Gate-side Italian plates from 04.30 at Barino
Barino Italian Inspired Cuisine opens at 04.30 and runs through 20.00 every day, so it covers both the first departures and the last evening flights at Göteborg Landvetter. It sits post-security, so you clear checks before you eat and can walk straight to the gate after paying.
The menu leans Italian but is unusually friendly to special diets for an airport spot, with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free options all flagged. That matters at GOT, where many places still default to bread, cheese and cold cuts. If your schedule is tight, the take away setup lets you grab food packaged for the gate rather than sit down for a longer meal.
Because everything is past security, Barino works best once you’re through the central checkpoint at Landvetter and know your gate. Operating hours to 20.00 mean late-afternoon departures to hubs like Frankfurt or Amsterdam can still fit in a quick plate and a drink, but late-night charter flights after 20.00 will miss it and need a backup plan.
Dietary labeling is the main draw: clearly marked gluten-free and lactose-free dishes help if you have to avoid wheat or dairy before a 2–3 hour flight to places like London or Paris. Vegan options give a non-salad alternative, which is still rare in smaller Scandinavian airports. With everything available for take away, you can carry a full meal to the gate instead of relying on the snack carts on board.
Practical tip: aim to order at least 25–30 minutes before boarding starts, especially in the 06.00–09.00 and 16.00–18.00 banks, so you have time to get food packed to go and still reach your gate without rushing.