Stockholm has masses of great local restaurants where you can hang out and eat dinner in a relaxed setting, preferably in the middle of the week when you can't bear the thought of cooking dinner. A perfect option for anyone who would rather be spontaneous and forget planning and making reservations. In this guide we've rounded up some of Stockholm's best neighbourhood restaurants where you can easily and simply meet up for a bite to eat, whether you're staying locally or travelling right across town.
The guide to Stockholm's best neighbourhood restaurants
In this guide
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Stockholm's best neighbourhood restaurants
- Aubergine – Local gem since the Nineties
- Paraden – Neighbourhood restaurant in an old modernist cinema
- Café Facile – Authentic French
- Knut – Norrland in Vasastan
- Kryp In – Flavours from southern Europe
- Österlånggatan 17 – Popular concept
- Styrelsen – With a gorgeous courtyard
- Mäster Anders – A proper brasserie
- Napolyon – Östermalm meets France
- Norrbacka 48 – Winning combo
- Matateljén – Charming in Gamla Enskede
- Lux Dag för Dag – In season by the waterside
- Warung – Round trip to Indonesia
Stockholm's best neighbourhood restaurants
Local gem since the Nineties
Since 1994 diners have been able to eat well-cooked food at Aubergine in Östermalm. At the crossroads of Linnégatan and Jungfrugatan, a stone's throw from Östermalmstorg, regulars, business lunchers, couples on dates and single diners come together to enjoy well-executed classics with both Swedish and other European flavours.
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Linnégatan 38, Östermalm
- Website • 08-660 02 04
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Neighbourhood restaurant in an old modernist cinema
In an otherwise rather sleepy part of Östermalm you'll find the neighbourhood restaurant Paraden - housed in the building that used to be home to the modernist cinema Paraden on Valhallavägen. The food stretches mainly across Swedish, Italian and French, but influences from other parts of the world also sneak in. There's a welcoming feel to the place and the decor is reminiscent of a cosy sitting room with art deco patterns and a relaxed atmosphere.
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Valhallavägen 147, Östermalm/Gärdet
- Website • 08-660 33 55
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Authentic French
At Café Facile on Luntmakargatan you get exactly what the name promises - simple, French food. But don't be fooled by the unassuming name - the authentic cooking and intimate atmosphere make this place one of Stockholm's true gems. Choose something like steak frites, boeuf bourguignon or simply the plat du jour from the blackboard, order something delicious to drink and lean back, relax and enjoy the atmosphere - and the great value food.
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Luntmakargatan 99, Vasastan
- Website • 08-32 61 03
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Norrland in Vasastan
Flatbread pizza, reindeer tartare and cloudberry parfait - can you sense the theme? Yup - at Knut you'll have a dining experience with strong northern Swedish overtones. The concept is all-encompassing but still friendly, authentic and cosy. Thanks to Knut you don't need to travel any further than Tegnérlunden to enjoy food and drink specialities from Norrland.
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Upplandsgatan 17, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-30 40 57
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Flavours from southern Europe
This little neighbourhood restaurant by Mariatorget serves southern European-influenced dishes in a cosy room with wooden panels, wood furniture and timber as decoration. Drop by whether you want to enjoy a whole three-course dinner or just take a seat at the bar and have a glass of wine.
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Timmermansgatan 22, Södermalm
- Website • 08-121 471 14
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Popular concept
As part of the ever-reliable Bockholmen restaurant group, which also includes Nybrogatan 38, Österlånggatan is a safe bet in the Old Town. A sociable atmosphere, good value food and generous opening hours make it a popular option at any time of the day or night.
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Österlånggatan 17, Old Town
- Website • 08-557 773 00
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With a gorgeous courtyard
Chandeliers, stucco ceilings and gilded mirrors - behind an arched entrance in the stone facade on Hantverkargatan lies Styrelsen. The interiors may scream high society but the menu is rather more down to earth, with traditional homecooking style food inspired by southern European food culture. You'll also find a peaceful oasis here in their lushh inner courtyard.
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Hantverkargatan 31, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-650 21 60
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A proper brasserie
It's not every restaurant in Stockholm that gets a mention in the encyclopedia, so you'll understand the level of gravitas Mäster Anders has. For decades, centuries even (!), the Kungholmen restaurant has drawn in regulars looking for classic, well-executed dishes. The authentic brasserie decor is the finishing touch with its classic globe pendant ceiling lamps, hexagonal-checked tiled floor, bentwood chairs and arched windows.
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Pipersgatan 1, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-654 20 01
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Östermalm meets France
Napoleon isn't like other neighbourhood restaurants in Östermalm, it's more reminiscent of a neighbourhood bistro in Paris. The menu is filled with modern French and European dishes with a smattering of Swedish flavours, and among the many wines there's something for all tastes. Open for both lunch and dinner, and in summer the outdoor dining area on Grev Turegatan is a popular hangout.
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Grev Turegatan 15, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 15 15
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Norrbacka 48
SponsoredWinning combo
If you find yourself in the Birkastan part of Vasastan, steer a course towards Norrbacka 48. This neighbourhood joint combines a café with a wine bar - a winning combination. Come by for a nice relaxed lunch consisting of grilled sandwiches, bowls and pizza, or for a cup of coffee with a cake or pastry. If you're in the area in the afternoon you can stop by for a post-work glass of wine, or champagne, cava or non-alcoholic drink.
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Norrbackagatan 48, Vasastan
- Website • 08-91 33 77
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Charming in Gamla Enskede
Among the charming wooden houses of Gamla Enskede you'll find a welcome and long-awaited restaurant addition. Inside Matateljén the gang behind the well-loved Svartsö krog cook excellent, mainly vegetarian dishes with a fine twist. You can eat lunch and dinner here and buy foodie delights in their little deli corner to take home with you.
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Stora Gungans väg 7, Enskede
- Website • 08-409 198 10
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In season by the waterside
Lux Dag för Dag is one of those places right outside the city centre that's worth a little detour. They take seasonal food extremely seriously here and simply let the ingredients and Swedish flavours steer the menu. Jump on the number 1 bus and get off at Lilla Essingen, you know you're there when you find a beautiful old listed brick buiding with a view over Mariebergsfjärden.
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Primusgatan 116, Lilla/Stora Essingen
- Website • 08-619 01 90
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Round trip to Indonesia
In the mood for spicy food and exotic cocktails? Then get yourself down to Warung in Hornstull - one of the few restaurants in Stockholm which represents Indonesian cuisine, made with Nordic ingredients. Warung is a small restaurant with just a few tables and bar stools, which creats a calm and casual atmosphere.
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Långholmsgatan 3, Södermalm/Hornstull
- Website • 08-420 536 98
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