Aster is the first restaurant in Varvsstaden, a new district in Malmö and part of a major development project. Fire shapes both the kitchen and the drinks: cooking and drink-making take place over an open fire and in a wood oven. The restaurant serves smaller dishes intended for sharing, alongside cocktails. Visit Sweden describes the setting as urban and trendy. Aster’s website says drop-in seats are available at the bar and on the patio.

The national tourism listing advises booking a table, while saying that outdoor drop-in places are available in summer. Aster’s website says it does not take reservations for outdoor dining, so the patio is a walk-in option rather than somewhere to book. Local ingredients are part of the restaurant’s approach. Visit Sweden says sustainability is a focus, with plans for the restaurant to grow some ingredients itself. The published details give no prices, opening hours or suggested visit length.