Nordic cuisine and the gastronomy scene in Skåne
Nordic Cuisine is characterized by purity, simplicity and freshness, and by a conscious use of seasonal foods and local produce. The concept turns familiar ingredients into new, mind-blowing sensations.
As Sweden’s larder, Skåne is producing fantastic fruit, vegetables and organic meat. Asparagus and peas, red deer and cabbage, canola oil and fresh potatoes – the list goes on. And so does the list of fantastic gourmet restaurants in the area. Read on to discover a selection of Skåne's not-to-be-missed places for lovers of gourmet food.
VYN
Based in an old farmhouse overlooking the Baltic sea in Simrishamn, VYN ('view' in English) is a two Michelin-star restaurant – one of Sweden’s best – created by Daniel Berlin. Savour seasonal dishes inspired by the local flora and fauna where you reflect on life in beautiful surroundings. The adjacent wine and food bar serves light dishes as well as the best in wines and beverages. Check in at the boutique hotel and unwind in tranquility, or explore the dramatic surroundings of each season.
Vollmers
Restaurant Vollmers in a charming town house in central Malmö offers a culinary journey from historic Skåne to the modern elegance of today. Now awarded two Michelin stars, the restaurant uses local produce to create excellent food combined with fine wines delivered with impeccable service. The result is as refined as its origins are robust and rural. Using unexpected combinations and techniques, the restaurant brings out the very best in Skåne’s culinary heritage. The way the food is presented will intrigue all your senses.
Kockeriet
Immerse yourself in a warm, inviting atmosphere and witness the passion behind every dish. Kockeriet in Malmö is a playground for people who appreciate gastronomy and craftsmanship in food. Enjoy a 5 or 7-course seasonal menu paired with matching wines, beers, or non-alcoholic drinks. Or choose from owner and celebrity chef’s Tareq Taylor’s own-brand wine, gin and whiskey.
Mutantur
Put together different, exciting courses for your meal at Malmö’s Mutantur in the popular Davidshall area. The restaurant is inspired by the phrase “times change and we with them” and offers a whole host of carefully crafted dishes together with matching wines and beverages. The restaurant is open at weeknights; the weekends are for events, guest performances or theme nights – and to give staff some well-earned time off.
Brasserie Sture 1912
Celebrate special occasions in Sture 1912, a 100-year-old Malmö institution that serves contemporary European cuisine. Sample daily changing menus, classic dishes, and a stylish ambiance. Pair your choices with drinks or wines from an extensive list or choose from their “odd bottle” list. Perfect for pre-theatre dining, lunch meetings, or that casual drink.
Kalcium
Inviting you to rustic fine dining with a Nordic twist, Kalcium, in Sankt Olof Österlen uses milk and dairy products as a natural part of its menu. Try the 4-course menu in the dining room, or go for the tasting menu at the Chef’s Table in the kitchen. Kalcium is in an old dairy from 1902 and features five-metre-high ceilings and preserved details such as whitewashed walls, tiles, and stoneware.
Bobergs på Hamngården
Choose from two menus at this old fishery building just a few steps away from the south harbour in Brantevik on Skåne’s east coast. Each menu consists of tasty dishes in smaller sizes. Try either “The small menu” or Emil's Smakresa (taste journey), which takes you on an entire evening through 15 different servings. Try the accompanying wine or alcohol-free drinks package to truly savour the special foods.
Bykrogen Österslöv
Why not try fine dining at this old starch factory in Österslöv near Kristianstad? Select from the Bykrogen's 10-course tasting menu or the “Chef’s choice” 3-course meal. Choose your own beverage or ask the sommelier about the wine packages to suit each menu. Watch out for the tasting evenings highlighting different wine types and even beer, rum and whisky.
Gastro Gaspari
Gastro Gaspari in Flyinge near Lund is the ideal place for casual dining or that special occasion. Experience the combination of high-quality food, pleasant ambiance, and attentive service in a renovated 19th-century forge by the conference centre. Priding themselves on elegant presentation, most ingredients are home-grown. Their drinks list includes wines and beers from Skåne, and their home-made apple juice is what the name suggests – a must!
Flora
Survey the sea and the vineyard while you enjoy the food at the upper floor of Thora Vingård's winery on the beautiful Bjäre peninsula. Dishes are specially prepared to pair with the vineyard’s own wines, offering exciting taste combinations. The herbs, vegetables, and flowers are freshly harvested direct from the gardens, while all other ingredients are locally grown.
