12 italian places in Gothenburg we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Gothenburg | Italian across every city.

Italian cooking in Gothenburg runs from proper pasta bars to wood-fired pizza, and Vasastaden carries much of it. Grano on Vasagatan and Trattoria La Strega on Aschebergsgatan both sit there, while Benne Pastabar works the fresh-pasta angle on Andra Langgatan in Linne and Rada Gelato handles the sweet end over in Majorna.

Tavolo ★ 4.2

Italian · $$$

centrum · Magasinsgatan 19, 411 18 Göteborg

Tavolo inside Gothenburg's historic artillery stables serves Neapolitan pizza, sharing plates and Italian pasta at communal tables with vivid energy.

Trattoria La Strega ★ 4.5

Northern Italian · $$$

vasastaden · Aschebergsgatan 23B, 411 27 Göteborg

A Michelin Guide-listed Italian trattoria in Vasastaden with a daily-changing menu of local organic produce and natural Italian and French wines.

Moreno Pizza ★ 4.0

Italian Pizza · $$

majorna · Stigbergstorget 10, 414 63 Goteborg

Moreno at Stigbergstorget runs three wood-fired ovens and seats up to 1,000 across restaurant, bar and harbour rooftop, making it one of Sweden's largest.

Grano ★ 4.2

Italian Pizza · $$

vasastaden · Vasagatan 32, 411 24 Goteborg

Grano serves thin, crispy sourdough pizza in a casual Vasastaden room. Whole burrata and creative seasonal toppings at mid-range prices in Gothenburg.

Moreno Pizza ★ 4.0

Italian Pizza · $$

majorna · Stigbergstorget 10, 414 63 Goteborg

Moreno at Stigbergstorget occupies the former Kaparen cinema. Three wood-fired ovens and up to 1,000 seats across restaurant, bar and rooftop terrace.

Tavolo ★ 4.2

Italian · $$$

centrum · Magasinsgatan 19, 411 18 Göteborg

Tavolo inside Gothenburg's historic artillery stables serves Neapolitan pizza, pasta and sharing plates at communal tables. Located in Centrum.

Trattoria La Strega ★ 4.5

Northern Italian · $$$

vasastaden · Aschebergsgatan 23B, 411 27 Göteborg

A Michelin Guide-listed trattoria in Vasastaden with a short daily menu, natural wines and the easy atmosphere of a trusted neighbourhood restaurant.

Benne Pastabar ★ 3.8

Italian Pasta · $$

Linne · Andra Langgatan 16, 413 03 Goteborg

Benne Pastabar near Avenyn keeps five or six fresh pasta dishes at prices undercutting most neighbours. Fresh pasta and classic sauces in Gothenburg.

Trattoria La Strega ★ 4.5

Italian · $$$$

vasastaden · Aschebergsgatan 23B, 411 27 Göteborg

Andrea Consonni and Nina Rydqvist serve northern Italian cooking at La Strega, a Michelin Guide-listed trattoria in Vasastaden. The menu changes daily.

Rada Gelato ★ 4.5

Italian Gelato · $

Majorna · Landsvagsgatan 38, 414 61 Goteborg

Rada Gelato near Haga is Gothenburg's finest Italian ice cream shop, churning small-batch gelato from seasonal Swedish fruit and imported Italian dairy.

Benne Pastabar ★ 4.3

Italian Pasta · $

Linne · Andra Langgatan 16, 413 03 Goteborg

Benne Pastabar serves generous bowls of freshly made pasta from around 130 $ in Linne, offering exceptional value for a sit-down restaurant meal in one.

Rada Gelato ★ 4.5

Italian Gelato · $

Majorna · Landsvagsgatan 38, 414 61 Goteborg

Rada Gelato near Haga offers two scoops for around 65 $, making it one of Gothenburg's best-value sweet treats, especially after a cinnamon bun at Husaren.