A Foodie’s Guide to Göteborg's 10 Best Cultural Restaurants — theculturetrip.com

Embedded in the Elite Plaza hotel, a former 19th century insurance building, Swea Hof is the epitome of elegance. The restaurant is a converted courtyard situated within the hotel and has retained its late 19th century atrium features with high ceilings, marble flooring and stylish light fittings. Despite being enclosed, Swea Hof has the feeling of openness with natural light pouring in from the glass roof and an open kitchen preparing a feast of oysters, shellfish platters and traditional Swedish dishes such as dill-cooked lobster. Flavoursome Swedish cheeses appear among a selection of the better-known French names and traditional desserts are served with a contemporary twist. Locals come to Swea Hof over the Christmas period for the best Julbord (Christmas buffet) in the city comprising seafood and many a pickle.

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