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Smaka

Vasaplatsen 3, Gothenburg 411 26, Sweden
+46 31132247
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Ranked #26 of 462 restaurants in Gothenburg
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Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night
Description: Restaurang Smaka serves traditional Swedish home cooking in original surroundings. The menu is compiled by experienced chefs and includes both Swedish classics and creative innovations. How about whitefish roe on toast with the classic trimmings; burger à la Wallenberg with melted butter, garden peas and lingonberry; pollock fried in bread crumbs with herbs, mussel broth and potato; or Smaka?s own fish gratin? Of course, there are a number of delightful desserts to round off the meal with, for example: cranberry parfait with toffee thins and warm toffee sauce.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013 via mobile

As advised by a lonely planet guide (yeah, I know) we decided to try this restaurant. Firstly, we were greeted by accepting, smiley staff who were incredibly attentive. The food was exceptional quality and at a reasonable price! It's a mid range price-wise restaurant but the quality... The wild boar, and apple glazed pork were so delicious, and the dessert... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Smaka received good reviews in TA & very good reviews in Yelp so, it not being too far from our hotel, we headed over. Very nice looking from the outside as well as in. Very friendly staff...thank you Nicole for being a wonderful waitress. Lot's of very well prepared traditional Swedish food. For apps we had the charcuterie (very good),... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Whilst attending a convention in Gothenburg, in the choice of recommended restaurants this was listed as authentic Swedish food. I have to say the food and service was marvellous. We had a very large group, the attitude of the staff was really pleasant, the food was served together and quickly, and oh my goodness was it gorgeous. Each course was... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013 via mobile

Fantastic meal, really enjoyed it. Not cheap but then nowhere is in Gothenburg. Highly recommend this place I you want good food in nice surroundings served by friendly staff.

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

Simple tables and a friendly service should not mislead you: the food here is of the highest quality and the choice of wines and spirits of all kinds is exceptional. A superb restaurant in the very centre of the city.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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17 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

We were recommended it by the hotel. Friendly and helpful staff, generous portions. We had the cured meats for starters, followed by the elk and the pork in cider. Very generous helpings. The pork was gammon, but good. Too full for pudding.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2013

I went with a group of friends and we had a very nice meal. I had their famous meatballs and they were very good, accompanied by pickled cucumber and lovely lingon sauce. Our waitress was very nice and was concerned that we were ok, as there was a large lively group next to us. I would definitely go back.

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35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2013

This was the only restaurant in Sweden that I made a reservation in based on others' TripAdvisor reviews. I was not disappointed and the evening was delightful! The restaurant is easy to find and reach by foot, bus or tram. The decor is lovely and the staff really very kind and obliging; the girl who seated us helped with both... More

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24 reviews 24 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 14, 2012

This is a really nice place to experience traditional Swedish cuisine at good prices. Atmosphere and decor is pleasant and conducive and there is a buzz of conversation. We went twice during our recent trip to the city and each time there was a wide range of diners - couples young and older and groups of friends and families. All... More

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See 3 more reviews by ChrisEDevon for Gothenburg
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Essential experience of Swedish dining room! Really relaxing place where you can eat with friends , parents or business peoples. Satisfactory Service with a full range of all traditional Sweden specialities and excellent food level in consideration of good prices. Fully reccomandable for all type of Goteborg visitors!

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