Treating yourself to a meal out on the town is an unbeatable way to add a little sparkle to your working week. Stockholm isn't generally known for its cheap restaurants but there are plenty of reasonable places to eat out in Vasastan - as long as you know where to look. We've rounded up a selection of restaurants that serve great food, in welcoming surroundings, at decent prices, so that you can indulge yourself without breaking the bank.
Good value restaurants in Vasastan
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Good value restaurants in Vasastan
- Café Facile – Warm, friendly atmosphere
- Brasserie Balzac – Authentic French bistro
- Knut – Norrlandic flavours
- Take Ramen – Authentic noodles
- Cucina Povera – Pizza and pasta
- Mondo Tapas Bar – Flavours from Spain and Latin America
- Omni – The best of Italy and Sweden
- Lådan – Carefully thought-out street food
- Dalanisse – Swedish and southern European
- Fondueboden – Alpine style
- Crispy Pizza – Sharing is caring
- Crêperie & Logi – French style
Good value restaurants in Vasastan
Warm, friendly atmosphere
The menu at this French neighbourhood bistro is regularly updated, and the dishes of the day are written up on a blackboard. You'll usually find plenty of classic French favourites such as boeuf bourguignon, steak frites and lobster bisque - all for decent prices.
- Price guide: Varies according to the ever-changing menu
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Luntmakargatan 99, Vasastan
- Website • 08-32 61 03
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Authentic French bistro
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 zink cocktail bar all evening. The restaurant has some 140 covers, of which 20 are always reserved for drop-ins.
- Price guide: Main courses around 200-300 SEK
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Odengatan 26, Vasastan
- Website • 08-120 543 38
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Norrlandic flavours
This Norrlandic restaurant on Upplandsgatan serves the best ingredients and flavours from Sweden's northernmost region. Rustic cuisine, made from the finest produce including plenty of game, is served with a modern twist. If you're longing to escape to the mountains and wide open spaces of the north, Knut's cooking and atmosphere will transport you there for a while.
- Price guide: Main courses around 195-305 SEK
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Upplandsgatan 17, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-30 40 57
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Authentic noodles
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.
- Price guide: Ramen around 135 SEK
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Gästrikegatan 2, Vasastan
- Website • 08-409 555 52
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Pizza and pasta
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.
- Price guide: Pasta and pizza around 130–185 SEK
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Odengatan 62, Vasastan
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Flavours from Spain and Latin America
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.
- Price guide: Tapas dishes around 65–140 SEK
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Odengatan 47, Vasastan
- Website • 073-594 66 30
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The best of Italy and Sweden
Omni on Torsplan serves up a menu filled with both Swedish and Italian classics, such as meat dishes, salads, pizza and pasta. Food is well-prepared, served fast and made from top quality ingredients.
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Hagaesplanaden 50, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 08 88
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Carefully thought-out street food
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, chicken dishes 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.
- Price guide: Slider and fries around 135 SEK
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Luntmakargatan 63, City/Vasastan
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Dalanisse
SponsoredSwedish and southern European
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.
- Price guide: Main courses around 160-280 SEK
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Vikingagatan 7, Vasastan
- Website • 08-33 55 75
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Alpine style
You'll find this cosy little Alpine-style resturant right next door to Vanadisplan. Choose from various different kinds of fondue; from classic cheese fondue to fish and shellfish fondue and even a Toblerone dessert fondue. Perfect for large groups or even dinner à deux.
- Price guide: Classic cheese fondue 275 SEK/person
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Vanadisvägen 42, Vasastan
- Website • 08-33 99 00
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Sharing is caring
Crispy Pizza is one of the latest additions to the selection of posh pizzerias in Vasastan. They're passionate about baking pizzas from local ingredients, served in hip, vintage-style surroundings. Pizza fans, including the more discerning, come to share organic pizzas with toppings such as pulled pork and hand-peeled prawns, washed down with microbrewed beer and good wines.
- Price guide: Around 95-145 SEK
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Upplandsgatan 45, Vasastan
- Website • 08-601 26 66
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French style
Crêperie & Logi serves hearty savoury galettes and sweet crêpes at reasonable prices for under 100 SEK. Choose from a wide range of toppings such as feta cheese and pesto, or a luxurious prawn mix. For a really authentic French meal combine your galette with a really dry cider.
- Price guide: Galettes around 98 SEK
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Surbrunnsgatan 39, Vasastan
- Website • 073-087 02 04
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