The Local Sweden

These are the 600 best restaurants in Sweden (or so we're told)

Tue, 05 Mar 2019 13:28:14 +0100

An upscale eatery in ski-town Åre, a gourmet pub in the heart of Skåne, and several restaurants in downtown Stockholm are among Sweden's best restaurants, according to the prestigious White Guide rankings.

Malmö Lunch: exploring Sweden's international food capital

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:59:59 +0200

When refugees from the Lebanon war came to Malmö in the 1980s, they brought falafel, the city's now ubiquitous chickpea balls. Since then, every wave of immigrants have left their mark. Our new Malmö Lunch feature will salute the street cuisine which makes Sweden's third city a wonderland for curious foodies.

Sweden gets first Michelin three-star restaurant

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:52:51 +0100

Sweden now has its first ever Michelin three-star restaurant, after Stockholm's Frantzén was awarded the honour at a gala in Copenhagen.

Where to find the cheapest lunch in Sweden

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 16:20:25 +0200

Ever feel like the cost of going out for lunch in Sweden is increasing? New figures show that is indeed the case, but helpfully, they also highlight the places in the country where you can get the most bang for your buck.

Revealed: Sweden's best chef named in prestigious competition

Fri, 03 Feb 2017 09:48:34 +0100

The finest chef in Sweden has been named after a gruelling five-hour cooking competition in Malmö.

Sweden's costly food gets even more pricey

Fri, 12 Jun 2015 14:20:00 +0200

Sweden is a notoriously expensive place to eat out, and now the nation's restaurants are getting even pricier, new figures from Statistics Sweden suggest.

'Foreign staff benefit from restaurant VAT cut'

Thu, 06 Mar 2014 09:09:00 +0100

A nine-percent increase in jobs in the Swedish restaurant industry has mostly benefited the young and employees born abroad, a review of jobs statistics from 2012 has shown.

Restaurants cast nibbles to bait weekday diners

Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:25:00 +0200

Hoping to bait the penny-pinching fine diner, Stockholm's restaurant scene has turned to mid-sized dishes. On a visit to a new nibble nexus, The Local's Elodie Pradet reports on how the size of plates and of budgets have lead to new price-setting strategies.

Two Swedish restaurants make global top ten

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:01:00 +0100

Restaurant reviewers Zagat included two Swedish eateries in its top-ten list of the world's best eateries.

'Fake' food common in Stockholm eateries

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:47:00 +0200

One in three Stockholm restaurants serve different products than what is promised on the menu, according to a new study from the city’s environmental administration (Miljöförvaltningen), showing that eateries most often cheat when it comes to feta cheese, Parma ham and Parmesan cheese.

Stockholm eatery named among world top 20

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:44:00 +0200

Stockholm restaurant Frantzen/Lindeberg has been named among the world's top 20 restaurants in a new compilation by a prestigious trade journal.

Stockholm pub 'tipping scam' widens

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:48:00 +0200

Several Stockholm restaurants are under scrutiny after revelations about more cases of eateries tricking their customers into thinking they are required to leave tips.

Sneaking a peak at Sweden’s burgeoning wine industry

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:19:00 +0200

While perhaps best known as the home of Absolut vodka, Sweden also boasts a growing selection of wineries, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson discovers.

Tourists left reeling after tipping scam

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:53:00 +0200

Two Danish tourists were left out of pocket after they were fooled into leaving a 20 percent tip at a Stockholm restaurant recently, despite the fact that tipping in Sweden is optional.

Ethnic restaurants in Stockholm: a sampler

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:50:00 +0200

Looking for some exotic tastes during your trip to the Swedish capital? Contributor Emy Gelb serves up a selection of ethnic restaurants in Stockholm that will be sure to tickle your taste buds.

Top ten Swedish foods to remember

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:11:00 +0200

While Sweden is not exactly known around the world as a destination of culinary excellence, there are some juicy Nordic morsels that leave exiles pining for a taste of home, food blogger Maia Brindley Nilsson discovers.

New rules prompt surge in liquor licence applications

Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:06:00 +0200

Applications for liquor licences have skyrocketed in Stockholm following a change in licensing laws that took effect at the start of the year.

Subway plans massive Sweden expansion

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:53:00 +0100

US sandwich chain Subway, recently crowned the largest restaurant chain in the world, is planning an extensive expansion in Sweden, the firm has confirmed.

Lunch prices climb to record high

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:00 +0200

Average lunch prices in Sweden have climbed to above 75 kronor ($10) for the first time, while prices vary greatly across the country, a new report by Gastrogate published on Monday shows.

Gothenburg's five best bars

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 19:01:00 +0200

While on a smaller scale, Gothenburg’s nightlife has a style and pace that frequently rivals Stockholm. A large student population gives the city a youthful vibe, while music festivals like Way Out West draw visitors from around the world. These are our favourite hang-outs in Sweden’s second city: