Lilla Krogen / Ateljé Vita Duken
New restaurants in Umeå
There’s plenty happening on Umeå’s restaurant scene. New places are opening, familiar addresses are getting new menus, and suddenly there’s another good reason to eat out on a perfectly ordinary Tuesday. Here are some of the latest additions – from Danish smørrebrød and New York-style pizza to intimate dinners with northern European flavours.
New restaurants and bars
Pubsson
At the new Pubsson, traditional Swedish cooking meets pub food from around the world. Among the people behind it is Umeå’s own award-winning bartender Emil Åreng. Swedish craft beer and classic lager flow from the taps, while cocktails are mixed with Swedish ingredients. It’s a place for dinner and conversation, with walk-ins only. Spontaneous dinner plans have a new address.
Ateljé Vita Duken
Small, understated and ambitious. Ateljé Vita Duken is the most intimate restaurant at Tornhuset, where Per Söderberg and Mathias Dahlgren work with seasonal ingredients and flavours from northern Europe. And it hasn’t taken long to get noticed: during its first year, the restaurant was named Destination of the Year by Swedish business magazine DI Weekend and New Restaurant of the Year in Sweden in the Falstaff Restaurant & Bistro Guide Nordics 2026. Not bad for a newcomer in Umeå’s former power station.
Bröd & Vin
At Bröd & Vin in Tornhuset, the flavours head south. The inspiration comes mainly from Spain, France and Italy, with food and wine served in a relaxed setting. A taste of warmer latitudes without leaving Umeå.
Ankan & Co
Ankan & Co is a new neighbourhood restaurant in central Umeå, with good food, good drinks and little fuss. In the former home of Mucky Duck, a legendary local pub, the idea is simple: drop in for a drink and find yourself staying for dinner.
One More Slice
New York-style pizza, natural wine and a pretty straightforward concept: grab a slice or take a whole pizza home. The dough is given plenty of time to rise, with toppings ranging from classic favourites to the kitchen’s own combinations.
More newly opened restaurants & bars
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Kuben – Kuben has headed west. This spot is all about street food, serving burgers, Neapolitan pizzas, kebabs and grilled dishes for lunch and dinner. You’ll also find Kuben in Umeå’s Ersboda and Tomtebo neighbourhoods.
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Bygden - Next to Bildmuseet, Umeå’s museum of contemporary art and visual culture, Bygden serves salads, wraps and fika made from scratch, with carefully selected ingredients and local specialities.
- På Taket - Tornhuset’s rooftop terrace, for those days when the Umeå weather decides to cooperate. Expect grilled dishes, charcuterie, salads and gelato, alongside draught beer and sparkling wine. And the view, of course.
- Lilla Krogen - A relaxed bistro serving dishes made for sharing. The kitchen works with seasonal organic ingredients and its own take on modern bistro cooking.
- Brasserie NÒR - A restaurant and rooftop terrace right by the Ume River. The kitchen takes both ingredients and inspiration from northern Sweden, including its lakes and forests.
- Såya - Asian flavours meet modern influences at Såya, with a menu that moves between traditional dishes and new combinations.
- Novas Krog - The restaurant at Norrlandsoperan, Umeå’s opera house and performing arts venue, with a large bar, outdoor seating and year-round opening. Convenient when your evening starts – or continues – at the opera.
