Stockholm's hottest restaurants right now

Award-winning star chef

In what used to be Berns Asiatiska in the historic Berns hotel, this Thai restaurant run by celebrated chef Sayan Isaksson opened in January. ISAAN', named after a region of Thailand, serves Thai food that fuses tradition and innovation. Cooking is based on a charcoal grill in the centre of the ornate dining room, with seats placed around it.

Classic in new clothing

When Zink Grill closed their operation on Biblioteksgatan, there were plenty of punters who were happy to see it reopen, in a new guise, on Grev Turegatan. A modern neighbourhood restaurant open all day serving everything from breakfast to cocktails.

Fine dining from Tommy Myllymäki

Although Aira doesn't actually open until March 20th, this new restaurant opening has been creating a huge buzz among Stockholm's foodies. Tommy Myllymäki, star chef and winner of countless culinary competitions, is behind the Djurgården resturant. Go all-in with a 12 course tasting menu for 2500 SEK or order good value dishes from the à la carte menu.

Japanese from Adam and Albin

The award-winning chef duo Adam Dahlberg and Albin Wessman created a huge buzz with their restaurant Adam/Albin. You can now visit their Tokyo-influenced concept Misshumasshu in the historic Birger Jarlspassagen shopping arcade too. Count on finding everything from noodles to whiskey and sake on the mishmash menu.

Scandinavia meets France

The same team that brought us mega-hyped restaurants Ichi and Barobao is also behind this French/Nordic restaurant. Eat modern dishes in light, pared-back surroundings just a stone's throw from Nytorget in SoFo.

Parisian watering hole

This French bistro and winebar from star chef Mathias Dahlgren is part of the boutique hotel The Sparrow near Stureplan. A Parisian watering hole with stylish interiors and a continental menu. Come to soak up the atmosphere over a glass of wine and something to eat, or to start your day with a croissant and a coffee.

Stylish gastronomy at the Nobis

In the basement of the Nobis Hotel, where Caina restaurant used to be, you'll find this elegant concept for gourmets and lovers of luxury. With Stefano Catenacci at the gastronomic helm, Noi serves up exclusive creations using the finest seasonal ingredients in surroundings that are guaranteed to impress.

Next door to Folii

Béatrice Becher and Jonas Sandberg, the restaurateurs behind the acclaimed Folii, also run Voisine, right next door. Their aim is to be the city's best neighbourhood restaurant, serving authentic French-inspired cuisine made from the best ingredients and at decent prices.

Traditional and sociable

In 2019, Loén took over the premises of what used to be Duck & Crab. The same team are behind the venture, but it's an entirely new concept. Scandinavian and international medium-sized dishes are served in rustic, relaxed surroundings and sharing food and social eating are the name of the game.

Much-lauded dining experience that's worth waiting for

Swedish Chef of the Year winners Tom Sjöstedt's and Daniel Räms' unpretentious restaurant is universally adored by both the press and guests. Roughly framed by exposed brick, simple chairs and industrial lamps, the menu consisting of pure, Swedish flavours is scribbled up on the walls. Getting a table here is an achievement in itself, but all good things come to those who wait...

Rooftop scene at design hotel

This stylish design hotel near Torsplan opened in 2019, boasting a restaurant, Boketto, on the ground floor, as well as a restaurant and roofbar called Arc at the top of the building. This is the place to drink cocktails and eat food with Asian and European influences, while enjoying the view from the al fresco bar and terrace.

From the Punk Royale team

The crew behind the decadent fine dining restaurant Punk Royale have opened their third Stockholm restaurant in Östermalm. In August 2019 they took over Coco & Carmen, one of the upmarket area's oldest restaurants and they'll continue to run it in a similar spirit before gradually evolving it into an international neighbourhood restaurant.

Set menu

Prospero on Roslagsgatan in Siberien serves a set dinner menu from Tuesday to Saturday. The emphasis is on seasonal ingredients, as well as a selection of natural wines. There's always a vegetarian alternative for those who prefer to eat green.

Aiming high

The new city district Urban Escape on Brunkebergstorg is home to the lifestyle hotel Hotel At Six and its rooftop restaurant Tak, which was designed by Wingårdhs Arkitekter. There's a restaurant, bar, raw bar and terrace with a magical view over Stockholm. Star chef Frida Ronge is in charge of the kitchen and Nordic-Japanese flavours are on the menu.

Playful luxury

After a controversial guest appearnce at Kåken, the chef duo Jocke Almvist and Kalle Nilsson opened this rather cheeky luxury restaurant on Södermalm. The flavours are as much of a talking-point as the wildly creative presentations and the prices are relatively benevolent. Very popular. 

Authentic ramen

Satisfy your ramen cravings on Gästrikegatan in Vasastan with authentic ramen made from Swedish ingredients and a big dose of love. Choose between four different bases, to which you add the toppings of your choice - for example, eggs, pork and wontons. Round off your meal with their matcha-flavoured tiramisu.

New name, new concept

What used to be Le Nom on Roslagsgatan became Las Brasas in 2018, a modern restaurant influenced by South America and Spain. The owners are the same, but the concept is completely new. Eat grilled dishes and tapas in warm, stylish interiors including green-tiled walls, photographic art and humorous curios.

In the heart of Stureplan

If you're in the mood for cocktails, bar snacks and a great atmosphere long into the night, get down to this bar and restaurant in the middle of Stureplan, right next door to Arnold's and Spy Bar. Coquetal Social is run by the team behind Calle P and the atmosphere is both lively and elegant.

French bistro of the best sort

The highly experienced team behind French-inspired Brasserie Balzac have created an unpretentious restaurant serving authentic, seasonal dishes from small-scale French producers. The drinks menu impresses, as does the eye- catching zinc cocktail bar.

Sandwich success story

The humble sandwich has recently experienced something of a renaissance here in Stockholm. This hot sandwich joint (the name is a direct translation of "Sand witch") in Vasastan, serving a selection of different options including muffuletta, is one of the most talked-about recent happenings in the sandwich world.

Elegant Stureplan newcomer

Arnold's, with its elegant, imaginative style, is reminiscent of the restaurants of Hollywood's glamorous heyday. Timeless continental dishes are served with an emphasis on fish and shellfish as well as spectacular desserts.

Hot in Siberia

In the Siberien area of Vasastan, E & G, or Egon & Gösen, specialises in modern share-food and carefully curated wines. A proper watering hole with exposed brick walls and huge shelves stacked with wines, get down here fast before everyone hears about it....

European and Asian flavours

The Turesgruppen stable of restaurants (which includes Tures, Vete-katten and others) expanded in 2019 with Regeringsgatan 21, which is at the same city centre address as its name. European and Asian flavours mingle with cocktails and a lively bar scene.

Gastronomic neighbour

Right next to Tegnérlunden Park you'll find Nabo, a Nordic neighbourhood restaurant that has raised the area's gastronomic game. The menu includes both modern and slightly more traditional dishes made from sustainable ingredients, while the bar serves grown-up cocktails with unexpected flavourings.

Little Italy in Östermalm

This Östermalm restaurant is inspired by Little Italy in New York, serving American/Italian cuisine and with a passion for food, drink and good company. Forget trendy concept restaurants, think timeless meeting place for pleasure seekers who enjoy the good things in life.

Flavour odyssey beyond the city limits

Forget the city centre - one of Stockholm's most lauded restaurants can be found in a residential area in Älvsjö. Aloë serves a good-value tasting menu with simple but refined seasonal flavours. The two chefs behind the venture have previously worked at top restaurants such as Esperanto and Lux.

Hole in the wall

Eat lunch consisting of homemade noodles and selected organic ingredients at Totemo Ramen in Vasastan. This specialist ramen bar serves a limited, traditional menu. There are very few seats, so we recommend buying your lunch to take away.

Popular meeting place

At the heart of the Bank Hotel you'll find Bonnie's. You're welcome to eat here whether you're a hotel guest or not, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The cuisine is international, with an emphasis on European food from the sea and on the dessert list you'll find their chocolate "Smash the piggy bank" dessert for two, which has quickly become a favourite. Just like the hotel, the restaurant has thoroughly luxurious interiors, with lots of details that recall the building's heritage as an historic bank.

Farm life in Frihamnen

The Frihamnen docks area has recently become something of a hip foodie destination. Organic craft brewers Stockholm Brewing Co moved there in 2018 and they've been joined by a sister restaurant, Farm, which is run by a team with experience from top restaurants such as Esperanto and Oaxen. They serve organic, green and sustainable food (vegetables are grown on a farm just south of Stockholm) - combined, naturally, with beer from the brewery.

Arty

It's hard to miss this playful restaurant in Vasastan which is covered in graffiti art both inside and out. Come by to eat international medium-sized dishes or hang out at the bar with a glass of bubbles or a cocktail in lively surroundings.

In a class of its own

The famous fine-dining restaurant Frantzén has moved from the Old Town to a completely renovated 19th century house in the heart of the city, and the result is something completely extraordinary. The restaurant has three floors, with a dining room, terrace and a lounge in the old loft apartment - but only 23 covers. Take the restaurant lift going up and prepare yourself for a gastronomic journey.

Al fresco in the Old Town

During the summer months, Djuret open up their inner courtyard for "pavement cooking under the stars". Their menu is based on pork (Svinet means "the pig") and if you're longing for continental outdoor dining vibes, you won't be disappointed.

Budget-friendly gastronomy that's hard to get enough of

Street food and fine dining meet at this heavily-hyped Södermalm restaurant which also has a bar in mini-Korea style. The food is inspired by both Asia and Scandinavia and can also be experienced as two wallet-friendly three course menus. Innovative, casual and very popular.

Round trip to Italy

In spectacular premises that used to house a cinema/theatre - complete with six-metre high ceilings, beautiful hand-painted wall murals and red velvet sofas that transport you to Italy - this Italian restaurant is truly unique. There are two bars and a restaurant with an open kitchen from which Italian dishes magically appear. If you're dreaming of a short break to Rome, this is the place to come.

Far from Woodstock

Woodstockholm on Mosebacke Torg ticks all the hot boxes right now. The owners previously ran a pop-up restaurant in a garage in Svedmyra and they now serve a sustainable mix of gastronomic dishes, natural wines and micro-brewed beer surrounded by blonde wood interiors designed by Lars Stensö. Yep, they also run a design agency/furniture manufacturers. Madly stylish, according to a unanimous group of restaurant goers.

Cool Thai food culture

Pat's Place, on Folkungagatan in Södermalm, serves Thai tapas - a cool, modern version of Thai food culture in which Pad Thai and sweet cocktails are notably absent. The tapas dishes, all reasonably priced, are named after well-known films and artists.