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The Best Restaurants in Malmo
Pick your favorite Malmo restaurant.

By Terri Mapes, About.com

As a visitor, it's hard to know which restaurants in Malmo are really good. So to help you, here are the 10 best restaurants in Malmo (and a street map) in all price ranges, including budget restaurants as well as upscale gourmet eateries.

1. Restaurant Översten in Malmo

This is Malmo's restaurant with the highest elevation, lots of elegant style, and the very best view. You can even see across Öresund to Copenhagen while enjoying your food. Upscale pricing.

Restaurant Cuisine: Swedish

Location & Contact: Kronprinsen Hotel at Regementsgatan 52 in Malmo. Phone 040-98 06 50. E-mail: restaurangen@oversten.se

Opening Hours: Daily lunch 11:30 - 2 pm. Fri-Sat also open in the evening.

2. Skeppsbron2 - Malmo Bar & Restaurant

The Skeppsbron 2 Restaurant is a more expensive restaurant in Malmo. The interesting aspect of this place is that there's no set menu. Guests at the Skeppsbron 2 Restaurant have a direct view of the canal from the glass-walled dining area. There is also a wine cellar offering tastings.

Restaurant Cuisine: Swedish/International.

Location & Contact: Street Skeppsbron 2 in Malmö, just west of Central Station. Phone 040-30 62 02, e-mail info@skeppsbron2.com.

Opening hours: Monday through Friday 11.30 am - 2 pm and 6 pm - 11 pm. Saturday 6 pm - 3 am. Closed Sundays.

3. Restaurant Anno 1900 Malmo

Good Swedish food is offered at the Anno 1900, and there often are special offers on the menu, mostly on Fridays. This rustic restaurant in Malmo is very cozy with lots of Swedish decoration to enjoy. Reasonable price range.

Restaurant Cuisine: Swedish

Location & Contact: Norra Bulltoftavägen 7 in Malmo. Phone 040 18 47 47. E-mail: anno1900malmo@telia.com

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30 - 2 pm, Fri-Sat also after 5 pm. Sunday 2 pm - 7 pm.

4. Malmo's Johan P. Fish Restaurant

A little pricey, but the freshest fish in Malmo! This restaurant takes the lead when it comes to freshly caught seafood. You can also buy fish to take home here. Johan P. is located inside the Saluhallen indoor market hall, on Lilla Torg square. They also have an outdoor cafe.

Restaurant Cuisine: Swedish/Seafood

Location & Contact: At Saluhallen, Landbygatan 3 in Malmö. E-mail: johanp@johanp.nu. Phone: 040 97 18 18.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat noon - 11 pm (kitchen closes at 10 pm). Closed on Sunday.

5. Tempo Bar & Kök, Malmo

Outstanding food and a great atmosphere make the Tempo one of Malmo's best restaurants. Here, you'll find a modern restaurant with outdoor seating, along with gourmet dishes you can put together yourself. The variety ranges from meats to seafood to vegetarian. A little pricey.

Restaurant Cuisine: European

Location & Contact: Sodra Skolgatan 30 in Malmo. Phone: 040 12 60 21.

Opening Hours: Mon-Tue 6 pm - midnight. Wed-Sat 4 pm - 1 am. Sun 4 pm - midnight.

6. Malmo's Mando Steakhouse

The Mando Steakhouse is the restaurant for you if you're not feeling like eating more fish. The steaks here are very tender and considering meat prices in Scandinavia, the restaurant has low prices. Try the "Planksteak" - it's so famous that the restaurant is counting how many are being made!

Restaurant Cuisine: Steak/International

Location & Contact: Skomakaregatan 4 in Malmo. Phone: 040 78 000. E-mail: info@mandosteakhouse.com.

Opening Hours: Mon-Fri from 11:30 am, Sat-Sun from 12 noon.

7. La Casita Malmo

La Casita is a reasonably priced Mediterranean restaurant in Malmo. Here, guests find a large variety of pasta and Italian-inspired dishes. For families, this is a popular place to eat at. Try the Panna la Casita.

Restaurant Cuisine: Mediterranean

Location & Contact: Stora Nygatan 19 in Malmo. Phone: 040 - 12 97 27. E-mail: info@la-casita.se

Opening Hours: Lunc Mon-Fri 11:30 - 2 pm. Mon-Sat 5 pm - late. Closed on Sunday.

8. Malmo's HIPP Restaurant & Club

The HIPP is a restaurant in Malmo that's very "hip". For a reasonably priced lunch (11:30 am - 2 pm), there's really good lighter fare along with a salad buffet. Later at night, the place turns into a booming club (11 pm - 3 am) if you prefer to combine dinner with dancing.

Restaurant Cuisine: International

Location & Contact: Kalendegatan 12 in Malmo. Phone 040 97 40 30.

Opening Hours: 11:30 am - 3 am

9. Malmo's Rådhuskällaren Restaurant

In the cellars of Malmo's town hall you'll find the Rådhuskällaren (in English: town hall cellar) restaurant with lots of seafood. This is a higher-priced restaurant in Malmo, with elegant surroundings dating back to the 1500s, and upscale service.

Restaurant Cuisine: Swedish

Location & Contact: Stortorget 1 in Malmo. Phone 040 790 20. E-mail: fredrik.sundin@profilrestauranger.se

Opening Hours: Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 - 2 pm, Dinner Mon-Sat 4 pm - 10:30 pm. Sunday 1 pm - 7 pm.

10. La Empanada Restaurant in Malmo

La Empanada is probably Malmo's best restaurant for quick, spicy foods at low prices. For visitors that don't enjoy south-american food as much, there is also a selection of local favorites such as the good old Swedish meatballs.

Restaurant Cuisine: South American/Swedish

Location & Contact: Själbodgatan 10 in Malmo. Phone 040-12 02 62.

Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11 am - 9 pm, Sunday 12 - 8 pm.

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