Time for a warming, enjoyable or just straight-up yummy meal which brings back old memories? When you're up against miserable weather, tough days or a touch of melancholy, comfort food is the culinary equivalent of a big hug. Comfort food is often associated with the classic dishes of the southern states of the US, but it can be so much more than that - most of the world's cuisines have their own version. Follow our guide to the Stockholm restaurants that serve rich stews, warming noodles, hearty pizzas, tempting waffles, Swedish homecooking and other delicious comfort food.
Where to find Stockholm's best comfort food
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The best comfort food in Stockholm
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1Bird Innovative comfort food
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2M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick For kebab fans
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3Scandwich Sandwiches worth making a special journey for
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4Flippin' Burgers Worth queueing for...
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5Bar Schiacciate Authentic Italian sandwiches
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6Nya Carnegiebryggeriet Perfect with craft beer
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7Phil's Burgers for all tastes
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8Greasy Spoon All-day brunch
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9Totemo Ramen Oodles of noodles
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10Ho's Chinese slap-up meal
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11Dell'Attore Popular pizzas
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The best comfort food in Stockholm
Innovative comfort food
Bird focuses on innovative comfort food with lots of chicken and other poultry dishes and influences from American streetfood. Forget healthy raw food, here it's all about indulgent sharing food to enjoy with friends. The chicken they use comes from selected Swedish farms, so you can treat yourself with a slightly clearer conscience.
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Regeringsgatan 89, City/Norrmalm Renstiernas Gata 30, SödermalmBird City
Regeringsgatan 89, City/NorrmalmBird Södermalm
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08-684 555 00Bird Södermalm
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For kebab fans
The word kebab is pretty much synonymous with really tasty, enjoyable food, and it doesn't need to mean dodgy fastfood. Meat on a Stick is run by a serious kebab fanatic who has made it his mission to serve kebab that tastes just as it should and here it's both great quality and sinfully delicious.
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Roslagsgatan 6, Vasastan Skånegatan 88, SödermalmM.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
Roslagsgatan 6, VasastanM.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
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Sandwiches worth making a special journey for
What could be better than getting stuck into a seriously good sandwich with tasty toppings? Scandwich in Midsommarkransen has elevated the humble sandwich to an art form and people head out of the city centre from all over town for a taste. The substantial sandwiches are served at both lunch and dinner and can be accompanied by fries and craft beers.
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Malmskillnadsgatan 17, City/Norrmalm
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Worth queueing for...
Flippin' Burgers hardly needs an introduction - the long line of regulars queuing for a table is testament enough to their delicious burgers and milkshakes. Anyone who has visited a real American diner in the States can count on a serious nostalgia trip.
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Observatoriegatan 8, Vasastan Norrlandsgatan 16, City/Östermalm/NorrmalmFlippin' Burgers Observatoriegatan
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Authentic Italian sandwiches
Few dishes fit the comfort food bill as well as a really stupendous sandwich, filled with tasty cheese, charcuterie and spreads. That's exactly what you'll find at Bar Schiacciate, the little sandwich joint that has brought Italian street food culture to Stockholm. Everything is cooked to order here, and for an extra warming experience, you can combine your food with a steaming cup of espresso.
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Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, City/Norrmalm Fleminggatan 12, KungsholmenBar Schiacciate K25
Kungsgatan 25, City/NorrmalmBar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/NorrmalmBar Schiacciate Hornstull
Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/HornstullBar Schiacciate Mäster Samuelsgatan
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Bar Schiacciate K25 Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan Bar Schiacciate Hornstull Bar Schiacciate Mäster Samuelsgatan Bar Schiacciate Fleminggatan
Perfect with craft beer
The goal here is to serve food that pairs perfectly with craft beer, which is generally in generous supply at a brewery - or at least this brewery. Nya Carnegiebryggeriet makes beers for all tastes and preferences and then combines them with European and American comfort food in the restaurant. The menu includes classic gastropub dishes such as burgers, chicken wings and fish & chips.
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Ljusslingan 15, Hammarby sjöstad
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Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
070-219 81 55 - Read more on Thatsup
Burgers for all tastes
A juicy burger is always a good idea - especially when you're craving something really tasty and satisfying. The menu at Phil's has something to suit all tastes, from traditional burgers to really cheesy ones, with sides like cheese fries, halloumi sticks and BBQ wings. Round off with a creamy milkshake. Sit back, loosen your belt buckle, and dig in.
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Malmskillnadsgatan 11, City/Norrmalm
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Phil's Burger Sergel
08-515 109 21 - Read more on Thatsup
All-day brunch
Brunch is usually a weekend treat, but why wait all week? Greasy Spoon was one of the first restaurants in Stockholm to serve brunch dishes all day, every day. Tuck into dishes such as pancakes and waffles, or a hearty full English breakfast with all the trimmings.
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Tjärhovsgatan 19, Södermalm Hagagatan 4, VasastanGreasy Spoon Södermalm
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Oodles of noodles
Slurping hot noodles warms both the tummy and the soul. In Stockholm, the Japanese noodle soup ramen has become a firm favourite, resulting in packed noodle bars and advanced techniques. If you're not afraid of queuing for a little while, the lunch noodles at the tiny, mega-hyped, Totemo Ramen are a smoking hot tip.
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Sankt Eriksgatan 70, Vasastan
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Chinese slap-up meal
The award-winning yet relaxed Ho's in Hornstull is the place to go for anyone craving a real Chinese feast to share. The restaurant is famous for its authentic cooking, which includes noodles, stir-fries and crispy duck with pancakes. Don't expect any frills or flounces or fussy portions - Ho's is all about getting stuck into good food together.
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Hornsgatan 151, Södermalm/Hornstull
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Ho's Kina
08-84 44 20 - Read more on Thatsup
Popular pizzas
One of the city's best-known pizzerias, Dell'Attore is on Östermalmstorg and it's a family-owned restaurant with a classic film theme. Regulars and other Stockholmers alike flock here to feast on traditional Roman pizzas (or perhaps a pasta dish) in laid-back surroundings. Round off your meal with an Italian dessert.
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Skeppargatan 60, Östermalm
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Dell'Attore
08-442 61 18 - Read more on Thatsup
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