Feel like eating mussels? Where to find the best moules in Stockholm

Hotel Kung Carl's bistro has strong influences from the vibrant French 1800s, where mussels naturally play their part. The combination of vivid floral patterns, soft velvet, and luxurious materials creates a romantic and cosy atmosphere in which to enjoy the mussels.

A stone's throw from Slussen, Akkurat has been popular for its extensive beer and whisky selection and great mussels since the Nineties. These days the menu includes several variations, from classics such as moules frites to more experimental flavour combos such as Asian and hot chili flavours.

Don't miss the mussels at Glenn Miller Café, arguably the town's most iconic jazz club. Live jazz is performed several times a week, and has been for many years. Emerging musicians and well-known international stars alike have entertained the jazz lovers in the audience. The menu features a variety of French dishes, so moules frites is a must-order and comes in several different varieties.

Enjoy moules frites at B.A.R. on Blasieholmen, run by the team from Lux Stockholm. The line between kitchen and restaurant is blurred as you get to choose your seafood and other ingredients from the aquarium and ice counter.

Next to Vasaparken, you'll find Wasahof, a classic restaurant inspired by bistro culture. Enjoy organic mussels from the west coast, served with chips and aioli. Moules marinières is among the dishes on the menu. The kitchen is shared with Musslan.

Musslan has been a bar and seafood restaurant to reckon with since 1996. They serve several mussel dishes - as well as the classics such as marinières and à la crème there are also flavour combinations such as lime, lemongrass and chili or mussels with chèvre. Mussels are also served at their sister restaurant Wasahof right next door.

Brasserie Balzac on Odengatan serves French flavours in an environment reminiscent of bustling brasseries in Paris and New York. Satisfy your hunger with some mussels from Bohuslän for lunch, dinner or brunch. The mussels are served with chips and aioli in the classic style.

What would a proper French bistro be without moules on the menu? At Bistro Tartine, inspired by Paris's lively neighbourhood bistros, mussels are a staple, served with aioli, fries, and grilled bread. A glass of French wine is the perfect finishing touch. 

Sister restaurants Duvel and Pressklubben on Vasagatan are famous both for their mussels and their Belgian draught beer. The mussels have their own section on the menu and can be ordered either as a starter or main course. The latter option includes pommes frites and mayo.

Duvel Café's sister restaurant Pressklubben is known for both its mussels and its Belgian draft beer. The mussels have their own small section on the menu, which is the same as at Duvel Café, and can be ordered either as a starter or a main course. The latter includes chips and mayonnaise.

Lisa Elmqvist is a true fish and seafood institution in Östermalm's Saluhall indoor food market. Buy from the counters or sit down in the restaurant to eat or have a drink. The menu includes moules marinières with mayonnaise and fries.

It's all about Belgian style at Belgobaren, from the interiors to the food and drinks. Despite the theme, organic Swedish mussels from the west coast are served, but the flavours and composition are still Flemish. Provençale, Trappist, Pepparrot, Morney... the mussels here come in masses of flavour variations, but they're all cooked with white wine, celery, onions, garlic, leeks, carrots and thyme and served with pommes frites.

Right by the water in Jungfrusund, Brasserie Season serves moules marinière in the classic way with fries and mayonnaise. Enjoy mussels in a truly fitting setting right by Lake Mälaren. You're equally welcome whether you are a hotel guest or not.