The best restaurants in Hägersten-Liljeholmen

Boulebar's Mediterranean-inspired indoor park, in former industrial premises in Liljeholmen, is filled with boules lanes, southern French food and drinks. Channel your inner Francophile and tuck into everything from mussels to bubbles, as well as playing a game of boules if you fancy it.

This family-owned restaurant and fishmongers has been in Fruängen since the Seventies, supplying the area with marine delicacies. This charming local treasure is now a food hall-style deli bistro serving lunch, dinner and fine foods all under the same roof.

On Vattenledningsvägen in Midsommarkransen, Gaia Matbar serves Nordic flavours with influences from near and far. Dishes come in the form of snacks, small and large dishes and dessert, and the menu changes regularly according to the seasonal supply and the chefs' inspiration. The founders' passion for drinks is reflected in the wide range of creative cocktails, unusual wines and beers.

Mingle with locals and foodies from further afield at Landet, opposite Konstfack art school. This celebrated neighbourhood restaurant boasts ambitious cooking, a lively bar scene and live music performances on the top floor, a winning formula that has received plaudits from newspapers including The Guardian.

Just a few steps from the subway in Aspudden, you can catch a glimpse of this popular neighbourhood restaurant, serving great pizzas inspired by Brooklyn and Naples. Numerous locals come here to socialise over pizza and maybe a glass of wine. Take a seat in the cosy indoor dining area or on the outdoor terrace by the pedestrian street, weather permitting.

Rain, which used to be called Amazing India, underwent a facelift during the pandemic, with new interiors that create a warm, cosy atmosphere. Lunch and dinner guests head to Rain for tasty dishes from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The menu includes hundred-year-old flavours in the form of everything from stews to desserts.

Ethically produced food and drink, stylish design and a warm, welcoming atmosphere - you'll find all this just a few steps from Aspudden underground station. This food and wine bar serves the kind of food they want to eat themselves, with a sustainable ethos. 

Since its inception in 1997, the gastropub Tre Vänner has become something of an institution in Midsommarkransen. Enjoy classic bistro food from Europe, take part in a pub quiz, or simply meet up for a pint in a friendly atmosphere just opposite the underground station. The decor has classic British pub elements, with sturdy wooden furniture, leather sofas, and other charming interior details.

After several years of baking luxury pizzas in Vasastan and Södermalm, 800 Grader opened a branch in Midsommarkransen. In rustic premises between Kransen and Aspudden tube stations, they serve Neapolitan-style pizza, made with meticulous craftsmanship and quality ingredients. Quality takes precedence over quantity, hence the menu features just a few well-composed pizzas. 

Brisket & Friends is a popular smokehouse famous for its Texas-influenced BBQ dishes. This Årsta restaurant is the first in their chain. It's only open for lunch and you can fill your tum with various kinds of smoked meat and typical sides and sauces. There are also vegetarian and vegan alternatives.

Chica 08, in Årstadal near Liljeholmen, is run by four experienced chefs with their roots in Peru. They create their own interpretation of Peruvian cuisine using locally-produced ingredients. The menu includes the Peruvian national dish, ceviche - fish marinated in lime juice.

Kringelgården has been around since 1902 in Saltsjöbaden, and since 2022 they also have a branch in Midsommarkransen. Stop by for breakfast, lunch or a snack on the spot, or simply to shop for fresh bread and buns from the bread counter.

If you're in the mood for top-notch Indian food, just head to Liljeholmskajen, where the award-wnning restaurant chain Indian Garden has a branch. The restaurant offers a slightly more luxurious taste experience with everything from Indian small dishes to traditional curries and even cocktails.

Plåtpalatset is run by the team behind the summer hangout Plåtparken, which has had a few different locations. They're open even in winter, and instead of cocktails, sun, and after-work fun, the focus here is on a lunch buffet based around the guiding principles of tasty, healthy, and sustainable. The ingredients are mostly organic and locally sourced.

This popular neighbourhood favourite on Liljeholmskajen serves both hamburgers and pizza. If you still have room you can also choose from their sumptuous desserts and milkshakes. Their outdoor area next to the water boasts a sunny position and infrared heaters for cooler days.

Wander down to the quayside in Liljeholmen and take a seat at Brasserie Deck. They serve up typical bistro food with French and Swedish influences. Ideal if someone in your group fancies boeuf bourguignon while you're in the mood for Arctic char. During the summer months you can enjoy the views over the waters of Årstaviken from the outdoor dining area.

Chong Qing, which opened in 2011 and is tucked away close to Liljeholmsbron bridge, has become a popular favourite thanks to their authentic Chinese cooking. Well worth seeking out to enjoy dishes inspired by the gastronomic province of Sichuan, including their signature dish, hot pot.

Eat Swedish homecooking-influenced dishes with views over Årstaviken at Bankomat Seaside on Sjövikskajen. This modern neighbourhood restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and all ages are welcome. There's also a sunny alfresco dining area right on the waterfront.

This burger joint originally opened up in Kungsholmen and their sister restaurant on Telefonplan opened in 2018. Satisfy your streetfood cravings with a wide range of different burgers. As well as a cosy, welcoming dining room, there's an alfresco dining area open during the summer months.