Restaurant Mutantur

Step into a corner where small plates impress and a wine list with a classic yet modern side, featuring a well-curated selection by both the glass and the bottle. I love recommending this place to guests – it reveals a different side of Malmö.

There is a reason why Alexander Sjögren is a recurring name on the podium in cooking competitions. His cuisine has a distinct identity, where elegance and creativity are presented at a level that feels both accessible and playful – here served in tapas format. It’s where Scandinavian restraint meets influences from countries like Japan and Mexico. Tacos with sweetbreads, Japanese milk bread with vendace roe, the blue cheese Gammelknas with caramel sauce, anyone? At Mutantur, located on a corner by Davidshall in Malmö, you step into Alex’s world of small plates, executed at a remarkably high level for such an extensive menu, at prices that reflect Malmö. As a guest, you shape your own evening – either sharing dishes with the table or composing your own tasting menu to keep to yourself.

Head sommelier Adam Sjölin brings experience from the renowned wine cellar at the Grand Hotel Lund, among others, and moves confidently between unique wines and origins as well as classic bottles with balance, from both the Old and New Worlds. You are well guided through the wines and, rather than a fixed by-the-glass list, the sommelier lets the guests’ interest largely determine what is opened throughout the evening, with a steady hand.

The interior is somewhat pared back, with a brightly lit open kitchen that offers a clear view of what is happening. Together with his team, Alex has created a place of its own in Malmö, with a distinct expression. He has also introduced an unusual idea: to keep the restaurant open only on weekdays, allowing the staff a more balanced everyday life; something many questioned at first, but which has been maintained since opening in 2017.

You can only book a table for the early seating, which is before 17:30. After that, the restaurant opens up for a more dynamic experience with walk-in guests, and there are also counter seats for those dropping by – otherwise, you may have to join the waiting list.