The Best Restaurants in Umeå
Mathias Dahlgren returns to his northern hometown, opening an intimate restaurant inside the 1892 Tornhuset, where seasonal Nordic dishes draw on local ingredients and are gently cooked over glowing embers.
Head sommelier Kristian Rönnlund oversees a cellar of around 500 wines at this gastropub with an informal atmosphere. The kitchen works with ingredients from Västerbotten, grilling dry-aged meat in a charcoal oven.
Seasonal cooking unfolds inside the Umedalen Sculpture Park, home to works by Louise Bourgeois, Anish Kapoor, and Antony Gormley. The kitchen keeps things Swedish, while the wine list looks abroad.
Overlooking the Umeälven River, this central destination serves tasting menus that evolve weekly. Guests may choose three, five or seven courses, with drink pairings composed by the in-house sommeliers.
An award-winning sommelier team steers the wine program at this northern Swedish restaurant. The kitchen uses produce from Västerbotten, changing the menu monthly to reflect what’s in season.
In Umeå’s culinary quarter, Gotthards serves modern cuisine inspired by northern Sweden. Local produce, close ties to nearby artisans, and a strong sustainability focus shape the menu.
A riverside dining terrace sets apart this 2020 offshoot of Tonka Bistro Café, which began in 2016 as a small spot for soup and pintxos. Today, the kitchen showcases regional ingredients across tasting menus or à la carte.