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It's a fine dining place with a good ambience, very interesting decor (check out the lamps!) and lots of indoor as well as outdoor seating. There are very limited vegetarian options. I ordered the Chantarelle Toast and Crispy Polenta. They were both quite flavorful. The staff was friendly and the service was really good. It is quite pricey, so I would have a hard time recommending it for vegetarians.
Honestly amazing food, the steak frites was really perfectly cooked and we really enjoyed outlet starter.
Service was great
Only minor thing with atmosphere is that the location is split half restaurant half bar and towards the end it got pretty rowdy - more so then I’d like during a dinner.
M
at 2024 Aug 30
M
at 2024 Aug 30
This was such a cool dining experience at really good value!

I booked Brasserie Godot for my husband’s birthday last night - it was recommended to me by a friend so I thought I would check it out. I am vegan and my husband eats meat, but this was the perfect compromise - a three course vegan menu alongside various other mains that suited my husband.

The server was attentive and super helpful - she sat down with us and talked really passionately about the food, which made us very excited to try it, and it did not disappoint!

The vegan courses were delicious and inventive. I’m also allergic to nuts and seeds, and everything was tailored to suit. All the staff were so friendly and the vibe was great. Would HIGHLY recommend!!
Andrew Delamare
at 2024 Jun 15
Andrew Delamare
at 2024 Jun 15
This is a great find in the middle of Gothenburg. The food was well thought out and presented well. The serving staff were fab. I would have liked to have seen a few more local things on the menu or that they made more of them but it might not be hunting season yet.
Fabian Morsbach
at 2024 May 21
Fabian Morsbach
at 2024 May 21
Fresh oysters, extremely tasty traditional food. Even they were short on staff, service was still great. Nice place outside in the evening sun.

When in Göteborg, we will be back!
Zaid Al
at 2024 May 09
Zaid Al
at 2024 May 09
I was stumbled upon Godot Brasserie during my visit to Stockholm, and I'm so glad I did. This place is a culinary gem! The fusion of French classics with contemporary Swedish dishes is simply brilliant. Each dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. And let's not forget about the drinks – they were a perfect complement to the meal. If you're looking for a dining experience that's both traditional and innovative, look no further than Godot Brasserie. Highly recommend!"
Fiona Phuong Bui
at 2024 May 09
Fiona Phuong Bui
at 2024 May 09
Can’t give higher rating. Raw biff was tasteless, tuna was okay but risotto was disappointed.
Meri
at 2024 Feb 18
Meri
at 2024 Feb 18
The food was really good and the waiters friendly and attentive:)
The bread pudding dressed was delicious
Eric Shao
at 2024 Feb 06
Eric Shao
at 2024 Feb 06
Meat was not as tender as I had hoped. Quite chewy, in fact, for a medium-rare. Disappointed to be served at this price point. The sauce was also far too oily and fat for my tastebuds; perhaps something to cut through all that.

Dessert saved the review. Delicious creme brûlée and chilled, savory ice-cream.
Mikael B
at 2024 Jan 31
Mikael B
at 2024 Jan 31
Spegeln is a place to support if you love the movies. As a rare independent theatre that mixes new releases with screenings of old classics, themed events and even sing alongs I have nothing but love for this place.

Sure, it’s a little worn. And it’s not an “imax all bells and whistles”- place. But the moment you step in you feel the passion for cinema in every inch of the venue.

Food, snacks and drinks are available in some showings and if you get an opportunity to watch a movie in one of the living-room feeling bistro-salons you should make the most out of it.
장혜령
at 2024 Jan 13
장혜령
at 2024 Jan 13
I highly recommend this restaurant for its delicious food. We opted for a course dinner with a drink set, and the wine pairing with the food was fantastic. Unlike typical fine-dining establishments that might leave me hungry or come with a hefty price tag, this restaurant defied expectations. The pricing was reasonable, and I left feeling completely satisfied. However, I was disappointed that there were only three tables of customers, including ours. When we finished our dessert, we had to wait for 15 minutes to order more drinks. Only the chef-like person was checking on our table and others, while the waitresses seemed absent. This restaurant could benefit from more experienced waitstaff. I wonder how chaotic it would be if there were more customers in the restaurant.
Gina (Gina)
at 2024 Jan 03
Gina (Gina)
at 2024 Jan 03
The one and only place to watch movies at in Malmö! Beautiful interior, great food, and lovely selection of alcoholic and regular drinks to go with a viewing of cult classics or new arrivals to party along with or sing along to. They've simply ruined every other movie theatre for me!
Emil Elsborg
at 2023 Dec 28
Emil Elsborg
at 2023 Dec 28
My wife and I were at Bistro Spegeln yesterday. Not to watch a movie, just to eat and drink a bit. It wasn’t busy at all, which was nice. When standing in line, the costumer in front of me was complaining, because they had forgotten his popcorn. The waiter was apologetic and gave him his popcorn right away. When it was my turn to order, they didn’t have three of the dishes I wanted on their menu, and when asking wether I should stay at the bar and wait for my drinks or just go to my table, because I didn’t know the custom, I was replied with a snappy comment that she could bring it up, but it was a bit of a hassle.
I got my soup fairly quickly, but my wife was still missing her shrimp salad. Finally I asked a waiter, if they might have forgotten the salad, and they indeed had. It came in a plastic box and had been shaken.
No apology.

Not a pleasant experience
T Z
at 2023 Dec 27
T Z
at 2023 Dec 27
Good bread and that’s about it. Meatballs are incredibly salty, I drank about three glasses of water and continually feeling salty after I left the restaurant.
Melker Linderoth
at 2023 Dec 15
Melker Linderoth
at 2023 Dec 15
A bit smaller than most cinemas I've been to, but very cozy. They serve food here as well, like meat and cheese.
Really nice venue in a quiet part of the city. I really loved both the meatballs and the salmon toast with omelette. The service was really fast and welcoming! I recommend this place if you want to taste some typical swedish food!
Perfect food and service. I love it 🎈❤️🎉
Loke Grande
at 2023 Oct 30
Loke Grande
at 2023 Oct 30
Kanonställe! God mat, trevlig personal och väldigt god öl.
Tomas L
at 2023 Oct 30
Tomas L
at 2023 Oct 30
Bästa lunch restaurangen vid Mallen. Buffé med vegetariskt, fisk och kött.
Excellent food and service. Very friendly staff. One of my favourite places for ladies that lunch!
It got recommended to us, and we totally don't regret it! Very lovely place, very kind people serving and the food is so great!
We sat in the bar and had coctails only, next time will visit to try the food as well! Coctails were quite good 👍
Sadie Yildiz
at 2023 Sep 27
Sadie Yildiz
at 2023 Sep 27
Amazing food. We had the mixed plate with various steakes. It was perfectly cooked, perfect sauces and one of the best fries we ever had. The staff was super friendly and provided excellent service. I will definitely be back
Ulrika H
at 2023 Sep 22
Ulrika H
at 2023 Sep 22
Mycket god pasta med tigerräkor. Saknade dock lite grönt till.
Jimmy Maksymiw
at 2023 Sep 21
Jimmy Maksymiw
at 2023 Sep 21
The interior feels a bit old but still cosy. You get your own small table for snacks and drinks. They got a decent selection of food, snacks, cocktails, beer and wine.
Stopped in here for a couple of drink on a Sunday before closing - great people watching place, staff really friendly and made us feel welcome! Thank-you (and good luck with the wedding)
Johan Insulan
at 2023 Sep 09
Johan Insulan
at 2023 Sep 09
Very happy with the experience.
The food was great.
The fish intended for the main course was out so switched to the tuna - couldn't have been happier - tuna was great!

Took the 3-course set with recommendations on wine.
1100:- per person
Great food, relaxed service👍
Doug Orchard
at 2023 Sep 05
Doug Orchard
at 2023 Sep 05
Lovely old school cinema.

For techy people stay away. Screens are small and the sound is lacking.

But who can complain when you are able to get up and order a wine while watching the movie. Very cosy experience. Great for classics. Not for the new.
John Hunter
at 2023 Sep 02
John Hunter
at 2023 Sep 02
Probably the best food in town !
Really enjoyed this place, ordered the Swedish meatballs and the cod fish both were very delicious. The staff are very nice and fast serving. Highly recommended
Nataliya Stanetsky
at 2023 Aug 20
Nataliya Stanetsky
at 2023 Aug 20
The food was nice, went there twice as part of work outting. Both times the food didn't disappoint. The tartare was great, seared tuna was delicious, the flounder was very well done, burrata was lacking flavor and the shrimp sandwich was my least favorite
maria m
at 2023 Aug 12
maria m
at 2023 Aug 12
Maten är god men serveringen usel. Var ett förbokat sällskap, när vi kom var inget förberett(enkla saker som bestick, glas o vatten). En fick en drink efter 30 min, medans de som beställt cola och en öl fick dessa 10 min senare än drinken, oklart varför man inte går in med allt samtidigt. Vi andra som kommit in fick inte beställa för än vi sa till, trots servitrisen varit vid bordet 2 gånger och serverat drinkar. När maten väl kom hade vi inga bestick, vilket vi tillslut fick påpeka om vi inte ville äta med händerna.
Ägaren är inte så trevlig mot gäster runt om iheller. Det är synd då miljön är mysig och maten god, men går inte dit för mat igen då servicen var det sämsta jag varit med om. I slutet av sommaren borde man kunna lära upp personal de mest basala grunderna i servering. Drinkarna var medelmåttiga i små glas, men att ta en öl där går bra.
Tiny place. Went there with friends but after one drink the gothic bartender girl won't serve us anymore saying we're too drunk just because we talk loud. There were other really drunk ones who accidentally knock off a chair but she didn't refuse to serve them.
The burger was very good. The service very friendly and attentive. The space welcoming. Recommended.
Outside terrace with sun is a nice treat .
mic kas
at 2023 Jul 20
mic kas
at 2023 Jul 20
Ser trevligt ut vid en första anblick men tyvärr var det enda positiva den trevliga servitrisen. Maten var tyvärr under förväntan, höga priser och små portioner (förutom pastarätterna). Det som förvånade extra mycket var chefen där (ägarinna tillika kock?) som hade ett otrevligt och agressivt bemötande, verkade gälla såväl matgäster som gentemot personal. Vi kan tyvärr inte rekommendera detta ställe, välj ett annat i Simrishamn är vårt tips.

** Har efter att ha lagt upp denna recension läst ställets/ägarens svar på feedback/recensioner här och måste säga att det säger mycket om approachen till kunder och konstruktiv kritik..lätt att ta till sig positiv feedback men svar på negativ feedback är otroligt märkliga och oproffsiga. Var precis så vi blev bemötta när vi var där och anmärkte på maten, tyvärr.
Lidia
at 2023 Jun 30
Lidia
at 2023 Jun 30
Nice local restaurant in at the east side of Södermalm. We went here spontaneously, and they had lots of free spots and the waiter told as that we could have a seat wherever we wanted. This waiter was really joyful our whole visit, with a big smile on his face. Our waitress that evening was also sweet, but not as friendly as the other person.
The food was really delicious. I started with a classic Swedish starter, toast skagen. It was quite a big portion for being a starter, which I appreciated. The meatballs I had later on were also great.
Very tasty food, lovely staff and we willl be back!!
Food was delicious! We sat in the patio and it had a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
My husband and I were looking for a place for dinner and after only 10 minutes wait, they prepared a table for us. We ordered the typical meatballs, grilled venison, a warm baked chocolate tart, and a bier. The dishes were well presented, tasty and the portions were good. We spent SEK 756.00 that I consider a good price for what was offered. Nice restaurant and atmosphere, I think very good also for a cocktail.
Very good tasting food, including some traditional Swedish dishes. Good selection of drinks. Good service.
Tables outside on a popular street.
Peter Lundström
at 2023 Jun 16
Peter Lundström
at 2023 Jun 16
Dyrt och dåligt.
Pulled pork som var snustorr utan sås.
Menlös burgare och personal som inte kunde sin egna meny. Nä hit går jag inte igen.

Om jag ska hitta nått positivt, så blev jag mätt.
192 cm.
Daniel Hommrich
at 2023 May 09
Daniel Hommrich
at 2023 May 09
Been here twice and although I really like Bistros this just isn't my place. The food is alright but nothing more; there's nothing wrong with it but neither is there anything special. Just the other day I had the Secreto Iberico and for 300 kr I'd expect a little more to be honest.
Service was friendly and the place is set up nicely and spacious. All in all good for both a lunch or dinner if you're nearby but don't go the extra mile.
Rumanito
at 2023 Apr 24
Rumanito
at 2023 Apr 24
I had the pleasure of visiting Bistro Spegeln in Malmö recently and I must say it was a truly memorable experience. From the moment I walked in the door, I was immediately drawn to the unique and cozy decor of the place. The velvet sofas, rustic wooden tables, and gold accents gave the bar an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere.
The first thing I noticed upon entering the bar was the music. The music selection was excellent, with a great mix of genres that really added to the atmosphere of the place. The music was never too loud, which allowed for easy and enjoyable conversation while sipping on my drink. Additionally, the sound quality was exceptional, which made the musical experience even more enjoyable.

The drink menu was also impressive, with a wide variety of cocktails, wines, and beers to choose from. The bar staff were very friendly and helpful, recommending cocktails based on my personal taste preferences. I especially enjoyed the house cocktail, which was a delicious blend of flavors.

One thing I really appreciated about Bistro Spegeln was the variety of tables and sofas available. Whether I was with friends, on a date, or just relaxing solo, there was always a table or sofa that perfectly suited my needs. Additionally, the service was quick and efficient, without having to wait too long for my drink.

In summary, my experience at Bistro Spegeln was exceptional. The cozy atmosphere, excellent music selection, wide variety of drinks, and attentive service made my visit very enjoyable. I will definitely be returning to this bar on my next visit to Malmö and would recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and cozy place to enjoy a good drink and music in the city.
Daniela Wanqvist
at 2023 Apr 18
Daniela Wanqvist
at 2023 Apr 18
Mycket bra lunch! Både det kalla och det varma.
God dessert och trevlig personal 💯
Una Cunningham
at 2023 Mar 14
Una Cunningham
at 2023 Mar 14
Nice atmosphere, pleasant service. Great to not have background music which just raises the volume all round. Delicious steak frites!
Paul Malmheden
at 2023 Mar 11
Paul Malmheden
at 2023 Mar 11
Had a great risotto, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Great attentive service. Recommended
Have had lunch a couple of times, ceaser salad, it was ok for a lunch at a café.
Friendly staff.
Victoria Samuelsson
at 2022 Nov 14
Victoria Samuelsson
at 2022 Nov 14
It is a friendly staff, food which brings value for your money and surprisingly good even though it is quite "simple" food.

It is great because it combines being bar (having quiz and live music some nights) and being a cafe.

Could be fresher toilets, but as a place on 2nd Långgatan it is fair enough :)
Björn Kullenberg
at 2022 Oct 30
Björn Kullenberg
at 2022 Oct 30
Ok French place . Food was as expected bit nothing more. Service could have been a bit more attentive but friendly. Clean place in general and the ambient noise quite low. So perfect place to bring you're grandparents
Kama K
at 2022 Sep 18
Kama K
at 2022 Sep 18
The shrimp and roe toast was excellent! The meatballs were decent (didn’t realize they contained pork which I can’t eat so my partner rated those). The mushroom toast just average. Lovely atmosphere though!
Joost Lommers
at 2022 Sep 09
Joost Lommers
at 2022 Sep 09
Great place with excellent food for a decent price. Nice wine selection as well. Staff knows what they are doing. Do not forget to start with a cocktail when you are there!
Sabrina Knap
at 2022 Aug 23
Sabrina Knap
at 2022 Aug 23
The outside seating area is nice, inside it is a bit too dark. There is not enough room for strollers though.
The food at Karins was really good! We had the fish and chips and a pasta dish with shrimps and both were freshly cooked and tasted delicious. The service in general was also very polite.
After lunch, we used the restroom and were asked if we were paying custumors - this was a bit akward.
Ismar S. Herceg
at 2022 Aug 20
Ismar S. Herceg
at 2022 Aug 20
Amazing place. If you are fun of movies and small "boutiquesck" cinemas than this place is definitely for you. I mean they have a bar inside a movie theatre, you can order a drink and you wouldn't miss a second of your movie. Definitely coming back.
Best food for lunch, my favorite spot for swedish lunch restaurant in town. Good price and great lunch choice from fish, meat, chicken, vegetarian and more. I having kålpudding on the picture, taste wonderful. One of my favorite menu in the restaurant.
Sarah
at 2022 Apr 18
Sarah
at 2022 Apr 18
Nice bar with very good and cheap food. Both pizza and pasta are recommendable.
Cia
at 2022 Mar 22
Cia
at 2022 Mar 22
Google has it down as greek in the short details. That was years ago. Now it’s more french bistro. They have wonderful mole-monday.
Robbin Ekström
at 2022 Jan 12
Robbin Ekström
at 2022 Jan 12
Amazing little pub with amazing staff. worth your time to stop in for a beer or two
Very good food, a bit pricey! Friendly staff and a nice setting in the restaurant. Only reason for not five stars is the price. So go there and have a taste.
J. S. Tousley
at 2021 Oct 01
J. S. Tousley
at 2021 Oct 01
The best lunch I could imagine, with salad, coffee, entree, and dessert for 100kr! Such good food as I have ever tasted in a cozy atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

Can't speak for the drinks as I only had water.
Christina B
at 2021 Sep 21
Christina B
at 2021 Sep 21
Åt lunchbuffé som smakade mycket bra. Tre varmrätter, generöst tilltaget salladsbord med små förrätter, kaffe och dessert.
Blev ett missförstånd med menyn så jag fick se morgondagens meny. Blev generöst kompenserad för det trots att jag valde att äta dagens buffé. Fanns en omtanke om gästen och en stor vilja att ge bra service. Kom strax innan stängning så det var inte konstigt att menyn bytts ut.
Lite mörkt inne och dyster inredning. Men maten och servicen är alldeles utmärkt.
Jacopo Castello
at 2021 Sep 10
Jacopo Castello
at 2021 Sep 10
We first came here at the bar and were very impressed by the drinks, so we decided to come back for dinner and we were not disappointed! Godot offers a very wide series of options to satisfy all tastes (it also has a vegeterian menu). We ordered à la carte and all the dishes were very tasty and ver well put together. The choice of wine is huge as well, both bottle and glass, and the staff is very warm and friendly. A great experience!
Stefan Ackås
at 2021 Aug 28
Stefan Ackås
at 2021 Aug 28
Fullkomlig KATASTROF.
Kaos med bångar, personal som står och skäller på varandra inför kunderna, vresiga och ohjälpsam personal.
Nej, hit går jag inte igen.
Finns andra barer tack och lov!!!
Tom Boyle
at 2021 Jun 26
Tom Boyle
at 2021 Jun 26
Would definitely recommend the mussels, delicious. Nice outside area on the street when it's warm. Great cocktails too. Friendly service.
Filipe Gouveia
at 2021 Jun 22
Filipe Gouveia
at 2021 Jun 22
Super friendly, very nice food and fairly priced!
Very tasty breakfast with fresh bread, coffee, juice, scones, müsli. Cosy and nice atmosphere with a good location close to the river.
Great service, quite upscale crowd. You'd want to be a bit formally dressed to melt in. The food quality is very good, nice Swedish touch to international dishes and lots of classic Swedish dishes too. I recommend this place for both lunch and dinner, business or pleasure. No party vibe though!
Johan Karlström
at 2019 Sep 28
Johan Karlström
at 2019 Sep 28
Small restaurant and that is a good thing.
Great service. Great environment. Great food.

We started with the Tartar that where great!
I moved on to the Dear meat and it where perfectly cooked and the taste where simply perfect!
My wife took the fish and it where good, but, here Godot could do better.
It should be less cooked to get a meat that just melting in your mount.

I will visit again and can strongly recommend this restaurant.
Lisa Armstrong
at 2019 May 13
Lisa Armstrong
at 2019 May 13
Love this place! I think it's as charming a cafe as anyone could wish. Great coffee and sweets, it's fun and eclectic inside and cozy and convenient outside.
Fredrik Lövhall
at 2019 Apr 30
Fredrik Lövhall
at 2019 Apr 30
Cozy café with generous seating. It's nicely decorated and has a good atmosphere. The breakfast here is worth mentioning, it is probably the most "bang-for-your-buck"-breakfasts in Gothenburg. A generous buffet with a full range Scandinavian breakfast for a lower price than a regular entrée in this neighbourhood. Well worth a visit, would recommend!

You can comfortably work here and get both food, coffee and sweets during the day and evening.
Christofer Ohlsson
at 2019 Mar 28
Christofer Ohlsson
at 2019 Mar 28
Jävligt fin lunch faktiskt. Tunnbrödrulle är inget annat än briljant.
Christopher Svanefalk
at 2019 Jan 20
Christopher Svanefalk
at 2019 Jan 20
Had the brunch and it was great. Not very crowded despite being central, and a beautiful interior.
Very nice place. There is a nice menu where everyone can find something to eat and drink. It is really good that they open so early in the morning. The atmosphere is cosy and the best of all is the small kids corner that they have. Here a family can sit the children can play and the parents can have their coffee. Very much appreciated. I would definitely recommend this.
Great breakfast! Great coffee! I love that they have pancakes on tue breakfast buffet!
Eli
at 2018 Aug 21
Eli
at 2018 Aug 21
Wow, worst meal I ate probably ever...
I ordered the tuna for starters, that was actually ok, although a bit too salty for me, but then... I got here cod fish. Damn.... The fish had no flavor AT All, the sauce that came with that felt like a big drop of mayonnaise, and the potatoe chips that were in it felt pretty cheap. For a fine dining restaurant I was expecting way way more, and for sure not a meal that I FORCED myself eating because I was hungry and felt bad to send it back. Just horrible.
Tommy Gripenstam
at 2018 Aug 18
Tommy Gripenstam
at 2018 Aug 18
Ok käk men otroligt långsam och oerfaren personal vid konserten med Roger Waters. Insläppet var försenat mot utsatt tid och det kändes som att personalen kom samtidigt som oss. Borde kunna skötas bättre, inte första gången ni har konsert direkt...
Great selection of pastry and sandwiches. Cosy environment and friendly staff. AND dogs are welcome.
Love the place. Friendly staff and fresh food. I give 5 stars for the surrounding environment. We can see a small channel with an open view to the big river. Sometimes we can see ferries passing by.
You can always count on them for fresh breads. My favorite is their cinnamon roles :)
My Högblom
at 2016 Apr 15
My Högblom
at 2016 Apr 15
Great bread! My favorite is the almond bread (devine, and keeps a long time because of the nuts) closely followed by the sesame & sea salt loaf.
Remy Orban
at 2014 Jun 17
Remy Orban
at 2014 Jun 17
Very nice place in Eriksberg, perfect for finishing a meal started at Fiskhuset Svanen.

The place is very cosy and they offer a wide range of Ekologisk breads.
The pastries are really good too and the team very friendly.

Next time I'll be in Goteborg, I'll be back for sure!!