Location: Kalmar
Top Restaurants in Kalmar
Most Popular European food in Kalmar, Kalmar County, Sweden
Find out what European restaurants to try in Kalmar. Kalmar is a city in the southeast of Sweden, situated by the Baltic Sea. It had 36,392 inhabitants in 2010 and is the seat of Kalmar Municipality. It is also the capital of Kalmar County, which comprises 12 municipalities with a total of 236,399 inhabitants (2015).
Things to do in Kalmar
10. Cafe Lotsutkiken
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Mrdotrip
The view is great and the place is genuin, but what place changes extra for some milk in your coffee? (This place does indeed.) I expected a lot from this place â with a long history and all â but I was actually quite disappointed. The staff wasn't very service minded and the prices didn't impress me either. The location of the place, however, is good.
9. Restaurang Kallaren Kronan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By IngeborgHultenius
I travel to Kalmar every two years or so and have eaten at Kallaren Kronan before. However, this time was indeed one for the memory books. The restaurant has always had atmosphere, ambience, good food, and good service. Only 3 out of 4 this time. It was a quiet evening & there were few other guests. My daughter, our guest, and I sat down at our table and met "The Waiter". He was young, tall, and handsome, with lots of wavy hair. We were to become quite familiar with his wavy hair. He handed us two menus. We indicated there were three of us. He checked to make sure this was accurate & then went off to find a third menu. He returned. I asked if we could see the wine menu. He ran his fingers through his wavy hair, left, & some time later returned with latter. I asked if the fishwas mild and he seem startled. Fingers through wavy hair again. He said he did notknow, but would ask. He returned and said he still was not sure about the fish. I told him I would take a chance,& ordered it. The two other entree orders were taken. My daughter ordered a bottle of Kendall Jackson Chardonnay & pointed to it on the wine list. He returned with a bottle of Kendall Jackson Cabernet. We explained that we had ordered the Chardonnay. More fingers through the wavy hair & a look of disbelief. He left with the bottle and about ten minutes later a waitress brought thecorrect bottle. She apologized for the delay & poured the wine. We waited for about20 minutes and the food was served by our waiter. I asked if we might have some bread. Again, a look of shock and hands in the hair. He returned with a basket of bread, let each of us have one item - and quickly whisked it away. He seemed concerned about returning to the table, but we finally got his attention and asked if we could order coffee and dessert. More hands through the hair. We were carefulnot to ask any questions about the dessert because he seemed ready to bolt out the front door. In all fairness to the restaurant, both food and wine were very good. In case there is concern about the waiter's ability to understand English, our guest was Swedish and orders were given in both English & Swedish. The young man seemedequally confused in both languages. I fully intend to return to Kallaren Kronan on my next visit. I am compelled to see if he's still there.
8. Ernesto Pizzeria & Ristorante
Overall Ratings
3 based on 289 reviews
Reviewed By WldTvlr
I had seen the mixed reviews on this place and opted to give it shot anyway...only to walk away VERY disappointed. I had a pasta dish that was probably the most over cooked dish. The pasta was crunchy hard (seriously!!) and had a hard crust over the top. It was clearly a case where the dish was under the broiler for too long. A good place would have tossed it, told me they were going to redo my main, and then served me something that wasn't so tasteless. It was supposed to have sausage, but it was the equivalent of the meat you get in canned spaghetti and meatballs.Had it not been so late and I was tired, I would have sent the dish back to have they try again.This place has nice staff, good location and interesting decor, but LACKS good food.I didn't find it in any guide books (LP or Rick Steves), which might explain it.
7. Rosenlundska Kallaren
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By Robsski
Amanda was super-helpful in this cosy subterranean bar on the site of an old brewery off one of main streets. Wonderful selection of bottled craft beers including the excellent local beer the Ãngöl Prima Lager 5% from Kalmar's Ãngö Kvartersbryggeri. There's an Oktoberfestlig Ãngöl Märzen, a stunning Oktoberfest/Märzen beer too.
6. Sven Stures
Reviewed By gabriellamayt
Had a very nice dinner at Sven Stures. The food was really delicious and fantastic and the staff was indeed pleasant. You get full with the portions of the food. I really recommend this restaurant!
5. Slottsrestaurangen Kalmar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Now the gates pitched to Kalmar Slott's new restaurant. It serves solid lunches , fabulous pastries, homemade bread and culinary experiences. During the day , our Matcafe open and it served both hot lunch , pastries and sandwiches. Read more here. Evening
Reviewed By Vandehb
This restaurant is located as you enter the castle through the draw bridge. It is easy to miss but don't. The husband (chef) and wife (server) are great. The food is delicious and the setting is beautiful. We had a late lunch and all 4 of us had the chef's suggestion, the white fish. I was a little apprehensive, but he told that if I didn't like it it would be no charge. All 4 of us had the fish and loved it. The wife was great. She was very nice and attentive. All in all this was a great late lunch and I highly recommend eating at Kalmar Slottsrestaurangen. The castle is also a great place to visit.
4. Lilla puben
Overall Ratings
4 based on 122 reviews
Reviewed By Lavarcham
The salmon with buttered potatoes was nicely cooked and presented with roasted carrots spring onions  and pesto. The Cabernet Sauvignon was disappointingly flavourless. The service was friendly and efficient.Â
3. Slipkajen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By MatsJ112
Friendly and extremly well prepered food. Lots of heart everywhere. Short but very nice winelist. Best in Kalmar?
2. Grona Stugan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
Reviewed By SNG56
Place recommended by our hotel and person at the Tourist office. Made a booking. Arrived seated and given menus. Ordered drinks. We were asked about our order before the drinks arrived, felt very rushed. Ordered the salmon and plank steak. Arrived about 5 minutes later. Both were good, but not anything special. Decided against dessert as a large party was being seated as our meal was ending. Perhaps our expectations were too high but this place seemed, for the price, simply average.
1. Postgatan
Overall Ratings
4 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By NCtravelerWS
Very attractive, small restaurant that appeared popular with locals. Service was slow. The turbot and pork entrees were just okay. The beef tartare was very good as was the potato side. The pork rinds were cardboard-like. The gruyere in pastry was tiny and extremely oniony. The wine was okay and beer good.
