In this guide we've selected some of the best lunch restaurants in the whole of Stockholm, but if you'd rather search locally we also have separate guides for the different parts of the cities (links below). These have been divided up into smaller areas within each neighbourhood.
The best lunch restaurants in Stockholm
In this guide
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Stockholm's best lunch restaurants
- Paraden – Southern European in north Östermalm
- Urban Deli – Popular meeting place
- Hornsgatans Kvarterskrog – Lots of options
- Pom Friterie – Luxurious street food
- Mister French – French with a view
- Kalf & Hansen – Healthy and sustainable
- Erth – Butchers with a passion for food
- Omni – Homecooking
- Hötorget Kvarterskrog & Bar – European influences
- A Bowl & Plates – Hidden Södermalm gem
- Carls Deli – Italian for lunch
- Knut – Trendy lunch from Norrland
- Styrelsen – Continental in Kungsholmen
- Totemo Ramen – Handmade noodles
- The Social – Neighbourhood favourites
- Rolfs Kök – A classic institution
- Teaterbaren – Panoramic views
- Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch at gin bar
- Weidao – Asian flavours in the city
- Tranan – Classic Swedish homecooking
- Gamla Enskede Matbod – Elegant in Enskede
- Riche – Regulars' favourite
- Brasserie Balzac – Authentic French bistro
- Artilleriet – Östermalm gem
- Pitcher's
- Primo Ciao Ciao – Popular pizzas
- Le Bistro – Swedish/French touch
- Quick, simple lunch
- Café lunch
- Luxury lunch
Stockholm's best lunch restaurants
Southern European in north Östermalm
This welcoming neighbourhood pub takes its name from the cinema that opened here in 1932, but these days they've swapped films for food. It's still a sociable meeting place, where you can peek into the open kitchen, go up to the second floor, have a drink at the bar or sit down and eat well. The menu consists of southern European dishes, both à la carte options and daily lunch specials.
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Valhallavägen 147, Östermalm/Gärdet
- Website • 08-660 33 55
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Popular meeting place
Urban Deli, with its restaurant, bar and food hall all under the same roof, has been a popular meeting place for some time. If you come here to eat lunch you'll find dishes with international influences on the menu. You can also order seafood and other delicacies from the food hall.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Nytorget 4, Södermalm Sveavägen 44, City/NorrmalmUrban Deli Nytorget
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Lots of options
Meatballs or steak tartare, plat du jour or small dishes - no matter what you fancy, Hornsgatan's bound to have it. If it's vaguely European/Swedish, that is. You'll find the restaurant in Zinkensdamm, on the corner of Ringvägen/Hornsgatan, where they've created a restaurant with modern home cooking and a relaxed way of socialising.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 145 SEK)
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Hornsgatan 81, Södermalm
- Website • 08-518 040 00
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Luxurious street food
After three years of experimentation, the team at Pom Friterie finally mastered the perfect french fry. The well-designed restaurant on Lästmakargatan serves fresh, organic, hand-cut French fries with various internationally-influenced sauces, toppings and sides. At lunchtime, you can combine the fried potatoes with your choice of "bites" and a drink.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (from around 150 SEK)
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Lästmakargatan 26, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-36 71 18
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French with a view
In the middle of Skeppsbron, Mister French serves lunch with a view of Stockholm harbour. The menu includes a daily lunch special and seasonal à la carte dishes with vegetarian and vegan options. Indulge yourself with starters, seafood, desserts and French classics
- Type of lunch: Daily lunch special and à la carte
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Tullhus 2, Skeppsbrokajen, Old Town
- Website • 08-20 20 95
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Healthy and sustainable
Kantin av Kalf & Hansen cares about using organic, locally produced food, without skimping on taste. Enjoy a nutritious lunch in the form of a salad, soup or main course with your choice of meatballs, either on site or as take away, served - naturally - in a recyclable lunch box.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Bolinders Plan 3, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-510 650 70
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Butchers with a passion for food
How about a Porchetta sandwich made with pork belly, panzanella salad and Pecorino? Or perhaps a classic Reuben sandwich with sauerkraut and Gruyère? At Erth in Hötorgshallen indoor food market they serve tender, high-quality meat cooked in their own rotisserie. Eat in or grab something to take home with you.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 175 SEK)
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Hötorgshallen, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-662 77 72
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Omni
SponsoredHomecooking
Omni picks and chooses the very best of Sweden and Italy and transforms it into a menu filled with classic homecooking dishes. They aim to offer something for everyone - a no-frills experience with the very best ingredients, well-cooked food and quick service. Every weekday they serve lunch in the form of pasta, pizza and salads. The price includes a fresh salad buffet, freshly-baked bread, drink and coffee.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 140 SEK)
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Hagaesplanaden 50, Vasastan
- Website • 08-30 08 88
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European influences
The Bockholmen restaurant group's delightful establishment on Hötorget serves lunch with European flavours every day. Choose between the daily lunch special, a weekly classic Swedish dish and the extensive à la carte menu. If you're in the mood for a blowout lunch, you can create your own three-course meal, which can be paired with suitable drinks.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 145 SEK)
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Sergelgatan 22, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-663 63 00
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Hidden Södermalm gem
A Bowl & Plates, which is tucked away by Mariatorget, is a little hidden Södermalm gem that serves lunch with Mediterranean influences. In the evenings they change to a dinner menu and serve natural wines from small producers.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Blecktornsgränd 8, Södermalm
- Website • 08-720 00 63
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Italian for lunch
Pasta is the order of the day at Carls Deli in Hötorgshallen indoor food market. Every day they serve a couple of different kinds made from the very best Italian ingredients sourced by the owner, Carl. While you're there, buy some goodies in the deli to take home with you and try to recreate the pasta at home.
- Type of lunch: Italian (pasta around 145 SEK)
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Hötorgshallen, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 070-841 07 77
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Trendy lunch from Norrland
At Knut in Vasastan and in the city centre, the northern Swedish influences are apparent in both the decor and cuisine. The lunch menu includes rustic dishes with both Swedish and international flavours.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Upplandsgatan 17, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Regeringsgatan 77, City/NorrmalmKnut Upplandsgatan
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Continental in Kungsholmen
This Continental neighbourhood restaurant in Kungsholmen serves Swedish homecooking at lunchtime. The menu also includes perennial favourites with French influences. There's always a vegetarian alternative.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Hantverkargatan 31, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-650 21 60
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Handmade noodles
This popular little ramen bar a stone's throw from Sankt Eriksbron serves handmade noodles made with selected ingredients. Totemo Ramen is only open at lunchtime, so you get here in good time if you want to bag one of the coveted bar stools and try out something from the menu.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Sankt Eriksgatan 70, Vasastan
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A classic institution
Regulars have been pouring into this modern classic since the late 80s. The open kitchen serves traditional, robust fare with European influences in a sophisticated setting. Lunch is a particularly popular alternative - perfect for lunch meetings.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Tegnérgatan 41, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-10 16 96
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Teaterbaren
SponsoredPanoramic views
Every day Teaterbaren serves three different daily lunch specials, including vegetarian options, a meat dish and a soup. They work closely with a specific farm to provide a fork-to-table experience. Sit in the spacious dining room and enjoy the panoramic views over lively Sergels Torg.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Sergels torg, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-14 56 06
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Lunch at gin bar
Hernö Gin Bar is probably best known for its Swedish gin, but you can eat as well as drink here. They serve a lunch menu with salads and other dishes in their dining room just a stone's throw from Slussen. Naturally there's also a cocktail menu if you fancy a tipple.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Hornsgatan 1, Södermalm
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Weidao
SponsoredAsian flavours in the city
Close to Stockholm Central railway station and Åhléns City department store, you'll find this Asian restaurant. Ideal for either lunch on the go or a long, lazy sit-down, you can choose to sit in the light area at the front of the restaurant with views over the street, or take a pew close to the kitchen for a cosy, tucked-away atmosphere. The menu includes everything from sushi to wok and ramen.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Vasagatan 7, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-20 98 15
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Classic Swedish homecooking
Tranan is one of Stockholm's most historic restaurants and a lunch visit is pretty much a must if you find yourself around Odenplan. Book in for a business lunch or just pop by for a spontaneous lunch of the slightly smarter variety. Classic Swedish homecooking is the order of the day here.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Karlbergsvägen 14, Vasastan
- Website • 08-527 281 00
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Elegant in Enskede
Whether you happen to be passing through Enskede or just want a really good lunch, Gamla Enskede Matbod is always a good idea. Swedish influences combine with French cooking techniques at both lunch and dinner. Choose between the à la carte menu and a weekly meat, fish or veggie dish; regardless, freshly-baked bread, soup, coffee and sweet treats are always included.
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Stockholmsvägen 17, Enskede
- Website • 08-648 38 10
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Regulars' favourite
Riche is packed with loyal regulars every lunchtime. The kitchen combines French brasserie dishes with Swedish homecooking and the menu always includes classic favourites such as Toast Skagen and beef Rydberg. They have a daily lunch special every weekday.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Birger Jarlsgatan 4, City/Östermalm
- Website • 08-545 035 60
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Authentic French bistro
Brasserie Balzac in Vasastan is open for lunch every weekday. The menu is filled with French favourites. They serve everything from omelettes to moules frites, meat dishes, salads and a special business lunch menu.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Odengatan 26, Vasastan
- Website • 08-120 543 38
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Östermalm gem
Just a short walk from Stureplan and Nybroviken, you'll find Artilleriet. Come by for a relaxed lunch among the stone vaults of the Army Museum. They serve lunch dishes with Swedish and southern European flavours in airy, spacious surroundings. Dogs are welcome at Artilleriet.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 155-165 SEK)
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Artillerigatan 13, Östermalm
- Website • 08-664 34 30
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Popular pizzas
Italian flavours are the order of the day at Primo Ciao Ciao. They're best known for their popular pizzas, but there are also pasta dishes and other Italian favourites to choose from on the menu.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Sjövikstorget 4, Hägersten-Liljeholmen Bondegatan 44, Södermalm Odengatan 79, VasastanPrimo Ciao Ciao Liljeholmen
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Swedish/French touch
Swedish and French influences abound at Le Bistro in the Västermalmsgallerian shopping centre. Lunch consists of Swedish homecooking and other lunch dishes with slightly more international flavours. An easy accessible lunch option when you're out shopping.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Sankt Eriksgatan 45, Kungsholmen
- Website • 08-651 08 80
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Quick, simple lunch
Quick, simple lunch
Popular spot in Hötorgshallen
Popular sushi and Asian-influenced main courses are among the dishes served at this busy lunch bar in Hötorgshallen indoor food hall. Ambitions are a notch higher than the average fast food joint and it's worth coming early (or late) to miss the worst of the lunchtime rush.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Hötorgshallen, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-23 13 03
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Substantial sarnies
Whoever said a sandwich doesn't count as lunch hasn't been to Bar Schiacciate. Hearty sandwiches with inspiration from Italy's food culture are the order of the day here. The sandwiches are prepared to order, and filled with everything from charcuterie and cheese to various spreads and vegetables. Combine with a cup of freshly brewed espresso for the finishing touch.
- Type of lunch: Sandwiches
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Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/Norrmalm Långholmsgatan 21, Södermalm/Hornstull Kungsgatan 25, City/NorrmalmBar Schiacciate Drottninggatan
Drottninggatan 102, City/Vasastan/NorrmalmBar Schiacciate Hornstull
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Modern kebab
In the mood for a kebab with fresh ingredients and plenty of vegetables? As well as kebab, Le Kebab also serves falafel and other options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegan. Choose, for example, pita and wraps with fresh bread and sauces made from scratch.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Upplandsgatan 51, Vasastan Rosenlundsgatan 20, SödermalmLe Kebab Vasastan
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Extensive food court
If you find yourself in the Westfield Mall of Scandinavia hungry for lunch, head to the S2 food court. With 14 restaurants to choose from there are plenty of options to suit all tastes.
- Type of lunch: Food court
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Stjärntorget 2, Solna
- Website
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Lunch, Danish-style
For a quick lunch on the go head to Nybroe Smørrebrød in Östermalmshallen food hall which, just as the name suggests, serves smörrebröd - authentic Danish open sandwiches. Choose a classic sandwich with typical Danish flavours, or go for a more modern, creative topping.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Nybrogatan 31 (Östermalmshallen), Östermalm
- Website • 08-662 23 20
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Contemporary food court
The city's best food court is in the middle of Kungsgatan and masses of lunch restaurants are gathered under the same roof. You'll find street food from all over the world here. Just pick your favourite spot and take a seat in the dining area, or grab a takeaway.
- Type of lunch: Food court
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Kungsgatan 25, City/Norrmalm
- Website
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Posh falafel in Södermalm
Popular Falloumi, which is run by actor Mahmut Suvakci, serves freshly-fried falafel and halloumi in pita, wraps and bowls. Eat in or take away.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Ringvägen 127, Södermalm/Skanstull
- Website • 08-462 96 29
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Fab fast food
The mega ambitious "food stage" in Ringen shopping centre gathers some of the best chefs in Sweden under the same roof, serving fast food at reasonable prices. Choose from various different food joints with lunch dishes from all four corners of the world.
- Type of lunch: Food court
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Götgatan 132, Södermalm/Skanstull
- Website
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Café lunch
Café lunch
Seasonal lunch
Delibaren goes by season and feeling, so their lunchtime offering is constantly changing, but expect warming soups, hearty grilled sandwiches, fresh salads and omelettes on the menu. The bright, stylish surroundings make for a relaxed place to enjoy your lunch break, but if you and your colleagues would rather eat in the office you can also pre-order your food.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Norrtullsgatan 12n, Vasastan
- Website • 08-555 352 02
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Plant-based
This vegan healthfood café is a popular lunch spot that tends to be full of people in the middle of the day. Fill your belly with everything from smoothies to hearty lunch dishes with exciting flavours. Everything is made with the greatest respect for animals and nature.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Hornsgatan 61, Södermalm Odengatan 26, VasastanMahalo Söder
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Luxury lunch
Luxurious lunch with spectacular views
Enjoy unbeatable views over the city as you enjoy lunch. Restaurang Tak is on the fourteenth floor above Brunkebergstorg and serves luxurious Nordic/Japanese fusion lunch dishes, desserts and drinks such as wine and sake. Perfect for when you want to treat yourself.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Brunkebergstorg 4, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-587 220 80
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Everyday luxury by Frantzén
Astoria serves a daily lunch special every Monday to Friday, but you can also choose from their entire à la carte menu - ideal for business lunches and when you want to treat yourself. Enjoy delicious dishes in surroundings that ooze international decadence.
- Type of lunch: À la carte (Daily lunch special 195-235 SEK)
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Nybrogatan 15, Östermalm
- Website • 08-20 85 81
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Modern Scandinavian
Enjoy lunch in a elegant surroundings, with views over the waters of Stockholm, the Old Town and the City Hall. The menu is based around seasonal vegetables which, combined with the chef's creativity, are transformed into modern versions of Scandinavian dishes, served with meat, fish or chicken, or completely vegetarian. Guests come here for a luxurious business lunch, a date with friends or just a break from the city stress.
- Type of lunch: Daily lunch special (from around 185 SEK)
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Tegelbacken 6, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-412 34 72
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Italian with panoramic views
Spesso is in the middle of town on Malmskillnadsgatan. Enjoy Italian flavours along with panoramic views over the rooftops from the 18th floor. They serve a daily lunch special every weekday and you can always choose from their à la carte menu. Choose between exclusive lunch dishes and Spesso's set business lunch.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Malmskillnadsgatan 38, City/Norrmalm
- Website
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Exclusive homecooking
When you eat lunch at Verandan you're ensured a delicious meal and a view to remember. Classic Swedish dishes such as Wallenbergare veal patties, cured salmon and, naturally, their own meatballs, are the order of the day, with international elements apparent here and there.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Södra Blasieholmshamnen 8, City/Norrmalm
- Website • 08-679 35 00
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Norrbacka 48
SponsoredCharming
This cosy hole-in-the-wall restaurant is on the corner of Norrbackagatan and Karlbergsvägen, close to Sankt Eriksplan. Come by for lunch with dishes such as grilled sandwiches, bowls, pizza and salads. Round off your meal with coffee and a pastry. When the evening approaches, Norrbacka turns into a great place for a post-work drink, in particular wine, but also champagne, cava, beer and non-alcoholic options.
- Type of lunch: À la carte
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Norrbackagatan 48, Vasastan
- Website • 08-91 33 77
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