Östermalm isn't exactly one of Stockholm's cheapest neighbourhoods, but you can still find plenty of restaurants where you can treat yourself to a meal out that won't break the bank. The area is full of well-loved neighbourhood restaurants and popular regular haunts. Follow our guide to reasonable restaurants in Östermalm for a great dinner that won't cost an arm and a leg.
Good value restaurants in Östermalm
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The best value restaurants in Östermalm
- Aubergine – Everyday luxury
- Artilleriet – Östermalm oasis
- Hongkist – Asian flavours on Stureplan
- Nybrogatan 38 – Firm favourite
- Spanjorskan – A Spanish passion for food
- Paraden – Cinema setting
- Grodan – Atmospheric
- Halv Grek plus Turk – Flavour journey to the Mediterranean
- Dell'Attore – Movie-themed pizza
- Elverket – Cultural
- Fat Frank's – Little Italy meets Östermalm
- Cassi – Retro restaurant
The best value restaurants in Östermalm
Everyday luxury
Aubergine on Linnégatan is a long-established and popular neighbourhood restaurant with great cooking at decent prices. Count on everyday luxury in laid-back surroundings in the heart of Östermalm.
- Price guide: Main courses around 185-295 SEK
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Linnégatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 02 04
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Östermalm oasis
In the grounds of the Army Museum, you'll find this oasis in beautifully re-designed premises. As well as selected small dishes and main courses they also serve cava in the bar at extremely reasonable prices, perfect for a post-work drink. Don't miss the hidden al fresco dining area in the warmer months.
- Price guide: Main courses around 215-355 SEK
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Artillerigatan 13, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 34 30
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Asian flavours on Stureplan
Chinese and Thai dishes are served in modern, industrial-inspired with black furniture and vintage factory lamps. You'll find everything from spring rolls to duck on the menu and all dishes are less than 200 SEK.
- Price guide: Main courses around 135-200 SEK
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Linnégatan 13, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 69 29
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Firm favourite
One of the area's, and quite possibly Stockholm's, most popular restaurants can be found at the address with the same name as the restaurant. Nybrogatan 38's great atmosphere and well-priced Mediterranean-inspired dishes draw in the crowds. Their opening hours are also generous - come by for lunch, dinner, a late-night snack or an early breakfast.
- Price guide: Main courses around 165-295 SEK
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Nybrogatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-662 33 22
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A Spanish passion for food
This lively sister restaurant to nearby Nybrogatan 38 takes its influences from the backstreets of Madrid and serves distinctly southern European flavours. Order a selection of dishes such as paella, tapas, charcuterie, cheeses and other Spanish favourites to share, all at decent prices.
- Price guide: Tapas around 70-120 SEK
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Nybrogatan 42, Östermalm
- Website • 08-663 33 55
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Cinema setting
This charming neighbourhood restaurant from the Bockholmen group of restaurants is housed in an old cinema building. Drop by for a post-work drink, eat a three course dinner or celebrate the weekend with a long, leisurely brunch. Old cinema seats and Art Deco decor reflect the building's history.
- Price guide: Main courses around 200-275 SEK
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Valhallavägen 147, Östermalm/Gärdet
- Website • 08-660 33 55
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Atmospheric
This classic restaurant on Grev Turegatan, with its distinctive interiors and laid-back vibe, is always packed with regulars. It's also possible to eat out here quite reasonably - they serve classic Swedish homecooking favourites and other dishes that won't break the bank.
- Price guide: Main courses around 185-335 SEK
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Grev Turegatan 16, Östermalm
- Website • 08-679 61 00
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Flavour journey to the Mediterranean
As its name suggests, this rather tucked-away meze restaurant on Jungfrugatan is inspired by Greek and Turkish cuisine and culture; the decor and menu will transport you to the eastern Mediterranean. Gather a gang of friends and order a selection of cold meze to share.
- Price guide: Meze around 55-115 SEK
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Jungfrugatan 33, Östermalm
- Website • 08-665 94 22
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Movie-themed pizza
This family-owned neighbourhood Italian has a well-established reputation for great pizzas. The restaurant is also popular for its intimate atmosphere and distinctive movie-themed decor that includes cinema chairs and film posters. Perfect for a relaxed, unpretentious dinner.
- Price guide: Pizza around 110-230 SEK
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Skeppargatan 60, Östermalm
- Website • 08-442 61 18
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Cultural
This popular French-inspired brasserie is part of Elverket, the Royal Dramatic Theatre's annex on Linnégatan. Elverket is known for its great atmosphere and bar scene, but their food also makes it worth a visit. You'll find both smaller dishes and main courses on the menu - everything from oysters to burgers.
- Price guide: Main courses around 170-265 SEK
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Linnégatan 69, Östermalm
- Website • 08-661 25 62
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Little Italy meets Östermalm
Ambitious Italian pizzeria and winebar under the same roof - Fat Frank's is the place to go if you're in the mood for Little Italy vibes. Drink wine and eat antipasti, salads and crispy pizzas with varied toppings in unpretentious and relaxed surroundings.
- Price guide: Pizza around 100-170 SEK
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Karlavägen 60, Östermalm
- Website • 072-995 95 00
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Retro restaurant
With its dark, homely interiors and classic French attitude, Cassi has retained its style since the Seventies and feels like a journey back in time, a real nostalgia trip for many of its regular guests. The menu includes a wide selection of dishes, at varying prices.
- Price guide: Main courses around 140-380 SEK
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Narvavägen 30, Östermalm
- Website • 08-661 74 61
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