The best restaurants Sweden

Assortments of small Swedish-style dishes, to be enjoyed on pretty wooden tables under vintage light bulbs. Two choices per person make for a complete meal. For a picnic or a small evening meal to take away, the pasta salads and sandwiches will make people happy with their succulent and quality products (especially since it doesn't cost more than the local junk food truck). At lunchtime, the restaurant also offers daily specials, always with a fish, meat and vegetarian option.

In 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.

In the heart of SoFo, after the grocery store full of organic and eco products carefully presented in attractive packaging that makes your mouth water and the take-away meal trays, the room opens onto a bar, then onto the warm restaurant. There is a wide variety of fish dishes and seafood platters, but also more atypical dishes: an opportunity to try something new before setting out again to conquer the capital! Very pleasant terrace in summer, if only for a drink. Continuous service.

Located 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 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.

This small restaurant surfs on the street-food fashion, by declining dishes around poultry, hence the name, Bird. From the duck confit burger, to the buttermilk fried chicken, or the peanut wings, your taste buds and your pupils will be comforted. Young team, very pleasant and dynamic atmosphere, the products are fresh and produced on a small scale in a farm near Trollhättan. Tasty food and reasonable prices. Cocktail and beer menu. Very busy establishment.

One of Malmö's finest addresses, starred chef Mats Vollmer officiates in a setting of understated elegance. For gourmets, the experience is as good as your dreams. Travel with the cabbage pudding, or "childhood memory" of the chef, which has become Vollmer's signature. You'll be surprised by the creamy cheese served with lilac jelly and sugar cookies, and you'll never fully recover from Scannie's spectacular apple cake. For an unforgettable evening in Malmö.

Put 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!

An unpretentious restaurant in downtown Boden. The atmosphere is charming and you can enjoy a sunny terrace in summer. The decoration is simple and the style not very crazy, but the welcome is friendly and you quickly feel at ease. One meets there between colleagues and often between regulars. On the menu, the cuisine is local and continental, the opportunity to taste the specialties of the area or to stick to the known. The choice is large, you will have to take the time to think about it. A recommended address in the city center!

Teatern 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.

A popular spot in Boden, and rightly so. Bastard Burgers may be a chain, but it's a no-brainer. You come here for the casual atmosphere and the "butcher shop chic" style. White tiles all over the place, industrial style decoration, music and of course, a menu that will give you a hard time to choose. A choice of burgers all more inventive than the others, without forgetting the burger of the month. You can eat to your heart's content and vegans or vegetarians are not left out and will also find their happiness. A place highly recommended!

A 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.

The Ice Hotel's restaurant is an excellent restaurant run by starred chef Alexander Meier. It offers a fusion cuisine inspired by local specialities. The Ice Hotel is ranked the best restaurant in Kiruna and third in Swedish Lapland by the White Guide. With the added bonus of a unique setting, this is the promise of an exceptional evening at the edge of the Arctic. The kitchen team is international, so a cosmopolitan touch is given to the local ingredients, which come from the rivers, mountains, swamps and forests of the region.

Since 1982, Hambergs has been one of the favorite restaurants in Uppsala. The Hambergs triad: shop/restaurant/restaurant, is one of the factors in the restaurant's success. Fish and seafood are fragile creatures that cannot be kept for long, but with daily deliveries, it is possible to serve products that are always fresh. All ingredients are prepared with care, and the skill of the chef, Jan-Christer Hamberg, and his staff have made the restaurant famous.

Small place with a few seats, open only for lunch. You can enjoy hearty soups that follow Swedish recipes. The cooks use local and always fresh products. Everything is accompanied by a fantastic bread, an absolutely delicious portion of tapenade and a garlic butter for the amateurs. Generally, there are four different soups to choose from, each more surprising than the next. The atmosphere is friendly and the owners treat the customers with a lot of consideration and care. A good deal!

The restaurant of the hotel Laponia is one of the few places to eat in Arvidsjaur. It offers extremely fine cuisine based on local products. For those who want to discover the local culinary specialties, this is the perfect opportunity. For the others who like a cuisine with European standards, don't panic, the menu leaves you the choice. The restaurant is very pleasant, decorated in a rather sober style of Lappish inspiration of course and decorated with chandeliers. It is in short a very recommended restaurant in the city!

This café is perhaps the warmest place in town, and the food is good. It feels like home and for the same price as in a kebab shop, you can eat healthy food! It is also possible to have a coffee (always at will) and a small pastry. Don't miss the eternal Fika, it's at this occasion, between 3 and 4 pm, that the locals meet to chat around a hot drink and a delicacy.

Located 5 km from the city centre, surrounded by nature and in a friendly atmosphere, you will find this fabulous bistro where French cuisine is tinged with Swedish inspiration. The products are mainly sourced from local suppliers, for ecological and practical reasons. The interior is sophisticated yet comfortable. In winter, you can find the warmth of a cushion with a glass of wine while looking at the snow-white nature. All this while enjoying delicious food! An address not to be missed. Accessible by bus.

Giving directly on the Ajtte museum, this restaurant is ideal for the lunch break. One meets there the inhabitants of Jokkmokk while tasting typical dishes. Above your heads, large posters representing the crafts of the Sami people. Some evenings, you can attend performances of joik, the traditional Sami song. Ideal for museum visitors, who after discovering the Saami culture will be able to deepen their knowledge of the local cuisine! Simple decor, but as always very welcoming.

Before going to the dozens of bars along the very lively Andra Långgatan, the nightlife spot on the weekends, it is better not to have an empty stomach... This small Mexican restaurant will be the ideal starting point for your evening. You will be able to taste delicious tacos, quesadillas and other nachos in a relaxed and colorful atmosphere. The portions are rather small, but will go very well with a good local beer. Some nights, bands play on the small stage of the restaurant, check their Facebook page!

Plejset vid ån offers traditional Swedish cuisine with a twist, featuring a selection of fish and meat dishes. The decor is simple and elegant, with a friendly atmosphere. The restaurant's dishes vary according to the season, and are prepared using fresh, local ingredients (port city oblige!). Popular dishes include Swedish meatballs, grilled salmon, sausages and potato side dishes, as well as game dishes.

A cosy little café serving vegetarian specialities. The café offers a wide range of small dishes and all kinds of pastries that customers can choose from according to their desires. The wrap sandwiches are particularly good! The decor of the café is simple but pleasant and almost gives the impression of being at home. In the summer you can also enjoy the beautiful terrace to relax in the sun. If you are travelling with your family, the children will be happy to find the small playground at their disposal.

Scandwich reinvents the sandwich! The bread seems to be just a pretext, as it's buried under a mountain (literally) of fillings. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan or vegan, there's always an option for you among the four "scandwiches" of the day. Not only are the fillings generous, but they are also original and perfectly seasoned. In the evening, the music and voices are turned up a notch. The arty and friendly decor makes it a popular place for young adults in Möllan, many of whom just come to drink a local beer or a good natural wine.

Discreetly 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!

Housed in one of the small ^17th century houses in the charming Kronhuset neighborhood, this rustic café-restaurant is ideal for a quick bite to eat between visits. The café offers four daily specials for all tastes: a meat dish, a fish dish, a vegetarian dish and a soup. All at a very reasonable price. The food is good and the old inn atmosphere, accentuated by an imposing brick fireplace, is particularly comforting, especially on short winter days.

This restaurant belongs to the Ice Hotel. Located in a former school, in a restored wooden building dating from 1768, the establishment does not lack charm. Its setting, on the banks of the river Torne, in the middle of old traditional houses, as well as its rather traditional menu, make it a choice stop in Jukkasjärvi. The food here is just as good as in the restaurant in front of the hotel, but in a completely different setting. In summer and winter, the place invites you to relax and contemplate. Remember to book well in advance.

This 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.

Opened 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!

In 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.

A 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.

Lovers 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!

At the foot of the town hall (as its name suggests) in a beautiful vaulted cellar, you will find this restaurant. Buffet of salads and local sandwiches at lunchtime, but also more elaborate menus in the evening, served in a warm setting. The food is good and the dishes are hearty. Many business dinners take place here, so you can observe the Swedish business spirit. The service is impeccable and the staff is attentive to the customers.

In this late ^19th century villa is this chic and refined restaurant, where Swedish culinary craftsmanship is served in beautiful surroundings. It's not cheap, but it's worth it. You'll find rib steak, cod, herring, and breathtaking desserts. The presentation is impeccable and the atmosphere is folkloric. If you are there around the Christmas vacations, this restaurant offers a Christmas menu from November onwards which is delicious, and Christmas is no joke for the Swedes...

After 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.

Cheeses, sausages, breads and spices from mainly Mediterranean countries, but also specialities from Österlen. On the shelves of this delicatessen you will find everything from olive oil and vinegar to jam, honey, biscuits, cakes, freshly ground coffee and loose tea. Every day, from 11am to 2pm, a buffet is prepared with hot pies, hearty salads, cold cuts and cheese, depending on the season.

Since 1938, coffee and cakes have been served daily in the small cottage in Skäret during the summer months. At that time, the story of the seven sisters who opened the café spread quickly throughout the kingdom. Rumour has it that not only King Gustav Adolf came in person, but also thousands of guests who wanted to enjoy the mildness of the place during the summer season. The place is appreciated for its peacefulness.

On the road between Halmstad and Varberg, a gourmet break is necessary in Falkenberg in the bakery-café that was once the home of the town's mayor, Anders Lundberg (1820-1912). This man is remembered as a man of power with warmth and integrity. The owners of the place will tell you more if you are interested. The menu changes from day to day depending on the season and the availability of raw materials.

An excellent address. The place is extremely warm, just like the owner, a big bearded colossus who is happy to chat at the end of the service. The restaurant is decorated in a modern Scandinavian style with wooden floors. The dishes are hearty and tasty, made from carefully selected ingredients and executed with a constant aesthetic search and attention to detail. In the evening, the closing time is a question of mood, of desire, the important thing being that the guests spend a good evening.

It 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.

Dutch 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.

In this restaurant in the middle of Gamla Stan, sausage is the main dish, but also other specialities such as pulled pork, smoked salmon and hot dogs. The aim is to share a passion for good food, all homemade of course. Vegetarians are not left out and the restaurant also offers meatless dishes. The terrace is the perfect place to enjoy a beer from the local microbreweries. The atmosphere is familial, simple and warm, a real good time to spend and to enjoy as much as you want.

With its plant decoration and industrial style, it is a warm place where one comes to enjoy a good meal around the open fireplace. On the menu, a refined cuisine that reinterprets classics such as salads, risottos or burgers. The particularity of this restaurant is that everything is cooked on the grill. The flames bring out the flavor of the dishes and the butter has a pleasant campfire aftertaste, as does the delicious crème brûlée. An atypical place that offers a real tasty and playful experience.

At the end of the adorable little shaded courtyard, a true haven of peace that allows you to isolate yourself from the hustle and bustle of the city center, hides, under the glass roof of the large pool and thick foliage, an organic restaurant, nestled at the entrance of the Centralbadet spa. Ecobaren places well-being at the heart of its approach by proposing original and refined dishes whose products are all organically grown. A superb terrace is available in summer, while in winter you can enjoy the light therapy lamps during your tasting. Resourcing guaranteed!

This 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.

This restaurant, housed in a gaudy orange building, is steeped in history and was once part of the ^18th-century Oxenstierna farm. With its magnificent, peaceful setting, it's a little gem hidden away in the Östermalm district. The dishes are organically grown, locally sourced and seasonal. Each ingredient receives special attention, but Swedish cuisine remains the common thread running through every dish. In summer, you can relax on the terrace, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

In a wine bar atmosphere, you can enjoy tapas-style dishes or a variety of platters, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. The interior is sober and sophisticated, and the dishes are delicious and beautifully presented. The culinary style is a fusion of Spanish and Nordic. There's also the option of a plate of fresh oysters. The wall is covered with an incredible selection of wines. It's in all humility that this restaurant shines. An address not to be missed by lovers of good food!

Supper Stockholm offers a brunch, lunch and dinner menu with different dishes depending on the day of the week. Each menu is an assortment of ingredients and dishes for a different atmosphere, between tapas, cocktails, hot and cold dishes, all influenced by South American cuisine and table art. In the middle of the restaurant there is a bar, which is big enough to eat and drink some drinks. A popular spot for locals, the service is friendly and helpful. Vegan and vegetarian options are available.

Like many establishments in Gamla Stan, Zum Franziskaner is one of Stockholm's oldest restaurants. It's unique for its folkloric, classic bierhalle interior, dating from 1910. With its Germanic rather than Nordic feel, you can feel the German influence, the emblematic culture of good beer, a tradition that has traveled all the way to Sweden, where the long winter days were spent in the hubbub of pints and camaraderie.