"Sunday Opening" Restaurants in Västra Götalands län
La Strega draws on northern Italian traditions from Piedmont, Lombardy, and Triveneto, serving honest, well-crafted dishes rooted in heritage, paired with a strong focus on biodynamic and natural wines.
Sweden’s west coast seems an unlikely home for a Spanish tapas restaurant with its own vineyard, yet Luna has made it work since 2004. The 5,000 vines yield Solaris, Rondo, and Pinot Noir. Regular tours.
After restaurateur Peter Orrmyr opened this small neighborhood restaurant in 2015, it soon became a local favorite. The menu blends Swedish, French, Spanish, and Asian influences. A selection of natural wines.
Reine Patriksson opened this harbor restaurant in 1999; his whisky bar has some 3,200 bottles. Local fishermen supply lobster and shrimp; the herring lunch buffet makes the ferry ride from Lysekil worthwhile.
Named after the owners' grandparents, this restaurant at Sankt Jörgen Park Resort continues time-honored traditions such as brining, salting, drying and pickling. The wine list features Solaris from the estate's own vineyard.
Set in a 1775 East India Company warehouse, this split-level seafood institution serves classic fish dishes upstairs with harbor views and a confidently curated wine list.
Sweden’s youngest Art Nouveau castle, designed by Ferdinand Boberg in 1914, now hosts chef Christopher Lai. His eight-course tasting menu refines seasonal produce and local favorites from the Varaslätten plain.
An elegant dining room inside a five-star boutique hotel, infused with La Belle Époque glamor. Known for indulgent Saturday long lunches, as well as refined à la carte dining and classic afternoon tea.
A short, produce-driven menu meets a wine list known for its natural options. The warm dining room features artworks on the walls, while on the summer terrace the city backdrop does the decorating.
In 1971, Surjit Singh Ahluwalia opened one of Sweden’s first Indian restaurants, introducing new spices and dishes. Decades later, his sons continue the legacy in Masthugget and at two other locations.
This Italian-American restaurant opened in 2020 inside a converted artillery stable, echoed by a replica of Leonardo’s horse sculpture over the bar. An open kitchen serves Neapolitan pizza and sharing plates.
A five-meter reclining Buddha watches over the open kitchen at this Pan-Asian restaurant, opened in 2014. The menu draws flavors from across Asia, with many dishes designed for sharing.
This corner spot at Vasaplatsen has been a meeting place for Gothenburgers for over a century and was relaunched in 2024. Swedish-French classics are served in a room with green walls and classic wooden furniture.
On the car-free island of Åstol, this fish restaurant has welcomed guests since 1984. It smokes shrimp, salmon, and mackerel over alder chips next door. Ferry access from Rönnäng; open April to September.
Chef Robert Maglia runs this trattoria with a menu that changes almost daily, backed by a broad selection of Italian wines. An adjoining deli offers curated charcuterie and a range of Italian delicacies.
Marcus Samuelsson brings his Manhattan-meets-Nordic vision to the Clarion Hotel Post. West Coast seafood meets an Oregon-leaning wine cellar and his signature cheddar cheeseburger.
A warm interior sets the tone at this brasserie, which serves classic dishes à la carte and in set menus of three or four courses. French and American wines are available by the glass, including pours via Coravin.
In a converted attic at boutique Hotel Pigalle, this French bistro spreads 1920s glamor with its crystal chandeliers. The open kitchen serves French-inspired plates made from local ingredients. Rooftop terrace.
Brothers Thomas and Christoffer Sjögren opened their restaurant in 2018, offering both pizza and tasting menus. The name plays on Granö in Norrland (where their parents met) and the Italian word for wheat.
Reached by ferry from Almö, this seasonal restaurant sits on the island of Lilla Brattön. The kitchen refines ingredients from nearby waters and farms, including langoustines from Mollösund. Archipelago views.