos Pelle
Djupedalsgatan 2
Linnéstaden
031-12 10 31
Food meets art at Pelle's place. But don’t let the interesting exhibitions distract you from the innovative Swedish haute cuisine – it deserves your full attention. The four-course menu is good value for money.

Sjömagasinet
Klippans Kulturreservat
Majorna
031-775 59 20
Seafood is carefully taken from the nearby quay each morning to be exquisitely concocted in this converted warehouse. Stunning space with matching views. Conference facilities available.

Heaven 23
Hotel Gothia Towers, Mässans Gata 24
Lorensberg
031-750 88 05
Panoramic 23rd-story views accompany an imaginative local menu. The lobby bar downstairs is popular with the after-work crowd, especially for relaxing and casual networking on a Friday. Next to the Swedish Fair.

Trädgår'n
Nya Allén
Trädgårdsföreningen
031-10 20 80
A modern entertainment centre (restaurant, bar, nightclub and performance space) set in a tranquil city park. Different themed menu each month. Perfect at lunchtime, when you can appreciate the setting. Conference facilities available.

La Gondola
Kungsportsavenyn 4
Vasastaden
031-711 68 28
Tired of seafood? Try Gothenburg's oldest Italian restaurant. Comfort food served in portions that could feed an entire family and friendly service, too. Suitable for a casual business dinner.

Panorama
Eklandagatan 51–53
Johanneberg
031-767 70 25
Elegant gastronomic temple with chic design and special events such as cookery courses and cognac tastings. The "Taste Gothenburg" menu lets you savour all the local flavours. The most extensive cocktail list in Sweden.

Linnéa
Södra Vägen 32
Lorensberg
031-16 11 83
An award-winning, west-coast classic. Attention to every detail, from cutlery to cuisine. The interior design even changes with the seasons! Excellent food and service have earned Linnéa a devoted following.