Gothenburg: Swedish Westcoast Food Walking Tour
Join us for an unforgettable food tour through Gothenburg, where you'll experience the vibrant food culture, and locally-sourced specialties.
What to order at Stigbergets Shangri-La
- Must order
- A Stigbergets IPA or seasonal special directly from the source, with whatever is on the food board that day.
- Signature dishes
- Stigbergets craft beer selection
- Editor tip
- Table reservations need a minimum of four people. Solo diners and pairs arrive without booking and take a bar or counter seat at Stigbergets Shangri-La.
CuisineNordic
Price$$
Neighborhoodmajorna
HoursThu 16:00-23:00, Fri 12:00-00:00
Phone+46-31-789-00-66
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Signature dishes: Stigbergets craft beer selection
Must order: A Stigbergets IPA or seasonal special directly from the source, with whatever is on the food board that day.
Tip: Table reservations need a minimum of four people. Solo diners and pairs arrive without booking and take a bar or counter seat at Stigbergets Shangri-La.
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Signature: Ricotta hotcakes, Creamy scrambled eggs
Order: Ricotta hotcakes on weekends; the scrambled eggs are the weekday staple.
Tip: Arrives early on Saturdays; the room fills before 10:00 and queues form quickly.
Andrum ★ 3.8
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Signature: Self-service vegetarian buffet
Order: Fill the plate; the buffet changes throughout service so a second visit is often different from the first.
Tip: Packed at lunchtime with workers from the city centre. Arrive at 11:30 or after 13:30 to avoid the peak.
Benne Pastabar ★ 3.8
Benne Pastabar near Avenyn keeps five or six fresh pasta dishes at prices undercutting most neighbours. Fresh pasta and classic sauces in Gothenburg.
Signature: Fresh pasta dishes
Order: Whichever fresh pasta uses the day's seasonal ingredient; the rotation is small but always well-executed.
Tip: Strong value for Avenyn, where most places charge more for less. Good for a quick lunch between sightseeing.
Poppy ★ 4.3
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Signature: Baked haddock with mussel sauce, Beef tartare
Order: Baked haddock with mussel sauce for a reliable read on the kitchen's West Coast seafood technique.
Tip: Walk-in welcome earlier in the week; small room so calling ahead at weekends is advisable.
Bar Centro ★ 4.2
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Signature: Modern small plates, Natural wine by the glass
Order: Daily small plates paired with the sommelier-owner's wine pick; the combination is always well-thought-out.
Tip: Lively later in the week; good for a relaxed early evening drink that turns into dinner.
Wine Mechanics ★ 4.3
Sweden's first urban winery in Slakthuset makes its own wines from European grapes. Located in Gamlestaden. Kitchen leans swedish winery restaurant.
Signature: Seasonal food with house wines
Order: House-produced wine with the seasonal food menu; the sommelier team builds the pairing at the table.
Tip: The annual Wine Garden event in late May is the city's best outdoor wine party; book months ahead.