Jessens Saluhall & Bar: Premium gastronomy at Gotland’s only mini market hall

When exploring Gotland, a visit to Jessens Saluhall & Bar is a must. Run by three brothers, the mini market hall and restaurant serves up premium produce and a great ambiance – much like delicatessens found in southern Europe.

Opened in 2011, Jessens Saluhall & Bar is a praised deli and restaurant with a focus on high-quality products. “We have a passion for tasty food. Here, locally produced, locally grown and some of our favourite imported products co-exist, as long as they are of premium quality,” says Peder, who runs Jessens Saluhall & Bar together with his brothers Simon and Jens.

“What we missed in Gotland was a place where we could buy high-quality produce and at the same time enjoy a glass of wine or a beer,” says Peder. “There was nothing like this around, so we decided to open the island’s only mini market hall combined with a restaurant and bar.”

In the well-stocked boutique, you will find a selection of tender meats, handmade sausages, fresh fish and seafood, cheeses and charcuterie. The restaurant serves lunch based on what is available in the boutique, to guarantee premium ingredients also on the plate, as well as local beer from Klinte Bryggeri, which is run by sister Laura and her husband Mattias.

Famous fish soup and black truffles

The signature dish is the fish soup, which has become somewhat of a hype in Japan. “We have many Japanese visitors, who come just to try our fish soup. Apparently, we also feature in guide books in the US,” smiles Peder. And the fish soup? “Well, we keep the recipe to ourselves. But it’s basically creamy and bold, with salmon and white fish – a soup that suits most people’s palate.”

The three brothers are also keen promoters of truffles, which thrive on Gotland. The regional delicacy, essentially black Bourgogne truffle, even has its own festival. As part of Gotland’s Truffle Festival, a person supporting truffle development on the island will be named Honorary Truffle of the Year (Årets Hederstryffel). Last year, the brothers were given this prestigious award, for bringing culinary joy to Gotland.

Web: www.saluhallochbar.se
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Jessens Saluhall & Bar is located on Hästgatan 19 in Visby.

Opening hours – Midsummer until mid-August:

Daily 11am-10pm

Opening hours – rest of the year:

Monday-Thursday 11am-6pm
Friday 11am-8pm (after work & tapas 4pm-8pm)
Saturday 11am-4pm