In the middle of Stenportsgatan, in the heart of Lidköping, you’ll find Porten Restaurant & Bar – a place where classic Swedish comfort food meets a calm atmosphere and genuine joy of good food.
Porten is run by restaurant manager Linn Johansson and head chef Linus Jonasson Lundholm – two passionate young restaurateurs who share a deep love for culinary craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and the art of creating memorable dining experiences.
After a careful transformation, the venue has been given new life – new colors, a new feel, and a warm interior that invites you to stay a while.
Here, the goal is simple: good food and drinks at a fair price in a relaxed setting. Porten is a place where you feel at home, whether you come for dinner with friends, a glass of wine after work, or quiz night with your colleagues.
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Food
The food at Porten is classic, refined, and made entirely from scratch. The menu features timeless dishes – beloved favorites given new life in the kitchen on Stenportsgatan.
Here you’ll find steak tartare with traditional accompaniments, toast Skagen on butter-fried levain bread, and the house’s own version of Biff Rydberg – “Port Rydberg” – with diced beef, potatoes, onions, and horseradish. Of course, there are also Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber, steamed cod with white wine sauce, and Porten’s apple cake with salted cinnamon caramel for those who wish to end the evening in true Swedish style.
The menu is intentionally kept short, focusing on quality and craftsmanship – flavorful dishes prepared without haste, served in an atmosphere that radiates warmth and genuine care.
Drinks
The drink selection at Porten reflects the same philosophy as the food – carefully curated, varied, and crafted with a love for detail.
På fat finns allt från belgisk blond och stout till klassiska lager och kreativa hazy IPAs från svenska mikrobryggerier. För vinälskaren väntar franska, italienska och spanska klassiker – eleganta röda och friska vita som lyfter husmanskosten på rätt sätt.
There’s also a wide range of bottled beers, ciders, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic options – always served with knowledge and curiosity.
Whether you choose a glass of Côtes du Rhône, a hazy IPA from Fermenterarna, or a Cava Ramiro II Brut Nature, it should feel like the drink is a natural part of the experience – a warm evening at Porten.
