Design restaurants with cool concepts in Stockholm

AG is often named as one of the best meat restaurants in the city, but as well as ambitious cooking and juicy steaks, it also has a totally unique locale. The building once housed a silversmith's workshop and the industrial feel has been preserved with concrete floors, bistro tiling and leather details. If you really want to luxe it up a notch, book the "chef's table", where you sit quite literally in the kitchen.

Brasserie Balzac takes its inspiration from the classic restaurants of New York and Paris. Authentic bistro vibes ooze from the elegant stucco ceilings, leather sofas and brass details as well as an old-school bar which stretches the entire length of the wall. The ambitious kitchen embraces French cuisine with both classic and more contemporary dishes. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious - the idea is that you should be able to just drop in on a whim, in the French manner.

Chef duo Adam and Albin's Solen was designed in collaboration with selected architects to become a social meeting place with the sun and fire at the centre. The industrial venue is structured like a solar system, where unpainted wooden furniture revolves around the open fire that crackles in the middle of the restaurant. Flavours from Tel Aviv, Naples, Santa Fe and Oaxaca are served in both small and large formats, alongside innovative cocktails and natural wines.

Moody lighting, colourful interiors, graffitied walls, plants and wooden details. Welcome to Tokyo! You're met at the entrance by a vintage arcade game and a large, light-reflecting staircase with glass walls. Eat Japanese ramen, bao and gyoza and drink sake in unique surroundings totally unlike anything you usually see in Sweden.

Continental vibes abound at Restaurang Pava, which goes all-in on the Art Deco style, wth marbled, chequered floors, soft velvet furniture in bright colours, large paintings on the walls and warm lighting. Sink down into one of the sofas around the bar for a cocktail or take a seat in the dining room for a dinner with flavours from all over the world.

Dirty Coco's unique premises are decorated in shades of pink with more than 11,000 flowers covering the walls and ceiling. The menu reflects the sugar-sweet theme with masses of decadent desserts, milkshakes and crêpes.

As soon as you step into Pas d'Art you're met by a cosmopolitan atmosphere of artworks, patterned floors and ceilings and large Art Deco-style wall murals. Take a pew in the swanky bar and watch the scene, or get snug in one of the velvet banquettes as you enjoy the French bistro food.

Around the corner from Rolfs Kök is this nautical sister restaurant, whose menu lists a wide range of goodies from the big blue. Slip in for a Continental-style date with wine and a couple of oysters, or spend an entire evening enjoying hot and cold dishes. The premises are stylish and industrial, with details that hint at the restaurant's piscine theme.

Florentine invites you into a colourful trattoria that oozes Seventies Italian vibes, complete with large sofa groups, an open kitchen and Roman statues. Spread out over 500 square metres, the restaurant has around 200 seats and a 360-degree cocktail bar from where you can take in the glamorous Italo disco-era atmosphere.

Bar Afterglow may have an enticing cocktail menu, but the venue itself is also worth a visit in its own right. Surrounded by pastel pink walls, the tiled turquoise bar stretches out, and green potted plants, retro-style furniture, and other charming features are scattered throughout. Thoughtful doesn't even begin to cover it, but the atmosphere still manages to be unpretentious - think a relaxed neighbourhood bar, but with really great cocktails and pairing snacks. 

Mysticism is a recurring theme when it comes to both the cocktails and the decor at Pharmarium, which was Sweden's first apothecary shop in the 1500s. The name and interiors reflect the building's rich history and the ancient art of apothecary influences both the bar's design and their cocktails' ingredients.

Brutalisten has an uncompromising concept when it comes to food: only one ingredient per dish, and only water and salt may be added. But it's not just the food that has a brutalist philosophy, the interior follows the same style. The restaurant is small but has high ceilings, is colourful and is decorated with raw materials that contrast with the playful ceiling.

Capricci on Hornstulls strand takes guests on a mini gastronomic trip to Italy. Step into the dynamic space with black-and-white checked floors, large seating groups and leafy potplants hanging from the ceiling. You can also take a seat at the long marble bar and order a cocktail while you take in the atmosphere.

Danyel Couet, who used to run the F12 group of restaurants, was inspired by his French grandmother when he opened Allegrine. The restaurant is both classic and modern at the same time - pared-back, stylish and chic are the watchwords here. French elegance, quite simply.

Next to the Katarinahuset building, home to the classic restaurant Gondolen, is Café Klotet. There two kitchen bars and a round 'community table', framed by the spectacular views from the twelfth floor. The aim here is to combine food, music, and art, with design elements such as a madonna sculpture that's filled with fresh vegetables every day.

Influences from a living room in Åkersberga combine with 1970s LA vibes, with wood panelling, wall-to-wall carpets, subdued lighting, and vinyl-clad booths. The menu consists of vegetarian dishes in various sizes, suitable for both dinner and post-work drinks and snacks.

It's not surprising Hantverket is one of the city's best designed restaurants. The owner used to run the interiors company Svensk Inredning, and handcrafts are a key element of the restaurant concept. This is the place to hang out and dine in an elegant but relaxed setting - and perhaps pick up a little interior design inspiration into the bargain.

Sausages of all kinds are the order of the day at Banger, which is Sweden's first dedicated sausage restaurant. Come here for dinner with friends or after work for snacks, drinks and a party atmosphere. The interior has flair, with a tufted bar, colourful furniture and patterned floors.

Sit down under the large crystal chandeliers at Berns Asiatiska, where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. The magnificent restaurant was one of the country's first Chinese restaurants and maintains the same high standards and glamorous atmosphere today.

This beloved Italian restaurant is housed in an old cinema building, with a ceiling height of six metres, beautiful stuccoes, and large wall paintings by the Swedish artist Nils Asplund. The restaurant consists of two bars and a dining room serving authentic Italian food and drinks.

You'll find Rummel restaurant in a wooden pavilion in Hagastaden. Architecture is by the Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects, who have created an eye-catching building which combines classic restaurant details with modern aesthetics. The restaurateur duo Robin Moderato and Christopher Ellertsson were given free reign to interpret a neighbourhood restaurant in their own way, with a menu that isn't based in any particular cuisine but rather lets the head chef cook create whatever he feels like. 

Stepping into La Boca is like entering a rainforest, with plants hanging from the ceiling and droplet-shaped lamps casting a cosy glow. It's best to order meat dishes to share around the table here and combine them with delicious sauces, small plates, and colourful cocktails.

Perched at the top of the Radisson Blu Royal Viking Hotel, this chic bar offers a panoramic view over Stockholm city that's sure to impress. Behind the large gold bar, mixologists shake and stir innovative cocktails, along with a mix of classics and various bubbly drinks to form an extensive drinks menu. Come by for post-work drinks, a date, or to hang out with friends in a trendy urban setting.

Located right by the water on Djurgården, just a stone's throw from Skansen and Gröna Lund, you'll find Restaurang Slipen. The maritime theme is strong here, with large windows offering water views, wooden boats hanging from the ceiling, and a spacious outdoor seating area. Food-wise, they focus on a regularly-changing menu with European dishes.

Step in off Skånegatan and head downstairs to elegant Liberdade, decorated with wooden furniture, red velvet sofas and mosaics. This modern Nytorget bistro has created a well-thought-through design concept in all parts of the restaurant, from the bar to the dining room and chambre séparée.

The name Ling Long is taken from a Chinese fashion magazine from the Thirties - so it's no coincidence that the restaurant, within Story Hotel, is seriously gorgeous. All raw concrete walls, velvet touches and rough pared-back tables. Modern fusion dishes with inspiration from China's Sichuan province, as well as Bali and Singapore, are served. The bar is an added bonus. 

Right on the waterfront, overlooking Vasabron bridge and the Parliament House, is Tegelbacken. If you're looking for a colour explosion, Tegelbacken is the place with its pink tones, warm atmosphere, and inviting velvet furniture. The restaurant also includes a pink lounge with a bar, and carefully curated European-inspired small dishes are served in the dining room.

When it's time for a barbecue party in South America they host a churrasco, where meat is grilled and served directly from the grill to the guests. Umami Grill does churrasco their own way, with meat, fish, seafood, and vegetables served directly from the grill until you say stop. Surroundings are atmospheric with neon lights and signs as sources of light.

The legendary Soho House isn't just exclusively for members, it's also exclusively designed. Housed in the beautiful Trefaldighetskyrkan church in Östermalm, it's a spectacular space and the northern Italian restaurant Club Cecconi's is no less impressive. The green, white and black colour scheme creates a classy, cohesive feel.