Good value restaurants in Vasastan

The menu at this French neighbourhood bistro is constantly updated, and the current offerings are written up on the restaurant's chalkboard. One thing's for sure, dishes are always reasonably priced. The menu typically includes dishes such as bouillabaisse and steak frites.

This French-inspired brasserie serves authentic, seasonal food from small-scale French suppliers, in unpretentious and lively surroundings. Slink in for a bite to eat, or just to hang out at the long cocktail bar all evening. The restaurant has some 140 covers, of which 20 are always reserved for drop-ins.

Restaurant Knut on Upplandsgatan serves pretty much everything that Norrland has to offer. Enjoy rustic food, prepared with quality ingredients. You may think the restaurant only serves game meat, but in fact Sweden's northernmost regions provide much more than that. The menu has something for anyone eager to connect with nature in both atmosphere and taste.

Dinner at an Italian restaurant can easily become an expensive affair, but at Non Parlo Italiano you can enjoy a hearty meal with well-made pasta dishes and other delights without breaking the bank. All food is prepared with fine ingredients and careful craftsmanship. They also serve affordable and rustic dishes from the Mediterranean at lunchtime.

Eat Japanese noodle soup just as you would on the streets of Kyoto. The soup is made of homemade stock, noodles and toppings such as vegetables, eggs and meat. Take a seat in the light, airy restaurant with authentically minimalist Japanese-style decor.

Cucina Povera serves pizza and pasta a stone's throw from Odenplan. This modern, no-frills neighbourhood restaurant serves both lunch and dinner at great prices. You can also order a glass of wine to go with your food if you're in the mood.

Shanti Touch of Bengal on Rörstrandsgatan offers authentic Bengali and Indian comfort food in a lively bazaar-inspired environment. The menu has something for everyone, with vegetarian options, fish, seafood, chicken and lamb curries, focusing on low fat cuisine with healthy ingredients. They also offer takeaway for those who prefer to enjoy their food at home.

Since Cliff Barnes opened on Odenplan in 1995, the restaurant has been a real mood lifter. Food and drinks are accompanied by hits, singalongs and dancing. The menu consists of Reuben sandwiches and other hearty dishes at reasonable prices.

Cliff Barnes's sister restaurant on Tulegatan may share a name with a decadent housewife from the TV series Dallas, but it's just as good for bringing along in-laws as it is for friends. Sue Ellen serves hearty dishes with modern European influences for both lunch and dinner, all at reasonable prices.

Las Brasas isn't the cheapest restaurant in Vasastan, but definitely one of the more reasonably priced. Aside from some finer cuts of meat and tapas, they serve a reasonably priced tasting menu consisting of five courses chosen by the chefs, served to the entire party. Perfect when you want a lot of the good stuff.

Hasselssons was founded in Gothenburg and also exists now as a small hole-in-the-wall joint in Stockholm. Enjoy the restaurant's immensely popular fish & chips and other reasonably priced street food from the sea, served in minimalist Scandinavian surroundings with tables and benches.

If Spain's tapas tradition appeals to you, head to Mondo Tapas Bar on Odenplan. Pick and choose from affordable tapas dishes with Latin American and Mexican influences, with meat, fish and seafood as well as vegetarian options. The bar serves a wide range of drinks including cocktails, sangria and Spanish beers.

Lådan's carefully thought-out street food concept draws both post-work drinkers and diners to their American beer hall on Luntmakargatan. Combine selected beers with sliders, fried chicken and substantial sides, all made using Swedish ingredients from carefully selected producers. The same goes for the beer, which they choose according to what they think is fun and tasty.

This family-run neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Birkastan serves Swedish homecooking as well as dishes with a slightly more Continental flavour. There's something for all tastes and occasions and the prices are reasonable. Serving both lunch and dinner, the restaurant works equally well for groups of friends, family or work colleagues.

Right next to Vanadisplan, you'll find Fondueboden – a restaurant located in a space that resembles a chalet in the Alps. Choose from a variety of different types of fondue; everything from classic cheese fondue to fish and seafood fondue and Toblerone. The place is perfect for a group, but also for a couple enjoying some time together.

Crispy Pizza is one of Vasastan's posh pizzerias in Vasastan. They focus on thin, crispy pizzas with something for every taste. You can also order a drink, a glass of wine, or a cold beer.

At Noorm, the idea is for everyone to feel equally welcome, regardless of the size of their wallet. They serve food with influences from both near and far, in both sharing sizes and as generous portions of traditional Swedish fare. From Tuesday to Thursday, the menu is expanded with the “150 SEK dish”, which is an extra affordable main course. 

Siberien's Sinokök is the place for you if you're craving authentic street food from China, and not looking for flashy luxury. Sink your teeth into the restaurant's handmade soup dumplings, a popular variety filled with flavourful broth.

This snug Italian close to Odenplan invites you to enjoy an authentic flavour feast. The menu lists smaller antipasti dishes as well as pasta, risotto and main dishes, prepared with a lot of love and at an affordable price. Come here for a date, family celebration or just a casual dinner.