Matstudion & Terrassen, Karlstad

In Karlstad, you’ll find Matstudion that offers activities for individuals and businesses in food and drink with a focus on locally produced and high quality. They also run the restaurant Terrassen in Mariebergsskogen, which naturally has the same focus. Here, you can enjoy a fantastic lunch or a lovely dinner and watch the chefs prepare the food.

Sliperiet, Borgvik, Grums

At Sliperiet in Borgvik, art and gastronomy merge, with each dish in the open kitchen crafted with precision, just like the art displayed in the old grinder building from 1903. In the dining room, they strive to create a popular meeting place with a menu derived from Nordic bistro cuisine. The founder of Sliperiet, Oscar Magnusson, wants to share his three great passions in life here: art, food, and music. Sliperiet is open during the summer season.

Ölme Prästgård, Ölme, Kristinehamn

Between Karlstad and Kristinehamn, you find Ölme Prästgård, dating back to the 18th century. Here, they serve a taste journey through the year’s flavor shifts, created with care, high quality, and local origin in ingredients and drinks. The dining experience ranges from breakfast to lunch and dinner and can even include an overnight stay if you wish.

Oliveriet, Kristinehamn and Karlstad

Jenny and Andrea welcome you to Oliveriet, a slice of Italy in Värmland. With homemade fresh pasta and long-leavened pizzas, you’ll have an amazing taste experience and enjoy the Italian atmosphere. The food mixes local ingredients from Värmland with those from Italy. There is also a shop selling their favorites from Sardinia. You can visit Oliveriet in both Kristinehamn and Karlstad.

Kungskvarnen in Borgvik, Grums

In the cultural village of Borgvik, you’ll find Kungskvarnen right next to the river, which adds to the cozy surroundings. At Kungskvarnen, there’s a focus on homemade and locally produced food. If you order meat, it most likely comes from the owner’s own farm, and mushrooms and berries come from the forests of Borgvik. You are invited to a culinary and cultural environment with an authentic experience.

Fryken’s Pärla, Lysvik, Sunne

If you want to enjoy lake views and good food, Fryken’s Pärla in Lysvik is a suggestion. Here, you sit next to or even on Fryken and are served well-prepared food paired with pleasant drinks. The kitchen offers a varied menu with something to suit everyone. You can reach the restaurant by car, bus, or boat. There is also a shop where you can purchase something you particularly like.

Big Hill Lodge, Storhöjden, Filipstad

At the top of Storhöjden in Filipstad, you’ll find Big Hill Lodge, a family heirloom of the Stjernlöf family. The restaurant offers a cozy and modern vibe where you can enjoy food inspired by the forest’s pantry. From the lookout tower, you get a panoramic view over beautiful Värmland, and you can also enjoy your dinner here. The menu always includes the classic wild boar patties.

Julins Backyard BBQ, Karlstad

At Julins family, you get to experience authentic Texas BBQ in Värmland. You eat in an environment that makes you feel like you’re in a backyard in the south of Ameria American. The aroma of delicious smoked meat fills the air, you listen to great music, and under the glow of string lights, you enjoy a fabulous meal. The menu includes brisket, ribs, pulled pork, and more, served with traditional sides. During the summer months, the large doors to the outdoor seating area are opened so you can sit outside, eat BBQ, and have a drink from the container bar.

Kulinarika, Aplungen, Sunne

In Aplungen, a stunningly beautiful place overlooking a lake and farmlands south of Sunne, lies Kulinarika, a culinary and vineyard where taste and encounters are the focus. You can experience events tied to the location and of high quality. Here, there are pizza nights, tasting menus, tastings, and various courses. Kulinarika processes its products which you can taste and buy. Imagine a sparkling wine made from apples – a Värmland champagne.

Picasso’s Veranda, Kristinehamn

In the archipelago of Kristinehamn, next to Lake Vänern with a view of Picasso’s sculpture and the water, is Picasso’s Veranda with a café and bistro. Here, you can enjoy a delicious archipelago lunch, dinner, or just have a coffee. They serve hearty baguettes, warming soups, shrimp sandwiches, and ice cream from Lejonet & Björnen.

Lurö Gästhus & Krog, Lurö, Säffle

In Lurö, you can discover the beautiful archipelago of Lake Vänern, and at Lurö Gästhus & Krog, you can enjoy fantastic food with Håkan and Angelica. The tavern offers an archipelago menu filled with local ingredients, fish from Vänern, meat from the archipelago’s grazing animals, and a rich element of mushrooms, vegetables, and berries from Lurö.

Gattet, Kristinehamn

In the archipelago of Kristinehamn, on the way to the Picasso’s statue, you find Gattet Restaurant and Guest Harbor, which means you can arrive by car or boat. Here, they cater to those looking for a high-class gastronomic food and drink experience in a delightful setting where you can look out over the water and the passing boats.

Lilängshamnen’s Fiskrökeri & restaurang, Skoghall, Hammarö

In the summer, you can visit Lilängshamnen’s restaurant where classic fish and seafood dishes are served, from snacks, salads, and sandwiches to soups, the smoke master’s tasting plank, and a shrimp feast. The restaurant’s large terrace provides a panoramic view over Lake Vänern and Lilängshamnen’s small boat harbor. There is also a store open year-round where you can find a wide range of delicacies from sea and lake.

Sahlströmsgården, Torsby

In the idyllic Utterbyn in Torsby lies Sahlströmsgården, a cultural family estate dating back to 1803. The building, which once served as a barn, now houses the estate’s restaurant where the menu reflects the seasons and is made from scratch. A visit here is as much an experience of Swedish cultural history as it is a dining experience, and you can enjoy both the food and the view over Lake Sirsjön.

Grön Ko Café & Saluhall, Värmlandsbro, Säffle

In the old station house in Värmlandsbro, you’ll find Grön Ko Café and Market Hall, focusing on locally produced goods. Here, they serve well-prepared classic Swedish cuisine and homemade pastries. The market hall offers a wide range of local products, from meats to jams and crispbreads. If you’re after a cozy lunch or a snack, swing by and experience this delightful spot.

Zest, Karlstad

In the heart of Karlstad, you’ll find Zest, a health hub serving food made from scratch with a focus on plant-based ingredients. Here, they serve salad bowls, warm soups, dumplings, smoothies, raw desserts, and much more. The focus is on health, sustainability, and pleasure. Zest is a green and cozy oasis with plenty of options for everyone.