Reviews of Brasserie Balzac

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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 lunches here. Sniffing at full pot, maybe raising in the future.

2016: Balzac is a large lovely brasserie with a high noise level and beautiful premises. Spotless service and decent prices. So far top class. In terms of food, I tried a little bit of everything possible on the menu and in terms of food, it is good but perhaps not quite in line with the rest of the investment. Ate oysters, ankrillette, croquettes, eggs with morels, salmon tartare and entrecote with fries and Balzac butter. Everything was good, except for the butter for the meat which I wasn't very fond of. So in summary, a lovely place with good but not fantastic food.

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... Show full »

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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 before. Have only tried the steak tartare and it was clearly approved.

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... Show full »

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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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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 filling.

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... Show full »

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Good classic food, nice environment and nice staff. Plus for Sunday open, minus for the noisy acoustics.

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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 minute with your table reservation - then balzac is a safe bet, and you will have a good evening!

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... Show full »

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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 quality.
So the food is not to recommend at all but I have received very nice service on both occasions and it is a lovely room with najs atmosphere

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... Show full »

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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 not delicious. The same applies to the service, nice and good but not that little extra.
With the sound level and the lively atmosphere I would not recommend the place for a superromantic date, then I would rather go here with friends. Works for larger groups too, which is super! Will definitely return several times!

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... Show full »

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Varm, härlig atmosfär och bra service! ✨Ostron och champagne✨

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Had a 3-course dinner. Super good place with good service and nice cozy premises. Is a large open room so the noise level will be a little higher. The atmosphere felt really French.

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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 I'm curious if in the fall I will find there equally happy and loud customers.
Note that you can order different kinds of ice cream, I prefer vanilla.
This is my impression about Brasserie Balzac, but I am an amateur, not a professional judge.

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... Show full »

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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 but everyone was talking about going there again after our visit!

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... Show full »

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Okay food, but no WOW experience. We were there for lunch and there were a lot of people and a great atmosphere. Good service and no problem making the food vegan even though there was nothing on the menu.

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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 👍

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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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Awesome food, awesome service and awesome vibes. What else do you need to write Best restaurant in Vasastan. Hands down.

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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 strange. Had not had an eye on the wine list and dropped a little too much things. Of course that a couple of cutlery can slip out of the hand, but several and also a glass is a bit well. I think he had a very bad day, because he was really not rude, just did not pay attention.

I took the talked-about Råbiffen. I love tartar so expectations were high. Well, yes. It is approved but I did not come to seventh heaven. Sure it's fancy and taste but for me it was too coarse ground and I'd love not to have the capers in. Always good with deep fried for crunch but poor salad, would have been better to ignore it. Should you be hard, it would have needed a little more love.

Otherwise, the room is very lovely, the outdoor serving is nice and I love that it is two-piece with smoke-friendly and non-smoking!

I will definitely come back, but then I'll probably take something else on the menu.

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... Show full »

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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 appetizing with juicy chicken but a little too small! Everyone else took entrecote and steak minute. They were a little happier! I'll come back and drive meat when I go with...

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... Show full »

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The staff were very friendly and helpful.

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The decor is really a 5a! One of Stockholm's coziest restaurants. The dark brown walls and the yellow Toniga lamps really give a warming feeling and you want to sit here. On the right side when you come in, there is the bar. Filled up all over the wall there are lots of bottles that become part of the interior.

I wanted a glass of bubbly and then asked the waiter for a glass of cava or prosecco and he just shake his head. Asked then if they have no bubble and he said "no". Then point to Bubblet on the menu and then he writes them up as order... A little unclear situation. But once they arrived, it was bubbling and tasty!

Actually, I just thought to have a drink here this evening, I wasn't really hungry, but clearly you were small hungry for the food when you finally arrived here! Then took a cake, croquettes with concoated ducks and truffle majo. What combo they sound like! The taste of the croquettes was good and they crispy. However, the stuffing was a bit odd. It was creamy, but then it came, or tasted it like uncooked lentils I. Not as good. So good in taste but consistency could have been adjusted. Truffelmajo is of course a favorite for me but this one tasted absolutely nothing of anything. Not truffle, not majo, absolutely nothing. Which was a pity. Be good with a bit of cresiness to the coquetting but is a bit disappointed. Feel, however, that I want to return and give the food one more chance.

The service was okay, did not give so much impression which I expect at a restaurant like this one.

The decor is really a 5a! One of Stockholm's coziest restaurants. The dark brown walls and the yellow Toniga lamps really give a warming feeling and you want to sit here. On the right side when you come in, there is the bar. Filled up all over the wall there are lots of bottles that become part... Show full »