The best restaurants in Kungsholmen

Widely acknowledged as one of the best meat restaurants in the city, AG is synonymous with its sleek minimalistic interior complete with a fridge chamber where meat is hung. Despite its seemingly anonymous entrance AG appeals to a wide carnivorous audience.

Styrelsen is a French continental-style bistro with an ambitious, yet unpretentious menu featuring classic dishes such as steak tartare and moules frites. The marble bar is a popular watering hole and the courtyard, which is open during the summer months, is a welcome feature.

Southern European influences flow at this neighbourhood restaurant run by three experienced restaurateurs and its laid-back atmosphere has won it numerous fans.

This fine-dining restaurant offers an exclusive tasting menu dining experience for a total of 16 guests per sitting. Sit at a large counter dining table overlooking the open kitchen and have the food served directly by the chefs themselves. Every evening means a unique and surprising experience, as the tasting menu is updated daily. Some perfectly-honed signature dishes have a well-earned regular spot on the menu, however.

This combined wine bar and bistro on Kungsholmstorg is run by passionate oenophiles who want to create a culinary and wine experience. The menu consists of complementary dishes in various sizes perfect for pairing with the wine list - the knowledgeable staff are happy to help you find the best combinations.

You'll find a little piece of Italy in the middle of Kungsbron, in the form of a delightful restaurant serving Italian classics. Families and colleagues, groups of friends and dates come here to enjoy homemade food in southern European surroundings. Trattoria's own pasta, pizza straight from the wood-fired oven or something tasty from the grill will transport you straight to a warm backstreet in Rome. 

You'll find Le Passepartout in unusual premises with a large, curved window facing the street on Wargentinsgatan. Run by father and son team Jean-Yves and Leo, they describe themselves as a "small restaurant/wine bar with a Frenchman in the kitchen", with a strong emphasis on wine, quality produce and high ceilings. Much of the furniture is second-hand or handmade, which contributes to the personal atmosphere.

Expect flavours from all different cuisines at Bar Abrovinsch: sometimes Asian influences pop up, at other times mostly European flavours dominate the menu. The intimate and lively bar attracts both post-work drinkers and connoisseurs who want to eat and drink well. The wine list includes both exciting natural wines and more classic labels, and if you get a craving for cocktails, you can also quench your thirst that way.

This summer restaurant, housed in a beautiful 19th century wooden villa on Smedsudden close to Västerbron, draws in guests with their Mediterranean-influenced flavours and local ingredients in season. There are several bars and outdoor dining areas in the garden, serving up food, drinks and sunny vibes. 

Mäster Anders is synonymous with its yellow tile walls, large mirrors and bustling atmosphere. This popular bistro-style restaurant fuses influences from Stockholm, Paris and New York and serves char-grilled classics and traditional Swedish fare.

Stadshuskällaren is one of Stockholm's oldest restaurants, founded in 1922. Many celebrities and foodies have enjoyed a good meal here over the years, in beautiful surroundings with arches and large paintings on the walls. Menus are based around classic Swedish cuisine, but they also use Swedish flavours and ingredients with a modern touch.

Longing for the rolling hills of Tuscany? Trattorian on Norr Mälarstrand is filled to the brim with culinary influences from this Italian region, with an emphasis on selected producers and top quality ingredients. Combine a walk along the water with slow-proved pizza, freshly-made pasta or perhaps something grilled. 

Bergamott is a French-style neighbourhood pub, with French wines and a frequently-changing menu that even the regulars never tire of. Count on bubbly, oysters, snails, confit and other elements of classic French cuisine. You can also drop by here for a glass of wine before the evening continues elsewhere.

Xarcuteria tapas bar blends influences from bars in Barcelona, ​​Madrid and Milan. Charcuterie and tapas intersperse with wine and microbrewed beer, drawing in families with children as well as romantic dates and post-work drinkers. An authentic Mediterranean concept in a white-tiled two-story restaurant that's ideal for both a quick drink and slap-up dinner.

At Lokal Izakaya, they skip the complicated flavours and instead let the ingredients speak for themselves, transforming them into innovative Asian-style sharing plates with an Asian character. Enjoy a sharing dinner with dishes such as tuna tacos, gyoza, sushi and steam buns in sophisticated surroundings, ideally accompanied by a well-blended cocktail from the bar.

Bella Vista invites you to enjoy an authentic Italian family dinner with antipasti, main course and dolci. Pasta dishes and the pizza that comes piping hot from the wood oven take centre stage on the menu. With chequered tablecloths, Roman columns and brick walls, the restaurant oozes Italian neighbourhood restaurant vibes, making it an ideal spot for gathering loved ones for an authentic journey through the boot-shaped country's gastronomy.

If you want to eat Lebanese on Kungsholmen, Almaza is at your service every day of the week. You can come here  for a glass of wine and something to eat at the bar, or for a full meal with friends and family filled with Lebanese flavours. The menu is based around meze, i.e. small dishes, with plenty of options for both vegans and carnivores.

Pontus Frithiof's restaurant La Tour, which he runs with sommelier Mario E. Moroni, reigns supreme at the top of the DN skyscraper. They call the concept power dining rather than fine dining, describing the luxurious experience they're serving up up among the clouds. It's also home to Le Bar, where you can just drop in for a drink and a few snacks.

Lux ​​Dag för Dag on the island of Lilla Essingen previously had a Michelin star but then chose a slightly simpler concept - though the cooking's still top-notch. The menu revolves around seasonal produce, and from time to time they also arrange happy hours where they serve snacks, uncork wine and mix up cocktails.

Pitcher's offers a multifaceted concept, combining a gastropub, sports bar, and lunch restaurant under one roof. Enjoy Mediterranean lunches, dinners with flavours from around the world, or simply some snacks and a beer while watching the big game - all occasions are equally welcome here. The restaurant overlooks the waters of Hornsberg, and during the summer months, the outdoor terrace becomes a gathering place for Kungsholmen sun worshippers.

At Café Frankfurt they're passionate about exciting wines and they create snacks and small dishes to pair perfectly with the labels they're serving at that particular time. The team love finding and tasting fun new wines and they stock a small selection of natural wines that they update regularly, along with sourdough bagels baked Montreal-style.

Boulebar has managed to create a Mediterranean oasis in Rålambshovsparken with its light, airy bistro and leafy boules lanes. Meet up during the warmer months to hang out and enjoy some French food and drinks or soak up the sun in the al fresco dining area and play a game or two of boules.

On a pier in Kristineberg you'll find Piren, with glass walls and views of the water. They aim to create a welcoming neighbourhood vibe all year round. The kitchen focuses on seasonal ingredients, seasoned with flavours from around the world, for both lunch and dinner. Guests can combine their meal with a refreshing dip from the bathing ladder or the beach in summer, or enjoy a warming cup of coffee during their winter walk.

Did you know that you can eat LA-style street food in Kungsholmen? Street Food Labs close to Norr Mälarstrand experiments with Mexican, Asian and American flavours in dishes such as burgers, tacos, bowls and burritos, which are paired with tropical cocktails and exciting beers.

Meno Male uses authentic Italian ingredients throughout the menu. They're probably best known for their traditional Neapolitan pizzas, but the menu also includes some snacks that can be enjoyed with a glass of Italian wine. The environment is also classically Italian, with candlelight, Italian movie posters and lots of red, white and green.

At Deglabbet the team is constantly experimenting and working with dough to create the perfect pizza. The menu includes both classic and seasonal toppings, as well as vegetarian and vegan pizzas. The restaurant describe themselves as a living room, decorated in the characteristic Deglabbet yellow.

A neighbourhood sushi joint in Kristineberg that's created quite a buzz. Experimental sushi presented in creative ways is made and served in the unpretentious premises.

Cok serves what they themselves call fine fast food, a mix between fine dining and fast food. On the menu are kebabs, either meat or veggie, served in bread or as a wrap. There's an emphasis on fresh ingredients, to bring out the very best flavours.

At Salta Pizza, they make pizza "Argentina style", which is mainly distinguished by the generous amounts of cheese they use and which is paired with vegetables and meat. All pizzas can be made gluten-free and several vegetarian options can be found on the menu, as well as empanadas

Lily's Burger is the result when fellow actors Mahmut Suvakci and Joel Kinnaman get together and start a restaurant. Great burgers, milkshakes and snacks are served in the diner-inspired joint, along with options for both vegetarians and those who don't eat gluten.