Franz Bistro
Thanks to our many gastronomical encounters from all over the globe we have realized that it is hard to be selective about our culinary memories. Greta loves steak tartare, and I can’t stay away from fresh shellfish. So, when we asked the chefs here at Mårtenson to create a menu based on our taste the inspiration was from sunny alleyways in the Caribbean, that one French bistro in Andouille, tartare from Singapore and of course the crab salad we had on a cliff in Havstenssund. It wasn’t an easy task for the chefs, but they succeeded. Here you will find both big and small dishes with inspiration from our travels, and in the bar we serve classic cocktails with a modern twist. Try one of our signature cocktails while looking at our wine list with carefully selected wines from all over the globe.
Welcome, Franz and Team Martenson
Welcome to Franz Bistro, an exclusive restaurant located in central Halmstad where you can experience a combination of elegant surroundings, delicious food and high class service.
Our restaurant has a unique atmosphere where you can feel at home while enjoying our signature drinks, wine coolers filled with carefully selected wines and food inspired from all corners of the world. We have created a place where the charm of the 1920s meets the modern lifestyle and where you always feel welcome.
At our restaurant in Halmstad, we always strive to offer an unforgettable experience for our guests. We want you to enjoy a relaxing evening with good food, good company and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Our menu is carefully composed to offer something for all tastes and our service staff is always ready to help you choose the right dish and wine for your taste.
If you are looking for a restaurant in central Halmstad that can offer a combination of quality, comfort and pleasure, welcome to Franz Bistro. We guarantee an unforgettable experience that you won't soon forget. Here you can enjoy good food in Halmstad, delicious drinks and an elegant environment while you celebrate life and enjoy every moment. A warm welcome to a restaurant that truly understands the importance of a great dining experience and unparalleled service.
We look forward to taking care of you and your gang here with us at Franz Bistro, a restaurant in the heart of Halmstad.
Gretas Café
When we drink our morning coffee, we often sit and dream about one of our travels to New York. We ate a lot of exciting things we had never seen back home in Halmstad. I told Franz, “We need to do this at Mårtenson.” So when we returned from overseas, we started planning right away.
In our café, you’ll find our own coffee, carefully selected tea blends, local beer bottles and some selected wines from our cellar. Here, we serve lunch for the day, see meny in Franz Bistro, danish smorebread, salads, lovely cakes and a lot more. Franz might even serve some of his favourite pastries, and that’s something you don’t want to miss. We also have take away if you do not have time to et your lunch at our place.
Feel free to stop by for lunch or a quick fika.
Gretas Tak
High up among the rooftops, you’ll find our hidden diamond; a playful oasis inspired by garden parties at the apple orchards around Halmstad. Here, you’ll come for the company and stay for the sunset. Pearly drinks with floral infusions are paired with sinfully good food from our childhood with a twist. A natural place during the hot summer months as well as crisp autumn evenings, together with a blanket while sipping on a hot drink.
LUNCH
Welcome to Franz Bistro, an exclusive restaurant located in central Halmstad where you can experience a combination of elegant surroundings, delicious food and high class service.
Our restaurant has a unique atmosphere where you can feel at home while enjoying our signature drinks, wine coolers filled with carefully selected wines and food inspired from all corners of the world. We have created a place where the charm of the 1920s meets the modern lifestyle and where you always feel welcome.
At our restaurant in Halmstad, we always strive to offer an unforgettable experience for our guests. We want you to enjoy a relaxing evening with good food, good company and an atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Our menu is carefully composed to offer something for all tastes and our service staff is always ready to help you choose the right dish and wine for your taste.
If you are looking for a restaurant in central Halmstad that can offer a combination of quality, comfort and pleasure, welcome to Franz Bistro. We guarantee an unforgettable experience that you won't soon forget. Here you can enjoy good food in Halmstad, delicious drinks and an elegant environment while you celebrate life and enjoy every moment. A warm welcome to a restaurant that truly understands the importance of a great dining experience and unparalleled service.
We look forward to taking care of you and your gang here with us at Franz Bistro, a restaurant in the heart of Halmstad.
BRUNCH
Spicy Bloody Marys, crisp Cava, lavish eggs Benedict, crouque monsieur and American pancakes. These are only a few of the delicacies we offer at our weekend à la carte brunch. With an effortless atmosphere and genuine service, we can truly say that we offer a world-class brunch in Halmstad’s most beautiful restaurant.
The brunch has taken a break for the season and will return this fall. In the meantime, we welcome you to LUS - Lunch without ending.
- Franz
At the moment we are not servering brunch. Instead we welcome you to our LUS - Lunch without end, Saturdays and Sundays in Franz Bar.
Breakfast
Mårtenson’s breakfast is served in Salongen, and it’s all about caring for the ingredients, which depend on the season. Swedish apples in the autumn, blood oranges during the late winter, combined with carefully fried bacon, crispy croissants and perfectly creamy scrambled eggs. Breakfast is also about soft fabrics and a warm smile – it’s all about the details. Franz and I love to enjoy Mårtenson’s breakfast in Salongen.
Warm welcome.
Chef's table
Welcome to the heart of Mårtenson, our favourite place, the mythical chef's table, or as we call it, Köksbordet. Located next to the kitchen to get as close to the chefs as possible, it’s where we invite our guests to tastings and banquets. Here, conversations that never want to end start, while chefs present culinary masterpieces and wines with high dignity flow. Chef´s Table gives a 6-cours menu, served, including specifically wines for each serving. Taste experiences that enchant every gourmet lover.
Minimum 8 people maximum 12 people.
The menu is composed by one of our most experienced chefs and is complemented with the most suitable drinks.
Feel free to reach out! We will gladly tailor the evening for you if you are looking for a night beyond the ordinary.
Chambres Separée
Mårtenson’s chambres separées are flexible rooms. Meetings, conferences, dinners and tailored events for when you want to have a more intimate feeling, but still be close to everything. Invite clients for private business lunches, or friends to share extraordinary food experiences, and let the conversation flow like the food and drinks.
A cosy atmosphere and gourmet details inspire exclusive dinner parties as well as relaxing after-work drinks. With only the best from Franz Bistro and bar, the options are many. Spice up your seminar with Swedish fika, end the workshop with a fresh cocktail table or celebrate with a decadent tasting menu – you decide.
Together we create memories, so contact us with your requests.