Where to find Stockholm's best comfort food

Where to find Stockholm's best comfort food

Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup Tatty Good, Content Writer UK & Translator SE, Thatsup
Tatty Good

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.

  1. The best comfort food in Stockholm
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      Bird Innovative comfort food
    2. 2
      M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick For kebab fans
    3. 3
      Scandwich Sandwiches worth making a special journey for
    4. 4
      Flippin' Burgers Worth queueing for...
    5. 5
      Bar Schiacciate Authentic Italian sandwiches
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      Nya Carnegiebryggeriet Perfect with craft beer
    7. 7
      Phil's Burgers for all tastes
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      Greasy Spoon All-day brunch
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      Totemo Ramen Oodles of noodles
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      Ho's Chinese slap-up meal
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      Dell'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.

  • Regeringsgatan 89, City/Norrmalm Renstiernas Gata 30, Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Roslagsgatan
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Comfort food
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget

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.

  • Roslagsgatan 6, Vasastan Skånegatan 88, Södermalm
Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich – Comfort food
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Scandwich

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.

Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
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Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
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Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Norrlandsgatan
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan – Comfort food
Flippin' Burgers Observatorie­gatan

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.

  • Observatoriegatan 8, Vasastan Norrlandsgatan 16, City/Östermalm/Norrmalm
Bar Schiacciate K25 – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate K25
Bar Schiacciate K25 – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate K25
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate K25 – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate K25
Bar Schiacciate K25 – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate K25
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan – Comfort food
Bar Schiacciate Drottninggatan

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.

  • Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull Mäster Samuelsgatan 42, City/Norrmalm Fleminggatan 12, Kungsholmen
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Comfort food
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet

Nya Carnegiebryggeriet

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.

Phil's

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.

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.

 

  • Tjärhovsgatan 19, Södermalm Hagagatan 4, Vasastan

Totemo Ramen

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.

 

Ho's

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.

Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore – Comfort food
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Dell'Attore

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.

Comfort food – About the guide

Stockholm's best comfort food - The guide to Stockholm's best comfort food is updated regularly. Please let us know if you know of any really delicous comfort food in Stockholm which shouldn't be missed, or if you spot any errors in the guide. Have you visited any of the restaurants mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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