Good to know
Good to Know
- Åre offers approximately 50 restaurants ranging from casual mountain huts to fine dining, with strong emphasis on local Jämtland ingredients and Nordic cuisine.
- Mountain restaurants and slope dining are uniquely accessible by ski in winter; many require no reservation for casual service but should be booked ahead for dinner.
- Sustainability and local sourcing are core values—many restaurants collaborate directly with local hunters, fishermen, and producers for seasonal menus.
- Prices are notably higher than Swedish average due to location and ski resort premium; budget 120-200 SEK per person for casual dining, 300-600 SEK for mid-range, 600+ SEK for fine dining.
- Toppstugan at 1,420m elevation is Sweden's highest café, famous for waffles and reindeer wraps; reachable by gondola or snowcat in winter.
- Several fine dining venues sit at high elevations (720-732m) offering dramatic mountain views and require advance booking; some mountain restaurants are only accessible by snowcat in winter.
- Lunch specials (dagens rätt) offer better value than dinner menus at many mid-range restaurants.
- Pizza delivery is available from multiple slope and village restaurants to accommodations.
- Coffee culture is strong; expect 25-40 SEK for a regular coffee, up to 50 SEK at specialty cafés.
Supermarkets
ICA
- Location
- Åre center and multiple locations
- Note
- Major Swedish supermarket chain with good selection of fresh and packaged goods
Lidl
- Location
- Within walking distance of Åre center
- Note
- Discount grocery chain offering budget-friendly options
Local Producers
- Location
- Åre area
- Note
- Ice cream, sausages, ham, crisp bread, chocolates and truffles are locally made and available at local shops
Budget
ÅRe Bageri
- Price Range
- SEK 120
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Bakery, sandwiches, pastries
Max Burgers
- Price Range
- SEK 140
- Neighborhood
- Åre Torg (central square)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Swedish burgers, fast food
Broken
- Price Range
- SEK 160
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- American burgers, fajitas, casual
High End
Imilla
- Price Range
- SEK 850
- Neighborhood
- Åre center (Torggränd)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Nordic fine dining, tasting menu (6 courses)
Copperhill Mountain Lodge Restaurant
- Price Range
- SEK 750
- Neighborhood
- Björnen area (730m elevation)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Sámi & Nordic cuisine, local ingredients
Buustamons Fjällgård
- Price Range
- SEK 680
- Neighborhood
- Åreskutan (732m elevation)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Nordic mountain cuisine, seasonal local ingredients
720 Bar & Restaurang
- Price Range
- SEK 600
- Neighborhood
- Mid-mountain (720m elevation)
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Regional Nordic cuisine, daily chef creations
Mid Range
Capo
- Price Range
- SEK 280
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Swedish cuisine, regional specialties
Crêperie & Logi
- Price Range
- SEK 240
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French crêpes, vegetarian-friendly
Supper ÅRe
- Price Range
- SEK 300
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- Tapas, small plates, wine focus
Mister French
- Price Range
- SEK 320
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
- Cuisine Or Dish
- French brasserie, cocktails
Delivery Services
Local pizza delivery
- Note
- Multiple restaurants including Tegetornet and slope restaurants offer pizza delivery to accommodations
Michelin Restaurants
- Note
- Åre is not currently covered by the Michelin Guide as of 2026. The nearest Michelin-starred restaurant of note is the now-closed Fäviken (which operated 2008-2019 and was located in Åre Municipality, about 25 km from the ski resort).
Local Must Try Dishes
Reindeer Stew (Renhjörtssoppa)
- Note
- Traditional Jämtland specialty, often slow-cooked with local ingredients
Arctic Char (Fjällfisk)
- Note
- Fresh local whitefish, prepared grilled or in traditional Nordic style
Local Game (Viltkött)
- Note
- Venison, moose, and ptarmigan hunted locally; featured at upscale restaurants
Swedish Cinnamon Buns (Kanelbullar)
- Note
- Freshly baked daily at mountain cafes; Toppstugan at peak is famous for waffles
Bruno's Sausages
- Note
- World-famous sausages served at Sadelexpressen on the slopes
International Cuisines
French
- Examples
- Crêperie & Logi, Mister French (contemporary brasserie)
Italian
- Examples
- Prima Pasta, Capo (some pasta options)
Spanish
- Examples
- Boqueria Åre (tapas, paella)
German/Alpine
- Examples
- Kastrullen (hearty mountain cuisine), Mrs. Maggie (French Alps raclette)
South American
- Examples
- Eatery Åre features South American flavors
Vegan And Vegetarian Dining
- Description
- Several restaurants in Åre offer dedicated vegan and vegetarian options, reflecting growing plant-based dining awareness.
Venues
Crêperie & Logi
- Specialty
- French crêpes, many vegetarian options with egg-free adaptations available
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
Imilla
- Specialty
- Vegan-friendly Nordic fine dining with seasonal plant-based dishes alongside traditional menu
- Neighborhood
- Åre center
Halal And Kosher
- Note
- No specifically halal or kosher dining options documented in Åre
Gluten Free Dining
- Note
- No documented dedicated gluten-free restaurants identified, though many establishments accommodate dietary restrictions upon request
AI-generated estimateData refreshed July 2026
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Data last updated July 2026 · Verify anything important.