The best restaurants Svealand

You can book for the weekend, as the hotel is full of craquer!

The Big Ben, as its name implies, is a large English pub with a rustic style with wood panelling and carpets. At noon, we take a soup or a pasta dish, and in the evening the meat or a fairly nice dish. There is a calm atmosphere in the day, more conducive to discussion than to excesses, and it is not uncommon to meet more elderly workers than young students.

A popular Lebanese restaurant, in a trendy decor, just steps from the Dramaten Theatre, and where there are a multitude of small dishes, many of which are less than 100 Sek.

In the heart of Södermalm, a friendly Greek restaurant on two levels. The hotel is mainly frequented by the Swedish district. You can order an entrance, a dish and a dessert, a delicious moussaka, souvlakis or a tzatziki.

Breakfast, lunch or dinner, Johan and his French speaking staff will give you a warm welcome! This small restaurant-bakery with about thirty tables was created by Sébastien Boudet. A French baker who fell in love with Sweden, he was able to recreate the atmosphere of a "little France" in this place before giving way to the Swedish Johan. In his bakery, sourdough bread and butter croissant will make you rediscover the taste of our traditions. In the restaurant, the cuisine is also rather French, mixed with the best of Swedish cuisine.

The restaurant's chefs, Kalle and Dogge, are free to create their own dishes according to the season and the mood. We sit at the bar to watch them prepare their tasty dishes using local produce. The combinations are original, surprising and delicious, and the products are of a rare quality. The dishes are medium-sized, so you'll need to choose two or three to get your fill, but the menu takes this into account. Cosy, relaxed atmosphere, ideal for an intimate dinner.

It serves Swedish-inspired French specialties and is one of the best restaurants in the capital. Right in the center of "petit Paris", this distinguished restaurant dates back to 1893 and is housed on the first floor of an ^18th century building. Very tasty cuisine, it is the occasion to taste a lamb fillet in a herb crust with potato and fennel terrine or a smoked salmon with fennel and marinated yellow beets. The daily specials are very affordable and some vegetarian dishes are on the menu.

The name of the restaurant honours a young German merchant who came to Stockholm in the 16th century to make his fortune. The à la carte dishes are traditional Swedish gastronomy, cooked and served in a simple and elegant setting. You can try grilled reindeer or elk, sole or salmon, with fine accompaniments... The service is fast and the wine list offers a wide choice. The central and picturesque location of the place and the quality of its cuisine make it a logical stop for those who wish to taste elaborate local cuisine.

An Italian pizzeria next to Järntorget where you can enjoy a great pizza, pasta or meat. Apart from Swedish servers, we would be in a typical pizzeria with Italian music, candles and red and white tiles as in The Beautiful and the Celestial!

Located on the island of Södermalm, just a stone's throw from the Medborgarplatsen metro station, Kvarnen has been an institution in the area for over 100 years. Time seems to have stood still in this legendary restaurant, which offers tasty Swedish dishes, carefully prepared from generation to generation. Connoisseurs will remember Lisbeth's favourite pub from the Millennium series. Typical dishes such as reindeer stew, herring, potato and onion toast and the famous meatballs are served here, as well as a wide selection of beers and cocktails.

Located near Monteliusvägen, in a very charming pedestrian street in Söder, this restaurant of Taiwanese and Asian specialties has everything to please. The dishes are carefully prepared and full of flavors. One also comes here for the trendy atmosphere and the very lively bar on weekend evenings and during the nice days. The terrace, very charming, is on the street side, and allows to appreciate the unique atmosphere of the district. Don't forget to go up the street to see the view after your meal, as it is one of the most beautiful in Stockholm!

Östgötakällaren is a historical and atypical place that opened its doors in 1986. Here you will find a beautiful dining room whose decoration is worth a visit as well as a bar that serves an important selection of beers. You can enjoy Scandinavian and Central European dishes with big influences from Austria and Germany. Nice proportions to be washed down with sips of good sparkling beer from the restaurant's cellar. A classic Södermalm tavern, friendly, rustic and affordable, in total immersion with the locals.

For a change from the traditional Swedish dishes, why not try this charming Ethiopian restaurant? The restaurant has a very pleasant atmosphere, even friendly, and the food is delicious! The food is delicious and you can pick from a large stainless steel plate and discover many delicious dishes. This address is also popular with the locals and you will not be disappointed with your evening, as you will leave with a full belly and a light mind!

The setting of this restaurant is very rustic and authentic, you would really think you were in a converted cellar. Some of the walls are said to date from the ^13th century. The cuisine is essentially Swedish, so you can taste all the traditional dishes of the country. You can eat reindeer with cabbage purée, elk meatballs with pickled cucumber and cranberries, or poached reindeer fillet with mushrooms, one of the house specialties. What a delight! A nice place to discover the local cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere.

This little restaurant is a real institution. Treat yourself to a dinner in a decor reminiscent of New York, walls covered with photos of jazz stars, all while listening to live bands. Recommended address for jazz lovers, or for those looking for concerts in Stockholm. Result, the restaurant is often crowded! The simple menu offers French-inspired dishes: mussels marinière or beef filet at reasonable prices. For a festive and fun evening, enjoying good music and good food.

In the middle of the Oset and Rynningeviken nature reserve you will find the Naturens Hus restaurant and café. Here you can enjoy dishes prepared from scratch with sustainable ingredients. You can also stop here for a coffee or a glass of wine. Very nice because it is built on small artificial lakes with a view on the reserve. The food is very good and not very expensive (fish and meat around 70 SEK), but only at lunchtime. Ideal to rest and eat after a long walk to observe the birds flying on the lake.

With a restaurant, a bar and a store at the same time, Meatballs for the People puts, as its name indicates, the traditional Swedish meatball to the honor. Thus, it is the ideal place to introduce yourself to the national dish. If you are in an adventurous mood, you can choose from 11 different types of meat (and a vegan version), ranging from classic beef, pork, veal or lamb to more original ones such as reindeer, deer, elk, wild boar and even... bear meat! To be enjoyed on site or to take away.