The best vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm

Ling Long in Story Hotel serves modern Asian cuisine with inspiration from China, Bali and Singapore. They put a lot of love and care in to their vegetarian offering, with a completely vegan lunch menu and several vegetarian à la carte dishes as well as a plant-based tasting menu to choose from in the evening. The bar mixes up innovative cocktails.

Combine photographic art with vegetarian food and unbeatable views at Fotografiska. Guests are served a five-course tasting menu with an emphasis on seasonal and organic produce. If you like, you can add a drinks package and/or animal protein to your meal. The restaurant won the prestigious Swedish “Gold Dragon” restaurant award in 2015, was named Sweden's best and most sustainable restaurant in 2021 and 2023 by 360 Eat Guide and has been awarded a Michelin guide green star. 

Bitza in Hornstull focuses on food and drink with influences from Palestine, with a Mediterranean twist. The menu consists of medium-sized sharing dishes and Arabian pizzas - bitza - that pack a real flavour punch. Accompany your meal with a cup of fresh coffee made from beans from the owner's coffee roastery. 

A visit to Rosetta's should be beneficial to both the soul and the planet - which is why they focus on a largely plant-based menu, filled with American favourites such as tacos and burgers. And steaming hot mussels. The restaurant takes its inspiration from LA restaurants in the Sixties and Seventies and is named after soul queen Rosetta Tharpe. 

Ta'ameya takes its name from falafel made from broad beans, as is the tradition in Cairo and Alexandria. The restauran't light industrial premises on Tegnérgatan in Vasastan welcome diners in for a relaxed meal with Mediterranean flavours and natural wines by the glass.

This contemporary vegan concept highlights the importance of organic produce and unprocessed food without additives. Pepstop's menu boasts trendy cold-pressed juice cleansers, salads, chia pudding and raw brownies. The deli-style premises are ideal for takeaway but there are also a few seats if you want to sit for a while. 

Vietnamese cuisine is famous for its fresh, healthy dishes and at Eatnam on Odenplan you'll find masses of vegetarian and vegan options. The food is fast but well-cooked and served over the counter in hip surroundings.

All-vegetarian ChouChou is run by celebrity vegan foodie Gustav Johansson (@javligtgott) who, along with his team, delivers a wide palette of dishes from all corners of the world. Pick and choose from dishes such as cream-stewed meatballs, pizza, casseroles and lasagne, perhaps combined with a cocktail or a dessert. The restaurant has an à la carte menu and a buffet.

Tuck into Lebanese food at Tabbouli, whether you're a meat eater or vegetarian. Pick and choose from small dishes such as aubergine, falafel, stuffed vine leaves and hummus. 

In keeping with their vision of sustainable fast food, Kantin av Kalf & Hansen serves a menu with locally produced and organic ingredients, where all dishes can be made completely vegetarian. Choose from nutritious salads and hot dishes such as open sandwiches and wraps before eating on site in the uniquely decorated restaurant or getting takeaway in a recyclable box.

Chef, restaurateur, TV presenter, star pastry chef and cookbook author (phew!) Dorotea Malmegård runs this well-loved Östermalm restaurant with her boyfriend Viktor Lejon. It started out in the couple's own home but now the restaurant has put down roots on Nybrogatan, serving up a menu that revolves around the seasons and what nature has to offer at the time. Much of what they serve comes from their own vegetable gardens on the island of Ingarö, such as berries, vegetables, herbs and flowers.

Centrally-located restaurant which gets its culinary inspiration from Asian cities including Bangkok, Peking and Seoul, with dishes such as sushi, ramen and bibimbap on the menu. Most dishes can be made vegetarian by swapping meat for tofu.

Reggev Hummus first saw the light of day on Ringvägen, and has since opened up another branch in Vasastan. Vegetarians and vegans can go wild at these small hummus joints, choosing from the many hummus plates which, in addition to pita bread and pickles, also come served with sides such as broad beans, grilled vegetables and plant-based chorizo. For carnivores there are also a couple of beef and chicken dishes.
 

Lao Wai on Luntmakargatan serves vegan Chinese dishes direct from the wok. The whole menu is vegan and you're encouraged to order several dishes to share with each other, Chinese family style. A top tip for any vegans and vegetarians who love Chinese food.  

Holy Cow has created a cosy hideaway in Vasastan serving authentic, Indian food. Indian cuisine is often a great option for vegans and vegetarians, as the sauces are often naturally vegan. Vegan and vegetarian dishes have their own section on the menu - and there's plenty to choose from.

Hop & Vine on Sveavägen serves lunch, brunch and dinner with a good selection of vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu. At dinnertime they serve small dishes with international influences, but they also have vegan pastries to go with your coffee. Combine with a glass of wine or a beer and perhaps a board game.

Sally Voltaire & Systrar is a contemporary vegetarian concept with lots of raw food on the menu. The light premises on the second floor of Åhléns City department store has space for large and small groups. 

Pat's Place is the perfect place to gather your friends for a modern Thai sharing dinner. The menu revolves around delicious tapas where classic dishes from Thailand fuse with elements from near and far. Many of the dishes are vegetarian, but a couple of meat dishes are also available if someone in your party is particularly carnivorous. If you come in at lunchtime, you can choose a weekly choice of main courses.

Have you ever tried Georgian food? If not, you're in for a real treat. Tbilisi's Hörna is the very definition of a neighbourhood restaurant, but with a slightly more unusual menu. Authentic Georgian dishes are served here, many of which are vegetarian, such as stuffed cheese breads, dumpling-like khinkali, as well as various stews and grilled dishes.

The team at this Irish pub want everyone to be able to enjoy good pub grub, even non meat-eaters. They serve vegetarian and vegan versions of classics such as fish 'n' chips, grilled cheese and cheeseburgers, which in true Irish spirit are best washed down with a beer or perhaps a wee dram of whisky. 

Vietnamese food is the order of the day at Minh Mat and the menu is built around the five traditional Vietnamese base flavours – ngũ vị. Choose a few of their small dishes, which are mainly vegetarian, and experience the entire flavour range at the same time.

At La Piccola Nonna, the focus is on pizza, and not just any pizza, but completely vegetarian pizzas of the Neapolitan kind. Choose between red or white pizzas, to eat in or take away. All pizzas can also be made vegan.

Babajan is a bustling melting pot that blends culinary influences from Africa, the Middle East and Asia serving rustic homemade organic food. This vibrant joint is ideal for vegetarians, vegans and meat-eaters alike.

Posh falafel is the name of the game at Söderhaket Falloumi. The deep-fried chickpea balls are served in bread or a bowl with tasty side dishes such as pickled vegetables, mango hummus and their own falloumi sauce. If you're more in the mood for a kebab, this is also available in vegetarian form. During the summer months, the colourful venue is extended with an outdoor terrace facing Ringvägen.

This homely spot has been attracting Stockholmers to Hornsgatan since 2018, and there's now also a branch on Barnhusgatan in the heart of the city. Lao Lao satisfies your cravings for authentic Chinese food, whether you prefer plant-based or animal-based dishes. The main character on the menu is jianbing, Chinese crepes with various fillings, but you can also choose from a variety of small dishes, the majority of which are vegetarian.

Surfers isn't a purely vegan restaurant, but has nevertheless become a popular choice among Stockholm's vegetarians. They serve sharing plates from different corners of China, several of which are plant-based. The restaurant's tofu dish is particularly popular. Pair your food with innovative cocktails or try the Chinese spirits Baijiu and Shaoxing wine.

Verte in the Old Town serves an à la carte menu and buffet with flavours from all over the world, all vegetable-based. The menu is primarily vegan but they also have lacto-ovo vegetarian options. Zero waste is a is guiding principle and the menu changes daily according to what ingredients are available on any particular day. Enjoy a craft beer, a glass of organic wine or a classic cocktail with your food.