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Visby
Our Best Restaurant Tips in Visby
G:a Masters - A small and personal restaurant located next to the main square. During the summer, they open up their outdoor seating as well. Here you can enjoy everything from traditional Swedish dishes to À la Carte. Don’t miss their meatballs, they’re "to die for."
Surfers - A very popular tapas restaurant in Visby’s city center offering dishes from the Sichuan province in China. The atmosphere is fantastic, and they also serve delicious drinks. A few favorites include: five spice ribs and the lucky shrimp balls.
Adelita Taqueria & Tequila - A Mexican-themed restaurant. Amazing flavors in all the dishes, accompanied by nacho chips.
Fiket - A cozy café located near Öster Centrum. Here, you’ll find both delicious pastries and lunch. They serve, among other things, sandwiches and salads. A strong favorite is any of their pies with berries and vanilla sauce!
Café Mirell - A family-friendly and cozy café located on Adelsgatan. Visby’s greenest café offering vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, and fika. They serve, among other things, sandwiches and salads.
S:t Hans Café - S:t Hans Café is a genuine garden café in the heart of Visby’s city center. They serve breakfast, coffee, and "fika" with homemade baked goods. They also have a lunch menu where the dishes are composed according to the season.
Lulu - A restaurant with flavors mixed from Asia and South America. The menu includes various types of sushi and several different varieties of poké bowls.
Crêperie och Logi - A cozy restaurant serving both lunch and dinner. They offer French galettes and crêpes in their own unique way.
Munkkällaren - A popular dinner restaurant and tavern located on Stora Torget. They have a varied menu that caters to all tastes. It’s especially appreciated for its meat dishes.
Bakfickan - Located on Stora Torget next to Munkkällaren. A very popular seafood restaurant that’s a must for anyone who loves fish and shellfish. They serve both lunch and dinner, and you can also buy seafood and other delicacies over the counter.
Bageriet - A small and cozy restaurant on Stora Torget. Here, they serve well-prepared seasonal food in a family-friendly environment.
Isola Bella - An Italian-inspired restaurant. Tasty and well-prepared meals. Located about 50 meters from the main square, it has an atmosphere that blends medieval Visby with a "Lady and the Tramp" vibe.
Joda Bar och Kök - Enjoy a good lunch down by the Visby harbor. The daily special is served Monday to Friday. They offer a variety of meals, so there’s something for everyone.
Mile Lire - Mille Lire is a traditional Italian pizzeria located at Stora Torget in Visby’s city center. They serve top-class stone-baked pizzas. If you ask us, it’s Visby’s best pizzeria.
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Visby
At these places, your dog is welcome both inside and outside.
Jessens Saluhall och Bar - Gotland's only mini market combined with a restaurant and bar. They have gathered locally produced and grown products alongside favorites from other parts of Europe to offer something for everyone. They serve both lunch and dinner and are centrally located on Hästgatan.
Bageriet Mat och Bar - A small, warm, and cozy restaurant on Stora Torget. Here, you can enjoy well-prepared seasonal food in a family-friendly environment.
Bistro Borgen – Serves both lunch and dinner with a wide range of dishes, including hamburgers, pizza, and pasta. They also offer several activities for a fun evening, including pool, darts, and karaoke. Located on Södra Murgatan near Österport.
Bryggeriet Mat och Malt –A dinner restaurant just a few minutes' walk from Visby’s city center. Here, they serve modern and exciting dishes with high-quality vegetables and herbs from their own garden. The brewery also offers beer tastings for those interested.
Brödboden – A café located at Södertorg, right by Söderport and also at Östercentrum. Here, you'll find everything from ready-made sandwiches to high-quality pastries, such as delicious cakes and pastries.
Café Amalia – A small and cozy café serving breakfast, brunch, and lunch. They offer soups, sandwiches, and other tasty treats, all served on beautiful plates and with delicate presentations. Located on Södra Kyrkogatan.
Café Mirell - A family-friendly and cozy café located on Adelsgatan. Visby's greenest café offering vegan meals for breakfast, lunch, and fika. They serve sandwiches and salads, among other things.
Creperie och Logi - A cozy restaurant serving both lunch and dinner. They offer French galettes and crêpes in their unique way. They have a lovely terrace with heaters where four-legged friends are welcome!
H10 Bar och Café - Located on Hästgatan in the heart of Visby, right next to Kränkü. They serve breakfast, a wide lunch selection with everything from salads to potato pancakes with bacon. They also offer homemade pastries, all in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
Isola Bella - An Italian-inspired restaurant offering tasty and well-prepared meals. Located about 50 meters from the main square, it has an atmosphere that combines medieval Visby with a "Lady and the Tramp" vibe. They also serve a daily special and a lunch buffet.
Lindgårdens Värdshus - Here, you can enjoy perfectly prepared meals with a delightful experience for your taste buds. The ingredients used are from Gotland and carefully selected according to the season. A cozy and beautiful restaurant.
Plaza Restaurang och Bar – A restaurant on Stora Torget with a concept of serving uncomplicated food. They’ve handpicked the best from three cuisines: Italian, French, and Swedish.
S:t Hans Café - S:t Hans Café is a genuine garden café in the heart of Visby. They serve breakfast, coffee, and fika with homemade baked goods. They also have a lunch menu with dishes composed according to the season.
Själsö Bageri – A café located about 10 kilometers north of Visby, right next to Själsö harbor with beautiful walking trails in lovely nature. They sell several types of stone-baked sourdough bread. They serve breakfast and lighter lunch sandwiches with a variety of toppings. The icing on the cake is their juicy buns of various kinds, baked with plenty of real butter.
Gotland
Our Best Restaurant Tips Outside Visby
Bruna Dörren - A lovely restaurant in Ljugarn. It’s especially great for families with children as they have a play area with lots of Duplo, where the kids can entertain themselves. Their specialty is potatoes, and they serve fantastic fish and chips and ragmunk. Their pizza is also worth a visit. Located right by Ljugarn beach, so you can easily spend a whole day here.
Djupviks Restaurang - A cozy atmosphere with beautiful décor. The food is truly 10/10. A tip is to take a detour along the Ekstakusten, which is right nearby.
Rute Stenugnsbageri - A lovely environment and cozy place with delicious lunch and fika. It’s the perfect stop if you’re visiting Fårö, for example.
More Tips
- Fårö Gårdskrog - Fårö
- Creperie Tati (Kutens Bensin) - Fårö
- Sudersannas - Fårö
- Pastamakarna - Fårö
- Bonden och Bönorna - Slite
- Ett litet creperie - Stenkyrka
- Krysmyntagården - Lummelunda
- Nya Masters - Lummelunda
- Själsö Bageri - Själsö
- Snack - Snäck
- Lergravs Fisk - Lergrav
- Lilla Trägårn - Ljugarn
- Katthammarsviks Rökeri - Katthammarsvik
- Broman & Son - Gnisvärd
- Surflogiet - Tofta
- Tofta Beach House - Tofta
- Toftagården - Tofta
- Guldkaggen Burgsvik - Burgsvik
Our Best Sights in Gotland
Smöjen - Located on Gotland’s northeastern coast. A cool spot where you can swim both in a limestone quarry and the sea (rocky beach). The old factory in the limestone quarry adds to the charm. It’s an amazing place! You can also take the opportunity to swing by Lergrav to buy smoked fish for lunch, as it’s relatively close, or stop at Rute Stenugnsbageri for a coffee.
Ljugarn - There’s something for everyone here, whether you want to discover the beauty of Gotland, sunbathe, swim, or enjoy a delicious lunch. Some tips are Ljugarn’s beach, the Folhammar rauk area, and heading down to the harbor where there’s a smokehouse and a waffle restaurant.
Själsö - A charming little fishing village just north of Visby, perfect for a relaxing day trip. Here, you can enjoy a soothing sea view, walk along the beautiful coastline, and visit the idyllic fishing harbor. If you enjoy cycling or walking, the journey there is an experience in itself. Don’t miss Själsö Bakery, where they offer both breakfast and fika with a fantastic view.
Blå Lagunen - A fantastic bathing spot on northern Gotland, known for its crystal-clear, turquoise-blue water. It’s located in an old limestone quarry, offering a unique and beautiful environment for swimming and sunbathing. The water here is often warmer than the sea, making it a popular spot in the summer. If you want to experience Gotland's unique nature, Blå Lagunen is a must!
Gotland's Best Beaches
Svarthäll - A beach located near Ihreviken. It’s a hidden gem, about a kilometer long. The shallow waters make it perfect for small children. There are a few dining options nearby.
Sandvikens Strand - A large and wide beach with shallow, warm waters as it’s located in a bay. There’s a campsite right next door where you can buy ice cream and lunch.
Nisseviken - A shallow bathing spot with a sandy beach and a pier, located on southeastern Gotland, about 70 kilometers from Visby. Nisseviken is known for having the warmest water on Gotland.
More Tips
- Tofta Strand
- Sandviken
- Sudersand
- Smöjen
- Blå Lagunen
- Ihreviken
- Norsta Aurar
- Ekeviken
- Hideviken
- Gnisvärd
- Djupvik