Östermalm is packed with great lunch restaurants for a mixed crowd - work colleagues, friends taking a break from shopping trips and culture vultures can all be found lunching in this upmarket neighbourhood. The district covers a wide area and includes quick working lunch options as well as gourmet restaurants for long lunches, often with a good value lunch special on the menu. To find the right place for you, we've divided Östermalm's lunch spots into different geographical areas: around Östermalmstorg, Lärkstaden and Garnisonen/Karlaplan. The streets Valhallavägen, Birger Jarlsgatan and Odengatan border the neighbourhood. Read on to find Östermalm's best lunch restaurants.
The best lunch restaurants in Östermalm
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The best lunch restaurants in Östermalm
- Diplomat – Smart lunch at upmarket address
- Artilleriet – Cool, leafy oasis
- Supper – South American experience
- Ling Long – Cutting-edge vegan food
- DoMa – Ambitious yet relaxed
- Aristo – Elegant neighbourhood restaurant
- Paraden – In an old cinema
- Napolyon – French favourites
- GOMA – Asian flavour extravaganza
- Glashuset – Lunch with a view
- Lisa Elmqvist – Marine delicacies
- Hillenberg – Gourmet lunch by Niklas Ekstedt
- Black Milk Gastro Bar – Modern slow food
- Aubergine – Popular neighbourhood gem
- Hantverket – A focus on craftsmanship
- Zink – A modern interpretation of Italian cuisine
- Spanjorskan – Lunch Madrid-style
- Nybroe Smørrebrød – Danish lunch
- Tengu – Ramen pros
- East – East meets west on Stureplan
- Grodan – Business or shopping lunch
- Hawaii Poké, Kale & Crave, Café Marrakech, K-märkt & Panini – Wide selection under one roof
- Kasten – French in focus
- Kapibara – Just like in Japan
- Cassi – International
- Crème – Snug bistro
- Broms – At-home vibes
- Kommendören – Rustic with fusion elements
- Östermalms Saluhall – Elegant lunch in historic food hall
- Fiore – Mediterranean flavours in bistro surroundings
- Hallwylska – Lunch in palatial surroundings
- Elverket – Lively lunch break
- Brunos Korvbar – Gourmet hot dogs
- Eatnam – Vietnamese home cooking
- Meno Male – Pizza just like in Naples
- Hawaii Poké – Poké bowl pros
- Burgers & Pastrami BAP – New York style
- Kale & Crave – Kale
- Café lunch
The best lunch restaurants in Östermalm
Smart lunch at upmarket address
This timeless brasserie at the Hotel Diplomat boasts stunning views over the waters of Nybroviken. Come for lunch or a post-work drink and tuck into classics such as Toast Skagen, meatballs and the Diplomat's own hamburger. Don't miss the alfresco dining area in the summer months.
- Type of lunch: Daily lunch special (around 235 SEK), à la carte
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Strandvägen 7 C, Östermalm
- Website • 08-459 68 02
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Cool, leafy oasis
Alongside the Army Museum, Artilleriet serves ambitious lunch dishes under the vaulted stone ceilings. You'll find everything from classic Swedish homecooking favourites to vegetarian dishes and salads with international influences. In the summer months you can eat al fresco in the leafy outdoor area.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 170 SEK
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Artillerigatan 13, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 34 30
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South American experience
On the top floor of Sturegallerian shopping arcade you'll find a little piece of South America, where you can go for lunch with warm flavours and colourful vibe. Supper serves a new Latin American-style lunch dish every day, alongside a fixed menu with an emphasis on sharing dishes such as tacos. Funky interiors and nice music contribute to the overall experience, which during the warmer months is best enjoyed outdoors in the summery courtyard.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 175 SEK
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Humlegårdsgatan 17, Östermalm
- Website • 08-23 24 24
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Cutting-edge vegan food
Ling Long, within the Story Hotel, serves up trendy Asian vibes with rough concrete walls, green plants and pared-down tables. Since 2016 the menu has been completely vegan. It includes dishes such as Indian lentil stew, buns made with oumph and substantial salads. During the summer months you can enjoy lunch in the shade of the restaurant's leafy inner courtyard.
- Kind of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special 145 SEK
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Riddargatan 6, Östermalm
- Website • 08-545 039 40
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Ambitious yet relaxed
DoMa, Dorotea Malmegård's and Viktor Leijon's ambitious yet laid-back restaurant, is housed in a former printworks on Nybrogatan. They serve food with flavours primarily from Europe and Scandinavia at both lunch and dinner. Choose from a daily lunch special or weekly vegetarian dish, or book a table for their late lunch, after 1.15pm, which is slightly cheaper.
- Kind of lunch: À la carte, (daily/weekly lunch special around 160 SEK, late lunch around 145 SEK)
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Nybrogatan 48, Östermalm
- Website • 08-684 292 82
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Elegant neighbourhood restaurant
The elegant neighbourhood restaurant Aristo aims to be a place to meet up from morning till night, whether it's a formal business lunch you're after or a relaxed lunch with a friend. There are several different options to choose from at lunchtime: the dish of the day with meat or fish, as well as a weekly vegetarian, salad, soup and omelette.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 195 SEK)
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Kommendörsgatan 46, Östermalm
- Website • 08-26 08 00
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In an old cinema
Paraden is housed in an former 1930s cinema and it's a now delightful place to hang out from morning to night. In the kitchen, classic Swedish and southern European flavours combine for lunch, brunch and dinner. The restaurant offers plenty of seating for solo guests as well as larger groups, in the bar, dining room or on the balcony.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 145 SEK
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Valhallavägen 147, Östermalm/Gärdet
- Website • 08-660 33 55
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French favourites
Napolyon has been a popular neighbourhood restaurant since 2012 and they serve international dishes at lunchtime. In addition to a lunch special, they serve veal schnitzel and minute steak, as well as a vegetarian/vegan dish of the week.
- Lunch: À la carte, plat du jour around 170 SEK
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Grev Turegatan 15, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 15 15
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Asian flavour extravaganza
Goma boasts the title "Sweden's first Asian gastropub", and experiments freely with flavours from different corners of Asia, combining them with dishes from around the world. In swanky surroundings on Humlegården, they serve a variety of exciting salads, baguettes, signature dishes and a daily lunch special. Expect a taste explosion of sweet, salt and acid that you've probably never encountered before.
- Lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 140 SEK)
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Linnégatan 1, Östermalm
- Website • 08-505 244 73
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Lunch with a view
Fancy eating your lunch with a sea view on a summery al fresco dining area? Glashuset's brasserie looks out over the entrance to Stockholm harbour and provides a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. The wide menu offers international cuisine, with meat, fish and veggie options.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Kajplats 18 Strandvägen, Östermalm
- Website • 08-666 02 02
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Marine delicacies
At the far end of Östermalm's Saluhall, Lisa Elmqvist serves the very best produce the sea has to offer. Tuck into a classic main course such as fish soup or steamed halibut, or why not a prawn salad. If you want to really treat yourself lunch, kickstart your lunch with a couple of oysters and a glass of bubbly.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 255-295 SEK)
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Nybrogatan 31 (Östermalmshallen), Östermalm
- Website • 08-553 404 00
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Gourmet lunch by Niklas Ekstedt
On Humlegårdsgatan, just a few steps from Östermalmstorg, Hillenberg offers a grown-up atmosphere, discreet decor and classic European lunch dishes. Why not treat yourself to a three course lunch with a glass of fizz?
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 195 SEK
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Humlegårdsgatan 14, Östermalm
- Website • 08-519 421 53
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Modern slow food
Black Milk Gastro Bar is Niclas Jönsson's and Daniel Höglund's lunch concept in Östermalm, focusing on 'Southern European slow food in a modern way'. They're not about concepts and trends; instead, the raw ingredients take centre stage here. The menu changes almost daily, with a range of dishes all cooked with love and craftsmanship.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (around 245 SEK)
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Engelbrektsgatan 3, City/Östermalm
- Website • 08-611 80 18
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Popular neighbourhood gem
Its relaxed yet lively atmosphere have ensured Aubergine has remained a popular neighbourhood restaurant with people who live and work in the area since the 90s. They serve European dishes all day, including at lunchtime. The menu includes a daily lunch special and à la carte options, as well as a list of selected wines by the glass. If you're in a hurry you can also ring and order takeaway.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 175 SEK)
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Linnégatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 02 04
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A focus on craftsmanship
As the name - which means “craftsmanship” - suggests, this Östermalm restaurant values true craftsmanship, both in the kitchen and in terms of interior design. The flavour combinations and presentation are extremely skilled, and form the basis of a weekly-changing lunch menu with both small and large dishes and desserts. Hantverket is run by well-respected chef Stefan Ekengren, known for his culinary creativity and love of traditional Swedish home cooking.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (main courses around 175-220 SEK)
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Sturegatan 15, Östermalm
- Website • 08-121 321 60
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A modern interpretation of Italian cuisine
Inspired by Italy's numerous gastronomic hotspots, the team at Zink have created their own version of a trattoria in the heart of Östermalm. They serve lunch in the form of a daily fish, meat and pasta dish, as well as a selection of regular dishes. If you want to go all-in, pick and choose your own meal according to the classic Italian format: antipasti, primi, secondi and dolci.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 185 SEK)
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Grev Turegatan 20, Östermalm
- Website • 08-684 238 01
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Lunch Madrid-style
Spend your lunch hour in a lively back alley in Madrid - Spanjorskan (sister restaurant to Nybrogatan 38, a few footsteps away) serves up Mediterranean vibes in the form of a Spanish “tray lunch” served in buffet format. Exactly which dishes you'll pick and choose from depends on the season, but most will have been cooked on the grill or rotisserie.
- Type of lunch: Buffet (around 185 SEK)
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Nybrogatan 42, Östermalm
- Website • 08-663 33 55
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Danish lunch
Enjoy the Danish delicacy smörrebröd, or open sandwiches, served with a selection of different toppings at Nybroe Smørrebrød inside Östermalms Saluhall. Take a seat inside the historic indoor market or take your lunch back home or to the office.
- Kind of lunch: À la carte
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Nybrogatan 31 (Östermalmshallen), Östermalm
- Website • 08-662 23 20
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Ramen pros
Inside A House creative co-working space, a gang of well-reputed restaurateurs from Café Nizza, Babette, Schmaltz and Totemo Ramen have created their own ramen oasis named Tengu. The pared-back dining room has views of the kitchen where the chefs prepare the food, and with several different dishes on the menu, you can have lunch here regularly without getting bored.
- Kind of lunch: Ramen around 175 SEK
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Rådmansgatan 18, Vasastan/Östermalm
- Website • 08-30 39 89
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East meets west on Stureplan
The popular Stureplan restaurant East was one of the first places to serve Asian fusion food in Stockholm, and the lunch menu is packed with influences from the east. Choose from a daily lunch special and a couple of dishes that change weekly, with always at least one vegetarian option.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 185 SEK)
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Stureplan 13, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-611 49 59
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Business or shopping lunch
Grodan's outdoor dining area is the perfect vantage spot for watching the world go by on Grev Turegatan. This classic restaurant works as well for a business lunch as a shopping break. Culinary influences are primarily southern European, but you'll also find traditional Swedish dishes on the menu.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 184 SEK
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Grev Turegatan 16, Östermalm
- Website • 08-679 61 00
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Wide selection under one roof
This listed office building houses a wide range of lunch restaurants with influences from around the world. Whether you fancy a fresh poké bowl, a hearty sandwich or a DIY salad with Mediterranean flavours, you'll find something here. In summer, you can take a seat on the large terrace, where much of the food is also grown.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 165 SEK
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French in focus
Kasten serves up creative versions of classic French dishes at lunchtime in the form of starters, main courses and desserts. The menu varies according to what ingredients are available in season, as well as what the head chef feels inspired to cook, but there are always several vegetarian, meat and fish options to choose from in the rustic surroundings - perhaps accompanied by a glass of wine from Vinstockens, Kasten's own wine bar.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, (main course around 195-235 SEK)
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Fredrikshovsgatan 4, Östermalm
- Website • 08-15 01 15
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Just like in Japan
Since Kapibara opened their doors on Östermalmstorg, Tokyo is never far away. They make their own noodles at this small ramen joint, which are then served in a bowl of slowly-simmered organic broth with both authentic and more unusual creative toppings. If someone in your group would rather have something other than noodle soup, there are a couple of different dishes available.
- Type of lunch: Ramen around 170 SEK
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Riddargatan 20, Östermalm
- Website • 073-145 89 55
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International
Cassi may be a French restaurant, but at lunchtime they broaden their horizons with popular dishes from near and far. At least two different dishes and one or more vegetarian options are served daily. Fish stew, pyttipanna beef and potato hash, chili con carne or raggmunkar potato pancakes - there really is something here to suit all tastes. If you're having a celebratory lunch, why not combine it with a glass of wine, from selected French producers.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special 170 SEK)
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Narvavägen 30, Östermalm
- Website • 08-661 74 61
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Snug bistro
Eat an excellent, good value lunch in the heart of the neighbourhood at Crème on Nybrogatan. The lunch menu includes a daily lunch special as well as Crème's popular classics, such as seared tuna salad and minute steak with bearnaise sauce with pommes frites.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special 165 SEK)
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Nybrogatan 16, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 77 70
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At-home vibes
Broms functions as a kind of second living room in Östermalm, where you can go for a relaxed hangout in a welcoming atmosphere. Food is based on Swedish cuisine, with extra inspiration from France and Italy, and, in addition to the à la carte menu, the lunch menu always includes an omelette, salad and dish of the day.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 170 SEK)
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Karlavägen 76, Östermalm
- Website • 08-26 37 10
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Rustic with fusion elements
Kommendören, run by the team behind Vassa Eggen, serves lunch in New York-inspired bistro surroundings. The daily lunch special could be anything from traditional Swedish homecooking to Mediterranean dishes, and popular dishes such as fried chicken and Asian steak tartare are always on the menu.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 160 SEK
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Kommendörsgatan 7, Östermalm
- Website • 08-661 67 00
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Elegant lunch in historic food hall
Stockholm's most chichi food hall has countless delicacies to choose from, from Oriental fine food to Swedish homecooking and healthy wraps. Have a wander around the many counters if you haven't already decided - or if you've got plenty of time.
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Nybrogatan 31, Östermalm
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Mediterranean flavours in bistro surroundings
A warm, welcoming bistro feel pervades Fiore and the restaurant has become a popular neighbourhood restaurant to hang out at from early morning until late evening. The menu oozes Mediterranean flavours, with an emphasis on Italian cuisine. At lunch they always serve a daily lunch special, alongside a couple of classic favourites such as pasta Vongole and Chicken Paillard. If you're in the mood for pizza you can try a tarte flambée, which is a thinner, French variation on classic pizza and comes with various toppings.
- Type of lunch: À la carte, daily lunch special around 180 SEK
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Banérgatan 8, Östermalm
- Website • 08-528 098 00
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Lunch in palatial surroundings
During the summer months Hallwylska serves fresh, summery flavours in the Continental surroundings of their magnificent inner courtyard. In addition to the daily lunch special they also serve salads and meat dishes. In the winter they erect their winter palace - a cosy greenhouse in the courtyard - and serve up a Christmas lunch.
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Hamngatan 4, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-558 075 04
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Lively lunch break
A touch of luxury on a budget at Elverket. Lunch here is extremely popular among those who work in the area and the food suits all tastebuds (and wallets). There are fish and meat options, as well as vegetarian, vegan dishes, pasta, meatballs and Caesar salad.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Linnégatan 69, Östermalm
- Website • 08-661 25 62
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Gourmet hot dogs
This family business has been supplying Östermalm residents with quality hot dogs since 1992, and there's often a lunchtime queue even today the outside Nybrogatan 57. Choose from a variety of sausages, homemade sides and sauces, all served in French bread. A Stockholm classic that's never a bad idea.
- Type of lunch: Hot dogs with accompaniments around 75-105 SEK
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Nybrogatan 53, Östermalm
- Website • 08-782 95 79
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Vietnamese home cooking
With short waiting times, wallet-friendly prices and tasty flavours, Eatnam is a real lunchtime favourite with many Stockholmers. The lunch menu at this Vietnamese restaurant is updated daily with two new dishes, one of which is vegetarian. Pick up takeaway, take a seat in the restaurant, or eat on the sunny outdoor terrace with a view of Stureplan during the warmer months.
- Type of lunch: Daily stir-fry with noodles or rice around 140 SEK
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Birger Jarlsgatan 36, City/Östermalm
- Website • 08-33 18 22
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Pizza just like in Naples
Meno Male can be found at several addresses around Stockholm, including Sibyllegatan, where Östermalm's pizza aficionados go for Neapolitan-style lunch - at reasonable prices. The pizzas are traditionally made with tipo-00 flour and baked in a wood-fired oven made in Naples itself. In addition to several varieties of the Italian delicacy, they also serve a pasta dish of the day.
- Type of lunch: Pizza, pasta dish of the day 139 SEK
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Sibyllegatan 47, Östermalm
- Website • 08-14 14 10
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Poké bowl pros
If you're craving a poké bowl, head over to Hawaii Poké. They were among the first to jump on the trend in Stockholm and today you'll find their branches all over town. Choose from bowls with your choice of protein, and the menu also includes smoothies and other fresh items.
- Type of lunch: Bowls
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Humlegårdsgatan 20, Östermalm
- Website • 08-27 70 22
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New York style
Burger & Pastrami, affectionately known as BAP, serves up exactly what you'd expect from the name: burgers and pastrami. Just like at a classic deli in New York, you can choose from various different combinations of meat, sides and bread, accompanied by fries or salad. Meat comes from a local producer and burgers can be ordered as single, doubles and triples.
- Type of lunch: Burgers, sandwiches around 130-165 SEK
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Linnégatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-428 750 74
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Kale
Kale & Crave is a trendy lunch spot, particularly among Östermalm's office workers, as the focus here is on healthy fast food with kale as the common denominator. In addition to a couple of main dishes, there are several nutrient-packed salads to choose between, with your choice of protein. Eat on site or take away.
- Type of lunch: Sushi around 135-170 SEK
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Humlegårdsgatan 22, Östermalm
- Website • 070-898 90 40
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Café lunch
The best café lunch in Östermalm
Homemade and healthy
As well as gorgeous creations from their bakery, Fosch Artisan Pâtisserie also serves breakfast and cooked food during the day. The lunch menu consists of salads, grilled sandwiches, quiches and soups, which change daily and are written up on the chalkboard. If you fancy treating yourself, order a glass of wine to go with your lunch and a French pastry to round it off. .
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Löjtnantsgatan 8, Gärdet
- Website • 08-528 000 77
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Locally-grown on Djurgården
Skroten Matbod & Deli is an extension of its sibling Skroten Café & Skeppshandel just a stone's throw away. Come to buy goodies for lunch or dinner, have a tasty lunch or a post-work drink in cosy and welcoming surroundings. Locally grown is the common denominator both in terms of the menu and the ingredients in the store. The menu includes salads, soups, sandwiches, and other delicious items.
- Type of Lunch: Healthy and locally grown (meatballs around 155 SEK)
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Djurgårdsslätten 86, Djurgården
- Website • 070-380 08 84
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Not just cakes and pastries
Mr Cake may be best known for their extravagant pastries and buns, but it's also a popular lunch café where the menu lists several different salads, hearty sandwiches, filled croissants and wraps. Got room for a sweet ending? Cinnamon buns can also be dessert, if you ask us.
- Type of lunch: Salads, wraps, sandwiches (salad around 145 SEK)
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Rådmansgatan 12A, Östermalm
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Green and healthy
Lunch at BodyBuddy is packed with nutrition. The emphasis here is on health and well-being and all dishes are filled with good things that will do your body, and the environment, good. The menu includes a range of hearty, colourful bowls, salads and wraps and brunch is served at weekends.
- Kind of lunch: À la carte (salad around 160-185 SEK)
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Jungfrugatan 8, Östermalm
- Website • 070-266 02 04
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