The guide to cosy restaurants in Stockholm

These cosy neighbourhood restaurants on either side of town are popular haunts due to their relaxed atmosphere, ambiance and living room-style interior. Aubergine offers seasonal Mediterranean cuisine, while 39 Wäst focuses on traditional Swedish fare served on large platters, family-style.

Beirut Café pays homage to its colourful Lebanese heritage - opulent oriental decor and bold, flavoursome meze and other traditional dishes. It has a wide appeal and attracts a broad audience, families, groups of friends as well as the likes of Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake to name a few.

Knut pays tribute to the land of the midnight sun. The northern Swedish influences are apparent in the decor - rustic wooden surfaces and furs. The menu does not only feature game, it also includes Norrland-style flatbread pizza and herring, the bar menu offers crowberry and cranberry cocktails.

This hotel restaurant is a combination of a kitchen and living room. The turn-of-the-century inspiration is reflected in the quaint decor complete with a lounge, orangery and library. The menu features traditional classics with a contemporary twist.

Being able to escape to rural surroundings just a stone's throw from the city centre is one of Stockholm's particular charms. Close to the waterfront at Edsviken in Solna you'll find this historic inn with maginificent dining rooms and a picturesque garden. The restaurant is open all year round - perfect whether you want to escape from the winter chill or enjoy the sun in leafy surroundings.

A modern classic from experienced restauranteur Jonas Wigert. Take a seat among white tablecloths, original oil paintings and green plants - this is a passing fad-free zone. The emphasis here is on great food and a delightful dining experience.

Whether you're peckish or thirsty, stepping into Napolyon Bistro & Bar feels like coming home to a charming mish-mash of a typical French bistro and a favourite Swedish neighbourhood restaurant. You'll find classic dishes such as moules moules marinière and steak tartare on the menu and a wide range of wines behind the bar.

You'll find this historic former merchant's home out on Djurgården. They're passionate about classic Swedish cuisine and their watchwords are satisfaction and tradition. Don't miss eating outside in the leafy garden café when summer comes.

Among the crooked alleyways paved with cobblestones lies this hidden gem. Fem Små Hus offers a slice of history and traditional charm complete with vaulted ceilings and stonewalls. The menu reflects its distinguished past with classic Swedish fare with a French touch.

This hotel restaurant is a popular melting pot that is particularly famous for its brunch. Library-style bookshelves, leather sofas and brass light pendants characterise this sophisticated restaurant that appeals to a crowd of hotel guests and locals alike. Dine al fresco in the courtyard during summer months.

Delikatessen is a charming Parisian-style bistro situated in a refurbished firehouse, complete with vaulted windows and high ceilings. Rustic French dishes are served to compliment the extensive wine list. Bar Hommage next door is perfect for post-dinner drinks.

A congenial little nighbourhood restaurant by Mariatorget which takes its lead from its address, Timmermansgatan ("Carpenter Street) - the premises are decorated with wooden walls and timber. Order in a few small or medium-sized dishes or a substantial main course inspired by southern latitudes, or just have a glass of wine at the wooden bar.

These sibling restaurants are located next door to each other on one of the city's finest addresses. Strandvägen 1 exudes polished elegance while Milles' casual ambiance is enhanced by artwork and experimental cuisine. Boasting of impressive views, their outdoor terraces are popular additions.

Styrelsen is an unpretentious bistro with a quaint French-air, accentuated by its white tablecloths, gilded mirrors and chandeliers. Continental influences set the tone for both the menu and bar.

In magnificent former cinema premises on Biblioteksgatan, Eataly combines restaurants, bars, a café and food hall all under one roof. An atmospheric meeting place for anyone looking to get together for an Italian meal - or just buy some Italian delicacies to take home.

Having something to eat or drink in the restaurant at Fotografiska isn't just a nice way to round off a visit to one of the museum's photographic exhibitions. The setting, views over Stockholm harbour and the innovative, green food - by chef Paul Svensson - create a unique dining experience.

Bockholmen is located a mere 5 minutes from the city but it is an island of tranquillity. The 1800's villa is the only building on the island; during the summer months its veranda is a popular respite. The winter months offers crackling fires and homemade food.

Right by the water's edge in Alvik you'll find this oasis of a restaurant - housed in a pavilion-style building with its own jetty and magnificent views over the water. Sjöpaviljongen is open all year round and serves seasonal Swedish classic dishes. In the summer you can even cruise in on your own boat.

This tapas bar combines Spanish cerveceria vibes with rich red hues and rustic furniture. With emphasis on local produce this intimate candlelit restaurant appeals to hungry diners as well as thirsty regulars.

This classic restaurant has maintained its style since the turn of the last century; all art-bedecked walls and white tablecloths just a few steps from Biblioteksgatan. The restaurant has long been a favourite of the cultural elite and business people, and these days it's still always packed with punters socialising, eating and having a drink.

Magnificent Brasseriet inside the Opera house has carefully restored its historic premises - diners are surrounded by golden pillars, stunning stucco work, velvet chairs and richly patterned carpeting. The spectacular views of the Royal Castle and Strömmen waterway aren't bad either.

This French brasserie prides itself with some of the best views in the city and glamorous Great Gatsby-air. The extensive menu offers classic dishes specialising in seafood and grilled meat. The cocktail bar is heavily frequented, their brunch notorious and the outdoor terrace is a popular respite during summer months.

A homely little hole in the wall on Prästgatan in the Old Town where they serve classic fish and meat dishes made from scratch. Perfect for couples and other groups who want to explore the historic alleyways of the Old Town beyond Västerlånggatan, in peaceful surroundings.

Fabric-covered walls, red velvet and "sinful" tassels frame this historic brasserie in old cellar vaults in the Old Town. Perfect for anyone who feels like escaping the big city hustle and bustle and disappearing into a 19th century French burlesque dream.

For many Swedes, the epitome of cosiness is seaswept days on the west coast, messing about on boats and eating spankingly-fresh shellfish. If you want a taste of that without travelling to Gothenburg and beyond, make tracks for Vasagatan and Räkan ("the prawn"). Fish and shellfish comes served in small fishing boats which float on a little waterway running the length of the restaurant.

Add a delightful extra element to your meal by taking the ferry over to your restaurant. You'll find SQ Bar & Restaurang at the Elite Hotel in Nacka and you can get there by boat from Nybrokajen or Frihamnen. Nordic food and drinks are served in a former mill building with exposed brick walls and elegant interiors.