The story
Crafted with passion, served with love
Where Lake Siljan Meets the Italian Table
There is something quietly special about sitting beside the large windows at Visit Sjövillan, a glass of local DalaBryggeri IPA or a prosecco in hand, watching Lake Siljan stretch out in front of you. The setting alone would be enough to draw visitors to Rättvik — but the kitchen gives them a reason to stay at the table.
The focus here is Italian, with pasta, pizza and prosecco forming the backbone of a menu that also draws from other Mediterranean shores. It is a straightforward, honest proposition: well-made food in a room with one of the more remarkable views in central Sweden.
A Shore with History
This stretch of Lake Siljan once hosted grand hotels whose dining rooms attracted the celebrities of their era. That chapter has passed, but the tradition of welcoming guests to this waterfront location continues. Today, Sjövillan operates as a brasserie under the same ownership as Bruntegården, up on the hillside above Rättvik — two addresses, one commitment to the area.
Practical and Genuinely Welcoming
The brasserie wears its Italian cuisine lightly — there is no pretension here, and the space is set up to accommodate families, guests arriving by car, those who need step-free access, and anyone who simply wants to linger outdoors on a warm Dalarna afternoon. Lunch is served, the bar stays open late, and the terrace and outdoor seating make the most of the lakeside position.
White Guide has recognised Visit Sjövillan in its 2026 edition, a nod to a place that holds its own in a region where the competition for a good table is quietly fierce. For anyone passing through Rättvik, or staying long enough to slow down, this is a reliable and genuinely pleasant stop.
Recognition