Hemmagastronomi — Restaurant in Luleå kommun

It’s genuinely frustrating when a place surrounded by such stunning natural beauty ends up being spoiled by the people running it. The regular staff, the servers and day-to-day workers, are kind, efficient, and exactly what you’d hope for in Sweden. Service here is usually warm, professional, and attentive, and most of the team absolutely live up to that standard.

The food is an eclectic taste of Sweden. With high prices come high expectations, and in terms of what's coming out of the kitchen, those expectations are mostly met. The dishes are well prepared, thoughtful, and offer something a little different with a touch of elegance.

But no matter how well the food is executed, it can’t make up for the bitter aftertaste left by upper management. The moment they’re involved, the atmosphere shifts. There’s an attitude of disinterest, even disdain, that leaves you feeling like your presence is a burden. They don't seem to care, and worse still, they seem fully aware that they don’t have to.

It’s not about language barriers or being a tourist either. I watched fluent Swedish speakers treated with the same cold indifference. It’s a deeper problem, one that feels rooted in a culture of superiority. Even more disappointing is the way they treat their own staff, often publicly talking down to them and making the environment uncomfortable for everyone.

This could be a remarkable destination. The location is beautiful, the menu is ambitious, and the regular staff clearly care. But the experience is soured at the top, and unfortunately, that leaves a...

[UPDATE] Much larger restaurant these days! [UPDATE] If you want to cook something extraordinary at home, preferably focused on the culinary traditions of northern Sweden with an international twist, you'll find everything you need here - plus really great and professional service.

Price level is high and the quality is top notch. Same applies to the (small) restaurant part, Matbaren: small, extremely tasty dishes and a great selection of wine and beer. For two persons, you'll easily end up paying EUR 150 (I don't know about the upper limit!) but it's definitely worth the money. Best lunch in town for SEK 100?

A special bonus is the great location by the waterfront; when you book the table, check if you can get the view as well :) One of the few restaurants in Luleå where it's a great experience even when eating on your own...

A true gastronomic experience! Nordic food served with flair. Very sophisticated but yet still familiar flavours and atmosphere. We were lucky to try the lunch meal as it was the end of the year and due to COVID we were not able to return for a dinner service during our short stay. The lunch menu is well priced and a total treat! The deli section is hip and fresh and has many artisanal products that you can enjoy at home. With the food bags on offer, you could be a Master Chef at home. We look forward to the dinner service for our next...