Your guide to restaurants in Umeå

Gotthards Krog

Gotthards Krog is a world-class food and drink experience in the heart of Umeå. With local ingredients, creative gastronomy and inspiration from global cuisines, the restaurant stands out for both atmosphere and quality. If you’re in the mood for dinner or cocktails in stylish surroundings, Gotthards is an excellent choice.

Rex Brasserie

Rex Brasserie is located in the Town Hall – a dining experience that combines classic French brasserie style with ingredients from Norrland. The menu changes with the seasons, the food is prepared from scratch, and the atmosphere is both elegant and relaxed. The perfect place for anyone wanting to enjoy a truly good meal in the heart of the city’s bustle.

Bistro Le Garage

Bistro Le Garage offers creative dishes and excellent vegetarian options. It’s one of Umeå’s most beloved eateries, known for its homely atmosphere and a menu that celebrates Swedish produce. Here you’ll find some of the city’s best vegetarian dishes – colourful, well-composed and packed with flavour.

Brasserie NÒR

Brasserie NÒR is located at Clarion Hotel® Umeå with views of the Ume River and the pulse of the city. Here, Norrland ingredients meet European flavours in a modern brasserie setting. Perfect for dinner, after-work drinks or a flavour-packed evening in the City of Birches.

Tonka Strandgatan

Tonka Strandgatan sits beautifully by the Ume River and offers a modern dining experience with a passion for craftsmanship and local produce from the forests and farms of Norrland. A great choice for a relaxed dinner or drink in central Umeå.

Såya

Såya in central Umeå offers a full sensory experience, where traditional Southeast Asian cooking meets modern influences. The menu features sharing dishes and exquisite creative cocktails – a fusion restaurant for those seeking flavour, style and togetherness.

Köksbaren

Köksbaren combines Norrland ingredients with international flavours in a Nordic and streamlined setting. Enjoy a meal where attention to detail makes all the difference – ideal for a special dinner, a celebration or simply a high-quality dining experience.

Harlequin

Harlequin is a top-class restaurant and wine bar on Rådhusesplanaden in Umeå, where food and drink come together in an elegant whole. The menu changes regularly and showcases the best seasonal ingredients from the region, complemented by an impressive wine list.

Guilty Pleasure Café

Guilty Pleasure Café is a go-to brunch spot in Umeå. Here, you’ll find fluffy pancakes, freshly baked pastries, colourful bowls and excellent coffee in a warm and lively atmosphere. The café is located at Comfort Hotel™ Winn, Umeå, making it the perfect stop for hotel guests and anyone looking to treat themselves to a weekend brunch.

Kulturbageriet

Kulturbageriet is an organic artisan bakery and café in central Umeå, where every bite reflects quality and care. Enjoy sourdough bread, pastries and stone-baked pizza, or settle in with a cup of coffee on the bright indoor square in the Väven district. Ideal for a fika (the Swedish tradition of coffee with cake or pastries), lunch or a cosy weekend break.

Tonka – Bistro Café

In the heart of Umeå, you’ll find Tonka Bistro Café – a place with big-city energy and a passion for ingredients and craftsmanship. Here, you can enjoy everything from freshly baked fika treats to creative lunch dishes and weekend brunch. Perfect for those seeking both flavour and a relaxed atmosphere.

Nya Konditoriet

Nya Konditoriet is Umeå’s oldest patisserie, steeped in tradition. Since 1927, Nya Konditoriet has served classic cakes, freshly baked bread and genuine café charm. In a charming wooden building in central Umeå, you’ll find cakes like prinsesstårte, moussetårtor, gluten-free options and what might be the best fika stop in town.

Clarion Hotel® Umeå

At Clarion Hotel® Umeå, a breakfast buffet awaits with freshly baked bread, local cheeses, fresh fruit, hot porridge and much more. Enjoy an omelette prepared to order by the omelette chef, and savour your morning coffee in a bright and inviting atmosphere. A perfect start to the day in the City of Birches – whether you’re travelling for business or enjoying a weekend in Umeå.

Facit Bar

Facit Bar is a popular and stylish cocktail bar in the heart of Umeå, located by Rådhustorget. Here, you’ll find both classic drinks and creative signature cocktails in an atmosphere that is relaxed yet vibrant. The bar is a favourite for after-work gatherings or an evening out with friends.

Guilty Pleasure Café

Guilty Pleasure Café is not only a great brunch spot but also contributes to Umeå’s lively nightlife with creative cocktails, good music and an energetic atmosphere – both at the bar and on the dance floor. Here, classic drinks are mixed alongside local favourites.

Hörnet

Hörnet is an excellent restaurant for both lunch and dinner – but also a cosy bar with live music and well-crafted drinks. Located in Kungsgatan in central Umeå, the restaurant offers a creative cocktail menu in relaxed surroundings.

Tornhuset – På Taket

At Tornhuset you’ll find “På Taket” – a rooftop terrace with panoramic views over the Ume River and an atmosphere that truly stands out. Whether it’s a barbecue evening, sunset cocktails or after-work drinks, this is the place for food, drinks and views right in the middle of Umeå.

Juliette

Juliette is an elegant cocktail bar with a 1920s ambience in Umeå. Dark tones, shimmering details and carefully crafted drinks evoke the feeling of a different era. French elegance meets Umeå’s urban pulse in an intimate setting.