When Gothenburg is being battered by storms and driving, horizontal rain, what could be better than holing up at a warm, cosy restaurant? Whatever the weather, it's always a treat to sit down to a beautifully laid table and be taken care of. We've selected the restaurants in Gothenburg that are particularly charming, snug and cosy - or mysig, as we say in Swedish. Follow our guide to all kinds of lovely spots for every possible occasion.
The guide to Gothenburg's cosiest restaurants
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Cosy restaurants in Gothenburg
- Pivo – Modern hunting lodge
- Familjen – West Swedish gastronomy and an intimate atmosphere
- Bord 27 – Rustic and gastronomic
- Unity Jazz – Living-room jam
- Project – Homely and ambitious
- Meet – Celebrated meat restaurant in warm surroundings
- Brasserie Lavette – Rustic and modern
- Restaurang Natur – Sustainable and homely
- Norda – Gothenburg meets New York
- Jacy'z – American atmosphere
- Totale – A focus on fire
- Pigalle – On the fourth floor
- Valentinas – French neighbourhood restaurant
- Human – Pared-back elegance
- Visage – Food and art
- V Italiano Moderno – A delight for all the senses
- Koka – Minimimalist Michelin-starred cosiness
- Bar Palavas – French-inspired spot with a passion for wine
- Kaifo – Intimate elegance
- Lokal Råda Säteri – Nordic flavours in manor-house surroundings
- Epoque – Like a living room
- BP Brasserie – Mediterranean flavours in relaxed surroundings
- VRÅ – Scandinavia meets Asia
- The Golden Days – Classic pub feel
- Gumman Elvira – Homely and delightful
- Restaurang Tiljan – Cosy atmosphere at the theatre
- G Mat & Vin & Cristal Bar – Close to Central Station
- Hovås Kallbadhus – Classic restaurant on the waterfront
- Cuckoo's Nest – Award-winning design
- Joe Farelli's – A trip to Little Italy
- Ma Cuisine – Classic and modern made from scratch
- Walk in the Park – Park vibes all year round
- Enoteca del Signore – The good things in life
- Cheri-Lee – Dishes from all over Asia
- Bar Minimal – Homemade pizzas in welcoming surroundings
- Steampunk Bar – Charming industrialism
- Le Pub – Rustic congeniality on Långgatorna
- Sorellina – Modern Italian neighbourhood restaurant
- Stures Brasseri
- Teatergatan – Twenties-style brasserie
- Posidonas – Authentic flavours from Greece
- Dorsia – Cosiness deluxe
- Manfred's Brasserie – Informal elegance
- Vinarium – Socialise over food and wine
- 28+ – One floor down
- Bon – French bistro feel
- Bonus tip! Moon Thai Kitchen – An oasis in the city
- Centrale – Cosy trattoria
- atNordhem – The entire restaurant to yourselves
Cosy restaurants in Gothenburg
Modern hunting lodge
Despite its size, this restaurant feels properly warm and cosy thanks to its hunting lodge-inspired decor and the park outside. Boules lanes, greenery and rustic interiors all combine to enhance the relaxed atmosphere. Tuck into hearty food in charming surroundings.
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Arkivgatan 9, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 22 39
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West Swedish gastronomy and an intimate atmosphere
The menu at Familjen consists of West Swedish gastronomy of the more rustic variety and guests can choose between a three course set menu or à la carte. The warm, welcoming atmosphere draws in the crowds throughout the week, for the food, atmosphere and Familjen's imaginative cocktails.
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Arkivgatan 7, Centrum
- Website • 031-20 79 79
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Rustic and gastronomic
At no-frills Bord 27 the pared-back decor combined with warm lighting creates a cosy atmosphere. Drop by for a glass of natural wine or a locally produced beer, or take a pew and eat something delicious from the rustic menu.
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Haga Kyrkogata 14, Centrum
- Website • 031-10 90 50
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Living-room jam
Going to Unity Jazz on Kyrkogatan feels just like going to someone's home. Music plays, the wine flows and flavours hit the right spot. Most evenings a week you can listen to live sessions and jams, and sometimes they even put on jazz lunches for jazz cats and recent converts alike. The menu includes fish and shellfish, meat and vegetarian dishes. Medium-sized dishes take centre stage, but there are also a few main courses.
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Kyrkogatan 13, Centrum
- Website • 031-25 12 44
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Homely and ambitious
Project started out in 2016 as an laid-back yet ambitious neighbourhood restaurant with a homely feel and excellent food. The warm, welcoming atmosphere remains, as does the great food - but in new packaging and with a new, higher tempo. The dark, moody restaurant, decorated with chandeliers and patterned wallpaper, was awarded a Michelin star in 2021. The knowledgeable staff are happy to guide you through the tasting menu and pairing drinks. If you're a large group who want to sit separately you can book the restaurant's private dining room in the cellar.
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Södra vägen 45, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 18 58
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Celebrated meat restaurant in warm surroundings
Meet has been named one of the best meat restaurants in Sweden and if you're hankering after a really good quality piece of meat, you'll find it here. But the surroundings and atmosphere are equally as important, smart yet laid-back, with classic steakhouse elements.
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Geijersgatan 12, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 05 50
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Rustic and modern
Muted and moody Brasserie Lavette is a rustic brasserie on Södra Vägen, in a prime location in Lorensberg. Wood and cane chairs combine with exposed brick walls, a plant-covered ceiling and walls hung with art. The menu includes fresh shellfish, selected cuts of meat and thoughtful plant-based alternatives. Stop by for a drink, a slap-up dinner or weekend brunch with good friends.
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Södra Vägen 30, Centrum
- Website • 031-320 43 63
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Sustainable and homely
As the name suggests, nature is the common denominator here, in both interior design and food and drink. Wooden furniture, muted colors and paintings on the walls give the feeling of being in a living room, where you're invited to a dinner prepared with sustainable ingredients - with a glass of natural wine, naturally, or a cocktail made with high-quality spirits.
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Geijersgatan 12, Centrum
- Website • 031-16 08 88
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Gothenburg meets New York
Norda is housed in what used to be Gothenburg's central post office and the restaurant fills the magnificent space with red velvet furniture, drapes and glamorous Manhattan-inspired vibes. Perfect for a stylish yet snug dinner with dishes such as lobster, oyster and hamburgers on the menu. Celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson is the creative partner.
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Drottningtorget 10, Centrum
- Website • 031-61 90 60
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A focus on fire
Is there anything cosier than grilling food directly over open fire? Not if you ask the team at Totale, where they cook dishes either on the grill or in their wood-fired oven. It's delightfully rowdy, slightly like being at a friend's house where your glass is regularly refilled and you're served a dinner with smoky flavours.
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Kristinelundsgatan 3, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 50 50
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On the fourth floor
The sloped ceiling with its deep window alcoves creates lots of cosy nooks in Hotel Pigalle's restaurant on the fourth floor. Large flowery sofas fill the open dining room with a luxurious yet homely atmosphere. The sofa groups in the outdoor dining area create a living room feel.
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Södra Hamngatan 2 A, Centrum
- Website • 031-80 25 21
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French neighbourhood restaurant
What could be cosier than authentic French vibes? This neighbourhood restaurant oozes a welcoming and homely atmosphere for a relaxed lunch and dinner. The menu includes their signature dish, tarte flambée, as well as selected dishes and a classic charcuterie plate. All kinds of parties and occasions are welcome here, from lunch to post-work drinks and dinner.
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Skummjölksgatan 2
- Website • 070-862 04 77
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Pared-back elegance
With humanity as their watchword, Human has created a relaxed variant of fine dining with guests' individual experience very much in focus. They serve tasting menus with their own interpretations of modern Nordic cuisine, prepared with ingredients from the local area. The interiors also follow a Nordic theme, with muted colours, heavy curtains and natural materials such as wood and leather.
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Risåsgatan 8, Linné
- Website • 031-53 15 33
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Visage
SponsoredFood and art
Flavours from the Mediterranean, along with luxurious cocktails from the bar, are served in small and large formats at this basement restaurant on Kristinelundsgatan. Soft velvet furniture, subdued lighting and heavy curtains set the tone in the restaurant, which also houses an art gallery.
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Kristinelundsgatan 16, Centrum
- Website • 070-486 43 89
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A delight for all the senses
This modern Italian restaurant has put extra care and love into their interiors and atmosphere, with with colourful furniture, large murals signed by the artist duo Pichiavo and opening hours that extend from lunch to dinner. The V in the name stands for the Roman numeral five and symbolizes our five senses, all of which are guaranteed to be delighted here.
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Västra Hamngatan, Centrum
- Website • 076-328 37 24
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Minimimalist Michelin-starred cosiness
Koka, which has one star in the Guide Michelin, is an experience for both your palette and your eyes. The minimalist interiors create a luxurious yet snug atmopshere and have been nominated for several architecture prizes. The kitchen's watchwords are "West Swedish gastronomy"; the menu reflects a great love of the West Coast and the region's world class produce.
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Viktoriagatan 12, Centrum/Vasa
- Website • 031-701 79 79
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French-inspired spot with a passion for wine
Drop by for some southern French cosiness at Bar Palavas, which is run by three childhood friends who take their inspiration from Palavas-les-flots where they used to holiday together. They've created a charming hangout on Teatergatan with a strong French theme, from the name to the decor and menu. The food itself is made with locally produced ingredients given a little Swedish twist, and of course delicious wines carefully selected from producers who make the purest wines possible.
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Teatergatan 30, Centrum
- Website • 072-156 33 87
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Intimate elegance
This Asian fusion restaurant from the Familjen Orrmyr restaurant group serves medium-sized dishes such as wontons, steamed buns and sashimi, accompanied by pairing cocktails. The warm, welcoming restaurant houses a dining room and a glassed-in bar on separate floors, and there's also a slightly separate area ideal for, for example, family dinners.
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Södra Vägen 24, Centrum
- Website • 031-320 45 06
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Nordic flavours in manor-house surroundings
An 18th century manor house is an inherently charming setting, particularly when surrounded by peaceful, leafy countryside. Lokal restaurant at Råda Såteri makes the most of its rural location, serving an excellent à la carte menu that pays tribute to local ingredients. Seasonal and locally grown produce and Nordic flavours are the order of the day here.
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Säteriallén 5
- Website • 031-724 61 00
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Like a living room
A visit to this neighbourhood restaurant should feel like walking into a comfy living room, whether you're having a glass of wine, order a few snacks or tuck into a three-courses dinner. The atmosphere is warm and relaxed. The menu is based on Swedish culinary traditions and dishes are made from carefully selected ingredients.
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Södra Vägen 8, Centrum
- Website • 031-318 66 00
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Mediterranean flavours in relaxed surroundings
BP Brasserie, part of Biljardpalatset, has a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Classic Mediterreanean flavours are the order of the day, with favourites such as grillad entrecôte with Café de Paris butter, tuna "Nicoise" and bouillabaisse. If you're in the mood for a three-course menu you can order the chef's choice, with a pairing wine package if you fancy.
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Ekelundsgatan 11, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 24 80
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Scandinavia meets Asia
Modern Nordic gastronomy meets Asian tradition at much-lauded vRÅ, within the Clarion Hotel Post. A meeting that's also reflected in the exclusive interiors. Eat sushi, sashimi and oysters among locally-sourced materials and Asian elements.
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Drottningtorget 10, Centrum
- Website • 031-61 90 60
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Classic pub feel
Burgundy leather sofas, patterned rugs and dark wood - you get the idea. The Golden Days serves dishes such as their signature flambéed pepper steak with potato gratin. There's an extensive, classic menu as well as a pub menu to choose from, with meat, fish and vegetarian options. It's also worth mentioning they specialise in beer and whisky, so if you're a fan of either (or both) of these drinks, you've come to the right place.
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Södra Hamngatan 31, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 20 22
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Homely and delightful
Homely, charming, leafy - all words that describe this delightful neighbourhood restaurant. Make yourself at home, order a jug of Pimms or sangria or a glass of wine. Take a deep dive into the menu which includes small dishes perfect for sharing, before tucking into one of the flatbread pizzas. Enjoy dinner on your own or together with friends, family or colleagues.
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Västra Hamngatan 24, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 87 88
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Cosy atmosphere at the theatre
Restaurang Tiljan is Gothenburg Stadsteatern's own restaurant. The atmosphere is cosy and intimate, and you're welcome to enjoy everything from a three-course menu to a medium-sized dish or just a glass of wine in the bar, whether you're watching a performance in the theatre or not. The menu includes classics such as Tiljan's own version of Toast Skagen and fish pie.
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Götaplatsen 4, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 076-843 40 90
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Close to Central Station
For a cosy restaurant in the heart of the city, head to First Hotel G, up the escalator from the Central railway station. Enjoy European classics in an elegant setting at G Mat & Vin, or relax amidst the velvet sofas in the charming champagne bar, Cristal Bar. Either way, expect thoughtful surroundings and an intimate atmosphere.
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Nils Ericssonsgatan 4, Centrum/Gullbergsvass Nils Ericsonsplatsen 4, Centrum/GullbergsvassG Mat & Vin
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Classic restaurant on the waterfront
If you're looking for a dining experience in beautiful natural surroundings, head to Hovås Kallbadhus. Despite the name, it's not actually a cold-bathing house, but consists of a restaurant and sauna right next to the beach and the rocks. The restaurant, which has views of the waves and the sunset, serves classic dishes made with seasonal ingredients.
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Fjordvägen 51
- Website • 031-28 61 71
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Award-winning design
This creative restaurant inside the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel boasts views over the Göta älv river. A slightly quirky hotel restaurant, Cuckoo's Nest has been lauded for its rich design concept full of details, and it's a popular meeting place among Gothenburgers who want to eat good food in an appealing atmosphere. They serve everything from breakfast and lunch to cocktails and dinner. The kitchen takes its culinary inspiration from all over the world and varies the menu according to the seasons to ensure they use the best possible produce.
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Lindholmspiren 4, Hisingen
- Website • 031-383 40 30
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A trip to Little Italy
Dream yourself away to Little Italy in New York as you enjoy pizza, pasta, hamburgers or a grilled meat dish at Joe Farelli's. This family-owned restaurant has been on Avenyn for many years, and it has a proper Italian/American diner feel with checked tablecloths, green leather booths and black and white photographs.
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Kungsportsavenyn 12, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-10 58 26
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Classic and modern made from scratch
Ma Cuisine positively oozes French bistro vibes. Everything revolves around the kitchen (that's where the magic happens, after all), where the skilled chefs cook all the food from scratch from Swedish ingredients. Food is then served with a carefully selected wine creating a complete experience with both contemporary and classic elements.
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Kyrkogatan 32, Centrum
- Website • 031-711 77 11
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Park vibes all year round
Not much can beat a walk in a leafy, verdant park and this cosy Linné restaurant serves up park-life vibes all year round. Enjoy Roman-style pizzas served among trees and lanterns, indoors. As well as food, the restaurant also offers selected nature wines, locally-brewed wines and cocktails with natural flavours.
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Linnégatan 10, Linné
- Website • 031-376 56 70
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The good things in life
Leather-clad furntiture, white tiled walls and wooden shelves filled with wine bottles - families with young children and loved-up couples alike can relax and enjoy the atmosphere at Enoteca del Signore. Hang out by the green marble bar or book the wine cellar for a private Italian dinner.
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Vasaplatsen 4, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 06 02
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Dishes from all over Asia
You'll find this little gem right next door to the Hotel Bellora, in the heart of central Gothenburg. They serve a pan-Asian menu with dishes from all over Asia, in particular Japan and China. The premises are inviting with impressive decor with patterned textiles and walls hung with colourful art. Come by with a special date, or colleagues or friends for a big night out.
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Kungsportsavenyen 8, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-10 58 30
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Homemade pizzas in welcoming surroundings
The emphasis at this relaxed neighbourhood restaurant in Haga is on pizza and wine. Whether you want to drop by spontaneously, enjoy a glass of wine or spend a whole evening, the vibe is warm and welcoming, in surroundings that feel trendy yet cosy. Pizzas are made using flour from Varberg and Limabacka mills and toppings vary depending on the chefs' moods and inspiration.
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Skanstorget 9, Linné
- Website • 0793-51 80 00
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Charming industrialism
Cosy pub vibes meet edgy steampunk details, creating a unique, spicy atmosphere. Dating couples and groups of friends meet up here to escape reality for a while among the muted tones and soft lighting. Plus for the staff in elaborate steampunk outfits.
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Kungsgatan 7 A, Centrum/Kungshöjd
- Website • 031-774 20 55
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Rustic congeniality on Långgatorna
In the heart of the charming Linné district, you'll find this bistro-pub in historic, unique premises. The building was once used for storing blocks of ice, but these days it's anything but chilly. The restaurant is divided into two floors with an adjacent wine cellar and there's plenty of space for both large and small parties with lots of cosy corners. Choose from the menu's rustic bistro dishes or just go for a charcuterie plate with something good to drink.
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Nordhemsgatan 22-24, Linné
- Website • 031-14 10 60
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Modern Italian neighbourhood restaurant
Sorellina offers a classic Italian menu with dishes such as pasta, meat and fish - and, not least, desserts, such as pannacotta and tiramisu. Sorellina is the little sister restaurant to Nonna and Enoteca del Signore and they describe themselves as as newer, more modern kind of Italian. Enjoy lunch, dinner or a glass of wine at the bar here.
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Västra Hamngatan 20, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 14 00
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Meet up for a local lunch, dinner with the family or a drink in the bar with friends at Stures Brasseri opposite Scandinavium arena. The brasserie, which is close to all the attractions of Gothenburg's events district, has a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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Sten Sturegatan 25, Centrum
- Website • 031-88 42 22
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Twenties-style brasserie
Teatergatan, housed in a grand historic building, is a modern brasserie with a great atmosphere. 1920s-inspired interiors complete with velvet sofas, Kentia palms and a muted colour palette set the tone. The kitchen is inspired by different parts of the world - the menu includes everything from fresh oysters and lobsters to Asian specialties.
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Teatergatan 20, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 30 93
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Posidonas
SponsoredAuthentic flavours from Greece
Authentic Greek dishes, cooked with tradition and love, are the order of the day at this Majorna-based neighbourhood restaurant. The restaurant's sun-yellow walls evoke thoughts of a taverna in the Mediterranean archipelago, complete with chequered tablecloths and flower boxes here and there. The menu features a mix of small mezedes and main courses like moussaka, grilled skewers, and Greek salad, and if you want something tasty to drink, there's beer, wine, and cocktails to choose from.
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Karl Johansgatan 61, Majorna
- Website • 072-001 21 49
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Cosiness deluxe
Plumply upholstered furniture in rich jewel colours, eleborate decorative details and generously draped textiles take your cosy night out to new levels. The interiors are reminiscent of a 19th century Parisian apartment.
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Trädgårdsgatan 6, Centrum
- Website • 031-790 10 00
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Informal elegance
In the heart of the charming Linné neighbourhood, this intimate restaurant serves Austrian and Swiss food. Heavy curtains and wallpapered walls create a welcoming atmosphere and the combination of decor and hearty food will get you into a cosy mood in no time
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Nordenskiöldsgatan 28, Linné
- Website • 031-14 45 53
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Socialise over food and wine
Food and wine take centre stage at this neighbourhood wine bar, preferably in combination. Vinarium is housed in light, airy premises in Kålltorp where the bar and dining room flow into one another. Hang out and socialise over a glass of wine and some cheese and charcuterie or enjoy a full dinner.
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Munkebäcks Allé 10
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One floor down
Whitewashed walls give this exclusive cellar restaurant a light, fresh impression. Why not gather your friends together for a tasting menu in the chambre separée, before rounding off your dinner in the well-stocked wine cellar. Fine dining in intimate surroundings.
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Götabergsgatan 28, Centrum
- Website • 031-20 21 61
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French bistro feel
This popular brasserie with a French-inspired menu is just a stone's throw from Gothenburg's main thoroughfare, Avenyn. The decor, which combines the classic with the modern, feels warm and welcoming. Uncomplicated, noisy and, quite simply, cosy.
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Arkivgatan 4, Centrum
- Website • 031-18 00 44
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An oasis in the city
An exotic restaurant experience that's cosy in an unconventional way. Sit in bamboo booths surrounded by tropical greenery and rainforest sounds from the loudspeakers.
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Kristinelundsgatan 9, Centrum
- Website • 031-774 28 28
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Cosy trattoria
Centrale is a charming trattoria and wine bar in Mölndal. Tuck into Italian goodies such as arancini, pasta and risotto. They also have an extensive wine list with wines from all over Italy. Take a seat among the candlelight and enjoy.
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Bergmansgatan 10 C
- Website • 031-44 11 00
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The entire restaurant to yourselves
For an extra intimate evening, atNordhem is a great option. You're not just booking a table here, but the whole dining room, allowing your group to devote yourselves entirely to each other. You're welcome to express your own menu preferences, but they also offer set menus ranging from three to nine courses. Whichever you go for in the end, the common denominator is always carefully selected seasonal ingredients.
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Nordhemsgatan 68, Linné
- Website • 073-656 76 39
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