The best restaurants in Norrtälje

If you want to enjoy high-quality gastronomy in a rural setting, set your GPS to Torvalla village, located between Norrtälje and Rimbo. There, among fields, pastures, and farms, you’ll find Cissi and Clara Gårdsrestaurang, which is run in a charming red farmhouse on Clara’s family farm. Here you’re greeted by a kitchen on the ground floor and a lovely dining room upstairs. It couldn’t be more cozy and pleasant.

The fixed menu, where nature, quality, and taste are the guiding principles, consists of home-grown ingredients plus lamb and meat from nearby Järinge Farm (fish and shellfish are also served according to season and availability). You start with snacks that then turn into larger cold and hot servings and end with sweets. All deliciously good. The drinks are of the same high standard as the food, and you can enjoy everything from well-made, self-composed non-alcoholic drink packages to wines from small-scale producers.

The easiest way to get to Cissi och Clara Gårdsrestaurang is by car, but you can also take the bus to this restaurant gem – the staff is more than happy to help with pick-up and drop-off. And don’t forget to visit the farm shop, which is located next door. Here you’ll find both local and global delicacies that’ll enhance your cooking at home.

Right at the mouth of the Norrtälje River in the city center, close to the archipelago and the sea, is the hotel Åtellet. In addition to pleasant accommodation, they also offer an excellent restaurant with bar. It has become one of the city’s most popular meeting places and here both hotel guests, Norrtälje residents, Stockholmers, and more long-distance tourists gather to eat and drink in a cozy and stylish environment. This restaurant in Norrtälje serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner – and in between a smaller menu that they call “Always at Åtellet”. And don’t miss their after-work hangouts on Fridays which offers live music and other happenings. The outdoor seating is also a highlight.

The lunch menu (served on weekdays) is extensive, with daily specials as well as weekly vegetarian, salad, fish, meat, and burgers. If you come here in the evening, you can enjoy everything from a snack and a glass of wine to a three-course dinner (there is also a special children’s menu for younger guests). Everything is prepared with fresh, quality ingredients, many of which come from local suppliers. Åtellet also gets kudos for its sustainability work, which includes selling leftover lunch boxes at half price – all to reduce food waste.

The hotel also offers conference facilities that you can combine with fun activities such as golf, fishing, swimming, boat trips, hiking, and shopping.

Lunch or dinner overlooking the glittering Norrtälje Bay, does that sound like something for you? Then you should visit Restaurant Havspiren, an archipelago oasis located right on the water only 10 minutes from the city center. They offer a lovely atmosphere all year round, and in the summer, the place is even more pleasant with a large outdoor terrace on the quay. Then you can also take your own boat here, the restaurant has a private jetty with reserved berths for guests.

The varied menu has something for everyone, and you can eat everything from a fresh salad to a juicy burger or a tasty vegetarian dish. And in addition to food and drink, Havspiren also offers conference facilities and a banquet hall in bright rooms with beautiful sea views and seating for up to 30 people. Perfect for birthday celebrations, weddings, family dinners, or corporate events.

Are you hungry for tasty Asian food or South American street food? Then you should head to Rollin’ Balls, located in the center of Norrtälje. The extensive menu includes sushi, churrasco, and laab bowls, but also plenty of other goodies – both small dishes, main courses, and bowls. Everything is made from fresh ingredients with lots of flavor, beautifully presented, and incredibly tasty.

You can either eat in the cozy, kitschy dining room (drop-in only) or order takeaway and eat at home. Rollin’ Balls is also a dog-friendly restaurant and they’re fully licensed if you want to have a glass of wine, beer, cider, or a drink with your meal.

Ed loves two things: his bike and burgers. And it’s primarily the burgers the rest of us get to enjoy at his downtown burger joint, Ed’s Burgers. And Ed knows what he’s talking about – he’s tested burgers all over the US, and now serves up his favorites to burger lovers from near and far. Take a seat in this cozy American diner-style space (or order takeaway) and enjoy your meal.

The menu offers a wide range of tasty burgers to suit all preferences – both meat (made with local and fresh meat) and vegetarian options. You can complement them with tasty sides such as sweet potato fries and dipping sauces. Drinks include beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic drinks. Plus milkshakes, obviously. If you’re looking for restaurants in Norrtälje where you’re guaranteed to be full, Ed’s Burgers is a safe bet.

Happy Shitty Day is probably Sweden’s smallest rock club and the only one in Norrtälje. And the place definitely deserves a gold star for its quirky name. They also live up to their name – you can come here when you’re having a bad day and leave with a big smile on your face. Not bad at all, right? It’s especially nice on Fridays when they have their rock-themed after-work hangout, a hit that often draws a crowd. And if you like live music, keep an eye on the concert calendar.

But Happy Shitty Day isn’t just a rock club, it’s also a restaurant that specializes in Japanese (and Asian) food, especially ramen. And rock and ramen is a unique and delightful mix that is guaranteed to put you in a good mood (even if you’re a pop or jazz person). The staff is super-friendly, and the joy of cooking is obvious in the kitchen. Besides delivering steady guest favorites like ramen, dumplings, and carnitas, they also experiment a lot with new flavors and spices. All to serve you a delicious meal for lunch or dinner.

Den Gyllene Räven is a friendly gastro pub in Norrtälje harbor, located right on the water along the harbor promenade. This modern restaurant aims to become a second living room where you as a guest can always feel at home. A place where you can come for a bite to eat, a drink, or to play a fun game with good friends. It’s a good ambition – and they’ve done a great job. And it’s not just food and drink that’s served here, but also a lot of tall tales. Of course, with the golden fox as the main character.

At Den Gyllene Räven, you can eat both lunch and dinner, and the menu includes dishes from all corners of the world. You can enjoy meat, fish, seafood, and vegetarian options – in other words, there’s something for everyone. Bao buns, freshly cooked blue mussels, grilled veal entrecote, baked beetroot, and butter-fried Öregrund perch are just a few examples that’ll make your taste buds dance. With its golden location, the restaurant, of course, has a sunny outdoor terrace in the summer, and they regularly organize events (including a Christmas buffet).