We have categorised the cuisine at Forma as:
- Small plates
- Asian
- French
Restaurang Forma
4.5
48 ratings
Forma
4.5
48 ratings
Restaurang Forma, in the restaurant neighbourhood of Hornsbruksgatan in Hornstull, draws in guests who appreciate a menu that includes both French and Asian vibes, topped with Swedish influences. The owners of Östermalm restaurant Napolyon Bistro & Bar, along with Anton Nilsson from Goma and Filip Åhman from Miss Voon, are behind the concept. The premises also include an inviting bar serving exciting cocktails and excellent wines.
Its generous opening hours and extensive bar should not detract from the fact that food takes centre stage at Forma. The chefs create the seasonal menus with a large dose of ambition using top quality ingredients from sustainable producers. They're then given the Forma treatment, with French/Asian flavours, with food taking the starring role and drinks heightening the experience.
At lunchtime you can choose between a daily fish dish, a weekly meat or vegetarian dish, or one of Forma's classics: truffle pasta or pork tonkatsu. In the evenings the restaurant serves snacks, medium-sized dishes and desserts, as well as a couple of selected main courses with French and Asian flavours and the odd Swedish influence.
From behind the long bar, Filip Åhman shakes up cocktails from a wide repertoire that includes both new flavours and classic variations. If you'd rather drink wine you can order an excellent one by the glass, and whatever you're drinking you can combine it with a selection of snacks to complement the flavours. Hang out here until 3am at weekends and in the summer the restaurant expands with a delightful outdoor dining area.
Magnus Å.
There are restaurants you visit – and then there are restaurants you return to. Forma in Hornstull is one such place. A spot where the food, the people, and the atmosphere always feel right. Everything works here: a dinner with friends, a spontaneous date, or an ordinary evening when you just want to eat really well and be well taken care of.
Environment and Feel
At Hornsbruksgatan 28 lies Forma – a blend of bistro and bar, with an atmosphere that is relaxed yet ambitious. The venue is stylish yet warm, with just the right vibe. You feel welcomed from the very first moment – not least thanks to Filip, the soul and heart of the restaurant. He has the rare ability to create genuine hospitality: a mix of professionalism, presence, and genuine care. It’s an energy that sets the tone for the entire experience.
Food and Menu
The kitchen at Forma leans toward a French-Asian concept, but without losing touch with the ground. It's not about impressing with effects, but about cooking food with flavor, balance, and personality. There are vegetarian options, although the focus isn’t there. Inclusive, but never forced.
For me, who prefers rustic food with deep flavors and often chooses chicken over fish (which they do very well), Forma is spot on. They are really good at chicken, and their chicken karaage is a staple favorite: crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a seasoning that lingers. Combined with their loaded fries, it becomes comfort food at its best – unpretentious, well-made, and incredibly delicious.
Another dish worth mentioning is the Iberico schnitzel “tonkatsu.” It clearly shows how Forma manages to combine simplicity and finesse – a dish that feels obvious, yet is carefully balanced. It’s the kind of food that makes you want to come back.
Service and Overall Impression
The service is personal, present, and natural. You can tell that the staff enjoys working there, and that joy is contagious. The pace is calm yet efficient, without stress or pretentiousness – a balance that is rare in Stockholm today.
Filip and his team embody something that cannot be trained: genuine engagement. They care about the whole experience – the food, the guest, and the moment – and it shows in every interaction.
Price-wise, Forma is just right: a lot of quality for the money, with a clear sense of value rather than luxury.
Conclusion
Forma is a place where you don’t just eat – you experience it. Here, flavors, warmth, and personality come together in a whole that feels both relaxed and thoughtfully crafted. There’s no pretension, just good food, great service, and people doing their job with heart.
For me, it’s simple: Forma is one of Hornstull's safest bets – regardless of company, occasion, or level of hunger. It’s a restaurant that reminds you why you go out to eat in the first place.
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- Today 12:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Tomorrow 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
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Properties
Restaurant
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Cuisine:
- Asian ,
- French ,
- Small plates
Meal:
- Lunch ,
- Dinner ,
- Weekend lunch
Properties:
- Bar ,
- Bustling ,
- Cocktail bar
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Reviews from the web
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Thatsup
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4.5
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48 |
Google
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4.5
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Reviews of Forma
Katarina D.
Master
576 reviews
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Nice and attentive service.
We sat on the outdoor terrace, so can't judge the atmosphere and noise level in the room.
The food was top level.
The steak tartare is in my top three list.
The caragan was perfectly fried, flavorful and filling.
Creative French-Asian flavors.
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Magnus Å.
Expert
67 reviews
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There are restaurants you visit – and then there are restaurants you return to. Forma in Hornstull is one such place. A spot where the food, the people, and the atmosphere always feel right. Everything works here: a dinner with friends, a spontaneous date, or an ordinary evening when you just...
Catrin M.
Professional
291 reviews
Supermysigt ställe, även om man kan ha otur och hamna lite nära andra gäster. Bra stämning i lokalen och ibland lite stimmig.
Servicen var riktigt trevlig. Jag tog två olika wontons (kantarell och räka) och båda var fulla av smaker och riktigt god. Laxt...
Malin L.
Master
272 reviews
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Had a lunch here with a friend. We both had pork schnitzel with browned gochujang butter. Very good. The venue is neat, relaxed and cozy. Big bar you can eat at, love to sit in the kids.
The staff, very sweet and nice. We had two strollers which is not always popular, but they solved great plac...
Mimmi B.
Experienced
45 reviews
Vi var här ikväll på födelsedagsmiddag! Riktigt bra! Trevligt, bra service och god mat! Wonton med kantarell var allas favorit! Men missa ej regnbågen, marulken eller råbiffen heller. Perfekt att gå hit ett gäng och dela så man får smaka lite a...
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Peter B.
Master
778 reviews
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Lunch at Forma Hornstull. Magical Yakiniku! 🤩 Pickled cucumber, coleslaw, furikake, steamed rice. Lunch price 155 SEK (11:30-15:00). Outdoor seating with about 50 seats. Shade all day. A few meters in from Hornstull's rumbling traffic so quite calm. Recommended!
Cecilia S.
Professional
215 reviews
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Wow. Dad got hooked on Forma (he got a few suggestions to choose from) and it was a great trip. I might have missed this place otherwise.
Why they don't get a 5 from me, is because it was way too dark in the room for our taste. Luckily, they had the nicest staff in the world and since...
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Alexander Z.
Candidate
30 reviews
Besökte Forma för en middag med ett kompis-par. Vi fyra, delade på flera smårätter och drack några goda Asahi.
Vi testade Chili Cheese Springroll, Ceviche, Pulpo, Wagyu A5 etc. – alla riktigt bra.
Trevlig och väldigt kunnig service ihop med en m...
Hedvig A.
Professional
172 reviews
Vi firade morsdag här i söndags, hade bokat ett bord som skulle sitta på en lite lugnare plats pga min hörselskada. Men då hamnade vi inne i ett mörkt hörn i restaurangen vilket var lite tråkigt så vi kollade om vi kunde få sitta ute istä...
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Söderlistan 😮💨
These S.
Master
226 reviews
Besökte äntligen forma som fick flest femmor här på thatsup 2023, bara där var förväntningarna skyhöga!
Jag var här med en kompis på en tidig aw, typ kl 16 en torsdag. För det är så bra, Forma stänger inte mellan lunc...
Marcus C.
Expert
130 reviews
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I probably got the restaurant's worst seat placement, the table next to the corner towards the entrance where you sit squeezed in so the tableware barely gets past you behind. Enough of that!
We ran their omakase where you get 6 dishes for 595. You probably won't find a better de...
Lisa M.
Expert
120 reviews
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Really good dining experience at Forma!
We were a group of five people who shared various goodies, two bottles of wine and a couple of drinks. Several vegetarian options, very good.
We tried wonton with chanterelle, arranchini with red curry and chili cheese, and then my non-veg company ate...
Caroline L.
Expert
89 reviews
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Went here with a bunch of colleagues and we were impressed with the food in unison. I took the vegetarian version of the tasting menu and the colleagues the non-vegetarian, 595 SEK felt affordable. Everyone was incredibly happy! Consistently beautiful dishes with a lot of flavor and odd combinations...
Johanna L.
Candidate
9 reviews
Kom hit på en drink eller testa deras goda brunch! Härlig stämning med mycket ljud och liv! Passar som en dejt, eller med dina vänner en söndag! Dela på lite olika små rätter eller är en egen rätt! Kan rekommendera kimchi Mary 🌶️
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Hornstull middag
