About Grundämne

Grundämne first opened its doors in July 15 2017. Its co-owners are Felix Arvid Karlsson and Head Chef Oskar Jönsson.

Grundämne is the Swedish word for "element". This name is certainly reflected in the menu offered here. There are 4 seasonal menus, crafted around the concepts of the 4 Empedoclesian elements of the natural world (fire, water, earth and air). These menus are built around the local produce driven cuisine here at Grundämne with a focus on reflecting the changing seasons and the raw nature of Sweden.

The restaurant has 20 tables in the main dining room as well as 5 private rooms, giving guests a direct view to the dining room as well as the marvellous skyline of the city of Göteborg. Grundämne has been widely praised by many food critics and just 1 year and half after opening, Grundämne was awarded its first Michelin star.

A reservation is not required though it is highly encouraged. Reservations can be taken here.

Oskar Jönsson
- Head Chef

Oskar Jönsson is the head chef, co-owner and mastermind behind the menu here at Grundämne. He was born and raised in Linköping, but has spent most of his culinary career in Stockholm and Göteborg. Jönsson’s cuisine is focused on creating a memorable experience centered around the clean, bright flavours of organic, biodynamic, or wild Scandinavian produce. He uses modern cooking techniques, complimentary flavour combinations and avant-garde presentation to entice his guests. A meal, artisanally composed by Jönsson, at Grundämne will transport guests on a culinary expedition of Sweden and expose guests to the primordial flavours of the natural world.

Felix Arvid Karlsson

Felix Arvid Karlsson is the co-owner at Grundämne. Karlsson was born and raised in Stockholm and has worked in the restaurant business ever since he was 14 years old. His father was the maître d' of a renowned fine dining restaurant and he mentored Karlsson.

Karlsson travelled around Sweden and Norway working in a variety of restaurants before settling in Göteborg. He befriended Jönsson and they both worked together to create several pop-up restaurants around the city before investing in the creation of Grundämne.

Karlsson works on the marketing of the restaurant as well as pairing exquisite wines with Jönsson's menu.
















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