Best Restaurants Near Salen (Småland)
Hungry near Salen? Explore top-rated restaurants with menus, reviews, and local recommendations. Open the free web guide or Evendo app.
The best restaurants near Salen
- Top rated
- Closest to Salen
- Price level: low to high
- Time to spend: shortest first
- A–Z
24 restaurants
-
Restaurant3.8★2,191 reviews
MAX
A family-friendly branch of Sweden’s home‑grown burger chain situated at Ljungbystopp beside the E4, MAX Ljungby serves flame-grilled burgers, plant-based options and quick-service staples in a bright, modern interior with drive‑in and ample seating for roadtrippers and locals alike.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
-
Restaurant4.1★1,497 reviews
Kafé de luxe
Kafé de Luxe is a vibrant cultural hub in Växjö's heart, housed in an 18th-century building. It blends heartfelt cooking, fresh pastries, local organic ingredients, live music, and late-night DJ sessions into a quirky oasis amid the city's concrete landscape. Open daily from 11:30, it serves lunch, dinner, drinks, and hosts concerts in the basement, welcoming all ages for coffee, meals, or nightlife.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–5 hrs
-
Restaurant4.4★1,260 reviews
PM & Vänner
PM & Vänner is a Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant in Växjö, Småland, celebrated for its nynordic cuisine rooted in local forest, lake, and meadow ingredients. Since 1992, it has earned international acclaim, including a Green Star for sustainable practices, alongside a bistro, bar, and adjacent gastrohotel. Expect sophisticated tasting menus, exceptional wine pairings, and an elegant atmosphere in the heart of the city.
Price level $$$Time to spend 1.5–3.5 hrs
-
Restaurant4.6★936 reviews
Korrö Restaurang & Cafe
Nestled beside the serene Ronneby River in Linneryd, Korrö Restaurang & Cafe offers authentic Swedish cuisine in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Savor daily lunch specials like raggmunk and schnitzel, evening a la carte dishes featuring local Småland beef and fresh seafood, and indulgent cafe treats such as homemade berry pies and waffles. With full liquor rights, riverside seating, and a focus on seasonal ingredients, it's a perfect spot for relaxed dining amid Småland's natural beauty. Open weekdays for lunch and evenings, weekends extended. Moderate prices, around 165-300 SEK per main.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
-
Restaurant4.3★920 reviews
Umami Monkey
Umami Monkey is a vibrant burger joint in central Växjö, celebrated for its fusion burgers blending global flavors like Korean-Mexican spices, Asian influences, and umami-rich ingredients such as parmesan and soy. The lunch buffet offers a 160g Swedish beef burger with fries and customizable toppings for 98 SEK, while evening burgers run around 140 SEK. Vegan options, sliders, nachos, and a lively atmosphere with outdoor seating make it a go-to spot for casual dining. Open late on weekends until 2 AM.
Mon–Thu 11:00–1:00 · Fri–Sat 11:00–2:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
-
Restaurant4.5★803 reviews
Bredaryds Wärdshus restaurang
Wärdshuset Bredaryd is a rustic gastropub-style inn and restaurant in the village of Bredaryd, Småland, known for its locally sourced ingredients, hearty Swedish and regional dishes and an extensive beer selection. Housed in a converted barn, it combines homely timber interiors with modern, carefully prepared food—signature planksteak and a daily lunch are highlights for visitors seeking classic, well-made regional cooking.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
-
Japanese4.5★653 reviews
Izakaya Moshi
Izakaya Moshi is a contemporary Japanese izakaya-style restaurant and pub in central Växjö, known for small plates, sushi, sashimi and a carefully curated drinks list. Open for lunch on weekdays and for dinner later in the week, it blends Japanese pub informality with Scandinavian ingredients and a warm, convivial interior that suits shared plates and relaxed evening gatherings.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
-
Restaurant4.7★567 reviews
Axelssons i Aby
Axelssons i Aby is a renowned farm shop and cafeteria in rural Småland, specializing in high-quality potatoes, seasonal berries for self-picking, and local produce. Enjoy signature potato waffles at the simple farm cafe, with self-service open daily from 6am to 10pm for essentials like eggs, jams, and cider. A perfect rural outing blending shopping, picking, and casual dining amid Kalmar County's countryside.
Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 · Sat 10:00–15:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2.5 hrs
-
Restaurant4.2★382 reviews
Ryttmästaregården
Nestled beside Kronoberg Castle ruins on the shores of Helgasjön lake, Ryttmästaregården is a charming summer café and restaurant offering scenic views, homemade pastries, waffles, sandwiches, salads, and warm dishes. Enjoy coffee from Arvid Nordqvist, wine, beer, and relaxed dining in a historic lakeside setting near the Ångaren Thor steamship dock.
Mon–Sat 10:00–20:00 · Sun 10:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
-
Bar4.0★358 reviews
Isaberg Höganloft
Isaberg Höganloft is a welcoming restaurant in the scenic Isaberg Fritidsby, blending Småland flavors with Swedish classics and global dishes. Featuring breakfast buffets, daily lunch, à la carte, pizza, and kid-friendly options, it boasts stunning views, an outdoor terrace, and family amenities like a play corner.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2.5 hrs
Restaurang Mårdslycke
A waterside lunch restaurant and conference dining venue at Tingsryd Resort, Restaurang Mårdslycke serves a traditional Swedish lunch buffet with salads, home-baked bread and coffee, plus seasonal a la carte and event menus set in relaxed, light-filled dining rooms with lake views. It doubles as the resort’s conference restaurant and offers takeaway options for a casual, no-fuss meal near central Tingsryd.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Wallby Säteri
Wallby Säteri is a historic manor hotel and lakeside country estate in the Skirö area near Vetlanda, set among rolling Småland woods, pastures and ancient oaks beside Lake Skirö. The property combines a main manor house, separate cottages and lakeside facilities, offering a restaurant, sauna, private beach and outdoor activities such as rowing, canoeing, cycling and hiking for restful rural stays and small conferences.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–48 hrs
Nöjeshuset i Emmaboda AB
A multi-activity entertainment complex in central Emmaboda that combines a restaurant and event space with indoor karting, paintball and amusement activities, aimed at groups, families and corporate events. Housed in a converted industrial building on Lokstallsgatan, it offers casual dining, party-ready interiors and a lively program of activities from morning through evening, making it a versatile stop for local fun and organised events.
Daily 9:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Kurrebo
Kurrebo is a revived lakeside estate on the shores of Lake Åsnen near Urshult that combines a vegetarian café (Farfars Bakeri), a small plant nursery, B&B and hostel rooms, a farm shop and lakeside recreation — all set amid classic Swedish wooden houses and grassy slopes that lead down to the water. The site emphasises sustainable, rustic hospitality, seasonal baking and nature-focused activities including swimming, canoe and e-bike rentals.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–6 hrs
Sláinte Pub & Restaurang
Sláinte Pub & Restaurang in central Växjö transports guests to Ireland with its cozy, authentic atmosphere, hearty pub fare like fish 'n' chips and shepherd's pie, extensive beer selection including top Guinness sales in Sweden, live music on weekends, and lively craic that makes it Växjö's favorite pub spot.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Svenska tantens trädgårdscafé
A cosy garden café set in a red timber villa on the edge of Växjö, Svenska Tantens Trädgårdscafé serves homemade cakes, open sandwiches and simple lunches in a leafy, old‑world setting. With shaded outdoor seating among flower beds and a calm, nostalgic interior, it’s a relaxed stop for coffee, fika or a light lunch in Småland countryside close to local heritage sites.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
IKEA Restaurang Älmhult
The IKEA Restaurang at the Älmhult store is a spacious, family-friendly cafeteria-style restaurant serving classic Swedish and international comfort food at modest prices. Located within IKEA Älmhult on Handelsvägen, the restaurant offers hot dishes, fika, breakfast options and the famed meatballs—plus a casual bistro and takeaway choices—making it a practical stop for shoppers, families and design pilgrims exploring the birthplace of the IKEA concept.
Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1.5 hrs
Baron8
Baron8 is a vibrant Middle Eastern restaurant in Växjö, blending authentic Syrian flavors with Swedish twists through charcoal-grilled dishes, shawarma, falafel, kebabs, and stone-oven pizzas. Located on Hejaregatan 4, it offers casual dining with delivery options, featuring starters like hummus and mutabal alongside hearty mains from SEK 70–245. Open daily for lunch and dinner, it's a welcoming spot for flavorful, affordable meals in a relaxed atmosphere.
Mon–Fri 11:15–21:00 · Sat–Sun 13:00–21:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Erikson Cottage
Nestled in the serene rural hamlet of Ljungsarp, Erikson Cottage is a charming 19th-century farmhouse blending restaurant, bakery, and cozy bed & breakfast. Savor world-class bread, coffee, and homemade meals amid idyllic Swedish countryside, perfect for forest bathing, swimming, and tranquil escapes near Isaberg.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Knystaforsen
Knystaforsen is a rural fine-dining restaurant and small guesthouse set in a restored sawmill beside the rushing Nissan River at Rydöbruk, Sweden. Built around open-fire cooking, seasonal foraging and regional produce, the experience is theatrical and slow-paced: multi-course tasting menus served in a dim, timbered dining room and finished around an outdoor bonfire. The place also offers a handful of cosy rooms and locally focused breakfasts for overnight guests.
Thu–Sun 18:00–23:00Price level $$Time to spend 2–6 hrs
keun joo:
keun joo brings innovative Asian fusion cuisine to Växjö's vibrant center at Klostergatan 2. This stylish venue fuses Korean BBQ, fresh seafood, and bold flavors in a cozy space with a central bar, doubling as Club KJ for late-night vibes on select evenings. Expect dishes like chili-glazed ribs and arctic char alongside creative cocktails in a welcoming atmosphere.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Kvarnhagskällan Restaurang
Kvarnhagskällan Restaurang in Växjö serves hearty Swedish lunch specials weekdays from 11:30 to 13:30, alongside à la carte options, catering, and event hosting in a spacious venue for up to 300 guests. Fresh, locally sourced ingredients feature in daily dishes like kycklinggryta, raggmunk, and rimmad oxbringa, with vegetarian alternatives available. Ideal for casual lunches, family gatherings, conferences, or celebrations like weddings and julbord.
Mon–Fri 11:30–13:30Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Kosta Hyttsill
Kosta Hyttsill is a traditional Småland restaurant and entertainment venue located in the heart of Glasriket (Glass Kingdom), housed within the historic glass furnace complex. Guests experience authentic regional cuisine prepared in the kiln ovens, live music performances, and master-level glass blowing demonstrations. The venue specializes in group events and seasonal celebrations, accommodating up to 150 guests in a unique atmosphere that blends culinary tradition with artisanal craftsmanship.
Tue 19:00–22:00 · Thu 19:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 2–3 hrs
Smålands Gästgifveri AB
Nestled in Växjö, Smålands Gästgifveri AB embodies the timeless tradition of a Swedish gästgifveri, offering hearty husmanskost with local ingredients. This family-run spot serves classic Småland dishes like pickled herring, smoked meats, and seasonal vegetables, prepared with techniques such as brining and curing. The cozy interior evokes rustic charm, perfect for savoring Sweden's culinary heritage amid the lakeside city's serene vibe. Expect warm service and authentic flavors in a welcoming atmosphere. (512 characters)
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Explore Salen on the map
A handpicked selection of must-see spots near Salen, mapped for you.
More about Salen
Salen travel guide
Tranquil Småland lake haven with mirror-like waters, whispering forests, and endless peace for nature lovers seeking Sweden's gentle wilderness embrace.
Tell me more about SalenMore to explore near Salen
Best experiences near Salen
Best hotels near Salen
Best attractions near Salen
Best landmarks near Salen
Best shops near Salen
Best bars near SalenExplore more
Explore more of Småland
Experience the natural beauty, rich history, and cultural charm of Småland, a picturesque region in southern Sweden perfect for outdoor adventures and family-friendly activities.
Explore Småland
Getting your guide ready…
We are putting together a fresh copy of the Salen guide. This can take up to a minute.
This can take a few moments. If your browser asks, choose Allow so the download can start. You'll find the guide in your Downloads folder.
Nothing happened? Download it again
Sorry, the guide is taking longer than usual. Please try again in a minute, or get it by email instead.
