The best tapas restaurants in Stockholm

The best tapas restaurants in Stockholm

Stockholm's culinary offering would be all the poorer without tapas restaurants. Spanish sharing plates are ideal when you're a little peckish or when you want to go all-in with a sociable meal with friends. To highlight this delightful way of dining, we've listed Stockholm's best tapas restaurants, with fantastic tapas and pintxos on the menu. Innovative or classic, fusion or traditional - whatever suits your fancy we've covered it all in our guide to the best tapas restaurants in Stockholm.

In this guide
  1. Stockholm's best tapas
    1. Spanjorskan – Spanish from the Bockholmen group
    2. Boqueria – Bold metropolitan vibes in Mood mall
    3. Xarcuteria – Top-notch ingredients in relaxed surroundings
    4. Las Brasas – Rustic and elegant
    5. Caliente – Casual sharing food
    6. Esplanaden 3 – Pure flavours
    7. Sthlm Tapas – Relinquish control
    8. Mondo Tapas Bar – Well-established tapas joint
    9. Aqui Tapas & Bar – Classic and daring dishes
    10. Racamaca – A taste of the Basque region
    11. Tapas 28 – Innovative tapas
    12. Exit – Lounge inspired
    13. Olé-Olé – Spain à la Kungsholmen
    14. Naviero – Spanish small dishes
    15. The Meat – Flavours from South America
    16. La Tonteria – Modern and cosy
    17. Ramblas – Jam-packed and bustling
    18. Sangria Tapas Bar – Laid-back in Vasastan

Stockholm's best tapas

The best tapas in Stockholm

Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan
Spanjorskan – Tapas restaurants
Spanjorskan

Spanjorskan

Spanish from the Bockholmen group

Just a few steps away from their sister restaurant Nybrogatan 38, Spanjorskan invites diners on a mini break to more southerly climes, with Spanish small dishes and a Mediterranean atmosphere. Order a few tapas to make up a meal, or have a glass of wine and some pintxos at the bar - it's as fun and lively here as a backstreet joint in Madrid.

Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria
Boqueria – Tapas restaurants
Boqueria

Boqueria

Bold metropolitan vibes in Mood mall

This "urban" Spanish-influenced restaurant in the heart of the MOOD Stockholm shopping centre is a popular tapas option, not least at weekends when they serve a popular brunch with traditional flavours in tapas form. The rest of the week is also filled with an extensive tapas selection, served in a lively, international atmosphere.

 

Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria
Xarcuteria – Tapas restaurants
Xarcuteria

Xarcuteria

Top-notch ingredients in relaxed surroundings

Xarcuteria fuses inspiration from Barcelona, Madrid and Milan. Famous for its charcuterie, this quaint cerveceria serves tapas - both Spanish and Italian - wine and artisanal beer. The welcoming, Continental air appeals to a wide audience.

Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas
Las Brasas – Tapas restaurants
Las Brasas

Las Brasas

Rustic and elegant

In the autumn of 2018 Le Nom on Roslagsgatan changed its spots and became Las Brasas, a modern restaurant with South American and Spanish influences. Alongside excellent grilled dishes, they serve a large selection of rustic but elegantly presented tapas - meat, seafood and vegetarian. Accompanying wines are given equal emphasis.

 

Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata
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Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan
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Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia
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Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
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Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan

Casual sharing food

Caliente can be found multiple locations around Stockholm and has become somewhat of an institution when it comes to delicious Spanish finger food. A laid-back atmosphere and classic, reasonably-priced tapas menu are the order of the day here. Ideal for groups of friends who feel like sharing dishes and drinking wine in relaxed surroundings. The menu includes dishes such such as fajitas, spicy chicken wings and nachos.

  • Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Fleminggatan 22, Kungsholmen Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna Österlånggatan 26, Old Town
    Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata
    Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata 12, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
    Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan
    Fleminggatan 22, Kungsholmen
    Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia
    Råsta Strandväg 1, Solna
    Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
    Österlånggatan 26, Old Town
  • Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata
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    Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan
    caliente.se
    Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia
    caliente.se
    Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
    caliente.se
    Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata
    08-23 21 21
    Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan
    08-652 26 86
    Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia
    08-444 60 60
    Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
    08-21 19 57
  • Caliente Tapas Bar Adolf Fredriks Kyrkogata Caliente Tapas Bar Fleminggatan Caliente Tapas Bar Mall of Scandinavia Caliente Tapas Bar Gamla stan
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3
Esplanaden 3 – Tapas restaurants
Esplanaden 3

Esplanaden 3

Pure flavours

The menu at this bistro and wine bar in Sundbyberg consists of Spanish tapas with pure flavours. Some of the dishes vary according to the seasons and produce availability. As well as tapas, Esplanaden 3 is passionate about wine and staff are happy to recommend wines to go with your meal. Drop by whether you fancy a glass of wine after work or a big evening out with loved ones.

Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas
Sthlm Tapas – Tapas restaurants
Sthlm Tapas

Sthlm Tapas

Relinquish control

At Sthlm Tapas in Vasastan they ask their guests to leave their control-freak tendencies at home when it's time for tapas. Dishes have various different cooking times, so just order and see what turns up - and when. The menu includes vegetarian, fish, shellfish, chicken and meat dishes. Dishes are mainly lactose- and gluten-free.

Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar
Mondo Tapas Bar – Tapas restaurants
Mondo Tapas Bar

Mondo Tapas Bar

Well-established tapas joint

Mondo Tapas on Odenplan has been around for a while, serving Stockholmers countless tapas dishes and pitchers of sangria. Choose from cold and hot tapas with culinary inspiration from Spain, the Mediterranean area, Latin America and Mexico and choose what you fancy most - meat, fish, seafood or vegan dishes. Pair your food with cocktails and cervezas.

Aqui Tapas & Bar

Classic and daring dishes

Aqui is one of Stockholm's most popular tapas restaurants, and their extensive menu may well be part of the draw. They mix classic dshes with more daring, innovative alternatives and the tapas menu alone has some 50 dishes. There are also plenty of dessert options if you like rounding off your meal with something sweet.

Racamaca

A taste of the Basque region

This little hole in the wall on Mariatorget serves Basque tapas, pintxos, in pared-back surroundings. A real regulars' haunt, dishes are simple but with an emphasis on top quality ingredients. Combine your food with beer from Swedish microbreweries or try some Basquian wines. Drop-in only!

Tapas 28

Innovative tapas

Tapas 28 doesn't only serve classic Spanish tapas. The menu consists of flavours carefully chosen and gathered from all corners of the world. Enjoy cheesy nachos, spicy scampi brochettes and Korean bbq chicken and much more. A place to sit, relax and enjoy discovering a range of exciting new flavours.

Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Tapas restaurants
Exit Lounge & Bar

Exit

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Lounge inspired

Combine food and cocktails at this loungey restaurant and bar on the corner of Folkungagatan and Götgatan. Exit lounge & Bar serves tapas with flavours from the Continent and Sweden, as well as main courses and a large selection of drinks such as bubbles and cocktails. 

Olé-Olé

Spain à la Kungsholmen

With its charming living room style vibes and exotic flavours and sangria aplenty, Olé-Olé is a popular tapas bar. The restaurant is heavily frequented by regulars and locals alike, so be sure to book a table in advance.

Naviero

Spanish small dishes

Tapas, which is a Spanish culinary tradition, has influenced countless restaurants to serve food in smaller servings. Here at Naviero, which is a Spanish restaurant with influences from all over the world, serves tapas in a modern way. Dishes include fish, meat, shellfish and vegetarian options, which you can pair with wine, beer and cocktails.

The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat
The Meat – Tapas restaurants
The Meat

The Meat

Flavours from South America

In addition to hearty South American-inspired meat dishes, The Meat also serves tapas in the form of nachos, calamares and quesadilla. You can also combine your food with wine or cocktails from the bar, which also consist of South American flavours. 

La Tonteria

Modern and cosy

In the quieter part of Norrmalm on Rådmansgatan, you'll find La Tonteria. Classic Spanish tapas dishes are the order of the day, wtih everything from cheese to charcuterie to prawns and squid on the menu. There's space for both small and large parties and if you don't feel like eating, you can always just have a drink at the bar.

Ramblas Hornstull Ramblas Mariatorget
Ramblas Hornstull
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Ramblas Mariatorget
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Ramblas Hornstull Ramblas Mariatorget

Jam-packed and bustling

Ramblas is reminiscent of a Barcelona tapas bar. The ambiance is relaxed and unpretentious, the food, both delicious and affordable. Seats are coveted, play it safe and book in advance.

  • Långholmsgatan 3, Södermalm/Hornstull S:t Paulsgatan 22 D, Södermalm
    Ramblas Hornstull
    Långholmsgatan 3, Södermalm/Hornstull
    Ramblas Mariatorget
    S:t Paulsgatan 22 D, Södermalm
  • Ramblas Hornstull
    ramblashornstull.se
    Ramblas Mariatorget
    ramblasmariatorget.se
    Ramblas Hornstull
    08-669 25 36
    Ramblas Mariatorget
    08-615 15 50
  • Ramblas Hornstull Ramblas Mariatorget

Sangria Tapas Bar

Laid-back in Vasastan

Sangria Tapas Bar has both traditional seats and a lounge with sofas and armchairs if you prefer to sit in a more relaxed way. The menu includes some 30 tapas dishes, as well as some classic Spanish main courses. The restaurant lives up to its name - enjoy their own-recipe sangria based on red, white or rosé wine.

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