Restaurant in Gävle, Sweden

Matildas

Name: Matildas
Address: Timmermansgatan 23, 802 52 Gävle, Sweden, Gävle, SE
Telephone: +46 26 62 53 49

150Pearl Points

Wine-led night out

About Matildas

Matildas is a better fit for a planned Gävle dinner than a casual fallback, especially if wine matters to the table. The strongest verified signal is Star Wine List recognition, while the limited weekly schedule makes timing the main practical constraint.

Gävle dining is easy to underestimate if the default plan is to treat the city as a stop between larger Swedish restaurant markets. Matildas is worth keeping on the dinner shortlist for a planned visit because its verified details point to a focused evening choice: limited opening days, dinner hours, smart-casual dress, Star Wine List recognition in 2026.

The smart planning use case is dinner with someone who values a considered evening plan. The available details do not support promising a defined tasting-menu format, named dishes, a chef-led counter experience, or specific cuisine, so the right expectation is not a long, choreographed destination meal. Treat it instead as a Gävle dinner choice where the confirmed practical details are the main basis for planning.

Book it for dinner, not for maximal menu certainty

For someone who has already been once, the better second move is to plan around the verified schedule. Matildas is listed for Tuesday to Friday, 5–10 PM, closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday, so timing matters more than at restaurants open across the full week.

If the group needs more public planning detail before committing, compare Matildas with Basta and Verovin before choosing. Matildas makes more sense when the priority is a smart-casual dinner decision in Gävle; it is less useful when the priority is maximum planning certainty.

How to place it in a Gävle night out

Matildas works better as the anchor of the evening than as a flexible backup. With service concentrated in the evening and not running every day, it rewards choosing a date first and then building the rest of the night around it. For a broader scan before deciding, use our full Gävle restaurants guide; if dinner is only one part of the trip, the related Gävle hotels, Gävle bars, Gävle wineries, Gävle experiences guides may be more useful than stretching this choice into every occasion.

The verdict: choose Matildas when the decision is a considered dinner in Gävle with a smart-casual tone and confirmed evening hours. Skip it when the group needs lunch, Saturday dining, or detailed menu information before agreeing on the plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Matildas accommodate groups?

The verified details do not specify group capacity. Plan around the listed Tuesday–Friday, 5–10 PM dinner hours in Gävle, confirm directly if your party size needs special handling.

Is Matildas good for a special occasion?

It can be a good fit if the occasion works with a smart-casual dinner in Gävle. The verified details include Star Wine List recognition in 2026 and evening service from Tuesday to Friday.

Is Matildas good for solo dining?

The verified details do not specify a solo-dining format, counter seating, or a particular service style. A solo visit may still work if you are comfortable planning around the Tuesday–Friday, 5–10 PM dinner window.

Is lunch or dinner better at Matildas?

Dinner is the clear choice, since Matildas is listed for Tuesday–Friday, 5–10 PM and closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday. No verified lunch service is listed.

Does Matildas handle dietary restrictions?

The verified details do not include a dietary-restriction policy. If allergies or dietary needs are important, confirm directly before committing to a dinner plan in Gävle.

What are alternatives to Matildas?

For comparison, consider Verovin, Basta, Brezza, Aaltos Italian Grill & Garden, or Gimo Herrgård; you can also look at other dining in Gävle. Check each venue's current details before deciding, since the verified information here is specific to Matildas.

Location

Timmermansgatan 23, 802 52 Gävle, Sweden

Compare Matildas

Matildas Gävle and similar venues

Venue	Location	Awards
Matildas	Gävle	Star Wine List (2026)
Basta	Gävle	,
Verovin	Gävle	,
Gimo Herrgård	Sweden	,
Brezza	Uppsala	,
Aaltos Italian Grill & Garden	Uppsala	,

How Matildas Gävle compares with similar nearby venues.

Also Consider

Basta, Notable alternative
Verovin, Notable alternative
Gimo Herrgård, Notable alternative
Brezza, Notable alternative
Aaltos Italian Grill & Garden, Notable alternative

How Matildas compares in Gävle

Matildas is the stronger choice when the table wants a wine-led dinner and is comfortable planning around a narrower schedule. Basta is the safer cross-shop for a more casual, broadly familiar meal, while Verovin is the closer comparison for diners deciding within Gävle rather than making an out-of-town plan.

For a more occasion-driven trip, Gimo Herrgård changes the decision: it is not a simple Gävle dinner substitute, but it can make sense when the meal is part of a larger escape. Brezza and Aaltos Italian Grill & Garden are better considered when the group wants a more familiar Italian-leaning format rather than choosing primarily around the wine list.

For value, the practical call is to match the venue to the risk tolerance of the group. Matildas is the pick for diners who prize wine credibility and a planned evening; Basta is easier for mixed preferences; Verovin is the first nearby alternative to check if the preferred night does not line up.