Laid-back luxe foodie experiences

Miss Voon, part of the F12 group of restaurants, combines Asian flavours with European ones to create an aromatic and modern mix. Dishes are served in half portions for sharing. Otherwise you can select your own sashimi platter in the sashimi bar and pay by weight. Round off your meal with an Asian-inspired dessert or cocktail.

The uber-popular Lilla Ego is all about fleamarket finds, homemade tables and an open kitchen, and spontaneity is more important here than reservations. The menu includes original and innovative variations on Swedish flavours, like a Matjes herring sandwich and seaweed-cured cod. Tom Sjöstedt and Daniel Räms (Swedish Chef of the Year 2013) are the award-winning chefs behind the concept.

Enjoy an ambitious dinner made from seasonal ingredients in stylishly decorated premises. The restaurant is an extension of restaurateur Dorotea and Viktor's living room, where they serve up homely yet ambitious meals at lunch, brunch or dinner.

Chef duo Daniel Haynes and Anders Karlsson, of the Swedish National Culinary Team, are the masterminds behind Animo. Their aim is to blur the boundaries between kitchen, bar and dining room and create an atmosphere in which everyone feels right at home. There's a focus on innovative cocktails that are just as ambitious as the cooking.

This stylish restaurant on Roslagsgatan oozes Spanish and South American influences. Tuck into tapas and grilled meat and fish dishes surrounded by dark green tiled walls, quirky paintings and muted tones. They've set the standards high but the atmosphere is still delightfully laid back.

Whether you're interested in design or not, let yourself be entranced by both the interiors and the food at this Östermalm restaurant. As the name suggests, craftsmanship is at the heart of the entire concept. Cocktails are also blended artisanally and perfectly complement the flavours of the food.

In this culinary corner of Östermalm, you'll find three restaurants run by the restaurateur duo Douglas Fagerman and Ruben Blomdahl, one of which is Aristo. They describe the restaurant as a modern neighbourhood eatery with a passion for jazz, featuring an à la carte menu that's both classic and innovative, with an emphasis on European flavours.

Sommelier duo Beatrice Becher and Jonas Sandberg run this neighbourhood bistro on Erstagatan, as well as the Folii wine bar right next door. Voisine focuses on authentic, well-cooked food with French and Swedish flavours. The menu is full of modern seasonal bistro dishes.

With one foot in classic French cuisine and another defying all the old rules, Främmat creates menus that are continuously being changed and updated. A great atmosphere is as important to the team here as top-notch food. 

Copine originally opened as a sister restaurant to Jim & Jacob, and despite the restaurant's French-sounding name, the influences in the kitchen come from across Southern Europe and the Mediterranean. Elegant dishes are served in a refined environment in the heart of Östermalm, at both lunch and dinner.

In the mood for some primo sushi? Book a highly desirable spot at this celebrated sushi bar in Vasastan run by the former head chef of Råkultur and Imouto. There's only space for twelve diners and guests are served whatever the chef feels like cooking. The emphasis is on top-quality ingredients and the dining experience.

Since day one, this popular fusion restaurant in Hornstull has been one of Stockholm's most beloved haunts. Their flavour-packed Japanese/Scandinavian medium-sized dishes are high on Stockholmers' lists of favourite restaurant dishes and the atmosphere is always fun and lively - not surprisingly when the place is packed with satisfied dinner guests.

Matbaren within the Grand Hôtel is one of Swedish super chef Mathias Dahlgren's restaurants. Seasonal medium-sized dishes are served at lunch and dinner, at the bar and smaller tables. A slightly more luxurious, but still laid-back, experience.

Joel has opened a welcoming neighbourhood restaurant that draws inspiration from all over Europe, from north to south. There's a slightly more permanent menu that changes from time to time, as well as a chalkboard written up with the evening's dishes. Regardless of what you choose, the team will make sure that you're well taken care of and comfortable, with a good glass of wine in your hand.

Experience culinary craftsmanship and seasonal flavours at Vår Gård in Saltsjöbaden. They work consciously, using ingredients from local producers and their own kitchen garden. They bake their own bread fresh every morning in the bakery.

Experience classic Swedish culinary craftsmanship at Restaurang Oxenstiernan in the form of menus where the focus is on sustainability, respect for nature, pure ingredients from local producers and wild produce from forests and fields. Come by to eat and drink, and to be inspired by the art, design, crafts and culinary craftsmanship. 

Hedda Spendrup hasn't just opened a brewery at Omaka, she's created a meeting place for anyone who enjoys food, drinks and exciting flavours. Beer from their own brewery is served alongside snacks and medium-sized dishes, allowing you and your group to experience a number of unique and innovative flavour combinations. Regarded by many as an extraordinary experience.

Stockholmers flock to Agrikultur, time and time again. It's hard to get the restaurant's fried cheese balls and Caesar dressing-soaked salad out of your mind. Bar Agrikultur next to Nytorget is the sister restaurant to Agrikultur in Vasastan and serves medium-sized dishes along with delicious wines and beers - ask the knowledgeable staff for pairing suggestions.

At Triton, they serve what they serve - all you have to do is tuck in and enjoy. The fixed three-course menu is based on what ingredients they get for the day and what they feel like cooking and it's not unusual for the menu to change from day to day. Drinks-wise, it's all about natural wines. 

Since the former gourmet restaurant Lux changed direction and became Dag för Dag, luxury has definitely become more of an everyday thing on the island of Lilla Essingen. The seasonal menu changes every day according to what ingredients are available and the prices are reasonable, particularly if you choose the takeaway option through the hole through to the kitchen around the back of the restaurant.

Under the reins of restaurateur Christian Hellberg, La Boca Doce aims to provide a complete experience for all the senses. The combination of food, drink, music and a great atmosphere lay the foundation for an unforgettable evening with friends or family. The kitchen and bar create dishes and cocktails with inspiration from South America and the Mediterranean - delicious and unique.

This incredibly popular spot on Mosebacke torg is well known for their exciting flavours and buzzy atmosphere. Their tasting menus are composed around different themes each season, with locally-produced, sustainable produce always at the forefront. Quality wines from small producers are among the drinks served with food.

Do you fancy a Spanish dining experience that doesn't include tapast? Then head down to Aleks y Filip, which offers traditional starters and main courses such as grilled octopus and Iberico pork cheek. There's also a generous wine list and exciting cocktails.

This tucked-away hole-in-the-wall restaurant at the far end of Folkkungagatan serves flavours that'll get your tastebuds tingling. The menu is Asian, with medium-sized dishes ideal for sharing. The decor is simple with a welcoming atmosphere that welcomes small and large parties alike.

This home-dining restaurant is run by Johan Lindqvist, who previously worked at Berns Asiatiska and Den Gyldene Freden. A few days a week he opens up his home in Farsta just outside Stockholm and transforms it into a restaurant serving an international tasting menu with dishes that change every week.

Prospero in Vasastan serves a set dinner menu in elegant yet rustic small servings from Tuesday to Saturday. The concept is all about ingredients, hand-selected according to the season and paired with natural wines. The restaurant always offers vegetarian alternatives.

With an experienced trio of chefs behind the reins this ambitious neighbourhood restaurant serves imaginative, slightly luxurious small dishes with flavours from Scandinavia, Europe and the world. But Sensum is far from being a stiff, starchy fine dining restaurant - relaxed spontaneity is the name of the game here, with half the seats reserved for drop-in diners.

Lykke Kaffegårdar is about much more than just coffee. Their corner café on Nytorget serves excellent small dishes, cocktails, craft beers and natural wines. The atmosphere is relaxed and DJs spin vinyl here every week.