Both St. Mary's Cathedral and Bolaget are recommended for visiting. Enjoy French cuisine at this bar. Come here and degust nicely cooked prawns, beef and cod. The hallmark of Bolaget is serving good crème brûlée and tasty halva. You will hardly forget delicious champagne, wine or beer that you can taste. This place is famous for great coffee. Choose between indoor and outdoor seating. The high ratings of this place wouldn't be possible without the pleasant staff. Cool service is something guests appreciate here. You may be impressed with fair prices at this spot. Enjoy the quiet atmosphere here. Google users awarded this bar 4.2.
I was a bit worried after reading the reviews, but we had a great experience at this place. Amazing food (we ordered the Tuna and Roe starters, along with the ox fillet and Lamb which were incredible) and the waiting staff did an excellent job.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Bizarre experience. Food was good but waited far too long. Our main took 45 mins after we ordered and there was no apology. The table next to us ordered same dishes and it took 10. I understand kitchens can get backed up but this needed an apology.
Then the cook came out to say the dessert was messed up in the oven, but once again we waited.
Aside from the wait the server was unfriendly in general.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
kr 100–200
Food: 3
Service: 1
Atmosphere: 4
The server charged double for snacks even if only one was ordered and shared. So the overall score is very low. The atmosphere was extremely nice with a good volume of music.
Service
Dine in
Meal type
Other
Price per person
kr 700–800
Food: 1
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 5
Review of Restaurant Bolaget, Visby
Stepping over the threshold of Restaurant Bolaget, located in the vibrant Stora Torget in Visby, I am once again met with an atmosphere that manages to balance rustic charm with sophisticated elegance. I've dined at this restaurant twice in the past 24 months, and I can confidently say that the experience was as outstanding both times.
A significant contributing factor to the restaurant's prominent character is its unique concept of combining haute French, that is, French cuisine at its most advanced level, with local Gotlandic ingredients. This idea gives a new twist to French cuisine, inviting guests on a journey through a fusion of flavors, where French finesse and Gotlandic robustness meet.
The restaurant has an outdoor seating area facing the square, providing a fantastic view of the bustling life in Visby. Even though it's a popular spot, you don't need to worry about not being able to enjoy your meal in peace. They have skillfully managed to create a secluded atmosphere despite the square's pulsating life.
Another prominent feature is their wine selection. Restaurant Bolaget offers a rich and diversified range of wines, carefully selected to complement their fantastic menu. The wine list is both extensive and impressive, with everything from world-famous wines to hidden gems from lesser-known wine regions. Here, you can enjoy white, red, rosé, and sparkling wines, as well as a selection of dessert wines. Furthermore, the prices are reasonable, making the wine experience even more satisfying.
In terms of food, I highly recommend trying their beef fillet in red wine sauce and their lamb fillet with root vegetables. The beef fillet is perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful, further enhanced by the rich red wine sauce. The lamb fillet was equally impressive, full of deep, rich flavors and perfectly complemented by the rustic root vegetables. I have enjoyed these dishes on both of my visits to the restaurant, and the quality has been consistent.
Despite its sophisticated offerings, the prices at Bolaget are very reasonable. You really get the feeling of value for your money, making the whole experience even more enjoyable.
Finally, the environment and atmosphere are extraordinary. The staff is warm and inviting, and the ambiance is very pleasant, with a nice balance of Gotlandic and French reflected in both the decor and menu.
In summary, Restaurant Bolaget is a real gem in Visby. It offers a unique and memorable experience for all senses, where high-class cooking is combined with a beautiful setting, excellent service, and an extraordinary range of delicious wines. Its consistent quality, despite my visits at different times, makes me confident that I can strongly recommend it to anyone in Visby looking for an unforgettable dining experience.
Food: 4
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
(Systemet)
Very neat place, when eating here you should definitely order 2-4 dishes since they are very small portions, this is recommended by the staff. The carpaccio was my favourite of the night but I would also recommend the dumplings! Simply delightful.
The only course I wasn't really satisfied with was the asparagus soup, it was simply oversalted.
The decor and location of the restaurant is good, but the price is a bit too high especially with such a small portion. Disappointed by the lamb dish; only 3 small cubes of lamb for a price of 395 kr.
The steak tartar was great, but the filet steak was so disappointing... no bread served, tiny serving of potatoes, and the ”mangold sallad” was just a mismash of random cooled vegetables (mostly celery) in a very sweet red wine sauce. I normally love vegetables, but I couldn’t eat that at all, and the strange taste of bitter and sweet stuck.
The desert was even more disastrous. The ”brownie” was nothing like a brownie I have ever had, and on top of that they added sweet caramel sauce and sweet strawberries. Sure, I’d expected this if it had been at McDonalds, but from a 165 kr dessert I expected more than sugar on top of sugar on top of sugar. Entire bill was more than 1 600 kr for 1 starter, 2 mains and 2 desserts. I’d spend that money elsewehere.
Food: 1
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 2
