Restaurant – Guides to Stockholm

From long-standing gastronomic institutions to acclaimed neighbourhood restaurants and international gems - Vasastan has plenty of cosy restaurants for all tastebuds. Many of the restaurants combine ambitious cooking with intimate atmospheres and stylish interiors, and you'll often find them tucked...

Longing for distant shores across the pond? Stockholm boasts an abundance of American restaurants, steakhouses and sleek New York-style bistros. Think hearty comfort food, flaming grills and a slice of pecan pie and you’re on the right track. US cuisine has so much more to offer than the obvious col...

Looking for a charming, intimate restaurant in Stockholm's most exclusive neighbourhood, Östermalm? It's not the easiest part of town in which to find that perfect little spot as the selection of restaurants is so large. Of course everyone has slightly different ideas about what makes for a really c...

Going out for breakfast in the city can be a convenient option, as well as a tasty and nutritious start to the day. Within Stockholm city centre you'll find cafés, restaurants and fabulous hotels where you can enjoy your morning cup of coffee in peace and quiet or grab a breakfast deal with juice an...

Mexican cuisine has given us something that is now an integral part of Swedish culture – tacos. Stockholm's restaurants have tacos for both the traditionalist and the modern taco lover, from authentic Mexican flavours to innovative interpretations and fusion. Exactly what belongs and doesn't belong...

You'll find plenty of restaurants and cafés in Vasastan and Kungsholmen that serve up a great weekend (and in a few cases weekday) brunch. Whether you're in the mood for something healthy or decadently delicious to fill your belly with, there's a restaurant in these central neighbourhoods to fit the...

Many people believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day - we happen to think it's also the most delicious meal of the day and should therefore on no account be skipped. For anyone who deserves a little everyday luxury - and don't we all? - Östermalm has a number of excellent breakfast sp...

Hägersten-Liljeholmen, just south of Hornstull, has become a serious food mecca in recent years. There are masses of must-visit restaurants to discover, particularly around Liljeholmskajen, Midsommarkransen and Telefonplan. The neighbourhood boasts a wide range of new culinary concepts, as well as o...

Celebrate New Year's Eve in Stockholm and you can choose between everything from classic sit-down dinners to extravagant parties with champagne in front of the fireworks. If you want to make sure the evening's not an anticlimax and you don't end up with cold feet when the clock strikes twelve, a lit...

Treating yourself to a good dinner is never wrong and it's always a bonus when the bill comes as a pleasant surprise. If you find yourself in Stockholm city centre looking for a good value restaurant, there are plenty of options to choose from. Whether you fancy Italian, Belgian or French cuisine, i...

Treating yourself to a meal out on the town is an unbeatable way to add a little sparkle to your working week. Stockholm isn't generally known for its cheap restaurants but there are plenty of reasonable places to eat out in Vasastan - as long as you know where to look. We've rounded up a selection...

Plant-based food is an ever-growing part of the Stockholm restaurant scene. These days, it's not just purely vegetarian joints that serve really good green food - everyone from streetfood joints to fine-dining restaurants has excellent options for the herbivorous diner. This guide points the way to...

Stockholm is packed with celebrities and if you're au fait with the world of Swedish national and international film, music and tv stars, you're more than likely to spot a familiar face passing by on the street, sitting at a nearby restaurant table or on the underground. Several celebrities have joi...

Stockholm's historic Old Town, with its narrow alleyways and romantic cellar vaults, is packed with cosy restaurants just waiting to be discovered. Whether you prefer French, Italian or Swedish cuisine there's something for everyone looking for a memorable evening out and to make your search easier...

You don't always have the time or energy to go and pick your takeaway food from a restaurant. Luckily, There are several services in Stockholm offering home delivery of food from countless different restaurants - the only thing you need to do is decide what kind of food you're in the mood to eat. He...

Stockholm's restaurant scene is fit to burst with hip and trendy concepts. Therefore, it is particularly exciting to return to the classics - the most prestigious restaurants in Stockholm, that exude timeless elegance and tradition. We have sought out the absolute gems in an attempt to guide you to...

There's something about castles and palaces that inspires awe and touches a gentler, more romantic side to each of us. Grand and impressive with a historic flare, Stockholm and its surrounding areas boasts an abundance of manor houses, castle-like stately homes and palaces. Perfect for day trips, ro...

Moussaka, grilled fish and meat, halloumi and creamy tzatziki. Greek cuisine doesn't just transport us to sunny islands, it also serves up familiar dishes which have become firm favourites in Sweden and beyond. Fancy eating out? We guide you to Stockholm's best Greek restaurants - count on authentic...

South American and Latin American food is the hot new addition to Stockholm's restaurant scene. Forget bland Nineties-style tacos; these days you'll find fresh taquerias and other Mexican restaurants along with Peruvian cevicherias and influences from the Caribbean and other parts of South America....

Vegetarians and vegans alike have plenty to get their teeth into with the current burger trend - because what would a decent burger menu be without at least one worthy veggieburger? We've checked out the selection and found a bunch of really delicious vegetarian burgers in Stockholm guaranteed to sa...

In the mood for brunch, but tired of buffets? There are masses of great brunch spots in Stockholm that serve à la carte brunches at weekends. Perhaps you'd prefer a hamburger, some moules, American pancakes or a nutritious vegetarian brunch with chia pudding and avocado on toast? Follow our guide to...

Round up your friends or family for the perfect weekend activity after a long week of work or sightseeing - brunch! Stockholm is packed with all kinds of brunch restaurants, with various styles and specialities. When you're a slightly larger group wanting to go out to eat brunch together it can be h...

If you're looking for a foodie night out with a difference, gather a group of friends together and try a chef's table experience. Several restaurants in Stockholm have hopped on the international bandwagon of offering a table right in, or alongside, the kitchen, allowing guests to see their food bei...

Chicken joints have become a hot addition to the Stockholm restaurant scene, covering the spectrum from comfort food to slightly more healthy options. Crispy American chicken wings, or hot wings, vie with roast Swedish corn-fed chicken, confit duck and feathered streetfood from all over the world. W...

You don't get much more traditionally Swedish than a really classic julbord Christmas buffet. Tables groaning with cured hams, meatballs, prinskorv chipolatas and Janssons Temptation laid out on special festive tablecloths. Escape the midwinter cold and darkness, cosy up next to a crackling log fire...

Take a break and treat yourself to a little everyday luxury with breakfast out on the town. Vasastan has plenty of options, breakfast-wise - everything from trendy juice bars to cosy cafés and bistros and restaurants serving a range of breakfasts to earlybirds and night owls alike. Follow our guide...

For many of us, eating out is one of life's great pleasures, though our wallets may not always agree. Luckily, there are places in Stockholm, particularly in Kungsholmen, that serve great food at decent prices. Places where you can get a little taste of everyday luxury without feeling as though you'...

You don't always want to break up a nice time hanging out at the bar to go and find something to eat - so it's lucky there are plenty of places in Stockholm that offer a really good bar menu as well as drinks. Dinner for one, after-work or just a spontaneous visit - getting a spot at the bar doesn't...

The raw food trend is growing like crazy in Stockholm. More and more cafés and restaurants are jumping on the health food bandwagon and serving uncooked food and mouthwatering raw cakes and pastries. Forget joyless raw food salads - these days the choice of raw food includes everything from chia pud...

One of the best things about Stockholm is its proximity to the Stockholm archipelago, easily accessible from the city centre. Whether you're visiting the capital or live here permanently, an outing to the islands is a must. There are countless beautiful islands and skerries, with bathing spots, natu...

Gasping for a nice cup of tea and something to eat after a tiring shopping trip in town, a long day at work or at the weekend? What could be better than freshly-baked scones, pastries and a piping hot cup of tea? Swap that Swedish coffee for English tea and make afternoon tea into a social occasion...

Take a break from the festive frenzy, book yourself a Christmas lunch and enjoy a classic julbord buffet with all the traditional Swedish flavours, or something with alternative flavours. If you don't feel like spending an entire evening celebrating Christmas, a Christmas lunch can be a slightly mor...

A great menu is all well and good, but there's something a bit special about restaurants that are known for one particular signature dish. There are plenty of restaurants in Stockholm famous for one dish - from culinary classics that have been served for decades to trendy signature desserts that eve...

Sweden's capital city isn't just growing size-wise - Stockholm also offers an ever-increasing choice of new restaurants, cafés and other great places to visit. All parts of town have their own particular charm and the central area is small enough to allow you to walk between destinations. Grab the c...

Gärdet was originally used as a military training ground in the 1670s. These days it's a popular part of the city characterised by classic functionalist architecture and its large green space. Here, just a stone's throw from Östermalm, you'll find wonderful walking paths and cosy cafés. There are al...

A traditional Swedish Christmas julbord buffet doesn't just have to consist of ham, pickled herring and gravadlax. Even the most typical julbord includes plenty of plant-based dishes, but they can often be overlooked. Christmas buffets that focus on the greener elements are becoming increasingly pop...

Everyone should be able to enjoy a wonderful meal out without having to worry about how they're going to get in and out of the restaurant. There are plenty of restaurants in Stockholm with varying degrees of wheelchair access so if you're looking for a restaurant with great food, as well as plenty o...

Autumn is the best time to eat that most prized of delicacies - the truffle, and there are plenty of restaurants that make the most of these musky little treasures. If there's any time you should treat yourself to this rare and expensive ingredient, it's now. Truffle pasta, truffle pizza, truffle ha...

Valentine's Day is a popular holiday in Sweden nowadays and it's the perfect opportunity to eat a romantic dinner with your beloved. Going out to eat at a restaurant on Valentine's Day is always a good idea and many restaurants in Stockholm make a real effort to create a specially romantic atmospher...

Environmentally-aware Stockholmers and tourists are increasingly choosing restaurants that focus on sustainability when they go out to eat. Menus based around organic and seasonal ingredients and attempts to reduce food waste are important factors for many restaurant goers and many restaurants are g...

Central Stockholm may not be the first part of town that springs to mind when you think of the word cosy. The city centre is packed with shops, takeaway restaurants and cafés - but there are also plenty of charming, intimate restaurants if you know where to look. Luckily, we do. So follow our guide...

Going out to eat a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or julbord, with colleagues to celebrate the past year is always a popular move, and there are numerous restaurants in Stockholm that are particularly suitable for corporate Christmas parties. Whether you're part of a smaller company that want...

Not everyone wants to spend an entire day or evening at a museum looking at art or antiquities. But in case it has escaped your attention, there's another very good reason to visit many of Stockholm's museums: world-class restaurants. So why not kill two birds with one stone? Take along a friend, yo...

Is there anything more beautiful than untouched snow glittering in the afternoon sun? Combine that image with the magical Stockholm archipelago in its winter plumage for a truly winning and atmospheric concept. Gather family, friends or perhaps your work colleagues for a traditional Swedish Christma...

Dimly lit, light and airy, French or Italian - what makes a restaurant cosy and inviting is a matter of taste. We're pretty sure though that attractive, laid-back surroundings combined with interesting, well-executed food and drink is a formula that suits most tastes. There are plenty of cosy restau...

Whether Lilla Essingen is your hood or you fancy a little outing at the weekend, this central island is a fantastic place to eat lunch. Lilla Essingen isn't just a little oasis of green a short walk from city centre, it also has a culinary offering that makes it worth the journey.

Whether you happen to be in Stockholm on Christmas Eve with no plans or just want to give the holiday cooking and decorating a miss this year, there are plenty of cosy restaurants open on Christmas Eve for breakfast, lunch and dinner. How about some classic meatballs or an Asian take on the traditio...

Are you a real foodie, or just interested in trying some new flavours or restaurants? Whether you're a Stockholm local or a tourist in town, taking a food tour is a perfect way to discover the city. Explore new neighbourhoods and restaurants you never knew existed, flavours you didn't know you liked...

Hornsberg has become an area to reckon with, both restaurant and café-wise. This slightly forgotten corner of west Kungsholmen boasts international restaurants, healthy lunch concepts, trendy fastfood and waterfront spots alongside Hornsbergs strand. You can even take a pre-prandial dip off the rock...

Bubbles, lobster and elegant desserts - New Year's Eve is almost upon us and if you're planning on hosting a New Year's Eve dinner at home this can mean a lot of planning and preparation. But you can make life a little easier on yourself and still impress guests with delicious food and an elegant fi...