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.

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.

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.

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 popular neighbourhood favourite on Liljeholmskajen serves hamburgers. 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.

This neighbourhood restaurant in Liljeholmen serves flavours from Sweden and the Mediterranean in a modern bistro atmosphere. The idea is for everyone to feel equally welcome, and there's something here for the whole family. On the menu, you'll find pasta, pizza, and European main courses for both big and small.

For a slightly more luxurious dinner with food, drinks and an unbeatable view, make your way 25 floors up to 3Sixty Skybar at Liljeholmskajen. In the glass-enclosed rooftop restaurant, you can enjoy small plates and cocktails with global influences and a panoramic view of the city.

In Alfred Nobel's former dynamite factory in Gröndal, a short walk from LIljeholmen, you can have lunch or enjoy a fika close to nature. The café serves homemade pastries and home-cooked lunch dishes in beautiful old industrial premises, and they also have a popular outdoor seating area that's open all year round.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Xi'an Kitchen is an unassuming little hidden gem that has built itself a great reputation with its Chinese dishes, such as handmade dumplings and noodles, and its personal atmosphere. The restaurant is situated between several underground stations, but a simple option is to get here via Telefonplan.

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.

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. 

At Fabelbar, you can enjoy a glass of wine and order small plates with modern influences, take part in a quiz or listen to live jazz. This cosy little bar and restaurant has many strings to its bow. Book a table in advance or drop in spontaneously.

Slow Hands started as a vegan café by a pair of twins from Liverpool, but today the place is run by the owner of the award-winning former wine bar 19 Glas in the Old Town. As well as decent wines, he serves exciting bar food with quite a few vegan options on the menu. A good reason to take the red line to Hägerstensåsen.

Since Da Dante opened its doors in Mälarhöjden, the restaurant has become a cosy meeting place for neighbours, friends, and families in the area. Neapolitan pizza takes centre stage, but they also serve pasta and other dishes that can be washed down with selected wines by the glass or bottle.

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.

If you're craving Lebanese food, take the tube or walk to this well-loved oasis in the centre of Fruängen. They serve authentic flavours in welcoming surroundings that delight their guests, perfect for anyone who wants a culinary journey with all the trimmings.

In cosy Långbroparken, just a short walk from the centre of Fruängen, Långbro Värdshus is run by the esteemed restaurateur Fredrik Eriksson. Swedish classics are served here with seasonal ingredients and sustainability in mind. The beautiful turn-of-the-century villa is just as lovely to visit in its winter attire as it is in the midst of the green summer season.

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.