The guide to cosy restaurants in the Old Town

This friendly neighbourhood restaurant on Österlånggatan is as welcoming to visiting tourists as it is to Stockholmers from all over town. The Scandinavian-influenced dining room is an easy place to meet up for lunch, dinner or a drink close to the Old Town's lively tourist streets and alleyways.

Who can create cosiness and romance like the Italians, with candlelight, chequered tablecloths, soft music, and a welcoming atmosphere? That's exactly you'll find at Michelangelo, which has been located in the same spot since 1973, making it a true Old Town institution. Slurp pasta, enjoy delicious pizza, and toast with Italian wines.

Gastropub The Bishops Arms, just a stone's throw from the underground station, has an authentic British pub feel, with leather sofas, patterned wallpaper, paintings, and an open fireplace. They serve seasonal pub grub and a wide selection of beer and whisky. There are also board games available to borrow from the shelves.

In Kagge's former premises, this family restaurant invites you to enjoy wine evenings and long dinners among blue wooden chairs and rust-red walls. The ambition is to create a restaurant that the owners themselves would wish to visit on a holiday in Southern Europe, with selected wines and food that vary according to mood. Perfect for anyone seeking something small and intimate.

If you're longing for Paris, you can get a little taste of the French capital at Pastis, a popular little nook among the winding alleys of the Old Town. The restaurant has only around twenty seats and is perfect for a cosy dinner with French influences, but don't miss the tucked-away Petit Pastis across the street either.

Daniel Crespi's fine dining restaurant in the Old Town spreads over four floors with stairs and cosy rooms where you can drink wine and enjoy hedonistic cooking inspired by Southern Europe. In the summer, Vingården opens in the courtyard and invites you to a Southern European piazza with food and wine under the open sky, a true oasis in the historic neighbourhood.

Tre Valv is in premises dating back to the 15th century, featuring stone arches and listed interiors. Guests can enjoy a cosy dinner with flavours from Sweden and Italy, while feeling the echoes of the past all around. The restaurant is just as suitable for a romantic meal for two or a larger gathering.

As one of the oldest pubs in the world (if not the very oldest), Den Gyldene Freden keeps the authentic feeling alive. Bellman and other cultural figures have been regulars over the years, and you can still meet up here and enjoy classic dishes in historic premises with roots dating back to the 18th century.

Red and white checked tablecloths, candles in wine bottles and a warm, intimate atmopshere. Agaton on Västerlånggatan in the Old Town oozes Italian vibes. Enjoy pizza, pasta or other Italian dishes and round off your meal with a glass of grappa. Perfect for a date or a family meal.

Stortorgskällaren combines its heritage with modern elements in the form of art, design and, not least, flavours. They serve a seasonal menu - usually with some unusual twist - and there are plenty of classic cocktails and other drinks from the bar to choose from. The restaurant also has a well-filled wine cellar, as well as a unique absinthe bar.

Restaurant Reisen within the Hotell Reisen serves up modern flavours and an international bar scene with signature cocktails and inventive flavour combinations. Eat lunch and dinner and hang out in sophisticated yet relaxed surroundings.

Step back into the 1880s at Augustas Folksalong on Stora Nygatan. Among flea market finds, beeswax candles and kerosene lamps, you can enjoy coffee and eat organic traditional Swedish dishes served by staff in period clothing. A must-visit stop for anyone looking for a little time travel.