
The best Italian restaurants in Stockholm
Updated 3 Nov 2020
The information in this guide may be affected by covid-19.
Pasta and pizza in all their glory are not the only components of Italian cuisine; its various regions have so much more to offer. Are you longing for cosy tavernas, lively piazzas, candlelight and checked tablecloths? Or modern restaurants with a New York Little Italy vibe? Stockholm has masses of really fantastic options for you either way. Naturally you'll find pizza and pasta dishes at most Italian restaurants, some more cutting-edge than others. To help you navigate Stockholm's Italian offerings, we've created this guide to the best Italian restaurants in Stockholm.
Un Poco
Karlavägen 28, ÖstermalmA culinary trip to Italy
Choose Un Poco for its relaxed, familiar atmosphere and impeccable cuisine. The predominantly Italian menu offers a Swedish twist with local ingredients, bordering on fine dining yet at an affordable pricing point.
La Vecchia Signora
Åsögatan 163, SödermalmCharmingly authentic
Le Vecchia Signora, which translates to the old lady, is a charming, candlelit restaurant that serves authentic Italian fare from the Piedmont region. The food is exquisite, the wine list extensive and the atmosphere is both intimate and relaxed.
L'Avventura
Sveavägen 77, VasastanClassic Italian
This popular Italian from the Stureplansgruppen group is housed in the former premises of the historic Metropol Palais cinema, just a stone's throw from Odenplan. The elegant dining room combines elements of the original Twenties decor such as decorative plasterwork, wall murals and high ceilings with red velvet sofas. If you're in the mood for a cocktail and a bar snack or two, there are two bars to choose from.
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Hosteria Tre Santi
Blekingegatan 32, Skanstull/SödermalmSince the 1990's
This genuinely Italian restaurant is a classic institution and has been in business since 1990. In addition to excellent Italian cuisine the restaurant boasts of an ambitious wine cellar as well as a wide selection of grappa. The charming décor and friendly waiting-staff enhance the ambiance.
1889 Fast Fine Pizza
Mäster Samuelsgatan 18, Norrmalm/CityPosh pizza
Italy and pizza are pretty much synonymous in many people's eyes. 1889 Fast Fine Pizza, inside the MOOD Stockholm shopping galleria, serves up Italian fast food with an emphasis on both fast and fine dining. The menu includes a selection of both red and white pizzas made from top quality ingredients and under the guidance of Michelin-starred chefs from Sweden, France, Spain and Great Britain.
Den gamle och havet
Tulegatan 27, VasastanHomemade à la Tuscany
This charming restaurant is testimony that Drottninggatan's reputation as a tourist trap is no longer accurate. Esperanza serves delectable homemade gnocchi and Italian entrées with fragrant sides. The restaurant's interest in wine is apparent, they work with closely with a small-scale producer in Tuscany and offering is extensive. Candlelight enhances the ambiance.
O'Pizzicato
Swedenborgsgatan 23, SödermalmTraditional in Södermalm
This family-run restaurant next to Södra station serves fresh pasta, various meat dishes and thinly-sliced charcuterie to share with your party. Gather your friends and family to eat and have a glass of wine in the stylish surroundings. Round off your meal in the traditional way - with a glass of grappa.
Agaton
Västerlånggatan 72, Old TownItalian in the Old Town
You'll find Agaton in historic premises in the Old Town, making it ideal for cosy, intimate dinners. They serve risotto, pasta and other Italian classics against a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloths and candlelight. The restaurant also makes Italian pizzas, which are available gluten-free.
Trattoria Villa Romana
Kungsbroplan 1, KungsholmenRustic and classic
Visit a small corner of Italy on Kungsbron at Trattoria Villa Romana. Decor is rustic and romantic, with exposed brick walls and industrial lamps creating a charming atmosphere. Enjoy homemade pasta, wood-fired pizza and Italian desserts.
Trattoria Villa Romana
Il Tempo
Högbergsgatan 40, SödermalmItaly meets New York
This Italian tavern has been a popular hangout since the 90's. The kitchen fuses rustic Tuscan flavours with metropolitan influences. A wood fired pizza oven in the middle of the restaurant off sets the red art-deco style wallpaper.
Trattorian
Norr Mälarstrand Kajplats 464, KungsholmenGenuine Tuscan charm
Trattorian is a Tuscan-style tavern with impressive waterfront views on Norrmälarstrand. With emphasis on local and organic produce, the kitchen serves fragrant, slightly rustic Italian food. Fresh pasta is made on-site everyday, cured meat hangs from the ceiling; the cosy atmosphere is enhanced by candlelight.
Trattoria Montanari
Grev Turegatan 56, ÖstermalmTribute to Italy
This popular family-run restaurant pays homage to traditional Italian fare, fusing regional influences from Le Marche on the east coast of Italy. The food is simple and fragrant, the venue small and bustling.
Paganini
Västerlånggatan 75, Old TownClassic Italian
You'll find Paganini, an Italian neighbourhood with a classic Italian menu, in the Old Town. Passing tourists and locals alike find their way here for a tasty pizza or pasta dish served on typical red and white checked tablecloths.
The Italian Cousins
2 addressesItalian-style pizza deli
This little deli alongside Vasaparken is run by two Italian cousins and is open for lunch, coffee, dinner and after-work drinks. The counter is full of pizza slices and other Italian goodies, with ingredients sourced from small-scale producers. Natural wines and Aperol spritz are among the drinks options.
The Italian Cousins Odengatan
The Italian Cousins Hornsgatan
Papà Italiano
Riddargatan 9, ÖstermalmGenuine trattoria-vibe
Italiano Papà is a slightly more casual, spirited alternative to its sibling, Italiano Ristorante round the corner. The menu features traditional home-cooked fare with lactose and gluten free alternatives and an impressive wine list.
Grappa
Sankt Eriksgatan 86, VasastanScandinavia's largest selection of grappa
This modern reworking of a classic Italian restaurant offers Scandinavia's largest selection of grappa, as well as pasta, pizza and a fine selection of meat and poultry dishes. The sophisticated black decor is punctuated with vibrant shades of red.
Meno Male, Dell'Attore & 450 Gradi
5 addressesPosh pizzas
Sourdough pizza, posh pizza, flatbread, traditionally-baked pizza, organic and innovative pizzas... In Stockholm you'll find this Italian favourite in all different variations. These are some unmissable pizzerias.