Majorna, a historic and culturally rich district in Gothenburg, has developed a distinct pizza culture shaped by its working-class roots, artistic communities, and evolving urban identity. Unlike the city center’s high-concept restaurants, Majorna’s approach to pizza is more grounded, authentic, and tied to everyday life.
Community-Driven Pizza Culture
Pizza in Majorna is less about gourmet trends and more about neighborhood staples.
Restaurants
Marsala
Address: Chapmans Torg 5, 414 54 Göteborg
An Italian restaurant offering a variety of pizzas.
Del Piero Restaurang & Pizzeria
Address: Karl Johansgatan 60, 414 55 Göteborg
A restaurant and pizzeria serving a selection of pizzas.
Majornas Krog
Address: Karl Johansgatan 72, 414 55 Göteborg
A pub-style restaurant that includes pizza on its menu.
Crippas Café
Address: Kusttorget 1, 414 55 Göteborg
A café that offers pizza among other menu items.
Restaurang Efessos
Address: Karl Johansgatan 60, 414 55 Göteborg
A Greek restaurant that also serves pizza.
Moreno Pizza
Address: Mariagatan 13, 414 71 Göteborg
A restaurant featuring community tables and a variety of pizzas.
Style and Variety
The pizza offerings in Majorna span from the traditional Swedish pizzeria style — think wide menus, thick cheese, and kebab toppings — to more specialized, Italian-influenced variations. There’s a noticeable appreciation for both comfort food and artisanal methods, with sourdough bases, wood-fired ovens, and organic toppings gaining popularity in recent years.
Influence of Migration and Urban Trends
The pizza culture in Majorna reflects the district’s multicultural makeup. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean influences are common, both in topping choices and in fusion styles. Simultaneously, the area’s gentrification has brought in a wave of younger residents with a taste for curated, minimal-intervention food — which has led to a rise in natural-ingredient, slow-rise dough offerings.