Värdshuset Lindgården: The best of Gotland served on a plate
By Malin Norman | Photos: Värdshuset Lindgården
Visby’s classic restaurant Värdshuset Lindgården is where to experience the best of what Gotland has to offer – tasty food, produced locally and served in a beautiful setting.
Located in the historic heart of Visby, among cobbled streets and mulberry trees, Värdshuset Lindgården first opened its doors in 1968. Today, the traditional restaurant is nothing less than an institution. “There are not many places left like this,” says Frida Domnauer, who runs the business since 2015. “Many locals have fantastic memories from Lindgården, and we want to honour that heritage.”
Offering classic Swedish cuisine with French influences and a premium wine list, the restaurant has been classified as Very Fine Level by White Guide, which also states: “Every town should have an inn like Lindgården. Home cooking and classic dishes prepared with expertise and great local ingredients.”
The team works in close collaboration with local farmers, which ensures high-quality produce and minimises food waste through smart solutions. “Gotland has fantastic farmers and producers,” says Domnauer. “It’s an island with people who are passionate about what they do, which is incredibly inspiring.”
As part of the local project Sustainable Plejs, Lindgården is on a continuous sustainability journey, involving everything from energy-efficient LED lights to the ongoing renovation of the restaurant’s kitchen, which will reduce energy consumption and make work easier for the staff. Ultimately, Lindgården aims to take care of the environment, the food and the people.
In addition to the culinary experience, the setting is unbeatable. The leafy, tree-shaded courtyard is perfect for summer evenings, with a Mediterranean atmosphere. The gin bar, located in the garden during summer and in the dedicated gin room the rest of the year, serves gin from Gotland, elsewhere in Sweden and further afield. And for those who want to stay the night, Hotell Lindgården has 41 cosy guest rooms.
Whilst Gotland is a well-known summer destination, the island is as beautiful off season. “In autumn, the local pantry is bursting, and the island is not as crowded,” says Domnauer. “September is a fantastic month for culinary experiences, with the harvest weeks, and then comes the truffle month – Gotland is famous for its truffle, people come from all over the world to experience it. At Lindgården, we embrace this prolonged season. For us, this is what sustainability is all about.”
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