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Restaurants

Two of Halmstad’s restaurants have entered their restaurant list: Pio Matsal & Bar and Söderfamiljen, both with good reason.

Restaurant Fyr – Congratulations Halmstad!

Masterclass

The owner of Restaurant Fyr External link, opens in new window. in Halmstad is Jacob Holmström, one of Sweden's absolute top chefs. Fyr is a classic restaurant with an à la carte menu, bar service and patio. The ambition is to create one of Sweden's best restaurants and at the same time have a warm and lively atmosphere. The conditions are the best. The restaurant is located on one of the country's finest beaches and as dinner is consumed, the sun slowly sinks into the sea behind the lighthouse on Tylön, which is just outside. It doesn't get much more beautiful than that from a restaurant table.

The menu offers dishes from both land and sea, with the latter in focus. And as the oysters with well-chosen accessories go down, as boiled asparagus with wonderfully crunchy hazelnuts, excellent tartar on tender inner thigh, different varieties of browned and grilled butter sauces and a perfectly cooked haddock are enjoyed, that silly smile of pleasure appears which we usually have when we eat Jacob's food.

Söderfamiljen – Amazingly good food, quite simply

Good class
They know what they’re doing, the chefs in this personal and charming little gem of a tavern on the banks of the Nissan River. They are keenly aware and cook food using locally produced, organic and high-quality ingredients. Fun selection of local beers and well-chosen wines. Occasionally tapas, while at other times a more traditional menu with crispy potato pancakes, delicious bacon-topped pollock with mashed potatoes, kale and pickled lingonberries. Exquisite, rich and generous bouillabaisse.

Cafés

There are three cafés in White Guide’s list. Both Feldts Socker & Cykel and Cortado Coffee Shop are rated very highly. Feldts Bröd & Konfekt is rated at a good level.

Cortado Coffee Shop – A warming experience

Very good class
“Better coffee for the people” is Cortado’s motto – which is repeated at various points around the café. And here the coffee really gets to shine. Here you can find everything from simple percolated coffee to most varieties of espresso. The coffee comes from a number of small coffee roasters and the delightful staff keep an eye on all the beans and roasts – and serve them with the highest levels of quality. The teas are not far behind, with a wide range to choose from and high level of quality. When it comes to pastries, the café offers buns and cakes, but focuses mainly on vegan and raw options – the raw balls made from cocoa, chia seeds, baobab fruit, dates and orange are a real highlight. Cortado also collaborates with artists, staging gallery activities with exhibitions of modern contemporary diets.

Feldts Bröd & Konfekt – Large pastries in a small area

Good class
Baker and pastry chef My Feldt sets off on her motorcycle. Before this, she hugs her little brother Putte, who is usually standing behind the counter in this tiny oasis for lovers of organic produce, quality and charm. A constant stream of customers buy sourdough, potato and rosemary bread and baguettes. Crisp croissants are available on Saturdays. Or mini lemon meringue pies, sugar pretzels – or whatever is in and on the counter on the day. Sit on simple pallets in the corner and enjoy. The deliciously chewy caramel tartlet is filled with smooth chocolate and topped with roasted hazelnuts – heavenly. And don’t miss the strawberry, lime and rose sorbet. Like the taste of summer.

Hotels

You can also find hotels in White Guide. Here, Hotel Tylösand can be proud of having received a very high rating.

Hotel Tylösand – Art, Nordic design and magical sea views

Very good level
You are met by sculptures, magnificent paintings and photographs as soon as you walk in through the entrance of Hotel Tylösand. Per Gessle’s and Björn Nordstrand’s hotel is characterised by art and by austere, stylish, Nordic design. The rooms are well thought out, with comfortable beds, effective lighting and a good work space. From several of the rooms, you can imagine an endless sea and wide horizons. The long, sandy beach invites you to go for a stroll or take a dip. The restaurant – in the summer there are several of them – offers well-cooked food, and the chef is ready to fix an omelette, eggs over-easy or anything else you might want with the generous breakfast buffet. The spa area has a sauna, gym and several pools. Slipping into the well-heated outdoor pool once darkness has fallen and the wind is whining is highly recommended.

More restaurants in Halmstad

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