10 Great Restaurants in Visby
Where to Eat in Visby and What to Try?
Walking around the beautiful old buildings of Visby on the island of Gotland is sure to leave you hungry for some great restaurants. Whether you’re looking for high-end cuisine, the best spot for fika or a cool ice cream treat, this medieval city has an option that will have your mouth watering.
Don’t miss out on enjoying succulent local produce. Of course, being on the coast, you’ll be spoilt for choice for seafood, but there’s far more than just fish. From classic French haute cuisine to spine-tingling Sichuan flavours, it’s available in Visby. Take a look through the list we’ve compiled to see what whets your appetite.
1. Bakfickan
Seasonal seafood to tempt the tastebuds
Ideal para: Alimentação, Famílias, Casais
It comes as no surprise that Visby, located on a Baltic island, is a great place to find fresh seafood, and if that’s what you’re after we highly recommend Bakfickan. This cosy restaurant has been serving up the catch of the day for over a quarter of a century and it has developed a well-earned reputation.
The dishes change from season to season because of its dedication to locally caught fish, but you’re sure to find a range of delicious options. For something comforting, warm and filling there’s always the fish soup, which Bakfickan is renowned for.
Localização: Stora torget 1, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Monday–Friday from 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday–Sunday from noon to 10 pm
Telefone: +46 (0)498-27 18 07
Bakfickan
2. Crêperie & Logi
A range of sweet and savoury crepes to suit all palates
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto, História
Crepes might not be the first thing you think of when you contemplate Swedish cuisine but try the delectable crepes at Crêperie & Logi and you’ll change your mind. The menu includes a huge range, including vegetarian and vegan options, many of which include the Swedish favourite: Västerbotten cheese.
This quaint little creperie is housed in a charming old building, parts of which date back to the 18th century. It’s also a much-loved spot for photographers with its old-fashioned frontage transporting you back to Visby’s past.
Localização: Wallers Plats 3, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm
Telefone: +46 (0)730-87 05 06
Crêperie & Logi
3. Surfers
Bustling, friendly bar serving Sichuan dishes packed with flavour
Ideal para: Alimentação, Casais, Vida noturna
Surfers bar and restaurant invites you to dine Sichuan style, bringing the flavours and spice of the Far East to Gotland with enthusiasm and panache. The bar, with its ambient lighting and covered patio, is warm and welcoming with a casual atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the food is delicious.
As the staff recommends, this is a great place for sharing, and we recommend ordering many small dishes for the table so you can sample as many of these amazing, flavoursome dishes as you can. Of course, once you’ve found your favourite, you might find sharing a bit more difficult.
Localização: Södra Kyrkogatan 1, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Hours vary by season
Telefone: +46 (0)498-21 18 00
Surfers
4. Värdshuset Lindgården
Elegant restaurant with high-quality classic dishes
Ideal para: Alimentação, Luxo
Elegance and retro-chic are the order of the day at Värdshuset Lindgården. You won’t be able to miss the entrance, with its dramatic flagpole and raised doorway, and inside you’ll find the atmosphere and food live up to the grandeur.
The restaurant focuses on creating classic, high-quality dishes from local, seasonal cuisine, and the chefs’ love for the ingredients and artistry of cooking is clear with every bite. The mulberries they use even come from their own garden. Feast on lamb steak, roasted almonds and parfait, and indulge yourself for an evening. This is a great place for a date or a special occasion.
Localização: Strandgatan 26, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 5 pm (closed on Mondays and Sundays)
Telefone: +46 (0)498-21 87 00
Värdshuset Lindgården
5. Bolaget
Some of the best oysters in Gotland
Ideal para: Alimentação, Casais
The menu at Bolaget is filled with refined French classics made with fresh Swedish ingredients. On a sunny day, their outdoor seating is packed with people savouring every bite of haute cuisine and sipping cocktails beneath the bright Gotland sun.
Bolaget’s oysters are worth raving about and if you’re an oyster fan, or if you’ve always wanted to try them, this is absolutely the place we recommend you go. There’s also a selection of caviar for when you’re feeling truly fancy. But don’t worry, if seafood isn’t your thing, they have other classic dishes available.
Localização: Stora torget 16, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Monday–Thursday from 3 pm to 1 am, Friday–Saturday from 3 pm to 2 am (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +46 (0)498-21 50 80
Bolaget
6. Munkkällaren
Decadent desserts and juicy burgers at this tavern & nightclub
Ideal para: Alimentação, Vida noturna
Burgers, steaks and seafood are the crowd-pleasing staples at Munkkällaren, a popular tavern on Visby’s Stora torget, or Great Square. If you’re in the mood for a juicy burger and a serving of fries, this is where you’ll find it. Perhaps the best things on the menu, though, are the desserts. Delicious pannacotta, saffron pancakes and decadent chocolate truffle are just some of the items you might find, each as mouthwatering as the last.
Inside you’ll find a classic tavern vibe with dark wooden beams and an old-fashioned bar. Don’t be fooled though, there are 3 dance floors, 9 bars and roof terraces that fill up when this tavern becomes a nightclub on Friday and Saturday nights.
Localização: Stora torget 1, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Telefone: +46 (0)498-27 14 00
Munkkällaren
7. Ett Rum För Resande Café
Charming cafe serving breakfast and lunch
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto
Ett Rum För Resande Café makes a wonderful place to stop, have a break and indulge in some coffee and cake for a little fika. Fika is the Swedish coffee break and a social institution, and when in Sweden, why not do as the locals do?
The café is open for breakfast and lunch, serving fresh pasta, salads and sandwiches as well as a huge range of pastries and cakes. Take a seat outside to sip your drink as you watch the world pass by. It’s a charming place to enjoy excellent food with excellent company.
Localização: S:t Hansgatan 15, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Monday–Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm (closed on Sundays)
Telefone: +46 (0)498-21 81 40
Ett Rum För Resande Café
8. Guteglass
Delicious organic and ethically made ice cream and sorbet
Ideal para: Alimentação, Famílias
If you’re looking for a treat on a warm day, Guteglass will be happy to offer you their organic ice cream, made using the highest quality ingredients. At the ice cream parlour, you can order cones, bowls and milkshakes. It’s not just ice cream, there’s also sorbet for those who are avoiding dairy.
The flavours vary from the ever-popular classics, like chocolate, vanilla and salted caramel, to the more unusual, such as honey and saffron or even pine sprig. They often have limited-edition options as well, so be sure to check them out. If you can’t decide, there’s a tasting platter available so you can try them all.
Localização: Adelsgatan 43, 621 57 Visby, Sweden
Abre: Daily from 10.30 am to 10 pm
Telefone: +46 (0)498-28 41 00
Guteglass
9. Vår Fru
Restaurant with a beautiful courtyard serving brunch and dinner
Ideal para: Alimentação, Foto
Inside the eclectic Vår Fru restaurant, you’ll find a chill, relaxed vibe and a lot of great food and drinks. The savoury waffles take centre stage on the brunch menu and as soon as you see one, you’ll find your mouth watering. Fresh, colourful ingredients overflow from a crispy golden base. Delicious.
Their dinner menu suggests eating more tapas-style, with multiple dishes per person. Out in their charming courtyard, soak in the evening sun as you sit back with friends to chat and savour the vibrant, fresh flavours and the relaxing atmosphere.
Localização: S:t Hansgatan 24, 621 56 Visby, Sweden
Telefone: +46 (0)762-24 76 05
Vår Fru
10. Hotel Stelor
Cosy restaurant and hotel in an 18th-century farmhouse
Ideal para: Alimentação, História
Just down the coast from Visby, by the village of Västergarn, you’ll find the Hotel Stelor. Housed in an 18th-century farmhouse, this delightful boutique hotel and its restaurant are founded on the principle of sustainability and a love of nature, which is clear to see in the green fields and beautiful trees surrounding the building. The owners get their produce from the surrounding farms and use that to craft a delicious menu of seasonal delicacies.
The hotel also hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, from concerts to beer tastings. To find out what’s on while you’re in the area, check out their Instagram.
Localização: Västergarn Stelor 117, 622 30 Gotlands Tofta, Sweden
Abre: Hours vary by season
Telefone: +46 (0)735-15 70 80
Hotel Stelor
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