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9 restaurants you should visit in Helsingborg

Looking for a restaurant in Helsingborg for lunch or dinner? Enjoy everything from fish and seafood with sea views to Italian classics, Asian flavours and dishes from the charcoal grill. Discover nine restaurants worth a visit – whether you fancy a relaxed dinner or a full evening of food and activities.

Modern dark wooden building by the beach with large stones in the foreground and a blue sea under a clear sky.Seafood

1. Sillen & Makrillen

Right by the sea at Gröningen in central Helsingborg, Sillen & Makrillen serves fish and seafood with stunning views across Öresund towards Denmark. Settle in for dinner as the boats pass by and the sun sets – a place to enjoy good food and a relaxed atmosphere all year round.

📍 How to get here: Gröningen Norra 1

A selection of colorful and elegantly plated dishes served on a golden table.Modern fusion

2. Creo

Just a few minutes’ walk from Helsingborg Central Station, you will find Creo one floor up on Bruksgatan. Here, modern fusion cuisine focuses on seasonal ingredients and new flavour combinations. Choose the chef’s selection of four or seven courses with paired drinks for an evening where food takes centre stage.

📍How to get here: Bruksgatan 18

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A colorful spread of fresh seafood dishes including oysters on ice, scallops, and ceviche beautifully arranged on a dark wooden tableAsian and Nordic

3. AMA

At Clarion Hotel® Sea U in Norra hamnen, AMA brings together Asian flavours and Nordic ingredients. Choose from a selection of medium-sized fish and seafood dishes or try something from the charcoal grill. Take a seat by the open kitchen or on the terrace in summer and enjoy dinner with a cocktail.

Tip! Visit the hotel’s Rooftop Bar on the 8th floor – named one of Sweden’s best rooftop bars, with views over Öresund.

📍How to get here: Kungsgatan 1

People dining outdoors at a cozy restaurant on a cobblestone street under a pink evening sky.Italian

4. Olsons Skafferi

Step inside Olsons Skafferi by Maria torg in central Helsingborg, where Italian specialities have been served in a warm, welcoming setting since 1986. Gather family and friends for classic dishes from across Italy and pick up a few delicacies to take home.

📍How to get here: Mariagatan 6

Atmospheric and elegant restaurant interior with warm lighting, beautiful chandeliers, and cozy seating areas.Scandinavian and European

5. Bara Vara

A short walk from Stortorget, Bara Vara combines Scandinavian and southern European flavours with seasonal ingredients. Choose from small and larger dishes for a relaxed dinner with time to catch up, or settle in at the bar for a drink. For a private group dinner, you can book the wine cellar.

📍How to get here: Fågelsångsgatan 2

View through a brick archway up stone stairs to Kärnan tower in Helsingborg, with Terrasstrapporna leading to it under a blue sky.

Weekend in Helsingborg

Planning a weekend in Helsingborg? Here you can discover everything from local sights and cosy cafés to castles and cultural experiences.

An assortment of Asian dishes and drinks served on a dark patterned stone table.Charcoal-grilled

6. KOL & Cocktails

At KOL & Cocktails, meat, fish, seafood and vegetables come straight from the charcoal grill, while the bar serves cocktails made with freshly squeezed juice. Come for a relaxed dinner, meet colleagues for after work drinks or make dinner the start of a night out with friends.

📍How to get here: Södra Storgatan 11-13

Performers entertain a festive crowd seated at long tables decorated with blue and white garlands.Food and music

7. The Tivoli

Right on the waterfront in Norra hamnen, The Tivoli welcomes you into the old ferry terminal built in 1898. Enjoy burgers, snacks and sandwiches in Vinylbaren, where music is part of the experience. Start your evening with a meal before a concert or take in the views across Öresund from the outdoor terrace in summer.

📍How to get here: Köpenhamnskajen 1

A high angle view of a group of people dining and socializing around a round table on a checkered floor.Neighbourhood bistro

8. Drottninggatan 35

Drottninggatan 35 is a cosy neighbourhood bistro in the heart of Helsingborg, serving flavours from around the world. The menu changes regularly, with food and drink specials on the chalkboard offering something new to try. Drop in for a spontaneous dinner or settle in for the evening.

📍How to get here: Drottninggatan 35

Elegant hotel lobby featuring a green velvet sofa, a round marble table, and a tropical leaf mural.Food and activities

9. Centralen Lounge

Next to Helsingborg Central Station, Centralen Lounge brings together a restaurant, bar, live sport and activities under one roof. Settle in for lunch, enjoy after work drinks or watch a match. Want to keep the evening going? Challenge your friends to a game of darts or shuffleboard and finish with karaoke.

📍How to get here: Kungstorget 8

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