Familjen

Restaurang Familjen turned out to be one of the most memorable meals of our trip, blending incredible food, warm hospitality, and a bit of unexpected magic. From the moment we sat down, the atmosphere struck the perfect balance between stylish and approachable—modern Scandinavian design with a cozy, welcoming energy. We started the night with a round of thoughtfully crafted cocktails and a lovely selection of wine that set the tone for a relaxed but elevated dinner. For appetizers, we shared the crab dumpling, a cheese plate, and the fried sourdough—all beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. The crab dumpling in particular stood out for its delicate texture and balance of flavors, while the sourdough had that perfect crispy exterior and warm interior that makes something simple feel special. When it came to the mains, three of us ordered the pork chop, which was perfectly cooked and flavorful, but the real star of the night was the duck confit, which two of us (myself included) ordered. It was tender, rich, and beautifully balanced—one of those dishes that makes you pause mid-bite. Adding to the night’s charm, we were seated near a wedding dinner that was taking place in the same space. Cameras captured our group throughout the festivities, making us feel unexpectedly part of the celebration. It gave the whole evening a warm, communal feel that elevated what was already a stellar dining experience. The service throughout was impeccable—friendly without being overbearing—and everything flowed seamlessly. This was truly a highlight meal, and I’d recommend Familjen to anyone visiting Gothenburg who wants excellent food and a genuinely memorable evening.

Delicious food! Rhubarb coctail is one of the best one I have ever had. Recommended! ❤️

With a bill of 490sek per pax, it proved an economical choice. The ice cream dessert was the best I've ever tasted, Love the croquette. Areas for improvement: the artichoke mousse smell weird, the pork loin had a strong pork smell.

I got the Beef Tartar which was accompanied by "bell-pepper and capari mayo" but it just tasted like liquid smoke. Then I had the flank steak. It was good but definitely not wow, I've definitely had better for less money. Plus there was no side and no presentation, it was just the meat with a handful of celeric cubes thrown in there and the whole thing looked like it just randomly fell on the plate. My partner had spätzle - again, definitely had better elsewhere for cheaper. Plus the portion was so tiny! And for desert we had strawberry sorbet (which tasted exactly like what we make at home by simply crushing strawberries with sugar and freezing it, so nothing breathtaking or surprising) with frozen cream cheese which was clearly either frozen too quickly or re-frozen. The staff was really nice but the food was a big letdown.

Heard this restaurant a couple of times from friends and now we tried it. Maybe my expectation was too high but I have had better steaks in the town. For sure the ingredients were fresh and with high quality. But considering the price you wouldn’t get exceptionally tasty food. But as it carries a Michelin recom I still think it’s worth the try.

Had a very enjoyable early dinner at Familjen recently on a day trip out to Gothenburg. We came before the usual dinner rush so service was even more personalized (thank you for the taste test of your new drink menu items). The Familjen Menu tasting course hit all the marks: interesting flavours and ingredients from local farms and fisheries. Their crispbread was quality and the opening lobster appetizer were excellent. An enjoyable night.

Dining at Restaurang Familjen feels like stepping into a cozy, stylish Nordic home, where the warmth of genuine hospitality meets the artistry of modern Swedish cuisine. The atmosphere is inviting and relaxed, perfect for those seeking a less formal yet thoughtfully crafted dining experience. Each dish is a masterclass in balancing traditional flavors with modern creativity. I started with the fried haddock, crisp and golden, perfectly complemented by a creamy dill sauce and earthy mushrooms—a delightful combination that felt comforting yet refined. The main course, grilled picanha, was tender and juicy, harmoniously paired with king oyster mushrooms, bringing a playful surf-and-turf vibe to the plate. What sets Familjen apart is its attention to detail, from the quality of ingredients to the presentation. It’s a place where you feel both at home and inspired by the culinary creativity. Overall rating: 8.8/10.

The foods were above average but not Wow. The sea crayfish soup was full of umami, creamy but not heavy. However it was too salty to my taste, had to request for extra bread to eat it up. The beef tartar was pretty good, the meat was cut not too finely which was to my liking, plus the egg cream was very tasty. But the ramson capers didn’t really bring out the special aroma of ramson, so I failed to taste the specialty of the dish.

I'm not sure why the reviews for this restaurant are so good, perhaps I ordered the wrong thing. I got snow crab legs, and they were so salted that it was like crab legs you get at an all-you-can-eat buffet, where they provide low quality crab and salt it a ton so you have to drink water. My dish was about 480Kr, so not cheap. My husband and son's fish and chips looked much better, and at least those are supposed to be salted.

If you're not familiar with the roads around here and you have to rely on Google maps... give enough time to get a bit lost going around in circles. Ok maybe its just me and my poor navigation skills. Was so cold and hungry by the time I arrived. I ordered the blåmusslorsoppa and a glass of Burgundy pinot noir. The waiter was friendly and warm, he could tell I was needing food so he quickly brought out the knäckbröd and bread platter with kycklingleverspastej which was so good! I would totally order this if it was offered on the menu as a förrätter I always like going to places where the food is good and the service friendly.

Great value 3 course meal for 30EUR, the bar manager is the best i town and does divine drinks. I can really recommend you do try one cocktail as apertif. Its truly a Bib Gourmand place. If you like more upscale try Kock och Vin, gothenburgs best restaurant (run by the same Chef) I visit every time im back in gothenburg

This review is for the bar section only, i never have had dinner here. They have a super nice outdoor section, not much to view as it is located in a street junction that isn't very busy. But I like the way it is built and furnished. There are tables of different sizes and not only a few large tables with lots of chairs as it is at most outdoor sections. Also it is not all-glassed which means it is airy but also impossible to seat closest to the street. We were lucky enough to get under roof just before a hard rain weather suddenly appeared. It was really nice sitting there watching the rain. The staff is super nice! Super! Unfortunately this isn't really the place if you are into good draught beer since they only have three different lagers on tap. If you are looking for ales there are bottles. I guess this is a place for wine and cocktails! They accept AMEX.

Booked a table here after hearing a lot of good things about the place. Me, my gf and my parents, who visited us for the weekend, First of all, the restaurant is a hundred times cozier than it looks like on the pictures. I went with one of the set three course menus. Started off with the bleak roe which was beautifully accompanied by cauliflower, sour cream, fried potato, red onion and dill. Needless to say, it was great. It's hard not to succeed with bleek roe. For the main course I went with the saithe. And man, this was a dissapointment. The fish itself was great, but the rest of the dish was really nothing special. Turnip, celery, a tomato sauce and langoustines that they'd absolutely destroyed. They were just mash. I told the waiter about the over cooked langoustines and he offered us two desserts as compensation which we gladly accepted. The dessert was a rhubarb compote with merengue, oat crumble and a goats yoghurt sherbet. This was a great dish to finish of the meal. Fresh and beautifully composed.

We were a group of people that had booked a table at Familjen a Saturday evening. We got there and there were no problem finding somewhere to put the stroller, or getting a high chair to the table. The food itself was very good, but not really "over the top". The soup was good, the main dish was good, and the dessert was good. The people working at Familjen was super friendly and super accommodating. I loved the fact that I could ask for something without getting the feeling that I was somehow bothering them (trust me, it has happened!). The bartender even approached our table to great my son, because he was missing his baby at home. ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- A lot of people has said they like their drinks, I never had the pleasure of tasting them but maybe next time when in Gothenburg - sans kids. Vi var ett gäng som hade bokat bord på Familjen en lördag kväll, när vi kom dit var det inga problem att få till en barnstol samt att ställa vagnen på en behändig (nödutgång??) plats. Maten var absolut jätte bra, men ingenting "over the top". God soppa till förrätt, god varmrätt och god efterrätt. Personalen som jobbar där var super, verkligen skönt att gå till en restaurang där det inte känns som om man är besvärlig när man frågar om extra saker (som en liten skål soppa till min son, eller en stol, eller ditt och datt). Bartendern kom till och med fram och hälsade på sonen min för att han längtade efter sin egna bebis hemma. Många har skrivit att dom har bra drinkar vilket jag aldrig prövade men nästa gång jag är i Göteborg kanske jag hinner med det med - sans barn.

Recommended by a local, it is a mid-to-up scale trendy bar restaurant with original handcrafted aromatic cocktails with great combinations and presentation. The complementary cheese dip and rye crackers are delicious, but the protein and side dish pairings are slightly behind their cocktails: braised beef cheek with beets or overpowering star anis with duck.

Below expectations. We sat outside. It was nice warm day. As soon as it got chilly the heat lamps fired up. They had their act in order for their outside guests. Waitstaff was good. They were there when you needed them and did a good job explaining what your about to eat. Food was not my liking. Overpriced for what you receive. Understandably due to being in a high rent district, but I can't say I was thrilled with anything. I had the meat and cheese dish for the appetizer. A bowl of green pea soup. The steak. And some coffee ice cream cake concoction. I expected to at least to really rave about one dish given the high reviews, but unfortunately it didn't happen for me.

Very frustrating. Table was fine. We are outside. Served drinks and bread quickly. Salad took about 30 minutes. Main took almost an hour longer. My partner ordered the vegetarian main and it was carrots and lettuce. My beef was very tough with no steak knife. Gave us free desserts because of the extraordinary delay, but after 3 hours, we just wanted to go home. Overpriced and not impressive food. Do not go here.

One of the first places I ever got food poisoning at. Dreadful staff and for some reason I always get sticked at the hidden away tables. Makes me feel like an ogre.

Like the advertising claims, it's a good place for a casual dinner. Not a huge menu but, then again you can only eat one starter, one main course, and one dessert anyways. I appreciated the local in-season produce, Had the caviar and deep-fried potato cake, the prime rib and the fruit/sorbet/créme brule dessert with some awesome wine pairings. Didn't need my knife for the beef as it just fell apart under the fork and melted into the anchovy laced gravy. Orgiastic! Extra points to the server for 1) pouring the preliminary wine for tasting for both my female colleague and my own (male) self (Yay, gender equality!) and for 2) deviating from the recommended wine pairing for the dessert to bring out a really different semi-sweet Chenin Blanc from the Loire region. Little bit of a gamble on that dessert wine but it really paid off. I'd definitely go back again. Partly to taste some of what I saw was on the wine list.