Italian Restaurants in Uppsala

Italian cuisine offers so much more than just pizza and pasta. In Uppsala, you’ll find plenty of Italian restaurants serving fantastic food. Here are some of our favourites. Prego!

Restaurang Basta

Address: Gamla torget 5
Website: www.restaurangbasta.se

A true Italian gem awaits you at Gamla Torget in Uppsala, where Restaurang Basta invites you into a romantic trattoria. The maximalist interior is almost as much of an experience as the exquisite food. The menu is designed for sharing, just like a big Italian family dinner. During the warmer months, you can enjoy a view of Uppsala Cathedral from the outdoor terrace.

Aaltos

Address: Sysslomansgatan 14
Website: www.aaltos.se

A true Italian gem awaits you at Gamla Torget in Uppsala, where Restaurang Basta invites you into a romantic trattoria. The maximalist interior is almost as much of an experience as the exquisite food. The menu is designed for sharing, just like a big Italian family dinner. During the warmer months, you can enjoy a view of Uppsala Cathedral from the outdoor terrace.

Il Forno Italiano

Address: S:t Olofsgatan 8
Website: ilfornoitaliano.se

Il Forno Italiano is a classic Italian restaurant with a cosy Tuscan atmosphere, set in a historic location behind the University Main Building. The menu features a wide range of antipasti, risotto, fresh pasta, traditional main courses, and wood-fired pizzas. The wine cellar is stocked with high-quality Italian wines, including Amarone, Barolo and Brunello. There’s also a small shop at the entrance selling Italian delicacies. Outdoor seating is available in summer.

Ristorante Villa Romana

Address: Gamla torget 4
Website: www.villaromana.se

Ristorante Villa Romana is a true classic among Uppsala’s Italian restaurants. Here, you’re welcomed with a cosy atmosphere, cheerful chefs, and service with a smile. With its central location, generous opening hours and relaxed vibe, it’s easy to drop in for a glass of wine or a late lunch. Perfect for after-work drinks or a leisurely dinner with family and friends.

Trattorian Sorellina

Address: Hamnplan 5
Website: trattoriansorellina.se

Trattorian Sorellina and its outdoor terrace Orangeriet feel like a spacious Italian living room right by the Fyris River. Alongside delicious dinners and an impressive cocktail and wine list, Sorellina also serves a popular weekend brunch—complete with its own gelato cart!

Basilico

Address: Svartbäcksgatan 24
Website: basilico.se

Opposite the Linnaeus Garden you’ll find the charming ristorante Basilico. Here, authentic Italian cuisine and wonderful wines are served in a genuine setting with checkered tablecloths and red brick walls. You can even peek into the kitchen to watch the pizzas being baked in the wood-fired oven.

Brezza

Address: Skolgatan 31
Website: www.brezza.se

Brezza, meaning “breeze” in Italian, is a gathering place for Italian culinary joy. Traditional recipes meet modern influences in an elegant setting. Look down as you enter—the glass floor reveals a glimpse of the wine cellar below, a treasure trove for wine lovers with a special focus on Italian classics like Barolo and Amarone.

Paesano

Address: Kungsgatan 34
Website: paesanouppsala.se

At Paesano, authentic Italian food is served with a modern twist. Pasta is made from scratch and pizzas are baked in a wood-fired oven—just like in Naples. The relaxed atmosphere and warm hospitality make it a great spot for both weekday dinners and weekend gatherings, just a short stroll from Uppsala Central Station.

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