🍕 Veranda Borgholm – Italian culinary delight in the heart of Borgholm harbour
Veranda Borgholm is a charming Italian restaurant idyllically located on the quayside of Borgholm harbour on Öland. With a relaxed, modern and inviting atmosphere, Veranda has become a popular dining spot for both islanders and summer guests. The restaurant has a clear Italian focus, where quality, craftsmanship and love for the ingredients are at the heart of everything.

Veranda has one of Borgholm’s best outdoor terraces, with a fantastic view of the marina and the sunset over Kalmarsund. The environment is relaxed but stylish, with wood and natural materials that create a nice summer feeling. Perfect for both a romantic dinner or an evening with friends and family.

🥘 Meza Storgatan 19 – Gastrobar in the heart of Borgholm
In the middle of the vibrant Storgatan in Borgholm is Meza Storgatan 19 – a modern and stylish gastrobar that combines the best of Swedish and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. This is a place where rustic flavours meet elegance, and where every dish carries a story.

Meza Storgatan 19 is a restaurant that is equally suitable for a quick lunch, a good beer or glass of wine, an AW with friends or a long sitting with tasty food and good drinks – always with warm, caring and pleasant service.

⚓️ Flottan Loungebar – Borgholm’s elegant living room by the water
Welcome to Flottan, a modern and vibrant lounge bar and restaurant right on the quayside in Borgholm’s harbor. With an atmosphere that breathes vacation, sea breeze and luxurious relaxation, Flottan has quickly become one of Öland’s most sought-after meeting places – both during the day and after sunset. The spacious outdoor terrace stretches along the quay with a panoramic view of Kalmarsund, where boats slowly bob in the sunset. Here, international city life merges with the Ölandic feeling of freedom and summer.

Flottan offers a menu that is as elegant as it is relaxed – perfectly suited to be enjoyed in the company of good friends, a drink in hand and a view of the sea. Flottan also has the harbor’s most impressive cocktail menu, where the bartender mixes everything from classic Negronis and Espresso Martinis to his own signature drinks with unexpected flavors. Flottan is more than a lounge bar – it’s a destination. Whether you come for a long lunch, a festive evening, a glass of wine at sunset or to celebrate something big, Flottan is the place where Öland’s heart beats the most.

Let us introduce Dzenan, a trained chef and originally from Emmaboda, who took the chance and moved to our island and brought all his knowledge with him, which he wants to manage for the tourism industry and the islanders 🙂

Dzenan has the main responsibility for his three restaurants and with his team who look after the staff and everything around them, they manage the operations with quality and community.

Borgholm, Öland’s summer capital, offers not only history and sea views, but also an impressive variety of restaurants. Three of the most talked about are Meza, Verandan and Flottan – all located within easy walking distance of the harbor promenade and Borgholm Castle.

🥙 Meza – A Balkan feel with a heart in an Öland environment

Meza is a Lebanese restaurant that invites you to a tasty journey through the Middle East, right in the middle of Borgholm. With its colorful platters of Het Balkan Burger, Meza’s Fich & Chips to Grilled Gambas, Meza attracts both locals and tourists looking for something beyond the classic Swedish.

The atmosphere is warm and cozy with dim candles, oriental textiles and welcoming staff. It is perfect for both romantic dinners and larger groups.

📍 Address: Storgatan 19

🌟 Recommended dish: Bookmaker Ryggbiff

🍷 Drink tip: A cold one

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🌅 Verandan – Sea view with elegance

Verandan, located at Strand Hotell, offers some of the best when it comes to fine dining with a view. Here you literally sit on the front row facing Kalmarsund, with the castle in your back and sailboats in sight. The veranda is as much a place for gastronomy as it is for experience.

The kitchen leans towards modern cuisine, often with touches of international influences. The menu is regularly updated with ingredients from local producers, making every visit unique.

📍 Address: Södra Långgatan 2, Borgholm
🌟 Recommended dish: Grilled char with asparagus, new potatoes & browned butter
🥂 Drink tip: A glass of sparkling wine at sunset

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Flottan – Grill and seafood with a maritime character

Flottan is perhaps the most relaxed of the trio – a street food concept in a harbor environment with the sea, grill and nice music as its motto. Burgers, , meat and fresh salads with local and sustainable ingredients are served here. It is a place where sneakers are just as welcome as sailing shoes.

Flotan is particularly popular with younger visitors and families with children, but also with anyone who appreciates a cold beer and a good atmosphere. With its outdoor seating right on the water, it is a natural gathering place during summer evenings. Via the link you can keep track of the events that everyone visiting Borgholm should experience. Link: _

📍 Address: Hamnvägen 1, Borgholm
🌟 Recommended dish: Flottan’s luxury skagen

🍻 Drink tip: A glass of white wine

All three restaurants are centrally located in Borgholm, within walking distance of each other:

Meza – in the city center, near the square

Verandan – Located at Strand Hotell, right by the water

Flottan – on the harbor level, next to the boat docks with a fantastic view

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