I must say we were very disappointed. We’ve been to other Swedish cities in the past days before arriving in Uppsala and this was by far the worst restaurant experience we’ve had (we actually enjoyed all the other places we ate at in Sweden). The service would be the worst part I would say: the starter arrived without any plates (we were sharing a starter), not sure in what world this is normal given that the starter was a burrata, so you have to somehow cut it and eat the tomatoes also; we were waiting for the plates to come and after a while, realising that wasn’t happening, we requested the plates.. one of the servers brought them, but it’s ridiculous that they had to be requested in the first place after the starter was finished, we were sat for over an hour without the mains.. at which point we asked when shall we expect the main courses to arrive.. and we were given the answer that the kitchen is busy.. eventually they arrived and we realised that the table next to us also got their mains shortly after us, in the condition that the people arrived much later after us, so we honestly believe the restaurant completely forgot about our mains and if we didn’t ask for an update, they might not have even arrived.. and on top of it, my fish was cold.. nevertheless we ate and covered the bill food was not bad, but average (and my fish as I said arrived cold), wouldn’t classify it as fine dining
The least the restaurant could have done was offer the wine or anything else to be taken off the bill, but that didn’t happen and haven’t heard an apology from them either. It’s been a long day and we just left the restaurant as soon as we paid the bill, would never go there again and wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. We travel very often to various countries and it’s been shocking to have seen this in a restaurant that portrays itself as a fine dining type of place,...
Read moreThis place; like many other great places I've visited in Sweden, is not entirely obvious at first. Slightly tucked away from plain sight, a hidden gem amongst a sea of several bars/restaurants that look like they would be quite classy - except on closer inspection, they just have ostentatious interior and lacklustre food - no, this place has a very modest exterior, and if searching for a place to eat without purpose or knowledge of its location, you might easily miss it. You walk in through a tiny front door, into what seems like could only be a restaurant that seats 15 people maximum at first. However, upon arrival I put down my jacket and explored the whole floor space and this restaurant is beautiful. 11th century stone support walls, naked and incorporated into a 17th century wine cellar architecture within the ceiling, this place screams history; all while being greeted with soft jazz, the service team dressed incredibly well, and very well mannered and polite throughout the whole service. On further inspection I would say the capacity is most likely around 60 or 70 people, with 3 main dining rooms slightly separated from each other. We sat in the smallest, almost an alcove turned dining room, which had a capacity of 8 people. With the low ceiling and warm lighting, it was the perfect setting for weekly date night. Please see pictures for the food as I could not waste your time with the description; beautifully presented, excellently executed. I ordered the beef tenderloin rare, it came rare. The jus was delicate in flavour but somehow also complex enough to perfectly compliment the French Beans and mushrooms that accompanied it; without being too salty or sweet. Now our new favourite place in Uppsala and I do very highly recommend you check...
Read moreWe have been coming to this place for many years, every time we visit Uppsala — and we travel all the way from Canada just to enjoy it!
The star of the show for us is the Wallenbergare, which is truly the best we've tried anywhere. The flavor profile and the texture are absolutely perfect and better than most of the places in Stockholm.
The atmosphere is warm and cozy, with a unique character. The building was once a dungeon, and it still retains charming nooks and hidden corners that make the space feel special and intimate. We chose not to share photos to respect the privacy of other guests, but we highly recommend experiencing it for yourself.
The drinks selection is excellent, and there's a house-made lingonberry drink that is absolutely fantastic — definitely ask for it. We also always start with their Toast Skagen, a delicious appetizer that has become a tradition for us.
A word of advice: the Wallenbergare is only served at lunchtime, so plan your visit accordingly. Since our time in Uppsala is always limited, we make a point to book in advance, and I highly recommend others do the same — this place fills up quickly.
The staff are wonderful: friendly, attentive, and welcoming, which adds so much to the overall experience.
If you're in Uppsala, this spot is a must-visit. We look forward to returning every time...
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