When all you want is a moment's respite a quaint, cosy setting is better than the flash and buzz of big-city life. There are an abundance of cosy restaurants in Stockholm, ranging from traditional taverns, welcoming neighbourhood restaurants and chic concepts. Here are some of the cosiest restaurants in Stockholm, whether it's for the comfy nooks, roaring fireplaces, piquant food or out-of-the-way locales.
The guide to cosy restaurants in Stockholm
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Cosy restaurants in Stockholm
- Villa Källhagen – A Stockholm institution
- Knut – Culinary trip to the North of Sweden
- Paraden – Full of life
- Kryp In – Cosy on Mariatorget
- Österlånggatan 17 – Great atmosphere in the Old Town
- Hornsgatans Kvarterskrog – A neighbourhood restaurant for all
- Napolyon – France meets Sweden in Östermalm
- Stadshuskällaren – Classic cosiness
- Restaurant J – Newport comes to Nacka strand
- DoMa – Housed in a former printing works
- Oxenstiernan – Art and food
- Slipen – Charming boatyard
- La Belle Epoque – French flair
- O'Pizzicato – Italian dinner date
- Lisa Elmqvist – Relaxed elegance
- Görvälns Slott – Glamorous castle surroundings
- Plais – French bistro
- Stortorgskällaren – Classic and historic
- Gamla Enskede Matbod – Swedish flavours, French techniques
- Aubergine – Reasonably priced neighbourhood charm
- Styrelsen – A French tribute
- Italienskan – Italian charm
- Villa Romana – Warm atmosphere
- Un Poco & Un Poco Bar – Italian through and through
- Nostrano – Italian neighbourhood restaurant
- Sthlm Tapas – Flavours from all over the world
- Spanjorskan – Just like in Spain
- Grekiska Grill & Bar – Greek taverna
- Såstaholm – Following the seasons
- Ramblas – Spanish taverna vibes
- Paganini – Italian in the Old Town
- Il Tempo – Just like in Little Italy
- Primitivo – Complete Italian experience
Cosy restaurants in Stockholm
A Stockholm institution
Stroll along the Djurgårdsbrunn canal with Villa Källhagen as your destination. Eat lunch, brunch and dinner in an extremely charming setting surrounded by nature. In the summer you can eat al fresco in the restaurant's leafy garden with its own jetty, while in the colder months you can enjoy the view from inside. The menu consists of popular classics with a modern touch, from meat and fish to vegetarian options.
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Djurgårdsbrunnsvägen 10, Djurgården/Gärdet
- Website • 08-665 03 00
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Culinary trip to the North of Sweden
Knut pays tribute to the land of the midnight sun. The northern Swedish influences are apparent in the decor - rustic wooden surfaces and furs. The menu does not only feature game, it also includes Norrland-style flatbread pizza and herring, the bar menu offers crowberry and cranberry cocktails.
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Full of life
They no longer show films in the old Paraden cinema on Valhallavägen; the premises are now home to a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant. Sit on the stairs, the bar or the dining room, or find your way up to the second floor and look out over the other guests. The menu offers dishes from both southern European and Nordic cuisines.
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Valhallavägen 147, Östermalm/Gärdet
- Website • 08-660 33 55
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Cosy on Mariatorget
A congenial little nighbourhood restaurant by Mariatorget which takes its lead from its address, Timmermansgatan ("Carpenter Street) - the premises are decorated with wooden walls and timber. Order in a few small or medium-sized dishes or a substantial main course inspired by southern latitudes, or just have a glass of wine at the wooden bar.
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Timmermansgatan 22, Södermalm
- Website • 08-121 471 14
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Great atmosphere in the Old Town
The Old Town is so much more that a busy tourist trap. This modern neighbourhood restaurant on Österlånggatan draws in both Stockholmers and tourists who want to eat and drink in stylish yet relaxed surroundings. Don't miss the picturesque outdoor dining area in the summer months.
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Österlånggatan 17, Old Town
- Website • 08-557 773 00
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A neighbourhood restaurant for all
Come as you are, whenever you want - Hornsgatan is open every day of the week and is an unpretentious place to hang out from day to night. Inspiration comes partly from Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, combined with Zinkensdamm's slightly edgier style. The menu lists both larger and smaller dishes, both European and traditional Swedish homecooking.
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Hornsgatan 81, Södermalm
- Website • 08-518 040 00
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France meets Sweden in Östermalm
Whether you're peckish or thirsty, stepping into Napolyon Bistro & Bar feels like coming home to a charming mish-mash of a typical French bistro and a favourite Swedish neighbourhood restaurant. You'll find classic dishes such as moules moules marinière and steak tartare on the menu and a wide range of wines behind the bar.
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Grev Turegatan 15, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 15 15
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Classic cosiness
Stadshuskällaren manages to feel warm and inviting despite its grand, historic dining room. Walls and ceilings are decorated with beautiful wall murals, tables are laid with classic white tablecloths and candlelight and the menu includes Nordic and modern dishes.
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Hantverkargatan 1, City/Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-586 218 30
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Newport comes to Nacka strand
This Newport-inspired brasserie in Nacka strand is open all year round for anyone who wants to eat and drink and enjoy the views over the entrance to Stockholm harbour. During the summer months you can eat al fresco and in the winter you can cosy up by the log fire in the dining room. Take the ferry across from Nybrokajen for the full nautical experience.
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Augustendalsvägen 52, Nacka
- Website • 08-601 30 25
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Housed in a former printing works
DoMa på Nybrogatan functions as an extension of owners Dorotea's and Viktor's home. The restaurant is housed in an old printing works that has been transformed into a dining room on the ground floor and a warm, welcoming bar in the basement. They serve ambitious, seasonal dishes, along with wine and cocktails.
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Nybrogatan 48, Östermalm
- Website • 08-684 292 82
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Art and food
A restaurant for all the senses, with an emphasis on sustainable cooking, ingredients from selected producers, art, design and crafts - that's Restaurang Oxenstiernan. Oxenstiernan is run by renowned silversmith and jeweller Sebastian Schildt and creative director Elvira Lindqvist. Together, they've created a place where art and food meet. The idea for the concept was born when Sebastian saw that the 18th century building next door to his workshop was empty, and shortly after it opened the restaurant was awarded a green Michelin star.
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Storgatan 35B, Östermalm
- Website • 08-665 40 87
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Charming boatyard
In an old boatyard out on Djurgården is Slipen, a restaurant whose interior reflects its marine location with large windows facing the water and wooden boats hanging from the ceiling. In summer, the terrace is a big draw, while the winter season offers indoor cosiness complete with sheepskins and candlelight. Food-wise, the theme is Swedish, with some European influences
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Beckholmsvägen 26, Djurgården
- Website • 08-551 531 05
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French flair
Hotel Kung Carl's bistro oozes 19th century French vibes. Treat yourself to their signature dish, moules, and listen to live jazz. The hotel also has a tucked-away wine bar and Parisian cocktail bar.
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Birger Jarlsgatan 21, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-463 50 80
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Italian dinner date
This family-run restaurant next to Södra station oozes Italian influences. Have dinner with your family or date, or just enjoy a glass of wine at the bar. The menu includes Italian classics such as fresh pasta, various meat dishes and thinly-sliced charcuterie to share and the atmosphere is both intimate and stylish.
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Swedenborgsgatan 23, Södermalm
- Website • 08-720 15 75
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Relaxed elegance
Housed in the magnificent Östermalm Saluhall indoor food market, Lisa Elmqvist serves the very freshest produce from the sea, combined with carefully-selected wines, cocktails and beers. Large sofas, subdued lighting and classic interior details create an atmosphere that is as elegant as it is cosy. The menu includes classics such as fish soup and seafood risotto, but you can also compose your own meal with your choice of fish and side dishes such as dill-stewed potatoes, aioli and Västerbotten cheese.
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Nybrogatan 31 (Östermalmshallen), Östermalm
- Website • 08-553 404 00
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Glamorous castle surroundings
Dine in an elegant atmosphere dating back to the 17th century in the restaurant at boutique hotel Görvälns Slott. The kitchen revolves around the philosophy "Clean Eating by us", which means that they focus on the finest ingredients from the local area, seasoned with international culinary influences. The hotel has won countless plaudits for its chic design, with velvet furniture, fluffy lamps and gilded interiors details.
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Görvälnsvägen, Järfälla
- Website • 08-120 002 00
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French bistro
An old crispbread bakery on Mariatorget has been transformed into a cosy meeting place. The atmosphere in this cosy bistro is warm and inviting, perfect for a group of friends or a date. Slip into the bar for a drink, dinner where you compose your own menu of small dishes, or test your knowledge in the regular music quiz.
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Högbergsgatan 62, Södermalm
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Classic and historic
Stortorgskällaren is housed in cosy, historic premises in the Old Town. The restaurant, which used to be a furniture workshop, has maintained its traditional, atmospheric feel. Enjoy classic dishes given a modern touch. Head chef Mathias Brogie combines Swedish wishes with international and Continental flavours and focuses on top-quality organic, locally-produced ingredients.
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Stortorget 7, Old Town
- Website • 08-10 55 33
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Swedish flavours, French techniques
In the cosy neighbourhood around Gamla Enskede, next to Triangel park, Gamla Enskede Matbod have been perfecting their French cooking techniques since 2009. There's a dining room, a bar area and outdoor seating serving drinks and dishes with Swedish influences.
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Stockholmsvägen 17, Enskede
- Website • 08-648 38 10
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Reasonably priced neighbourhood charm
These cosy neighbourhood restaurants on either side of town are popular haunts due to their relaxed atmosphere, ambiance and living room-style interior. Aubergine offers seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, while 39 Wäst focuses on traditional Swedish fare served on large platters, family-style.
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Linnégatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 02 04
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A French tribute
Styrelsen is an unpretentious bistro with a quaint French-air, accentuated by its white tablecloths, gilded mirrors and chandeliers. Continental influences set the tone for both the menu and bar.
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Hantverkargatan 31, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-650 21 60
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Italian charm
Italienskan has created an authentic Italian atmosphere, with guests coming and going, cocktails being shaken and stirred at the bar and a steady stream of dishes served in the dining room. All of Italy is represented on the menu, from north to south, and the kitchen likes to use seasonal ingredients wherever possible. During the summer months, the charming terrace, La Terrazza, opens up with views over Hötorget.
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Hötorget 2–4, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-663 64 00
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Warm atmosphere
You'll find this charming restaurant in the middle of Kungsbron, serving Italian food in cosy, rustic surroundings. Treat yourself to homemade pasta, pizza or authentic fish and meat dishes among candlelight and exposed-brick walls.
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Kungsbroplan 1, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-31 31 01
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Italian through and through
Un Poco on Karlavägen is Italian through and through. The decor, food, atmosphere – everything here is reminiscent of the pasta-loving land of the south. Choose from antipasti, primi, secondi and so on in true Italian style, or let the chefs take care of you with a tasting menu. Un Poco Bar at the same address offers an even more intimate and relaxed experience
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Italian neighbourhood restaurant
Whether you want to eat dinner in Södermalm or Östermalm, you can visit Nostrano, on Timmermansgatan in Södermalm and inside Östermalms Saluhall indoor food market. This warm, welcoming Italian is passionate about big flavours on your plate and in your glass. The menu consists of antipasti, pasta, main courses and desserts, and wines come primarily from various different Italian regions.
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Timmermansgatan 13, Södermalm
- Website • 08-644 10 35
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Flavours from all over the world
The team behind this charming neighbourhood restaurant on Sankt Eriksplan has travelled far and wide gathering culinary inspiration. The menu reflects this, with Spanish tapas classics sitting alongside fragrant Asian dishes. But the concept is fully Spanish; you can drop by Sthlm Tapas for a glass of wine, a small dish to stave off the hunger pangs after work or a slap-up meal with friends and family.
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Torsgatan 55, Vasastan
- Website • 070-478 63 18
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Just like in Spain
At Spanjorskan, southern European warmth pervades both the menu and surroundings. Drop by for a glass of wine and some tapas on your own or for a big dinner with loved ones. All in a warm, welcoming environment with red walls, wooden tables, leather sofas and brass lamps.
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Nybrogatan 42, Östermalm
- Website • 08-663 33 55
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Grekiska Grill & Bar
SponsoredGreek taverna
Step into a Greek taverna, complete with grapevines on the ceiling and pictures of Greece on the walls. The menu consists of Greek dishes in different sizes, from snacks like olives and dips to hearty grilled dishes, skewers and gyros. A place where families and regulars gather to chat for a while over good food and drink.
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Lugnets Allé 67, Hammarby sjöstad
- Website • 08-85 50 15
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Såstaholm
SponsoredFollowing the seasons
At Såstaholm manor they follow the seasons, transforming the very best ingredients in season into delicious menus that are served in “scenes”. This is a nod to the manor's past as a retirement home for film stars, a legacy that's also celebrated with photographs on the walls and other small details. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served here to both hotel and outside guests.
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Såstaholms Allé 12, Täby
- Website • 08-510 194 00
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Spanish taverna vibes
Ramblas on Mariatorget oozes Spanish taverna vibes, with tapas dishes served in a cosy, relaxed environment. There's something here for everyone, vegetarians as well as those who eat meat or fish and shellfish - and even people who prefer a main course to themselves instead of sharing small dishes around the table.
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S:t Paulsgatan 22 D, Södermalm
- Website • 08-615 15 50
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Italian in the Old Town
With its red and white checked tablecloths, candelabras and a menu filled with Italy's best-loved classic dishes, this historic restaurant guarantees cosy Lady and the Tramp vibes. Personal service is a top priority and staff are more than happy to provide food and drinks recommendations.
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Västerlånggatan 75, Old Town
- Website • 08-406 06 07
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Just like in Little Italy
Italian with American influences, just like in Little Italy in New York. You'll find Il Tempo in the charming neighbourhood around Götgatspuckeln. The restaurant serves up rural ingredients and gastronomic influences from international big cities, to be enjoyed surrounded by Art Deco wallpaper, red velvet furniture and black wood panels.
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Högbergsgatan 40, Södermalm
- Website • 08-684 230 30
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Complete Italian experience
Primitivo welcomes guests to enjoy an Italian dining experience in a cosy environment, with pink and green velvet furniture, candlelight and leafy ceilings. Their cooking is based on classic Italian cuisine and they offer a complete experience with Italian drinks, antipasti, main courses, desserts and digestifs. A place to sit back and relax while the staff take care of you.
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Kungstensgatan 55, Vasastan
- Website • 073-508 11 52
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