CAFÉ SCHWEIZER
Read moreIt was run by Swiss who came to Sweden in the late 1800s and is located near the Royal Palace. Founded in the 1920s, Café Schweiser was originally a Schweizeri: a café where liquor is served. Today it is a little address not to be missed, whether for meals or for a snack or a fika! Today, Café Schweizer is still run as a family business. The atmosphere makes you feel the tradition that precedes us by far, with endless delicacies.
SURFERS
Read moreA restaurant where Chinese cuisine is combined with a delirious atmosphere at the crossroads of Tiki culture and the great diversity of Asian landscapes. A colorful universe, a spicy taste that awakens the senses. A wave has swept over Stockholm, bringing with it the 23 flavors of Sichuan cuisine and its 56 cooking methods. Is it really reasonable to eat all this in one meal? Well, no! But the menu is based on 15 small plates that you can choose and share with your friends.
HERMANS
Read moreWith its delicious all-you-can-eat buffet and its unbeatable view of the Stockholm waterfront, Hermans has become one of Stockholm's must-visit restaurants. The various dishes, all vegan, are tasty and original. You can try all kinds of hummus, lasagne, salads, homemade bread, grilled and marinated tofu and much more! In winter you can sit in the friendly, heated veranda, in summer on the terrace to enjoy the barbecues and the view. There is also unlimited tea and coffee and student discounts!
FEM SMÅ HUS
Read moreYou come for the setting: tables set under the vaults of a historic building, white tablecloths and long candles. You stay for the food: a clever mix of Swedish and French cuisine. Fem Små Hus, which means five little houses, also offers an impressive selection of wines. If you want to know more, don't hesitate to ask questions about the history of the establishment, revealing the atmosphere of Gamla Stan in the 17th century. You will have the culinary experience while learning about the history of Stockholm.
GRÖN HERMITAGE
Read moreIf you're a vegetarian in Stockholm, traditional Swedish cuisine is not likely to be your go-to menu. So here is an alternative address! Grön Hermitage is the only vegetarian-only restaurant in Gamla Stan that also offers vegan options. It serves good, simple and varied food in a student café atmosphere. The restaurant is well located and welcoming. One of the good and convenient places in the old town where you can have all-you-can-eat lunch with the buffet formula, including coffee and tea. Recommended for student budgets!
DEN GYLDENE FREDEN
Read moreThe heart of the old town has long been home to traditional Swedish cuisine. Founded in 1722, Den Gyldene Freden, meaning Golden Peace, is a true institution, owned by the Swedish Academy which selects the Nobel Prize for Literature. The restaurant belonged to the famous painter Anders Zorn and was the favourite restaurant of the artist-composer Evert Taube. Here you can enjoy high quality Nordic gourmet cuisine in an elegant 18th century restaurant with antique furniture.
STUREHOF
Read moreThe great classic of Place Stureplan. A must-see meeting place, you can watch the ballet of night owls from the bar or terrace. The decor has been redesigned by Jonas Bohlin and skilfully combines tradition and modernity. The restaurant cultivates a brasserie spirit and offers a quality menu, with seafood and fish specialities. One of Sturehof's great advantages is that its kitchen closes late. To extend the evening, head upstairs to the O'Bar for a nightcap and listen to the DJs.
RESTAURANG KOPPARKITTELN
Read moreA restaurant with a pleasant terrace with a beautiful view of the lake and the gardens that slope gently down to the shore. Here, traditional cuisine with meat dishes (filet mignon, steak) or fish (grilled salmon...), usually accompanied by steamed potatoes and raw vegetables. We recommend the daily specials, which offer better value for money. However, you may feel that you are paying more for the view than for the content of the plate. An address that can help you out if you haven't planned a picnic!
WÄRDSHUSET ULLA WINBLADH
Read moreWelcome to the island of Djugården, once a hunting ground for Swedish kings. Now it is home to important museums and Swedes flock here to enjoy the lush nature in the city centre. And if, on your way out of Skansen or around a wooded path, you miraculously hear the sound of the troubadour Bellman's love ballad, follow that melody, for you will be blessed by the Swedish culinary tradition that the Ulla Windbladh restaurant approaches in all simplicity. Refined and intimate setting.
FLICKORNA HELIN
Read moreThe terrace overlooks the park and the waters of the Baltic. Easily recognizable with its strange chimney and the large Skansen letters on top of the building, it is the ideal place for a gourmet break in the middle of the day, or to make a late Sunday afternoon pass. Pastries, cakes, teas in abundant choices in an atmosphere of chattering young mothers and students. You can also eat savory dishes made according to the season and the inspiration of the moment. Take advantage of this opportunity to treat yourself with a light mind!
KRYP IN
Read moreKryp In is one of those intimate, slightly hidden places in the old town where you like to say to yourself when you arrive: I am privileged! The small medieval cobbled street of Prästgatan leads you to this rustic and cosy restaurant serving homemade dishes. Indeed, in their small open kitchen, the chef and his long-time team have brought simplicity and humility to the complexity of Swedish dishes. And we have the confirmation, that in this Swedish cuisine, the reindeer is definitely king! Good meal guaranteed.
LILLA HASSELBACKEN
Read moreThis green-painted wooden establishment has stood opposite Skansen's main entrance since 1866. The Café Fin de Siècle is the least expensive part of the building. You can eat inside, beneath countless black-and-white photos tracing the history of the establishment or Djurgården, or on the convivial terrace, often packed with tourists when the weather's fine. The place is especially appreciated for its picturesque atmosphere - there's nothing more Swedish than that! The menu always includes meat and fish of the day - highly recommended!
PELIKAN
Read moreThis 19th century style restaurant is housed in an old building (rare enough to note) on Södermalm. Pelikan's history dates back to the 17th century and it moved to Beklingegatan in 1960. The clientele today is still a mixture of what it was over the centuries: workers, students, middle-class people live together in this place, under a 5 m high ceiling. The food is typically Swedish with herrings, anchovies, smoked reindeer or the traditional köttbollar (meatballs) with cranberries. A very busy place.
B.A.R
Read moreFrom the street, the B.A.R. restaurant stands out for its simplicity and its uncluttered front. Inside, you'll find a cheerful seafood brasserie where locals like to take a gastronomic break. There's the traditional salmon, oysters, lobster, offering gigantic platters of seafood to be enjoyed with a good champagne. All the ingredients are fresh and the menu is calibrated throughout the year, according to the seasons. A true gem of Nordic cuisine not to be missed! Also offers take-out.
MAGNUS LADULÅS
Read moreWe cannot miss the lesson: a large wrought iron key the name of the establishment. Magnus Ladulås, régent of the Kingdom of Sweden between 1275 and 1290, was the son of the founder of Stockholm, Birger Jarl. Here you can enjoy a fairly rich Swedish classic between SEK 190 and SEK 250 in a very beautiful th century cellar. Grilled salmon accompanied by potatoes, from goat to asparagus and quinoa… Practice at noon.
OPERAKÄLLAREN
Treat yourself to a sumptuous meal with a menu created by the Royal Family ...Read more
ERIKS GONDOLEN
Read moreGo for the quality of the kitchen (famous Erik Lallerstedt) and also admire the most beautiful panorama of the city. The Gondolen is located at the top of the Katarina elevator, near the lock (slussen) separating the Baltic from Lake Mälaren, between the old town and Södermalm. Nice place to take a drink.
RESTAURANGEN BLÅ PORTEN
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CHOKLADKOPPEN
Read moreThis small café-restaurant is one of the most popular in the old town, frequented in part by the gay community. It mixes students, tourists and lovers of good hot chocolate, muffins and crispy sandwiches. Chokladkoppen is pleasant in all seasons: in winter it is noisy and warm inside and in summer the terrace is beautifully situated on the most beautiful square in Gamla Stan. Simple dishes such as spinach pies, vegetarian lasagne or chicken curry are also served here.
BACKFICKAN
Read moreThe "rear pocket" of the Opera has been in existence for over forty years. Very popular, this micro-restaurant offers traditional Swedish cuisine. You will eat sitting around the U-desk or on the few small tables. The atmosphere is quite chic while remaining sympathetic.
VARMLANDS MUSEUM KOKKAFE
Read moreAfter visiting the city's must-see museum, a stop at the café-resto is a welcome change. The food is modern and authentic. The short menu is composed of high quality ingredients and always in season. In summer, a large outdoor terrace offers a great view of the Klarälven. Chef Niklas Pettersson and his team are passionate about food and will make a great end to your cultural visit to the heart of Karlstad.
PITCHER'S I ÖREBRO
Read moreA great pub right in front of the beautiful castle. The meeting place for soccer and ice hockey fans. But above all an address where the locals go for a quiet beer after work. The food is good. Wide choice of hearty burgers. Pitcher's is a gastropub, a concept born in England in the early 1990s, when two pub owners decided to offer their customers tasty food to enjoy with their pints. It is a local place where conviviality between friends and quality are the main concerns.
HELLSTENS GLASHUS
Read moreHotel Glashus is also famous for its restaurant, which offers Swedish cuisine with delicate dishes, all in a unique setting. Depending on the season and availability, you can enjoy reindeer as well as all kinds of fish caught off the Nordic coast. The menu features all the favorite dishes of the owner, ethnographer and anthropologist Per Hellsten: the story of a life full of gustatory adventures that make the menu alive and appetizing. Once a week, jazz, country and African jazz concerts with great acoustics.
HUSMANS DELI
Read moreInside Östermalms Saluhall, a building dating back to 1888, the Husmans Deli is a place of pilgrimage and gastronomic discovery. Convenient for sampling charcuterie and discovering a selection of smoked meats over a glass of red wine. Refined selection of cheeses and meats in the form of tapas. It has always been the place to be for gourmets who come to stock up on delicatessen products from Sweden and elsewhere. Go there alone or with friends for a good time guaranteed!
RESTAURANG KRISTINA
Read moreThis café-pastry has been set on the main pedestrian street of the old town. Good dishes at prices still a little higher than the previous ones, a warm atmosphere very «stockholmienne», a large room with a ceiling covered of wood, a good quality piano… all under the mural portrait of Queen Christina.
GALENTO CAFÉ
Read moreThe hotel is close to Odengatan and has excellent sandwiches with coffee. Red brick walls and broken arches create an old style to break the brand new, compelling chrome coffee machine.
KÄLLAREN DIANA
Read moreIn the heart of the old town, a restaurant in a vaulted cellar of the th century. Under brick arches lit by old oil lamps, wooden benches covered with cushions, tables and dark wood chairs are small alveoli for candlelight meals. In the centre of the room, the hors d'oeuvres (hams, salads, crustaceans and sausages) are presented in a hull of excavated boats where you can use the will. On a table at the bottom of the room, the home-made Swedish cracottes, knäckebröd, are alignées. Diana serves traditional Swedish dishes from the sea and forest, grills and fish that can be accompanied by a gigantic oven cooked in the oven which is eaten with butter and salt. Reindeer steak sauce morille, salmon spicy sauce tartar and perfect to cranberries are some of the gastronomic curiosities of the place. You can also try Swedish classic dishes such as viande meat or herring.
RENDEZ VOUS
Read moreFrench cuisine in a small restaurant in the atmosphere of our bistro. The dishes are written in French.
K 25
Read moreIn a covered hall in the center of the city, ten stalls offer typical dishes of a country (Thailand, Japan, Mexico, USA, etc.), to take away or to eat on the spot. Very friendly and in a relaxed atmosphere, many Swedes meet there to spend a moment with friends. One orders in one of the small stalls and one sits at one of the shared tables in order to taste its meal. It is a good opportunity to mingle with the local population and to put yourself in the shoes of a Swede during a lunch break.
WINTERVIKEN
Read moreLocated in Winterviken Bay, south of the city, this restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy Swedish specialities in a warm and friendly atmosphere. In winter, meals are served in the impressive red brick building that used to be Alfred Nobel's factory. In summer, you can sit on the picnic tables outside, just a stone's throw from the lake! Children are welcome here and it is a very popular place for young couples with their strollers and toddlers. A very pleasant and family atmosphere.
WOODSTOCKHOLM
Read moreWoodstockholm Bistro is a place where flavors meet without regard to traditional boundaries. Facing the Södra Teatern, in the lively district of Södermalm. Enjoy locally produced food and drinks in a warm environment created by Lars Stensö. Chef Elias and his team work with a regularly changing menu. In the evenings, the adjoining furniture store is transformed into a room, a spectacular room designed by Uglycute and connected to Woodstockholm Bistro by a secret passage.
TAK
Read morePut a chef of good repute, an award winning bartender, a Norwegian hotelier, Swedish sake sommeliers, shake up the concept and you get the right mix to create Stockholm's current hotspot, Tak! We clearly go there for the view of the city which is exceptional as it is a rooftop located on top of a brutalist architecture hotel, in the heart of the city, a few steps from Sergels Torg. Very good choice of drinks, from Japanese yuzu lager to sparkling sake and Eurasian cocktails. The star of the menu: the fish!
BATHUSET KROG & BAR
Read moreA unique location on Lake Mälaren with a breathtaking view of Sigtuna Bay. Cosy restaurant, enchanting setting, 45 seats in the dining room, fireplace, bar, open kitchen and open-air dining in summer. The cuisine is simple and well thought out, with a wide range of dishes (not just fish), with an emphasis on freshness and quality, respecting the products and the seasons. The place is really worth the detour, because you always spend a beautiful moment out of time in this restaurant.
LILLA CAFÉET PÅ SÖDER
Read moreDiscreetly located on Ringvägen, Södermalm's longest street, it's easy to pass by this "Little Café of Söder" without noticing it. This would be a great mistake, however, because when you push open the door of this modest stall, you discover an extremely welcoming place. The interior is a little bohemian, relaxed and the staff adorable. You can eat simple, home-made pastries at affordable prices: kanelbullar, carrot cakes or chocolate cakes... In short, this is a little haven not to be missed!
STADSHUSKÄLLAREN
Read moreThis restaurant, literally, the "cellar of the city hall", attracts us especially for its prestigious atmosphere and its luxurious airs. It offers a grandiose decor, between Italian baroque and national romanticism. Beautiful silverware, chandeliers, impeccable service... For those who want to splurge, there is the Nobel menu, a replica of the formula served on the day of the famous prize... For something less pretentious, you can simply try the lunch formula, which is much less expensive and of very good quality.
CAFÉ FIX
Read moreOpened in 1910, it is one of the oldest cafés in Stockholm. A nice address, where the large choice of salads is worth it: chicken-mango, Caesar salad, shrimps, goat... You can also find hot dishes, mixed plates and pastries. The products are fresh and the service is fast. The interior is rather classic but pleasant, with its big benches along the walls and a touch of retro decoration. In summer, a narrow terrace allows to enjoy the animation of St Eriksgatan. Here is a good plan for a healthy and simple tasting!
HASSELBACKEN
Read moreIn a beautiful property overlooking Djugårdslätten, this large restaurant has a very large dining room, in baroque style, which seems like a setting from the Swedish past. The garden, where the statue of the artist Carl Bellman playing the mandolin is planted, allows you to relax in the deckchairs and digest in the shade. The terrace, in summer, offers a beautiful view and a quiet refuge after the noisy visits to Skansen or Gröna Lund. Fair prices for an environment of this quality, it is thus a good address to restore itself between two museums.
RESTAURANG SÄRIMNER
Read moreA nice little address in Birka, which combines simplicity and quality. The small restaurant offers a nice terrace overlooking the small marina, with a quiet and pleasant view. The interior is made of wood and very warm, so you can warm up between two visits when the days are cool in autumn. Swedish specialties are on the menu, smoked fish, reindeer sauté, dumplings and other delicacies. If you are not very hungry, you can take advantage of the view and the atmosphere to drink a beer or a well deserved fruit juice.
REGGEV HUMMUS
Read moreLovers of hummus and oriental cuisine, no need to look any further, you have just found your paradise! At Reggev Hummus, we revisit cult recipes with talent. In this small restaurant in Södermalm, you will feel at home, in a colorful decor and an atmosphere proper to the district: young, relaxed and warm. All the dishes served will first please your eyes before satisfying your taste buds. The choice is wide, and disappointment is a word that does not exist at Reggev Hummus. One of our favorite addresses!
SLIPEN
Read moreAfter a busy day visiting Djurgården's museums, come and relax in this new restaurant, which opened in May 2023. Located just beyond Skansen, it's well worth the trip. The setting is simply stunning, right on the water with a breathtaking view. The decor is rather original, with numerous boats hanging from the ceiling. We appreciate the finesse of the dishes and their Nordic influences. There's something for everyone on the menu: meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.
TEATERN RINGEN SKANSTULL
Read moreTeatern in Ringen Centrum, near Skanstull, combines fine dining with popular restaurants. Some of Sweden's top restaurateurs such as Magnus Nilsson, Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, Stefano Catenacci and Nobel pastry chef Daniel Roos share the space and the 250 seats. At Teatern, you can enjoy world-class sausages, vegan burgers, and food from around the world. Unpretentious, the place allows foodies to eat on the go at a reasonable price.
TVÅ SMÅ SVIN - DEUX PETITS COCHONS
Read moreIt is in Årsta, about twenty minutes by transport from Södermalmn that nestles Två Små Svin, an atypical restaurant with Danish and Czech influences, specialized in smørrebrød, beer and brandy. The smørrebrød is a typical Danish dish which consists of a slice of buttered rye bread on which one comes to arrange various foods. The place is only frequented by locals. One of our small hidden addresses, far from the restaurants of the city center.
POM FRITERIE
Read moreDutch street food with an original concept: fries and more fries! Dare to enter this temple of the potato, where everything is homemade and prepared before your very eyes. The side dishes are highly original, blending flavors from different parts of the world. Great care is also taken with presentation - you'll want to try everything! It's the ideal place to eat well and spend a good evening: the atmosphere is convivial and there's a wide choice of cocktails on the menu that go perfectly with the dishes served.
BISTRO BESTICK
Read moreThis restaurant is a must for lovers of fine cuisine. On the menu, Swedish cuisine with flavors from elsewhere. In every dish, a perfect balance of flavors that will pleasantly surprise your taste buds. What's more, prices remain reasonable, especially for the lunchtime menu, which remains a good alternative. A must-stop for a memorable culinary experience during your stay! Don't forget to make a reservation, as the modestly sized restaurant fills up very quickly.
STIERNAN RAMEN
Read moreDelicious ramen at an unbeatable price for a restaurant in the heart of Gamla Stan. This traditional Japanese soup is a culinary specialty that's very difficult to master, as the broth takes around 8 hours to cook to its richest flavor. A dish that warms you up in winter, and which, in this restaurant, can be enjoyed on the terrace in summer. All in an unpretentious, comfortable, zen atmosphere in the heart of Stockholm. Also available for takeaway. Recommended address for a good, inexpensive meal!
BAR AGRIKULTUR
Read moreWelcome to this relaxed, musically atmospheric place, as hipster as the Södermalm district. The dishes here are a real invitation to discovery, with perfectly crafted culinary creations. Let them help you choose your dishes. Bear in mind that portions are small, so it's a good idea to order several plates to share. The special touch? They make their own gin! All the more reason to discover this unique place.
STOCKHOLMS GÄSTABUD
Read moreThis little restaurant may not look like much from the outside... but it's not! On the premises, you'll discover quality, typically Swedish cuisine, where you can appreciate the full range of Scandinavian gastronomy. In fact, you'll have to wait to get in, as reservations are not possible, and this restaurant is a victim of its own success! The dishes are hearty and all homemade: for starters, herring or reindeer; for main courses, their salmon, which is a little marvel, and much more! We can't tell you any more...