Olssons Brygga
Situated by the edge of Kyrkviken in Arvika, Olssons Brygga is a vibrant restaurant setting where food, music, and summer vibes come together in a single concept. Here, you can sit back on the large outdoor terrace or head up to the rooftop terrace to enjoy views of the harbor. The menu features both lunch and à la carte options, while evenings are frequently filled with live music, events, and a buzzing atmosphere. Olssons Brygga is as much a meeting place as it is a restaurant—ideal for both dinner and long summer evenings by the water.
Elins bakgård
In the heart of Arvika, you will find the charming Elins Bakgård, focusing on homemade baked goods and well-prepared lunches. Here, everything from soups and light dishes to coffee and pastries is served, often with seasonal and local touches. During warmer days, you can settle into the leafy garden, while the bright and cozy interior invites you to take a break year-round. It is a place where craftsmanship, flavors, and a personal atmosphere come together, perfect for a relaxed coffee break or lunch.
Ulvsby Herrgård
Just outside Sunne, overlooking Lake Fryken, a dining experience awaits in a classic manor setting at Ulvsby Herrgård. Here, seasonal ingredients take center stage, featuring flavors drawn from the surrounding forests, fields, and lake. Dinner is served as a carefully crafted multi-course manor menu, where every detail is given time and space. The historic setting and personalized hospitality create a calm and atmospheric overall experience where both the food and the surroundings truly speak for themselves.
Big Hill Lodge
High up on Storhöjden outside Filipstad, a dining experience awaits where the view becomes a natural part of the meal. At Big Hill Lodge, food inspired by the pantry of the forest is served in a warm and family-friendly setting. The expansive view over the Värmland landscape creates a peaceful backdrop, whether you stop by for a coffee or a longer sitting. It is a place where nature, flavors, and community meet—with just as much focus on the experience as on the food.
Sahlströmsgården
Set in a tranquil environment just outside Torsby, overlooking a lake and surrounding nature, Sahlströmsgården is a place where food takes center stage. Here, breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served in a carefully converted barn, with ingredients and menus that follow the shifting seasons. The food is made from scratch with a focus on local flavors, and the atmosphere is defined by peace, culture, and history. It is a destination that suits an everyday lunch just as well as celebrations and leisurely meals in a scenic setting.
Ölme Prästgård
Just outside Kristinehamn, in a historic setting where peace and nature meet, Ölme Prästgård is a restaurant with deep roots in Nordic cuisine. Here, seasonal ingredients take center stage—often sourced from local producers—and menus shift to reflect the flavors of the time of year. The cooking is defined by craftsmanship and care, with every dish thoughtfully prepared from raw ingredient to plate. It is a place where the meal is allowed to take its time, set in a surrounding that enhances the entire experience.
Oliveriet
Right in the heart of Kristinehamn, a genuine Italian dining experience awaits. Here, everything from slow-rise pizza to fresh, house-made pasta is prepared from scratch, often drawing inspiration from Sardinia and classic Italian traditions. The menu is complemented by selected delicacies and wines that elevate the overall experience. The result is a warm and flavorful meeting place where a genuine taste of Italy takes center stage in the heart of Värmland.
Sliperiet
Set in a historic industrial environment at Borgviks bruk, just outside Grums, food, art, and craftsmanship meet in an extraordinary dining experience. Sliperiet serves dishes made entirely from scratch, where seasonal ingredients take center stage and provide a clear connection to the surrounding nature. The kitchen works with a bistro-inspired menu that shifts according to the season and availability. The result is a gastronomic experience where surroundings, flavor, and creativity come together in a unique way in the Värmland countryside.
Fyren, Duse Udde
By the shores of Lake Vänern, just south of Säffle, sits Fyren vid Duse Udde—a restaurant where the historic lighthouse setting meets modern culinary passion. Here, classic Swedish dishes are served with a personal twist, prepared with care and adapted to seasonal ingredients. The view over Lake Vänern creates an atmospheric backdrop that makes every meal an experience in itself. It is a place where good food, nature, and relaxation come together in a unique archipelago setting.
Lurö Gästhärbärge och Krog
On one of Lake Vänern’s most magical islands, Lurö, a dining experience awaits right in the heart of the archipelago nature, where tranquility and flavors go hand in hand. Here, food is served based on ingredients from the lake and its surroundings—such as fish from Lake Vänern, berries, mushrooms, and other local touches that follow the season. The setting is simple, authentic, and entirely shaped by the island’s unique location far from the mainland. It is a place where the journey out becomes part of the experience, and where the food reflects the surrounding nature.
Kvarnen in Klässbol
In Klässbol, right next to Klässbols Linneväveri, lies a charming restaurant and café focused on craftsmanship and quality. At Kvarnen i Klässbol, both meals and pastries are made from scratch, using organic and locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. The lush garden by the stream enhances the peaceful atmosphere, making the spot a popular stop for both lunch and a traditional fika. It is a genuine and nature-close experience where sustainability, flavor, and environment go hand in hand.
Kulinarika
South of Sunne, overlooking lakes and open landscapes, sits a food and wine estate where the culinary experience takes center stage. Here, meals are combined with tastings, courses, and a clear focus on craftsmanship and seasonal ingredients. At Kulinarika, you are welcomed into a rural setting where food, drink, and knowledge go hand in hand—whether you are visiting for dinner or a complete experience. The result is a personal and inspiring place where the good life is allowed to take center stage.
Thorills
Right out in the Värmland countryside just outside Årjäng lies Thorills—a place where cooking is defined by care, the seasons, and high-quality ingredients. Here, dishes are made entirely from scratch with a deep love for the ingredients, often in the form of carefully composed menus that vary by the time of year. The setting is intimate and rural, making the experience feel just as much like visiting a food-loving family as going to a restaurant. It is a place where small-scale charm meets big flavors and genuine hospitality.