"Outdoor Dining Area" Restaurants in Göteborg
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.
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.
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.
The flat markup on every wine bottle is unique to this central bistro and bar. Since Rolf Olofsson opened in 2005, the offering has evolved to include winemaker dinners and a Saturday champagne brunch.
On the 33rd floor of the Clarion Hotel Draken, this brasserie overlooks the river and harbor. Sommelier Andreas Hiller curates over 800 labels, while the kitchen serves brasserie classics.
Guest chefs and pop-ups bring variety to this ambitious spot throughout the year. The “food bar” is located in the 1925 Amerikahuset, once home to an intercontinental shipping line. Wednesday to Saturday only.
Poppy offers a seasonal Nordic menu with a clear focus on Swedish ingredients, served in an intimate, characterful setting where the open kitchen brings warmth and energy to the experience.
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.
Sweden’s first floating hotel is paired with a renowned seafood restaurant. The house classic is called sillplankan: a “herring board” with fillets in eight homemade marinades. Bohuslän archipelago views.
Wagners Bistro is led by chef-owner Ulf Wagner, where comforting flavors meet refined technique, drawing on Nordic and French traditions and supported by a notably strong wine list.
The Orrmyr family added Kaifo to their Gothenburg portfolio. The name signals a “happy Asian fusion” approach, expressed in dishes like steambuns and sashimi.
White tiles, artworks, and single shelves with wine bottles frame this neighborhood favorite near Götaplatsen. A charcoal grill, along with Swedish flavors and traditions, defines the seasonal menu.
Chef Gustav Trägårdh's playful kitchen turns global street food into comforting, well-crafted dishes. Worldly flavors, inventive ideas and an easygoing atmosphere define the experience.
Founded by Pietro Fioriniello of Campania and now run by his son Alessio, this intimate trattoria seats six tables and serves compact tasting menus with a thoughtfully curated selection of Italian wines.
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.
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.
True to its name, meaning “mixture”, this social dining spot centers on sharing small plates. Global flavors form a balanced menu, and the popular Basque cheesecake must be pre-ordered.
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.
Seven wines are served “on tap” at this neighborhood bar, where curiosity rather than a single cuisine guides the menu. Flavors span widely, with an emphasis on natural choices for drinks.