The guide to affordable restaurants in Gothenburg

Chew on this: you can enjoy a really well made burger for around a 100 kronor at this burger joint. Dine at rustic wooden tables in a concrete-clad dining room with equally substantial burgers. Beef is ground fresh on site every day, and naturally there are veggie options too.

Emanoel, who runs Benne, believes good food shouldn't cost the earth. He's spent several years in the kitchens of fine restaurants, but finally decided that he wanted to focus on what he's passionate about: good food at low prices. Choose from classic Italian pasta dishes that you can enjoy with a clear conscience, without burning a hole in your wallet.

Swedish Taco is run by two friends with a passion for food, people and tacos. They combine all these in their taco restaurant, where they serve bowls, burritos and tacos with both classic and exciting flavours. In the evenings their menu expands to include small dishes that work equally well as part of a full dinner as as snacks to go with a beer with colleagues. 

The Hawaiian food trend poké bowls has surfed into several addresses in Gothenburg. At Poh-Kehs, framed by neon signs and surfboards, dishes are made with locally-produced fish and shellfish. Choose your favourite from the ingredients on the menu, such as marinated salmon, mango and avocado. Take a seat out on the outdoor dining area on warmer days.

V Italiano Moderno creates a charming neighbourhood atmosphere around pizza, pasta and chilled drinks. The V in the name stands for the Roman numeral for five and is meant to symbolise all the senses explored here. Taste is of course one of the more important senses, and takes centre stage on the menu. The pasta is made with fresh pasta and the pizza is made on sourdough bases to bring out the best flavours.

Moon Thai, just a stone's throw from Avenyn, is warm and welcoming with neon signs blinking in the darkness, just like a beach restaurant in Khao Lak. Take a seat in one of the bamboo booths, or in a Tuk-Tuk, and enjoy traditional Thai dishes and drinks. Many regulars consider Moon to be Gothenburg's best Thai - try it yourself and see.

Bombay Palace's Dal Makhani is a rich lentil curry made with tomatoes, cream and exciting Indian spices - all for around a hundred kronor. You'll find this family-owned Indian palace close to Avenyn, and there are several budget options on the menu.

Get your teeth into a slice of Turkish fast food culture at Dunder Döner, which serves pita, plates and wraps filled with the thinly-sliced, tasty meat. It's accompanied by classic sides such as fresh vegetables, sauces and pickles, all in a symphony of flavours that taste as good on the spot as on the go.

Drop by this Czech restaurant for a steaming bowl of goulash, schnitzel or fried cheese - all washed down with a foaming tankard of Czech beer. Gyllene Prag is something of a culinary institution and during the summer months you can enjoy the Mitteleuropean vibes al fresco on their outdoor dining area.

Malmö is known as Sweden's top falafel city, but nowadays Gothenburg also has at least one really good falafel spot to brag about. Since opening in the winter of 2023, the citizens of Gothenburg have flocked to Falafel House on Värmlandsgatan, where they serve classic falafel, kebabs and shawarma for both lunch and dinner.

Umizu serves up a comprehensive Asian flavour experience. The idea is that everyone should find something they like on the menu, which consists of both sushi and hot dishes. In addition, sushi rolls can be ordered in large or small portions, which makes it easy to share a lot of different flavours and dishes around the table.

Inspired by the famous Italian landmark, the Trevi fountain, this neighbourhood restaurant also provides the opportunity to throw a coin in the fountain and make a wish. If you don't want to rely on pure luck, take a seat in their romantic inner courtyard and browse the menu, which includes classic Italian favourites.

This Vietnamese on Odinsplatsen has made a real name for itself. The menu on the wall includes the Vietnamese national dish, phở, served in simple, elegant surroundings. The noodle soup, served in a broth simmered for more than twelve hours, is served with traditional accompaniments such as mung beans, chili and lime.

Every component of the burger is important at Diné, from the meat that's ground on site every day to the locally baked bread and the Swedish ingredients. It took them ten years to master the art of the burger, and now you can enjoy the results in the form of both classic and exciting flavour combinations.

It's summer all year round next to the Prioritet Serneke Arena at this tropical-themed indoor beach volleyball hall. Play beach volleyball and shuffleboard, and take a break from reality in the beach restaurant Beach Cuisine, which serves pasta, salads and burgers.