
The best restaurants in Södermalm
Updated 10 Nov 2020
The information in this guide may be affected by covid-19.
There is hardly a shortage of restaurants in the city, and Södermalm is a real foodie mecca where new restaurants pop up seemingly every week. Södermalm combines hip all-in-one concepts, gourmet bistros with experimental fusion restaurants and relaxed hangouts. So as to make it all a bit easier for you we have created this guide to the best restaurants in Södermalm.
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Fotografiska
Stora Tullhuset Stadsgårdshamnen 22, SödermalmContemporary art and fine dining
The old customs building on Stadsgårdskajen has become a melting pot for creatives and tourists alike. Fotografiska is not only famous for its photo-art exhibitions but also its restaurant. With emphasis on seasonal and organic produce as well as stunning waterfront views to boot - what could be better?
Punk Royale
Folkungagatan 128, SödermalmPlayful luxury
After a controversial guest appearance at Kåken chef duo Jocke Almqvist and Kalle Nilsson opened this much loved and talked-about luxury restaurant in Södermalm. Decadent tasting menus are all part of the unique experience, and if you prefer something simpler their little sister restaurant Punk Royale Café has drop-in spaces.
Nook
Åsögatan 176, SödermalmPopular foodie-mecca
With its ambitious and reasonably priced Korean menu, Nook is well worth its much-hyped reputation. Street food meets fine dining with innovative dishes and exciting combinations. The bar is also a popular watering hole.
Woodstockholm
Mosebacke torg 9, SödermalmSmall and close to nature
Food critics and ordinary restaurant goers alike have heaped praise on this tiny restaurant ever since it opened its doors on Mosebacke torg. The menu is small but perfectly formed, with unexpected elements such as horse and pike, and drinks are selected with as much passion and care as the raw ingredients. Combine your meal with excellent natural wines or micro-brewed beer.
Usine
Södermalmsallén 36-38, SödermalmA chic all-inclusive concept
This all-inclusive concept houses a restaurant, bar and café as well as a gallery and conference rooms. The kitchen favours French and Swedish flavours. The modern, industrial-style interior creates a cool contemporary feel.
Barbro
Hornstulls strand 13, Hornstull/SödermalmAsian-fusion and boutique-cinema
Barbro, under Liljeholmen's Bridge, is a small Tokyo-style restaurant serving modern and beautifully prepared food. Made for sharing, guests are invited to try multiple dishes. The restaurant also houses a boutique-style cinema and bar.
Symbios
Skånegatan 80, SödermalmClassic restaurant destination
This modern restaurant serves dishes with culinary influences from Scandinavia and France. The kitchen uses carefully selected ingredients in season. Both large and small groups can come and enjoy lunch or dinner at Symbios, which is run by the team behind Barobao and Ichi.
Voisine
Erstagatan 21, SödermalmParisian vibes
Voisine is in east Södermalm, right next door to its sister restaurant, the wine bar Folii. Sommelier duo Beatrice Becher and Jonas Sandberg have created a cosy neighbourhood bistro with an emphasis on authentic food, inspired by both France and Sweden. Combined, naturally, with selected wines.
Häktet
Hornsgatan 82, SödermalmPrison turned restaurant
Häktet, which was once an 18th century prison, now houses a restaurant and three different bars, one with a distinct speakeasy feel. Although the rustic menu is rather selective, the food is well prepared with both French and local influences.
Ljunggren
Götgatan 36, SödermalmSushi and raw food
Ljunggren, in Brunogallerian, is a popular fusion restaurant. The Asian influences are apparent both in the decor and fine dining-style menu. Adjacent Råbaren serves gastro raw food in smaller portions as well as sashimi. The artisanal cocktail bar specialises in champagne and gin.
Himlen
Götgatan 78 (Skrapan), SödermalmFine dining and panoramic views
One-step closer to heaven. This gastronomic restaurant on Skrapan's 25th floor offers breath-taking views over the city and gourmet-style food. The sky bar is a popular haven for its extensive cocktail menu.
Liberdade
Skånegatan 51, SödermalmJapan meets Brazil
Imagine raw elements from Japan combined with flavours from Brazil - and there you have Liberdade's culinary concept. The best of each country's cuisine is combined to create exciting dishes made from high quality ingedients. The full menu is served in the elegant yet cosy dining room, while the cocktail bar serves a smaller selection of dishes along with a creative cocktail list.
La Vecchia Signora
Åsögatan 163, SödermalmGenuine home-made Italian food
La Vecchia Signora, which translates to the old lady, is considered to be one of the best Italian restaurants in the city. Authentic Italian fare from the Piedmont region is served. The atmosphere is intimate and relaxed, the food exquisite.
Bitza
Hornstulls strand 13, Hornstull/SödermalmArabian pizzas
If you find yourself in Hornstull craving pizzas, we recommend a visit to Bitza. They serve Arabian pizzas, light beer and coffee. The pizzas are made from Neapolitan-style dough but the flavours are from Palestine and Lebanon. Aadel Kersh is the man behind Bitza as well as an eponymous coffee roastery on Värmdö.
Kryp In
Timmermansgatan 22, SödermalmPared-back surroundings and a passion for good food
This little neighbourhood restaurant on Timmermansgatan by Mariatorget, which used to be called Timber, serves a Swedish menu which changes regularly. There are several firm favourites which make a regular appearance and the chefs cook and serve the kind of food they would want to order themselves.
Tjoget
Hornsbruksgatan 24, Hornstull/SödermalmCool lifestyle-concept
This hip all-in-one concept hosts a Mediterranean restaurant (Linje Tio), an award-winning cocktail bar, wine bar and barber à la NYC speakeasy. This popular hangout is open all week and packed with regulars.
Giretto
Sankt Paulsgatan 2, SödermalmNaples in Södermalm
Giretto invites you to visit Italy in Södermalm. The menu consists mainly of Neapolitan pizzas in both traditional and more modern variations, with toppings from parma ham and rocket to roast beef and bearnaise sauce. The warm, friendly setting is perfect for dinner à deux in the small banquettes or big sociable meals with a group of friends around one of the larger tables.
Nytorget 6
Nytorget 6, SödermalmPopular neighbourhood restaurant
Nytorget 6, and its older sibling Nybrogatan 38 on the other side of town, appeals to a wide audience from early morning to late evening. This charming neighbourhood restaurant, complete with an open kitchen, rotisserie and artisanal bar, serves moderately priced French and Swedish food - most dishes are under 200 SEK.
O'Pizzicato
Swedenborgsgatan 23, SödermalmItalian flavours and plenty of wine
O'Pizzicato serves Italian food and a wide range of wines in stylish surroundings right next door to Södra station. Friends and families can meet up over an authentically Italian dinner. The menu includes fresh pasta, meat dishes and plates of thinly-sliced charcuterie and you can round off your meal in true Italian style with a glass of grappa.
Ichi
Timmermansgatan 38 B, SödermalmJapanese set menu
Chef Saori Ichihara is at the helm, running this celebrated neighbourhood restaurant on Mariatorget. A seasonal tasting menu with Japanese flavours is the order of the day and if you've left it too late to book one of the highly sought-after spaces you can always take a chance on a drop-in spot by the bar.
Bar Agrikultur
Skånegatan 79, SödermalmMini restaurant
This popular restaurant right on Nytorget has just 24 highly-coveted covers, which you need to be prepared to queue for. You can only pre-book 14 of the seats, the others are reserved for drop-ins. But all good things come to those who wait and patient diners will be rewarded with a top-notch dining experience, with dishes made from seasonal Swedish ingredients.
Pazzi
Östgötagatan 65, SödermalmNeapolitan pizza in Sofo
Pazzi, part of the Hotel Point on Östgötagatan in Södermalm, specialises in Neapolitan pizzas using pizza dough fermented for 72 hours. You'll find everything from a classic margherita to truffle pizza and pizza with pear and chevre - all served in hip Söder surroundings.
Warung
Långholmsgatan 3, Hornstull/SödermalmA taste of Indonesia
Had your fill of Thai, Chinese and Japanese food? Then it may well be time to try Indonesian cuisine. At this neighbourhood restaurant in Hornstull they serve Indonesian dishes made from local, Nordic ingredients and you can sip on delicious exotic cocktails from the bar.
SQ
Saltsjöqvarns Kaj 25, NackaWaterfront location
Make your way over to the Elite Hotel Marina Tower in Nacka, just across Henriksdalsbron with a front row position looking out over the entrance to Stockholm harbour. Enjoy the beautiful views and peaceful location, just a short drive or ferry ride from the city centre. SQ Bar & Restaurang inside the hotel serves lunch and dinner to both hotel guests and outside guests who come for business lunches, to have a bite with friends or enjoy a delicious dinner in the evening.
Shanti
Skånegatan 71, SödermalmBengali street food, Brick Lane style
Gossip, just off Nytorget, is inspired by Brick Lane and the walls are decorated in true Bollywood style. The popular restaurant serves reasonably priced Bengali street food and is a modern alternative to Shanti - its older sibling a few blocks away.
Shanti Gossip Södermalm
Madam
Tjärhovsgatan 5, SödermalmA little Seoul in Södermalm
Just a stone's throw from Björns trädgård park, Madam is run by a Swedish chef who has lived in Seoul and been culinarily inspired by the Korean capital. The menu includes authentic dishes and drinks served in a pared-back, Scandinavian setting.
Pat's Place
Folkungagatan 140, SödermalmTrendy Thai
Pat's Place on Folkungagatan serves a rather cooler version of Thai cuisine. Humorously named Thai "tapas" are the order of the day and you won't find any waving cats in the window or over-full plates of Pad Thai at this restaurant.
Bun Meat Bun
Söderhallarna 110, SödermalmFine fastfood
Söderhallarna's indoor food court houses this "fast casual" hamburger concept, which means high quality made speedy and simple. They're best known for their "smash technique", a way of achieving an especially crispy burger surface that brings burger fans flocking from all over town. The menu is short and sweet, with a choice of burgers including one vegetarian and the rest variations on a basic burger with cheese, fried onions, pickles and bbq sauce added.
Bun Meat Bun Söderhallarna
Blue Light Yokohama
Åsögatan 170, SödermalmTradition meets innovation
Izakaya fuses traditional Japanese cuisine with modern fast food culture - contemporary and healthy tapas-style food. Blue Light Yokohama's extensive menu also offers sushi and other dishes as well as sake.
Ho's Kina
Hornsgatan 151, Hornstull/SödermalmContemporary Chinese
This casual Horntull restaurant is famous for its Chinese food and brunch. The menu offers classics such as dumplings and crispy duck, as well as fusing Cantonese cuisine with inspiration from Shanghai and Sichuan.
Indian Garden
Heleneborgsgatan 15, Hornstull/SödermalmBest curry in Europe
Award-winning Indian Garden has several locations in Stockholm and is considered to serve the 'best curry in Europe' as well as classics such as biryani and tandoori. Tradition meets modernity – which translates seamlessly from the menu to the décor.