Stockholm's hottest restaurants right now

After popular A Bowl & Plates closed down, the restaurant's owner opened a new spot called Kanon. Quality ingredients are thrown on the grill here and enhanced with flavours from the Middle East, South America, and the Mediterranean. Instead of cutlery, dishes are served with bread, which adds to the relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

This year's Chef of the Year 2024 winner Michael Andersson's restaurant Sperling & Co is as hot as the grill on which the food is prepared. In the restaurant, which spans two well-designed floors, most dishes are cooked over an open flame and paired with wine primarily from the old world and the USA. Fine cuts of meat, handpicked by the master butcher, make up the majority of the menu, although there are a couple of options with fish and vegetables for those who prefer them.

Around three years after the Michelin restaurant Agrikultur closed its doors in Vasastan, a renewed version opened at a new address. Krog Agrikultur is under the golden bridge at Slussen and focuses on a relaxed and family-friendly dining experience with energy, good food in à la carte format, and well-chosen drinks. The staff wearing suspenders is a charming detail that also indicates it's the laid-back atmosphere rather than stars that are the focus here.

Hus 26 in the Slakthusområdet will soon be getting a new addition in the form of this restaurant from chef duo Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman, who already run the much-lauded restaurant Adam/Albin. Solen serves up flavours from foodie hotspots such as Tel Aviv, Santa Fe, Oaxaca and Naples.

To the delight of many food lovers, Sayan Isaksson has reopened his beloved izakaya Shinumi. The address is new and the concept slightly updated, but the Japanese foundation remains. The menu features both new dishes and old favourites, along with a carefully curated selection of drinks. Despite the ambitious cooking, the atmosphere is relaxed and you can just as easily drop in for an ice-cold beer and some snacks as for a substantial dinner with plenty of small plates. A nice touch is the record player that allows guests to choose the music for the evening.

Teuf restaurant is located in the old premises of Sovel on Mälartorget in the Old Town. The menu revolves around great meat at good prices, and naturally, both chips and bearnaise are available to order. Teuf also has its own wine bar where you can find a large selection of wine, as well as cheese and charcuterie from the counter. The restaurant is run by Sara "Meat-Sara" Ljungqvist.

In a cosy and thoughtfully designed venue on Åsögatan, Tripletta is a popular Italian neighbourhood bistro by restaurateur Robert "Boban" Rudinski. They serve rustic peasant food rather than fine dining, with inspiration from all over Italy. Exactly what's on the menu varies by season and what the producers that Boban has got to know over the years can provide him with at the moment, but a couple of permanent features are various pasta dishes, at least one sharing dish, and a few desserts.

The duo behind popular Främmat in Vasastan also run Bacchanale in Skanstull, a warm, welcoming restaurant serving Southern European flavours. Bacchanale quickly became a talking point when it opened, so if you're a bit of a foodie, head to Ringvägen 110.

When Farang restaurateur Kim Öhman opens something new it's in the form of Bar Nîmes, an ambitious neighbourhood restaurant with flavours from Italian and southern French cuisine. Book a table or drop by for a few drinks and snacks in the large bar, which has plenty of space for spontaneous guests. 

Piscine delicacies take centre stage at this sister restaurant to Rolfs Kök. Drop by for a couple of oysters or some caviar at the bar accompanied by a glass of wine, or enjoy a full dinner with both cold and hot dishes. The atmosphere is lively with a touch of Continental charm.

Swedish Chef of the Year winners Tom Sjöstedt's and Daniel Räms' unpretentious restaurant is universally adored by both the press and guests. Roughly framed by exposed brick, simple chairs and industrial lamps, the menu consisting of pure, Swedish flavours is scribbled up on the walls. Getting a table here is an achievement in itself, but all good things come to those who wait...

In recent years, there has been quite a buzz around Slakthusområdet, Stockholm's former meatpacking district, and the opening of Bar Montan in 2023 is definitely a contributing factor. People from all over the city come to this combined bar and dining room to enjoy exciting dishes and drink natural wine in a cosy and comfortably lively environment. 

One of the latest additions to Mäster Samuelsgatan's restaurant scene is Chingu, a Korean BBQ restaurant that also boasts a bar with flavours from the streets of Seoul. Gather your friends and socialise around the grill in the dining area, or head downstairs to enjoy cocktails and street food among neon signs and murals.

Bastardo restaurant is part of the historic hotel Clas på Hörnet which was relaunched in 2025. The restaurant has a particular focus on Italy, but also incorporates influences from Southern European cuisines and Swedish cooking styles into the menu. Guests particularly praise the pasta.

After nearly 14 years lying dormant, restaurateur Daniel Crespi has breathed new life into the classic Old Town restaurant, Leijontornet. The emphasis here is on perfectly pairing wine and food with its roots in southern European cuisines, served in hedonistic surroundings spread over four floors and with a drop-in-friendly wine bar on the ground floor. The restaurant's extensive wine cellar has been built up over almost 20 years and holds around 30,000 bottles.

When Michelin-starred restaurant Agrikultur closed down, chef Joel Aronsson took over the premises. Under the name Bord (which means “table” in Swedish), he serves up the kind of ingredients and wines you'd normally find in a fine dining restaurant, but in laid-back bistro-style surroundings, which turns out to be a very successful concept. He uses classic techniques combined with a large dose of French cuisine.  

Stockholm Stadshotell is housed in a culturally historic building from the 1870s, just a short walk from Mariatorget and Medborgarplatsen. In the Bistro, you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with menus crafted by head chef Olle T. Cellton. He uses seasonal ingredients, and various culinary cultures and techniques, to create both classic dishes and more innovative variations. In the old chapel one floor up is the Dining Room, where elegant dinners are served. The menu here changes every evening, making each visit unique.

Café Klotet, which is a part of Svenska Brasserier, along with its neighbours Gondolen and Pelago, opened in early 2024 and can be accessed via the footbridge from Mosebacke torg to Katarinahuset. Eat, drink wine, and socialise with a stunning view over the entrance to Stockholm harbour. The restaurant also boasts specially designed modern interiors.

Nois's well-polished restaurant is suitable for all types of dinners, from relaxed hangouts with friends to birthday celebrations and business dinners. You'll find well-prepared dishes with flavours from Europe on a changing menu that varies with the seasons.  Feel free to combine with a well-made cocktail.

In the premises which previously housed Michelin-starred restaurant Gastrologik you can now find Ergo, a modern fine dining restaurant with a French-influenced tasting menu that's already created quite a stir - and managed to bag a Michelin star. Head chef Petter Johansson has previously worked at three-Michelin-starred Frantzén in Stockholm, Gordon Ramsay in London, and Per Se in New York, but despite the high ambitions, the team wants to create an informal, warm and lively atmosphere with a dining room and chambre séparée.

Misshumasshu has long been a favourite spot in Birger Jarlspassagen. In 2025, they had a fresh start, with renovated premises, even more space, and an updated menu. Influences are now drawn from both New York's brasseries and Tokyo's izakayas, with a couple of elements from South Korea and Thailand. Drop in for lunch or enjoy a long dinner in a wonderfully vibrant atmosphere. 

Leave any control freak tendencies at the door when you enter Triton, as a set three-course menu is the order of the day here - and it can change daily. What doesn't change is that their food is made from top quality ingredients and given the unique Triton treatment. The restaurant is run by a trio who have previously worked at top restaurants such as Ekstedt, Oaxen Slip and Gastrologik.

Restaurateurs Max, Lars and John have taken their inspiration from Japanese culinary traditions. Miyakadori, whose name is taken from an izakaya in Tokyo, welcomes guests into a relaxed space to hang out and enjoy good food and drinks. The menu consists of grilled skewers, small plates, sake, cocktails, beer and a wine list.

If you were among those who mourned Restaurant Hasselbo closing its doors, you were most likely extremely glad when the same team opened Amalia just a stone's throw away. At the new bistro, the focus is on playful and innovative small and medium plates, washed down with handpicked wines. All served in relaxed, well-designed surroundings.

The focus in the Clarion Hotel Sign's restaurant and bar is on modern versions of bistro favourites, served in a sociable setting with a living-room feel. A big night out with a three-course dinner, lunch or a post-work drink with a few snacks in the bar - everyone's welcome at The Social Sign whatever the occasion.

In the historic Rio cinema in Hornstull, RiRi serves casual fine dining over an open fire, under the leadership of head chef Elias Kvarning. The menu, although not very extensive, is updated frequently and offers dishes influenced by Mediterranean flavours. The drinks list also changes regularly but always features a selection of decent wines and beers. RiRi serves both lunch and dinner.

Culinary influences at Noema come from all corners of the world, in the form of a menu with sharing plates and meaty main courses. The aim is to offer a destination for memorable food and drink experiences and, as well as lunch, brunch and dinner, you can drop by for a cocktail. In summertime you can eat and drink al fresco. 

The enigmatic Kouthoofd Family Winkel is in the Old Town and it quickly became a talking point due to its digital anonymity – you could barely find them online. That has changed since then, but the slightly anonymous feel remains and attracts people to come in to listen to music on the expensive speakers, drink craft drinks, and eat small plates.

Chinese Lu was previously a well-established restaurant in Malmö, and since moving to Skånegatan it has been well received by the foodies of Stockholm. Not surprisingly – who wouldn't want to join a Chinese family gathering, with tables filled with spicy street food from Hong Kong? Lu is run by Kim Trinh and Luong Lu, a mother and son duo.

Ever since Spanjorskan opened just a few steps away from its sister restaurant Nybrogatan 38, this part of Östermalm has felt a little more continental. Meet up with friends over a few plates of tapas and a glass of wine or order some pintxos in the bar after work - this place just oozes hot Madrid backstreet vibes.

Fine dining, but louder and edgier - that's Persona. Two former Frantzén chefs, Louis Cespedes and Jonatan Nyström, are behind the helm here. The restaurant serves a maximum of 25 diners per evening, who are treated to a varying tasting menu paired with perfect wines.  

The famous fine-dining restaurant Frantzén has moved from the Old Town to a completely renovated 19th century house in the heart of the city, and the result is something completely extraordinary. The restaurant has three floors, with a dining room, terrace and a lounge in the old loft apartment - but only 23 covers. Take the lift going up and prepare yourself for a gastronomic journey in Sweden's first three Michelin-starred restaurant.

The restaurant scene around Hornsbruksgatan has a new addition in the form of Forma, which is run by the restaurateur duo behind the Östermalm restaurant Napolyon Bistro & Bar. Here in Hornstull they've created a slightly louder, edgier establishment, but is still passionate about food. They serve French/Asian medium-sized dishes, often with Swedish influences, made from sustainable ingredients in season. 

The Svenska Brasserier restaurant group, which runs restaurants such as Sturehof and Riche, has taken over the classic Gondolen premises, which have been a restaurant since 1994. Expect classic elegance, Swedish gastronomy and incomparable views of Stockholm.

Rustic dishes and wine are the focus at Bistro Mirabelle, all with a truly French feel. The menu is updated frequently but always includes both small and large dishes as well as dessert. Well composed, hearty and welcoming.

The ramen hype doesn't show any signs of fading, at least not at Sin Ramen which serves artisanal noodles both in central Stockholm and in the buzzy Slakthusområdet. It's all about authentic Tokyo vibes here, with neon lights, dim lighting, and Asian interiors details. As well as ramen made according to the highest standards, there are small plates such as bao and gyoza, as well as a wide selection of drinks including sake.

The former Astoria cinema on Nybrogatan has been transformed into an international brasserie with an elegant, relaxed style and star chef Björn Frantzén at the reins. Open all week for lunch, dinner or drinks, with a focus on cocktails and wine.

Award-winning bartender Hampus Thunholm, along with Stureplansgruppen, presents this cocktail bar and restaurant. Sip on exciting cocktails made with Swedish ingredients and enjoy flatbreads and small plates late into the evening. They occasionally host guest appearances and pop-ups from chefs and bartenders. 

At NÒR Södermalm, sustainability and Nordic flavours are the focus. For example, they use home-grown herbs and their own honey in the drinks – but all ingredients are carefully selected to bring out the best flavours in the dish. Enjoy lunch and dinner, and of course, drop by for a drink, all in Nordic-inspired, minimalist surroundings

The team who run the popular sandwich joint, Sandhäxan, have now set up shop in classic surroundings in Dramaten, the Royal Dramatic theatre. Frippe's new guise is a Spanish-flavoured food bar with "a long bar counter, lots of fun guests, plenty of food and wine". Dishes are served in small and larger formats, and in addition to wine by the glass, you can sip cocktails, ice-cold beer – and, naturally, oodles of cava.

After a controversial guest appearance at Kåken, this cheeky luxury restaurant opened in Södermalm. Their flavours and imaginative presentations are renowned – although many come here just as much for the atmosphere and ambience as for the food itself. Very popular.

Animo is run by chef duo Daniel Haynes and Anders Karlsson, who have both been part of the Swedish national chef team. With Animo they aim to blur the lines between kitchen, bar and dining room, with an emphasis on the innovative cocktail bar. The menu is unpredictable, with plenty of room for pace, flair and creativity. 

Black Milk Gastro consists of three parts: a dinner restaurant with luxurious omakase, a raw ingredient-focused lunch concept, and an intimate cocktail bar. They all share the same high quality and exclusive feel, which has made the place a talking point among Stockholm's foodies. The elegant environment contributes to the atmosphere.

Béatrice Becher and Jonas Sandberg, the restaurateurs behind the acclaimed Folii, also run Voisine, right next door. Their aim is to be the city's best neighbourhood restaurant, serving authentic French-inspired cuisine made from the best ingredients and at decent prices.

What used to be Le Nom on Roslagsgatan became Las Brasas in 2018, a modern restaurant influenced by South America and Spain. The owners are the same, but the concept is completely new. Eat grilled dishes and tapas in warm, stylish interiors including green-tiled walls, photographic art and quirky curios.

Challenge each other to a game of boules and tuck into everything from moules to Pastis. Boulebar has recreated a southern French park feel, complete with boules, a bar and food, both indoor and out. Combine boules with French bistro food, brunch and bubbles and get help with your game from a resident boules geek. .

Hernö Gin Bar garnered a great deal of attention when they opened in 2021, and the hype continues. As well as ambitious cocktails made using the various kinds of Hernö Gin, they also serve small plates with Swedish and Continental influences. They've created an intimate and relaxed space in historic premises next to Slussen, with a restaurant and cocktail bar on the ground floor and a cosy living room downstairs.

When Subculture opened in Årstaberg, it didn't take long before Stockholm's foodies jumped on the commuter train to visit the small kiosk serving up substantial sandwiches. They can now be found in the city too, so when the craving for a sub hits, you need go no further than Sveavägen. The sandwiches are filled with ingredients from all over the world – from South Korea to the USA. 

Villa Dahlia belongs to the same family as Diplomat and Villa Dagmar, and has the same exclusive style as its siblings. On the ground floor, the hotel restaurant invites you to an Italian-inspired experience that's both elegant and relaxed. Come for dinner, lunch, or brunch, or perhaps an aperitivo best enjoyed in the rooftop bar during the summer, with stunning views over the horizon.

Pom Friterie presents a well thought-out concept - from the design of the restaurant down to the smallest grain of salt. The menu revolves around hand-cut, fresh, additive-free French fries that the duo behind the restaurant have spent years developing to perfection. Fries are served topped with all kinds of sauces and toppings, and combined with various kinds of fried croquettes and hearty side dishes. Lunch-hungry guests and cocktail-thirsty guests alike flock here, as cocktails are shaken and stirred in the bar.

If you're in the mood for cocktails, bar snacks and a great atmosphere long into the night, get down to this bar and restaurant in the middle of Stureplan, right next door to Spy Bar. Coquetal Social is run by the team behind Calle P and the atmosphere is both lively and elegant.

Woodstockholm on Mosebacke Torg ticks all the hot boxes right now. The owners previously ran a pop-up restaurant in a garage in Svedmyra and they now serve a sustainable mix of gastronomic dishes, natural wines and micro-brewed beer surrounded by blonde wood interiors designed by Lars Stensö. Yep, they also run a design agency/furniture manufacturers. Madly stylish, according to a unanimous group of restaurant goers.

The highly experienced team behind French-inspired Brasserie Balzac have experience from restaurants including Boqueria, Kommendören, Bistroteket and Mäster Anders. Authentic, seasonal dishes from small-scale French producers are served in unpretentious, friendly surroundings. The drinks menu impresses, as does the eye-catching zinc cocktail bar.

Colourful Panza at Elite Palace Hotel in Vasastan offers a relaxed Italian dining experience with both traditional flavours and modern elements, all prepared with seasonal ingredients. The vibrant decor and warm atmosphere make Panza a lovely spot for lunch, dinner, or aperitivo with friends, colleagues, or family. For parties with children, there's also a creative playroom with childcare, so that adults can enjoy their meal in peace while the children have fun.

The locale in the Elite Hotel that previously housed Vassa Eggen has been taken over by India's, run by Jonas Svensson, famous for concepts such as Miss Voon and GOMA. The focus is on interweaving traditional and new flavours from India's culinary culture - quite simply "Modern Indian Cuisine".

At Essence the exclusive tasting menu is served directly by the chefs themselves to the heart of the restaurant – the large counter dining table. A total of ten guests per sitting partake of eight unique dishes, some of which are well-crafted signature dishes, joined by a couple of surprises that can vary daily. The elegant restaurant has a relaxed living-room feel with muted colours and dark wood interiors.

One-star Etoile on Norra Stationsgatan serves up a serious gastronomic experience.The restaurant is run by two experienced chefs, Jonas Lagerström and Danny Falkeman. They serve a set tasting menu consisting of modern, international seasonal food. In early 2021 the restaurant expanded to 200 square metres, although the number of seats is still just 26.

LYKKE, within the Nordic Light Hotel, takes guests on an exciting taste trip combining innovative international elements with a traditional Nordic flavour palette. The menu consists of small and larger plates. 

The bistro at Kulturhuset Maxim, Maxim Framfickan, is run by the team behind the popular restaurant Barbro in Hornstull. They serve Asian small plates with Scandinavian inspiration for both theatre goers and passers-by.

This Östermalm restaurant is inspired by Little Italy in New York, serving American/Italian cuisine and with a passion for food, drink and good company. Forget trendy concept restaurants, think timeless meeting place for pleasure seekers who enjoy the good things in life.

Right at the top of this popular museum, the prize-winning restaurant has become a story unto itself. The focus in the kitchen is on the green and organic - and it's food you really don't want to miss. The view over Stockholm harbour can also be admired through the restaurant's panorama windows.

Combine mini golf with a gastronomic journey where Swedish cuisine meets global influences. Choose from a three-course menu from the à la carte or creative street food from the bar menu, all served in a 1930s-inspired environment where nostalgia combines with innovative flavours. You can also try period cocktails from the Prohibition era, a tribute to the time when mini golf flourished in the USA.

On the top floor of the Åhlens department store Basta has created an Italian oasis with influences from the sunny Amalfi coast with patterned sofas, wicker, plants and ceramics reminiscent of warmer countries in the south. This is verdant oasis ideal for hanging out, whether it's for a glass of something in the bar, a long lunch or an Italian dinner made with locally grown ingredients. During the summer months, guests flock to the al fresco dining area. Basta is run by the same owners as Södermalm restaurant Florentine, which is equally authentically Italian but with more of a focus on disco culture.