We have categorised the cuisine at Brasserie Balzac as:
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Brasserie Balzac
4.1
108 ratings
£££
French restaurant
Brasserie Balzac
4.1
108 ratings
French-inspired Brasserie Balzac is something of an institution in Vasastan. This welcoming, expansive bistro serves authentic, seasonal food from small-scale French suppliers in a bustling, unpretentious environment. The idea is that guests should feel free to pop by on a whim to sample a glass of wine or grab a bite to eat.
The impressive interior draws inspiration from New York and Paris, with mosaic floor tiles, burgundy leather sofas, elegant crown mouldings and old-school mirrors adding to the ambitious bistro-style decor. The long cocktail bar is a real eye catcher and boasts an extensive wine and fabulous cocktail menu.
Despite the large space, there's an intimate feel to Brasserie Balzac that makes it an easy place to drop by at any time of the day. There are plenty of seats, many of them reserved for spontaneous guests, so there's always room if you want to come in for a cup of coffee, a simple omelette, a glass of bubbles or a big night out with friends - you decide. At weekends things get lively with music and a buzzy Continental atmosphere.
Honoré de Balzac, the famous writer and gourmand, who according to legend, ordered up to 100 oysters for lunch, inspired the name. Naturally, these fruits de mer delicacies are featured in the menu alongside bistro classics and contemporary dishes reflecting France's multicultural cuisine. During the summer months they serve the delicacy from an oyster van that's often parked in the outdoor dining area.
In true brasserie style, the restaurant has generous opening hours and is only closed on four days a year: Christmas Eve, New Year's Day and the midsummer weekend.
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Reviews from the web
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Thatsup
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4.1
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108 |
Google
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4.1
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1,768 |
Yelp
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3.4
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17 |
Reviews of Brasserie Balzac
Adam L.
Legend
799 reviews
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Edit 2021: A modern classic. I've been here quite a few times now and really think they've succeeded. Since my initial review in 2016, they have also raised the level of the food a notch. The snails are the best in town together with Daphnes and the entrecote top class. I also like the lun...
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Helglunch
Josefine W.
Expert
56 reviews
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I think it's hard to find good lunches on the weekend in Stockholm if you just want a regular lunch and not brunch, but Balzac is perfect for that! Treat yourself to a wine lunch here in the lively and bustling environment. It's relatively easy to get a table, haven't had to book befo...
Elsa L.
Experienced
28 reviews
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Good food, super good service but above all incredibly good atmosphere! Feels like you're in Paris and the whole venue is so nice and nice. You have to be prepared for it to be very loud, at least when we were there on a Friday night. Will definitely go back more times!
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Middag i Stockholm
Lisa M.
Expert
76 reviews
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Always nice to have lunch at Balzac! This time celeriac with onion broth and mushrooms.
The highlight in my opinion is the service, such nice and helpful staff. Elegant environment too. The food is well cooked and good, the only criticism is that the vegetarian dishes could be a little more fil...
These S.
Professional
199 reviews
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Have been here twice now and really disappointed with the food both times. The first time was a raw steak that was pressed together into an oblong ball and grew in its mouth. The other day I ate mussels where every other one was inedible, clearly noticed that they were mussels of poor and cheap qual...
Ebba E.
Candidate
16 reviews
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Have been to Balzac several times, really think it's one of those places that comes back and you easily end up at. The food is ok but not much more. It's lively and mingling and very loud. Nice but not a place I long to visit again, but if you are a group of girls who are out at the last m...
Hanna H.
Master
139 reviews
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If you want to be taken to France for an evening I would recommend Brasserie Balzac. With the noisier atmosphere of the French bistro's interior, it is as close as the teleportation we can get. I ate oysters and fish for dinner and measured, there are in my better places, the food was good but...
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Valeriu R.
Newbie
1 review
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My very first visit to Brasserie Balzac was a positive surprise.
Good food and very nice staff. All the customers were happy.
The patios were occupied; Most of the places were indoors.
Exquisite wines and at the same price, if I understood correctly.
I recommend Brasserie Balzac and...
Thomas N.
Candidate
23 reviews
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7 people who got the big table in Chambre Separe. Nice personal service by wine expert man who read the group in a very good way. Everyone was happy with their choice of starters and main courses. The only minus was the dessert which was ok but no more. None of the guests had been to Balsac before b...
Malin C.
Expert
80 reviews
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I love the environment at Brasserie Balzac and usually you get good service. Unfortunately, this can vary a bit.
Last time I was here I ate a fantastic salad with beets and goat cheese and their incredibly good Croque-Balzac toast with truffles.
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Stockholm: Favoriter
Christina D.
Newbie
1 review
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Spontaneous visit Maundy Thursday, today's lunch lamb with roasted, vegetables etc
Tasted wonderful ! Super nice professional staff !
Happy to return and often 👍
Ida B.
Master
253 reviews
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Nice place that is beautiful with good food and okay service. I was actually considering giving a 3a because our dinnerware did not know at all. He was dizzy, forgot little things and for some reason did not come up with our food when we ordered, but "let us sit and talk for a while" very...
Annelie V.
Expert
104 reviews
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I love going out for a weekend brunch as much as dinner. Balzac is a good brunch choice if you are several in the company and want a menu with both classic egg dishes and à la carte. The room is super nice and today we got a lovely waitress who gilded the lunch. I ate a chicken salad that was...
Fredrik J.
Master
518 reviews
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The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Reviews in the press
Aftonbladet
· 4 out of 5 · 2016-06-03“Galet gott för dig som saknar Paris.”
SvD Krogguiden
· 3 out of 6 · 2016-05-19“Om man har varit på den populära Balthazar i New York eller på La Cupole i Paris så känner man igen sig.”
Nöjesguiden
· 5 out of 6 · 2016-02-22“Utsökt i sin enkelhet, vilket är bland det svåraste som finns att prestera.”
