The best French restaurants in Stockholm

The best French restaurants in Stockholm

If you're in the mood for French food, you don't have to travel to Paris for an outstanding meal. Elegant, rustic and exquisite — French cuisine both intimidates and inspires diners around the world. Stockholm boasts an abundance of excellent French restaurants ranging from quaint cubbyholes to impressive bistros. Choose between traditional cuisine and fine dining with a bit of ooh la la - our guide to the best French restaurants in Stockholm should do the trick. Bon Appétit!

In this guide
  1. Stockholm's best French restaurants
    1. Brasserie Bobonne – A distinct Parisian air
    2. Brasserie Balzac – Large brasserie with an international feel
    3. Le Bon Plat – French delicacies
    4. Napolyon – Buzzy and popular
    5. Pastis – A genuine Frenchie
    6. Allegrine – An homage to French culinary tradition
    7. Chez Jolie – Rural and urban
    8. Café Facile – French in Vasastan
    9. À la Crêpe – Sweet or savoury
    10. Mister French – Continental luxury
    11. Brasserie Godot – Classic with a contemporary twist
    12. Bistro Arsenalen – Lively Mediterranean charm
    13. La Belle Epoque – The good life
    14. Bambi – Timeless neighbourhood French restaurant
    15. Bistro Guld – Oasis in Vasa park
    16. Café Nizza – Flavours from Nice
    17. Daphne's – Cosy and charming
    18. Pas d'Art – Exclusive bistro
    19. Bistro Ruby – Rustic City-of-lights-vibes

Stockholm's best French restaurants

Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne
Brasserie Bobonne – French restaurants
Brasserie Bobonne

Brasserie Bobonne

A distinct Parisian air

Brasserie Bobonne pays tribute to its charming French heritage. This classic brasserie presents seasonal fare on a chalkboard menu that is updated bi-weekly. The open kitchen and sophisticated decor enhances the intimate ambiance.

Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac
Brasserie Balzac – French restaurants
Brasserie Balzac

Brasserie Balzac

Large brasserie with an international feel

Brasserie Balzac - named after the French writer and food connoisseur of the same name - takes its influences from Paris and New York. Hors d'oeuvres, classic brasserie dishes and cocktails are served among red leather sofas and stunning stucco work.

Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat
Le Bon Plat – French restaurants
Le Bon Plat

Le Bon Plat

French delicacies

Pick up a tasty dish such as boeuf bourguignon or fish soup at this French deli, right next to Vasa park. Dishes are made from scratch, largely from organic and locally produced ingredients, and are completely free from preservatives.

Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar
Napolyon Bistro & Bar – French restaurants
Napolyon Bistro & Bar

Napolyon

Buzzy and popular

French neighbourhood pub near Stureplan serving innovative French homecooking dishes for lunch and dinner, including a lot of fish and other favourites. The restaurant opened in 2012 and is a popular meeting place with a great location and a large selection of wines

Pastis

A genuine Frenchie

This quaint, highly ambitious cubbyhole is hidden amongst the cobblestone alleyways in Gamla Stan. Considered to be one of the best French restaurants in the city. The classic, seasonal bistro menu and fine assortment of wine appeals to sommeliers from all over town. Candlelight sets the tone for romantic intimacy.

Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine
Allegrine – French restaurants
Allegrine

Allegrine

An homage to French culinary tradition

Danyel Couet, who previously ran the F12 group of restaurants, is owner and head chef at this French restaurant on Kammakargatan. Inspired by his French heritage (the restaurant is named after Couet's French grandmother), the menu consists is unfussy dishes with a modern twist - served in elegant surroundings with a muted palette.

Chez Jolie

Rural and urban

As soon as it opened, Mikael Einarsson's Chez Jolie became a popular addition to Stockholm's restaurant scene, in particular French restaurants. They combine the best rustic French food with luxurious big city bistro dishes.  

Café Facile

French in Vasastan

This French neighbourhood bistro serves high quality food at reasonable prices. The menu inclludes classic dishes such as moules frites, bouillabaisse, snails and steak frites. The drinks list has champagne in all price ranges, wine and non-alcoholic alternatives. The atmosphere is warm and intimate.

À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe
À la Crêpe – French restaurants
À la Crêpe

À la Crêpe

Sweet or savoury

This romantic little creperie personifies French charm. Quaint À la Crêpe offers a reasonably priced menu featuring savoury buckwheat pancakes and saccharine crepes. The unpretentious ambiance makes it ideal for date-night.

Mister French – French restaurants
Mister French
Mister French – French restaurants
Mister French
Mister French – French restaurants
Mister French
Mister French – French restaurants
Mister French

Mister French

Continental luxury

Mister French has transformed the historic customs house in Gamla Stan into a modern brasserie blending 1920's Parisian vibes with Great Gatsby glamour. The menu offers a seasonal mix of seafood and char-grilled meat. The outdoor terrace is a popular watering hole during summer months.

Brasserie Godot

Classic with a contemporary twist

This sophisticated French brasserie fuses modern sensibilities with a classic French ambiance. The chic interior is punctuated by leather detailing. Well-prepared food, knowledgeable sommeliers and extensive wine menu enhance the experience.

Bistro Arsenalen

Lively Mediterranean charm

If anyone's nailed the art of living, it's the French, and if there's anyone who knows how to create a classic yet contemporary French atmosphere in Stockholm it's Bistro Arsenalen. This lively Mediterranean bistro serves lunch and dinner and welcomes post-work bon viveurs in the champagne and cocktail bar. The menu includes starters, main courses and desserts with meat, fish and vegetarian options, including elements such as fine cuts of meat, charcuterie and oysters. 

Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque
Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque
Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque
Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque
Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque
Bistro La Belle Epoque – French restaurants
Bistro La Belle Epoque

La Belle Epoque

The good life

Hotel Kung Carl's northern French bistro Stureplan gets its style influences from 19th century France. Their signature dish, moules is served in several different ways, created by head chef Jan Andersson. Don't miss their weekend brunch or regular jazz evenings.

Bambi

Timeless neighbourhood French restaurant

With rustic dishes, traditional French cuisine and a wide selection of French wine, Bambi call themselves "a timeless French restaurant". The menu is based on pure ingredients and the classic  starter-main course-dessert format. There's also a cinema in the basement of the restaurant, where they show French films when the mood strikes.

Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld
Bistro Guld – French restaurants
Bistro Guld

Bistro Guld

Oasis in Vasa park

This French bistro in Sven-Harrys art museum in Vasa park has high ceilings and views over the park. Eat bistro dishes for lunch, share gastronomic small dishes for dinner, enjoy a glass of wine or round off the week with a classic brunch. You can also enjoy the artworks of artists, illustrators and craftspeople who exhibit in the dining room.

Café Nizza

Flavours from Nice

Just like in Nice, Café Nizza combines French and Italian flavours. They're famous for their pasta dishes, particularly their cacio e pepe, but there are plenty of French elements such as foie gras and pithiviers. Dishes are served medium-sized so you can enjoy both a smaller pasta dish and a meat, fish or vegetarian main course.

Daphne's

Cosy and charming

With a menu that includes favourite dishes such as moules frites, chèvre chaud and steak tartare, you can treat yourself to a proper French meal at Daphne's. The decor also feels classically French and intimate, with white tablecloths, candlelight and dark wooden panels.

Pas d'Art

Exclusive bistro

French bistro food, with no frills or flounces, is the order of the day at Pas d'Art, which means "no art". Dine in Art Deco-style surroundings filled with artworks, colourful interiors and exclusive materials, creating a cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Bistro Ruby

Rustic City-of-lights-vibes

Bistro Ruby is evidence that Gamla Stan is not merely a tourist attraction. Red walls and dimmed lighting sets the tone at Bistro Ruby, which has been a popular melting pot since the 80's. The tavern offers classic plat du jours to compliment the extensive wine menu.

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