Restaurant Basta
Gamla torget 5, 753 20 Uppsala
A true Italian gem awaits at Gamla torget in Uppsala. Restaurant Basta invites you to a romantic trattoria where modern elegance meets rustic charm. The maximalist interior design is just nearly as impressive as the exquisite food. The menu is designed for sharing, just like at a big Italian family dinner – choose from pasta, pizza, risotto, and classic Italian mains, accompanied by fine wines from Tuscany. During warmer months, enjoy the view of the Cathedral from the outdoor seating area.
Aaltos
Sysslomansgatan 14, 75311 Uppsala
Between the pillars under Alvar Aalto’s famous house in Uppsala you will find Aaltos. This Italian grill is a generous meeting place and a tribute to the Finnish world architect Alvar Aalto and his love of Italy and the Renaissance. Here you are offered aromas and flavours from the charcoal grill, Bellinis, Italian wines and grappa. During summer, the large outdoor seating area is designed like an Italian garden, perfect for enjoying a charcuterie board while people-watching.
Il Forno Italiano
S:t Olofsgatan 8, 753 12 Uppsala
Il Forno Italiano is a classic Italian restaurant with a cozy Tuscan atmosphere set in a historic location. The menu features a wide range of antipasti, risotto, fresh pasta, traditional Italian main courses, wood-fired pizzas, and authentic desserts. The wine selection includes Italian premium wines such as Amarone, Barolo, and Brunello. The entrance also houses a small shop offering Italian delicacies. Outdoor seating is available in summer.
Ristorante Villa Romana
Gamla torget 4, 753 20 Uppsala
Ristorante Villa Romana is an Italian restaurant located centrally on Gamla Torget in Uppsala with a beautiful view of the cathedral. They work with ingredients and dishes inspired by Italian cuisine. Here you are greeted by a cosy atmosphere, happy chefs and waiters/waitresses with a twinkle in their eye. The restaurant’s nice location, in the middle of Uppsala, with its generous opening hours and relaxed atmosphere makes it easy to sneak in and relax with a glass of wine or a drink, or maybe for a late lunch
Trattorian Sorellina
Trattorian Sorellina and its outdoor seating area, Orangeriet, feel like a spacious Italian living room located right by the Fyris River. In addition to delightful dinners and an extensive drink and wine list, Sorellina also offers a popular weekend brunch – complete with a gelato cart!
Basilico
Svartbäcksgatan 24, 75332, Uppsala
Opposite the Linnaeus Garden is the charming Ristorante Basilico. Here you can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine and wonderful wines in a genuine setting with checkered tablecloths and red brick walls. Plus, you can watch the chefs prepare pizzas in the wood-fired oven.
Brezza
Brezza, meaning “breeze” in Italian, is a popular spot with locals for classic Italian meals. Traditional recipes are combined with modern influences in an elegant setting. Make sure to look down as you enter the restaurant – through the glass floor, you’ll spot the wine cellar, a treasure trove for wine lovers focusing on Italian classics like Barolo and Amarone.
