After nearly 20 years with Café Kungsgatan, owner Ola Rasmusson felt it was time for something new. The result is Olá, a cervejaria bringing Portuguese food and drink culture to Malmö.
Having spent the past two decades travelling to Portugal through his wife’s family ties in Lisbon, café owner, restaurateur and event producer Ola Rasmusson realised Malmö was missing a venue dedicated to Portuguese food, drinks and culture. The idea for Olá was born. Guests can expect ice-cold Portuguese beer, wines from across the country and a menu of simple, well-loved dishes. The interior features Portuguese-inspired tilework created by a local artisan, while pastries and bread are supplied by Malmö baker David Fernandes of Patisserie David. Many of the ingredients are sourced directly from Portugal.
Beyond its regular opening hours, Olá plans to host seasonal events in its courtyard, including grilled sardines in spring and charcoal-grilled Frango Piri-Piri later in the year. The project is a collaboration between Ola and three partners he met through his other venture, Kollektivkrogen: wine expert Henrik Holmquist, architect Martin Ronander, who designed the venue, and entrepreneur Magnus Bengtsson. Asked what guests shouldn’t miss, Rasmusson highlights a Port & Tonic, a glass of Super Bock and the bifana, Portugal’s classic pork sandwich served in a soft papo seco roll. Olá is open Wednesday to Saturday from afternoon until late.
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Kungsgatan 2, 211 49 Malmö
