Stockholm's best pasta

Stockholm's best pasta

We all love Italian food - especially when it comes to really delicious pasta. Visit one of Stockholm's Italian restaurants and fill your belly with pasta vongole, truffled macaroni or some other tasty dish, served "al dente". Below you'll find our recommendations for restaurants with particularly good pasta dishes on the menu.

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  1. Here's where to get the best pasta in Stockholm
    1. Cucina Povera – Emphasis on pasta and pizza
    2. Un Poco – Popular and low-key
    3. Adria – Tradition meets innovation
    4. Trattoria Montanari – Popular family-run spot
    5. Den gamle och havet – Romantic atmosphere
    6. Basta – Pasta on the roof
    7. V Italiano Moderno – Direct from Milan
    8. Capricci – Authentic flavours in Hornstulls strand
    9. Italiana – Traditional menu
    10. Italienskan – By the Bockholmen group
    11. Florentine – Glamorous vibes
    12. Capannone – Stockholm's Little Italy
    13. Villa Romana – Pasta made fresh every day
    14. La Vecchia Signora – Lauded "lady" on Södermalm
    15. O'Pizzicato – Italian influences next to Södra station
    16. Il Tempo – Nineties classic
    17. L'Avventura – Spectacular setting
    18. Zink – New interpretations of Italian classics
    19. Eataly – Posh pasta
    20. Snö – Homemade pasta made from Italian ingredients
    21. Spago – Relaxed elegance
    22. Trattorian – Rustic Italian with a view
    23. Tony's – Made from scratch
    24. Paganini – Updated pasta dishes
    25. Agaton – Pasta in the Old Town
    26. Portofino – Just like in Italy

Here's where to get the best pasta in Stockholm

Stockholm's best pasta restaurants

Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
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Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
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Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
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Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan
Cucina Povera Odengatan – Pasta
Cucina Povera Odengatan

Cucina Povera

Emphasis on pasta and pizza

Cucina Povera is a small, modern neighbourhood restaurant close on Odenplan that serves pizza and homemade pasta for lunch and dinner. Choose from pasta dishes such as aglio e olio, pasta pesto and pasta with slow-cooked ragu made from Swediish beef, all at wallet-friendly prices.

Un Poco

Popular and low-key

Popular Italian in Östermalm with discreet decor and excellent pasta on the menu. There aren't that many pasta dishes to choose from but the flavours are all delicious and dishes come in two different, well-priced sizes.

Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar
Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar
Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar
Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar
Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar
Adria Ristorante & Bar – Pasta
Adria Ristorante & Bar

Adria

Tradition meets innovation

Adria has made a name for itself for the delicious pasta they serve at both lunch and dinner. Homemade fresh taglioni and ravioli, for example, or seafood spaghetti and fusilloni with regu, all at affordable prices. The chefs here make their traditional Italian pasta with love and care, using the best quality ingredients. Their pastamaking skills have even seen them take part in the Pasta World Championships.

Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari
Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari
Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari
Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari
Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari
Trattoria Montanari – Pasta
Trattoria Montanari

Trattoria Montanari

Popular family-run spot

Trattoria Montanari quickly became a favourite when it opened in 2014. Inspiration comes from the owners' home region Marche on the east coast of Italy, and naturally you'll find "primi", pasta dishes, on the menu. Homemade "passatelli", for example, made with parmesan and breadcrumbs.

Den gamle och havet

Romantic atmosphere

Den gamle och havet ("The old man and the sea") is a classic restaurant for pasta lovers. Seafood delicacies are their specialty and they serve pasta dishes made with prawns, crab and octopus, among other marine delights. The decor is romantic with candlelight and white tablecloths.

Basta – Pasta
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Basta – Pasta
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Basta – Pasta
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Basta – Pasta
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Basta – Pasta
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Basta

Pasta on the roof

Italian Basta, on the top floor of Åhléns City department store, make their own pasta daily, inspired by Bologna. They call their pasta "hipster pasta", and the menu includes carbonara, veal meatballs and the always-popular pasta tartufo with truffle sauce. The dining room and rooftop terrace have sunny Capri-style vibes.

V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
V Italiano Moderno
V Italiano Moderno – Pasta
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V Italiano Moderno

Direct from Milan

Forget chequered tablecloths and candlelight - at V Italiano Moderno it's all about colourful decor and comfy sofas. The menu also takes a modern direction, with updated interpretations of classic Italian dishes. The fresh pasta is imported directly from Milan, and is cooked al dente to give just the right chewiness and absorb the sauce – which in most dishes is vegetarian – in the best way.

Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci – Pasta
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Capricci

Authentic flavours in Hornstulls strand

Capricci on Hornstulls strand gets its inspiration from different regions in Italy and serves classic Italian pasta dishes and a large selection of wine, among other things. This lively restaurant has plenty of space for both large and small groups in the mood for tagliatelle, ravioli and other delicious pasta dishes.

Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan – Pasta
Enoteca Cucina Italiana Birger Jarlsgatan

Italiana

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Traditional menu

This Italian restaurant in Sibirien serves a traditional menu which includes classic pasta dishes such as frutti di mare, carbonara and pesto. You'll also find aperitivo cocktails, Italian craft beers and a wide selection of wines to drink with your meal.

Italienskan – Pasta
Italienskan
Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan – Pasta
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Italienskan

By the Bockholmen group

Italienskan, which is on the rooftop of a building on the corner of Hötorget and is run by the ever-reliable Bockholmen restaurant group, is inspired by Italian regional cuisine. Among other options, you can order spaghetti in all its forms; it has its own section on the menu. 

Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine – Pasta
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Florentine

Glamorous vibes

Florentine, Basta's sister restaurant, takes its inspiration from the Italian 70s with glamorous vibes galore. Food is intended to be shared with the table just like at an Italian family dinner. The menu includes handmade pasta made fresh daily. 

Capannone – Pasta
Capannone
Capannone – Pasta
Capannone
Capannone – Pasta
Capannone
Capannone – Pasta
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Capannone – Pasta
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Capannone – Pasta
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Capannone – Pasta
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Capannone – Pasta
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Capannone

Stockholm's Little Italy

At Capannone they make their own pasta and serve it in the form of elegantly presented Italian signature dishes. The team behind the restaurant have taken their inspiration from Little Italy in New York and created a stylish atmosphere with subdued lighting, velvet furniture and white tablecloths. Ideal for a romantic date, family dinner or a meal with a group of friends. 

Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
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Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
Villa Romana Kungsholmen
Villa Romana Kungsholmen – Pasta
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Pasta made fresh every day

Trattoria Villa Romana make their own fresh pasta daily from three different kinds of Italian flour and eggs. The pasta is then served in the form of classic carbonara, shellfish pasta, truffle pasta and ravioli. Enjoy your pasta in intimate surroundings with masses of candlelight and a romantic atmosphere.

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La Vecchia Signora

Lauded "lady" on Södermalm

La Vecchia Signora, regarded as one of the best Italians in the city, serves authentic dishes in a romantic setting. The restaurant inspired by the Piemonte region and the menu includes a small selection of pasta options, including homemade pasta filled with roasted meat ragu and sage.

O'Pizzicato – Pasta
O'Pizzicato
O'Pizzicato – Pasta
O'Pizzicato
O'Pizzicato – Pasta
O'Pizzicato
O'Pizzicato – Pasta
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O'Pizzicato – Pasta
O'Pizzicato
O'Pizzicato – Pasta
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O'Pizzicato

Italian influences next to Södra station

This family-owned restaurant next to Södra train station serves Italian dishes and a wide range of Italian wines in stylish, welcoming surroundings. You'll find fresh pasta dishes, such as frutti di mare, on the menu, alongside risotto and other classic dishes.

Il Tempo

Nineties classic

Just a block away from Götgatsbacken, Il Tempo feels like a little bit of Italy and New York at the same time. They serve fresh handmade pasta with truffles and clams, as well as other pasta dishes, Napolitan pizza and authentic Italian main courses.

L'Avventura

Spectacular setting

L'Avventura serves Italian food and drinks in a stunning former 1920s cinema building on Sveavägen. Start the evening with an aperitivo in the bar before you deep-dive into the menu, which includes classics such as truffle pasta, pasta frutti di mare and vodka pasta.

Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine
Zink Italian Cuisine – Pasta
Zink Italian Cuisine

Zink

New interpretations of Italian classics

Inspired by Rome's family-owned neighbourhood restaurants, the colourful food markets of Naples and sun-kissed Amalfi coastal towns, Zink has created a menu where classic Italian dishes have been given an innovative, creative twist. They serve various ambitious pasta dishes such as linguine with lobster and ravioli with veal and ricotta, all made from selected quality ingredients. 

Eataly

Posh pasta

Eataly has created a food court in a magnificent former cinema building, inspired by buzzy, Italian town squares. La Piazza restaurant serves up cheese and charcuterie, pizza, grilled dishes and, naturally, pasta. Pasta is made in the traditional Italian way, with fresh egg pasta made daily. 

Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan
Snö Odengatan – Pasta
Snö Odengatan

Snö

Homemade pasta made from Italian ingredients

The story of SNÖ doesn't start in Stockholm - it begins in Sardinia. That's where owner Kenneth tasted really great gelato for the first time and decided to open up his own gelato joint. Not surprisingly, much of the inspiration comes from Italy, not least for the handmade pasta made with Italian ingredients to bring out those authentic Italian flavours. 

Spago

Relaxed elegance

Spago serves classic pasta dishes from various Italian regions in an elegant dining room on Götgatsbacken. Treat yourself to a luxurious truffle pasta with beef fillet, a spicy arrabiata or a classic carbonara accompanied by a glass of wine.

Trattorian

Rustic Italian with a view

Trattorian brings a little bit of Tuscany to Norr Mälarstrand and serves rustic Italian dishes with views over the water. If you're hungry for pasta there are several classic dishes to choose between, including lasagne, carbonara and linguine with grilled lobster. Great ingredients, simply prepared is the culinary philosophy here.

Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's
Tony's – Pasta
Tony's

Tony's

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Made from scratch

This classic spot in Södermalm may be primarily focused on pizza and salad, but pasta also has its rightful place on Tony's menu. Whether creamy or tomato-based, vegetarian or meaty - you can be sure all dishes are based on quality ingredients and careful preparation.

Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini
Ristorante Paganini – Pasta
Ristorante Paganini

Paganini

Updated pasta dishes

Hidden away on one of Stockholm's most touristy streets, you'll find the local Italian restaurant Paganini. They serve both lunch and dinner Italian-style, with classic dishes such as pizza, pasta and antipasti. Among the pasta dishes you'll find updated classics made to the restaurant's own recipes.

Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
Restaurang Agaton
Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
Restaurang Agaton
Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
Restaurang Agaton
Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
Restaurang Agaton
Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
Restaurang Agaton
Restaurang Agaton – Pasta
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Agaton

Pasta in the Old Town

This Italian restaurant in the Old Town has a selection of classic pasta dishes on the menu, such as frutti di mare, spaghetti carbonara and homemade ravioli. Eat in warm, inviting surroundings with red and white checked tablecloths and candlelight.

Portofino

Just like in Italy

Italian Portofino in the Old Town serves a selection of pasta dishes with an emphasis on top-notch ingredients and Mediterranean flavours. Try, for example, their delicious fettuccino with veal fillet and truffles. Accompanied with a glass of Italian wine, of course.

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