Must-see restaurants in Southeastern Sweden

  • Bolaget

    Visby

    Take a defunct Systembolaget (state-owned alcohol shop), chip the ‘System’ off the signage, and reinvent the space as a buzzing, French bistro–inspired…

  • Surfers

    Visby

    Not your normal Chinese restaurant abroad, the speciality here is Szechuan finger food designed to share and ranging from Chinese dumplings to traditional…

  • Krakas Krog

    Gotland

    The owners of Krakas Krog make a point of sourcing their ingredients from Gotland’s fields, woods and sea, including frogs’ legs direct from the garden…

  • Lilla Bjers Farm Pub

    Visby

    About 7km southwest of Visby, Lilla Bjers is an award-winning farm eatery with a great outdoorsy feel, locavore food (as local as home-grown can be!),…

  • Crêperie Tati

    Gotland

    Folks line up 20-deep for the tasty sweet and savoury crêpes served at this boho/hippy/cowboy/hipster ranch with its quirky collectibles and small garden…

  • Italienaren

    Visby

    It's hard to resist a good-looking Italian, even in Visby. Urbane Italianaren keeps things uncomplicated: pizzas, pasta dishes and two mains, which might…

  • Jessens Saluhall & Bar

    Visby

    Strung with light bulbs and great for people watching, this fabulous deli-cum-eatery is run by three affable brothers. Daily specials generally include…

  • Amarillo

    Visby

    Decked out in distressed wood panelling, cool, casual Amarillo serves small, tapas-style dishes with European, Pacific and Mexican influences. Expect…

  • Vinäger

    Visby

    Sporting a slick, ethno-chic interior, this hip cafe-bar puts the emphasis on fresh food, whether it’s pumpkin ravioli, red-pepper salad or sinfully good…

  • Bakfickan

    Visby

    White-tiled walls, merrily strung lights and boisterous crowds define this foodie-loved bolt-hole, where enlightened seafood gems might include toast…

  • Sjalso Bageri

    Gotland

    This popular bakery in Sjalso village, outside Visby (about 3km north of the airport), bakes amazing fresh loaves, which you can buy on their own or have…

  • Lammet & Grisen

    Southeastern Sweden

    Just 10km south of Böda, come here for all-you-can-eat buffet evenings, with whole spit-roasted lamb and pork on the menu, plus live entertainment. The…

  • Kaffestugan

    Southeastern Sweden

    Located on the main road in tiny Boda, this is a clued-up cafe that micro-roasts its own Fairtrade coffee and bakes everything from luscious berry tarts…

  • Smakrike Krog & Logi

    Gotland

    Meals at Smakrike Krog capture the essence of a true Swedish summer. The restaurant’s menu follows the seasons and the affable owners also operate a…

  • Robinson Crusoe

    Southeastern Sweden

    Slouch back on the plush, purple terrace sofas for a cocktail or an excellent coffee, or make a date for the daily buffet. The setting is sublime,…

  • Lickershamnskrogen

    Gotland

    Near the Jungfru trailhead at Lickershamn, this place serves both local and Med-style dishes and tapas. There’s also a hut selling smoked fish.

  • Katthamrsviks Rokeri

    Gotland

    You can't get more fishy than this local institution that catches, smokes, grills, pickles and prepares all manner of ocean bounty.

  • Nya Conditoriet

    Southeastern Sweden

    This busy old-fashioned bakery-cafe serves tasty filled sandwiches and pastries as well as soups, salads and strong coffee.

  • Bruna Dörren

    Gotland

    A casual restaurant and pizzeria in Ljugarn, with a spacious outdoor courtyard and beachside location.

  • Gärdby Kafe

    Southeastern Sweden

    Take a sidestep to this heart-warming cafe, which dates from the 1920s and oozes old-fashioned charm with its dazzling, white, stripped-back tearooms and…

  • Visby Crêperie & Logi

    Visby

    Cheapish, cheerful and a hit with the boho-arty crowd, this lovable corner bolt-hole serves scrumptious savoury galettes and sweet crêpes, ranging from a…

  • Gula Cafe

    Visby

    Sit in this enchanting cottage garden surrounded by pots of flowers, herbs, butterflies and birdsong. The homemade cakes are fabulous and include local…

  • Pizzeria Linda

    Southeastern Sweden

    Overlooking Mörbylånga's main (albeit modest) square with a cosy stone-clad dining room, flower-flanked terrace and grassy seating out back; the pizzas…

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