The mighty meatball is probably Sweden's most famous foodstuff. Few homecooking classics are as popular and in Stockholm you never need to go too far to find your next fix. The city is full of restaurants where meatballs retain a permanent place on the menu, year in and year out. But where to find the very best examples of these spherical delicacies and their accompaniments? To guide you to Stockholm's tastiest meatballs, we've listed a range of restaurants guaranteed to deliver.
The guide to the best meatballs in Stockholm
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Stockholm's best meatballs
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1Riche A safe bet
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2Tranan Off menu
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3Prinsen Since 1887
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4Pelikan XL meatballs
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5Kvarnen Historic beer hall
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6Restaurant Reisen Classic on Skeppsbron
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7Meatballs A passion for meatballs
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8Operakällaren Bakfickan The right accompaniments
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9Tennstopet Classic in Vasastan
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10Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog Meatballs for lunch and dinner
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11Mäster Anders Sedan 1905
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12Ulla Winbladh Maintaining tradition
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13Nybrogatan 38 Tasty in Östermalm
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14Tradition Traditional
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15Villa Godthem Hand-rolled
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Stockholm's best meatballs
The restaurants with the best meatballs in Stockholm.
A safe bet
The meatballs at Riche are true classics and naturally they're served with all the traditional accompaniments - cream sauce, lingonberries and pickled cucumber and potato puree.
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Birger Jarlsgatan 4, City/Östermalm
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Riche
08-545 035 60 - Read more on Thatsup
Off menu
Historic Tranan may well serve the most popular meatballs in Stockholm and if you've visited the restaurant more than once you're very likely to have sampled them. Don't hesitate to ask for them even if you don't see them on the menu - their famous meatballs are always on offer.
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Karlbergsvägen 14, Vasastan
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Tranan
08-527 281 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Since 1887
Renowned "home-rolled" meatballs, served with a sauce made from rich meat stock, cream and port. Naturally, lingonberries, pickled cucumber and potato puree also accompany the balls. Historic Prinsen is as classic as it comes.
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Mäster Samuelsgatan 4, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
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Prinsen
08-684 238 10 - Read more on Thatsup
XL meatballs
The extra-large meatballs at Pelikan – one of the oldest restaurants in Sweden - draw in Stockholmers and tourists alike. Served, naturally, with cream sauce, salted cucumbers, sweetened lingonberries and pureed potato.
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Blekingegatan 40, Södermalm/Skanstull
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Pelikan
08-556 090 90 - Read more on Thatsup
Historic beer hall
Popular Kvarnen has been located at Björns trädgård on Medborgarplatsen since 1908, attracting a diverse clientele for just as long. Swedish classics and European comfort food are served in beautifully preserved surroundings with patterned floors, high ceilings, simple wooden furniture and small booths where regulars enjoy food and drinks.
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Tjärhovsgatan 4, Södermalm
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Kvarnen
08-643 03 80 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic on Skeppsbron
In recent years, Restaurant Reisen has shifted to a more international profile, but a couple of Swedish classics have retained their place on the menu at both lunch and dinner. One of these is the meatballs, which are served traditionally with mashed potatoes, gravy, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber.
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Skeppsbron 12, Old Town
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Restaurant Reisen
08-128 812 34 - Read more on Thatsup
A passion for meatballs
This Södermalm restaurant serves meatballs in various guises, both vegetarian and meat. Their aim is to serve “the world's best meatballs”. Choose from classic Swedish meatballs and other dishes with meatballs on the menu. Pair your food with wine, beer or cocktails.
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Nytorgsgatan 30, Södermalm
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Meatballs for the People
08-466 60 99 - Read more on Thatsup
The right accompaniments
Some regard the meatballs served at Operakällarens bakficka as the very best in Stockholm. The obligatory Swedish classic are served as they always have been, with cream sauce, potato puree, lingonberries and pickled cucumber.
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Karl XII:s Torg, City/Norrmalm
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Operakällaren Bakfickan
08-676 58 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic in Vasastan
Tennstopet is a classic pub in Vasastan, known for its rustic decor and traditional home-cooked meals served in nostalgic surroundings. Meatballs are a staple on the menu and are served with the usual accompaniments.
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Dalagatan 50, Vasastan
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Tennstopet
08-32 25 18 - Read more on Thatsup
Meatballs for lunch and dinner
What would a Swedish neighbourhood restaurant be without meatballs? They may have created a restaurant with Parisian vibes and strong Southern European influences at Hornsgatan, but, like a warm, cosy hug, meatballs are always available here, made from veal mince and served with classic accompaniments.
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Hornsgatan 81, Södermalm
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Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
08-518 040 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Sedan 1905
Mäster Anders is a classic neighbourhood bistro that has been at the same address in Kungsholmen since 1905 – but its roots go all the way back to 1692. In other words, they've had a long time to perfect their meatballs, which constantly attract both regulars and new guests. They're served with mashed potatoes, caramelised onions, cream sauce, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber.
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Pipersgatan 1, Kungsholmen
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Mäster Anders
08-654 20 01 - Read more on Thatsup
Maintaining tradition
Uber-classic restaurant on Djurgården passionate about preserving Sweden's culinary heritage with traditional dishes on the menu. Their meatballs are served with cream sauce, pickled cucumber, lingonberries and pureed potato.
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Rosendalsvägen 8, Djurgården
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Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh
08-534 897 01 - Read more on Thatsup
Tasty in Östermalm
This popular neighbourhood restaurant in Östermalm has a Continental evening menu, which also includes veal meatballs with cream sauce, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and lingonberries. The generous dinner menu boasts several Swedish homecooking favourites and also includes Southern European options for anyone craving something different.
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Nybrogatan 38, Östermalm
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Nybrogatan 38
08-662 33 22 - Read more on Thatsup
Traditional
If it's tradition you want, it's tradition you'll get. The name of this Old Town restaurant reflects their philosophy. They've fully embraced all things Scandinavian, from the decor to the menu, which includes both traditional and more contemporary dishes. They transform the finest ingredients into what is unofficially the national dish of Sweden - meatballs with classic accompaniments potato puree, cream sauce, lingonberries and pickled cucumber.
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Österlånggatan 1, Old Town
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Tradition
08-20 35 25 - Read more on Thatsup
Hand-rolled
Take a trip out to Djurgården and enjoy hand-rolled meatballs in this imposing former merchant's home. Accompaniments? Cream sauce, lingonberries, pickled cucumber and pureed potato, of course.
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Rosendalsvägen 9, Djurgården
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Villa Godthem
08-684 238 40 - Read more on Thatsup
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