The guide to lunch spots in Södermalm

The guide to lunch spots in Södermalm

Södermalm is full of trendy lunch spots and culinary concepts of all kinds. Finding it hard to find the right spot? Follow our guide to the neighbourhood's best lunch restaurants for a business lunch, lunch date or a quiet moment with a sandwich and your laptop. The restaurants in this lunch guide are divided up into the different areas of Södermalm: Hornstull, Mariatorget/Zinkensdamm, Slussen/Medborgarplatsen, Katarina/Sofia and Skanstull.

In this guide
  1. Around Hornstull
    1. Forma – Seasonal lunch break
    2. Loopen – Sunny terrace
    3. Bar Schiacciate – Sandwich lunch
    4. Klang Market – International influences
    5. Babel Bazaar – Simple and delicious
    6. Shaka Shaka – Hawaiian in Hornstull
  2. Around Mariatorget/Zinkensdamm
    1. Hornsgatans Kvarterskrog – Continental flavours
    2. Le Kebab – Surprising kebab flavours
    3. Plais – Fish, meat or veggie
    4. Tony's – Sourdough pizza or salad?
    5. Rival – Relaxed meeting place
    6. Mahalo – Plant-based
    7. Kalf & Hansen – Locally grown and organic
    8. Falafelbaren – Falafel favourite
    9. Lao Lao – Authentic flavours from China
    10. Légumes – Vegetarian lunch buffet
  3. Around Slussen/Medborgarplatsen
    1. Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch at gin bar
    2. BOO Burgers & Barbecue – A proper nosh-up
    3. Brisket & Friends – Masses of meat
    4. Kvarnen – True-blue Södermalm institution
    5. Freyja – Luxury lunch at high altitude
    6. Nem Nem – Varied Vietnamese cuisine
    7. Biblioteket Live – Homecooking on Medborgarplatsen
    8. Eatnam – Tasty Vietnamese lunch
    9. La Neta – Mexican fastfood favourite
  4. Around Katarina/Sofia
    1. M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick – Luxury kebabs
    2. Meatballs – Meatballs for all tastes
    3. Baladi Grill – Homemade from the Middle East
    4. Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Made from scratch
    5. Stockholm Ost & Chark – Lunch at the deli
    6. Lykke Nytorget – Seasonal lunch
    7. Bleck – Lunch in the park
    8. Elefantpojken – Asian crossover lunch
    9. Stella – New pizza combos
    10. Mormors – Simple little gem
    11. Nytorget 6 – Modern neighbourhood restaurant
    12. Pat's Place – Flavours from Thailand
    13. Robin Delselius Bageri – Charming neighbourhood bakery with an emphasis on top-quality ingredients
    14. Urban Deli – Restaurant/bar/deli on Nytorget
    15. Chutney – Veggie veteran
    16. Shanti – Authentic culinary experience
  5. Around Skanstull
    1. Teatern – Elite chefs gathered in Ringen
    2. Caminito – Argentina meets Sweden
    3. NÒR – Bistro lunch in a modern format
    4. Suris Street Food – Street food from Asia
    5. Invece – Italian with elements of Swedish homecooking
    6. Exit – Lounge all day
    7. Pelikan – Classic Swedish homecooking
    8. Ri Cora – Generous lunch buffet
    9. Happy India – Tried-and-tested neighbourhood Indian

Around Hornstull

Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma
Restaurang Forma – Lunch in Södermalm
Restaurang Forma

Forma

Seasonal lunch break

Head to Forma on Hornbruksgatan if you appreciate good food with Asian, French and Swedish influences. They serve both lunch and dinner and at lunchtime you can choose from a daily fish dish, a weekly meat and vegetarian dish, or one of Forma's classics: truffle pasta or pork tonkatsu. The menu is steered by the seasons and the ingredients available. 

Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen
Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen
Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen
Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen
Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen
Loopen – Lunch in Södermalm
Loopen

Loopen

Sunny terrace

Palm trees and Caribbean vibes in Hornstull - yup, they do exist! Loopen has created a leafy, green oasis with sea breezes and a sunny terrace right on the waterfront. At lunchtime they serve traditional Swedish favourites as boats glide past. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 120 SEK)
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull – Lunch in Södermalm
Bar Schiacciate Hornstull

Bar Schiacciate

Sandwich lunch

Drop in to Bar Schiacciate for a quick and tasty lunch in the form of a hearty sandwich with flavours from Italy. Warm schiacciata bread is filled to order with tasty ingredients such as cheese, charcuterie and vegetables, and is served either as takeaway or on site in the small premises in the heart of Hornstull.

  • Type of lunch: Sandwiches

Klang Market

International influences

Modern meeting place inside Hornstullsgallerian shopping centre which serves lots of plant-based, healthy and international food. Choose from everything from salads to pizzas and hamburgers.

Babel Bazaar

Simple and delicious

Right next to the underground entrance, this Middle Eastern spot serves popular wraps and dishes with freshly-fried falafel and other delights. Flavours are inspired by the colourful food markets of the Middle East. Eat in or take away.

Shaka Shaka

Hawaiian in Hornstull

In the mood for an Hawaiian poké bowl? This poké bar on Bergsunds Strand has several different variations, with fish, chicken or vegetarian toppings. The premises are small, so get your food to go if there's no space

Around Mariatorget/Zinkensdamm

Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering – Lunch in Södermalm
Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering

Hornsgatans Kvarterskrog

Continental flavours

Drop by Hornsgatan Kvarterskrog & Barservering, right next to Zinkensdamm underground station. They serve a plat du jour, but you can also choose from their generous à la carte menu. Culinary inspiration comes from the Mediterranean.

Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Le Kebab Södermalm

Le Kebab

Surprising kebab flavours

Falafel and kebabs in a completely new way. The emphasis here is on organic and plant-based, high-quality ingredients served in the form of innovative flavour combinations. Dishes are fresh and innovative, perfect for hearty and enjoyable lunch.

Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais
Plais – Lunch in Södermalm
Plais

Plais

Fish, meat or veggie

At Plais, whose name comes from the French “plaisir” meaning pleasure, the focus is on French cuisine with Swedish ingredients. They serve a daily lunch special, which is either vegetarian/vegan, or made with fish or meat. Take a peek at the menu in advance so you know what is being served on that particular day.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 145 SEK)
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's
Tony's – Lunch in Södermalm
Tony's

Tony's

Sponsored

Sourdough pizza or salad?

Does one person in your group want to tuck into freshly baked pizza for lunch, while another craves a fresh salad? Then head to Tony's, which is as much a pizzeria as a salad bar. Regardless of which dish you choose, you can expect good quality ingredients and careful preparation. The restaurant has plenty of seating if you want to take a pew, otherwise, you can just grab a takeaway.

  • Type of lunch: Pizza, salad bar
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival
Rival – Lunch in Södermalm
Rival

Rival

Relaxed meeting place

Tavernan, on the ground floor of Rival, is a social, cultural meeting place with a menu that oozes Scandinavian autumn and Italian late summer vibes. Order in something light, such as toast with prawns and avocado, or something more substantial such as pasta or steak. Round off lunch with an Italian pastry and an espresso.

Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder
Mahalo Söder – Lunch in Södermalm
Mahalo Söder

Mahalo

Plant-based

This healthfood café serves vegan food made from scratch from local and organic ingredients. You'll find substantial salads with exciting flavours, as well as smoothie bowls, juices and other healthy treats. Round off with a rawfood cake or pastry if you've got a sweet tooth.

Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Kalf & Hansen Mariatorget

Kalf & Hansen

Locally grown and organic

The vision here is modern, organic Nordic food, served fast. Nothing Kalf & Hansen serve is genetically modified or contains monosodium glutamate, and there's no unnecessary transportation or any other kind of funny business.

  • Type of lunch: Bowls, soups, salads around 110–130 SEK

Falafelbaren

Falafel favourite

Falafelbaren serves up a reliable budget lunch in the form of falafel. On a plate, as a salad, in pita or tannour bread, it's up to you how you want to eat it but whichever way, you can count on crispy falafel, fresh vegetables and tasty sauces.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (from around 85 SEK)

Lao Lao

Authentic flavours from China

Lao Lao opened on Hornsgatan in autumn 2018 and quickly became a local hot spot. The light, airy little restaurant serves authentic Chinese food such as jiangbing, Chinese crepes. At lunchtime you can choose three small dishes for a good value lunch.

Légumes

Vegetarian lunch buffet

If you're in the mood for a plant-based lunch, head for Légumes on Bysistorget. They serve a vegetarian lunch buffet with Mediterranean influences. Food is served over the counter and options include popular dishes such as moussaka and hummus.

Around Slussen/Medborgarplatsen

Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar
Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar
Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar
Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar
Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar
Hernö Gin Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Hernö Gin Bar

Hernö Gin Bar

Lunch at gin bar

Hernö Gin Bar may be best known for their ambitious gin cocktails, but you can also enjoy lunch and dinner here. At lunchtime they serve salads, flatbreads and pasta dishes and naturally you can order a cheeky cocktail to go with your meal if you're in the mood. The restaurant is on the ground floor of the bar's historic premises next to Slussen.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
BOO Burgers & Barbecue Södermalm

BOO Burgers & Barbecue

A proper nosh-up

Burgers and BBQ take centre stage at BOO Burgers & Barbecue a stone's throw from Medborgarplatsen. Their lunch deal consists of barbeque or a pastrami sandwich with sides and drinks. You can order your food digitally at the restaurant's express counter.

Brisket & Friends

Masses of meat

You'll find this Södermalm smokehouse in a little alleyway heading up to Mosebacke. On Wednesdays to Sundays they serve a BBQ lunch which consists of freshly smoked meat and tasty sides and sauces.   

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Lunch in Södermalm
Kvarnen

Kvarnen

True-blue Södermalm institution

This famous old beer hall next to Björns trädgård park serves up a selection of traditional Swedish dishes for lunch. Choose from dishes such as meatballs and fried herring, served with bread, salad, tea or coffee. The atmosphere is as classic as the menu.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 155 SEK)

Freyja

Luxury lunch at high altitude

Right at the top of Hornsgatan 18 is Freyja, where the philosophy is to serve uncomplicated food of the highest quality. For Freyja, that means a menu based on ingredients in season, with an emphasis on vegetables and a Swedish foundation, spiced with influences from international cuisines. Lunch is of the more luxurious kind, with a three-course menu from which to choose all your favourites.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Nem Nem

Varied Vietnamese cuisine

Nem Nem Quan was one of Stockholm's first, if not the very first, Vietnamese restaurants. Every weekday, a lunch menu is served that offers everything from stir-fries to noodle soup. Some dishes are permanent features, such as spring rolls, noodle salad and wok with duck fillet.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Biblioteket Live

Homecooking on Medborgarplatsen

In magnificent premises on Medborgarplatsen, the old library has been converted into a restaurant, bar and concert venue. Lunch is also served here in the form of a traditional Swedish homecooking-style dish of the day or à la carte, as well as a weekly fish and lacto-vegetarian option.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (weekly lunch special 155 SEK)

Eatnam

Tasty Vietnamese lunch

Eatnam is many Stockholmers' favourite spot for a quick and tasty lunch. Vietnamese food is the order of the day, with a menu consisting of both daily lunch dishes and à la carte options such as  tasty soups, baguettes and noodles.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 130 SEK)

La Neta

Mexican fastfood favourite

Uncomplicated lunch favourite serving tacos and quesadillas which are ordered at the counter. La Neta works however hungry you are or how long you want to sit and eat. Put in your order and grab a spot to sit: table reservations are not a thing at La Neta.

Around Katarina/Sofia

M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick Nytorget

M.O.A.S – Meat on a Stick

Luxury kebabs

The founder of this kebab place is a true kebab expert - he has eaten over 10,000 kebabs all over the world. His travels have inspired the menu, which includes kebabs made with meat from the same supplier that some of the city's top restaurants use, and the spit is built by hand every day. The menu includes chicken, lamb, pork and falafel in different varieties, either served in a freshly baked pita bread or as a bowl.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (from around 140 SEK)
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People
Meatballs for the People – Lunch in Södermalm
Meatballs for the People

Meatballs

Meatballs for all tastes

While it's wonderful to enjoy food influences from all over the world, sometimes nothing beats a hearty portion of Swedish meatballs with mash, cream sauce and lingonberries. At Meatballs, they're passionate about meatballs in all different varieties, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. Eat on site in the rustic restaurant, or get take away.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte 
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill
Baladi Grill – Lunch in Södermalm
Baladi Grill

Baladi Grill

Homemade from the Middle East

At Baladi Grill, grilled delicacies such as chicken, halloumi and vegetables are accompanied by various accompaniments and served in pita bread or on a plate. Enjoy an affordable lunch cooked from scratch, on the spot or to pick up on the go. If your tummy's really rumbling, you can supplement your meal with fries or grilled vegetables, or perhaps a sundae on homemade soft-serve ice cream?

  • Type of lunch: À la carte 
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri – Lunch in Södermalm
Paulinas Kök & Kakeri

Paulinas Kök & Kakeri

Made from scratch

The lunch menu at Paulinas is updated every week, and everything they serve is prepared and baked from scratch using carefully selected, and often locally sourced, ingredients. Fresh bowls, hearty sandwiches, and daily lunch specials featuring flavours from various parts of the world are just a few of the things they serve in the cosy café with plenty of space for lunch-hungry guests.

  • Type of lunch: Daily lunch special, sandwiches, bowls
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Stockholm Ost & Chark Södermalm

Stockholm Ost & Chark

Lunch at the deli

At this combined deli, bar and restaurant, you can not only buy cheeses, charcuterie and fine foods to go, you can also sit down for a delicious lunch or dinner made from said delicacies. Lunch with European flavours is served in a classic bistro setting,.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget
Lykke Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Lykke Nytorget

Lykke Nytorget

Seasonal lunch

Colourful Lykke Nytorget has many strings to its bow. Their raison d'être is really good coffee, but since their renovation they also have a kitchen where they prepare both lunch and dinner. They serve seasonal dishes at lunchtime, in the form of salads and hearty sandwiches.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (from around 139 SEK)
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck
Bleck – Lunch in Södermalm
Bleck

Bleck

Lunch in the park

Bleck draws guests to Lilla Blecktorn park all year round, with their terrace and glassed-in outdoor dining area. Culinary inspiration comes from Europe, and at lunchtime they serve a small selection of dishes with something to suit all tastes, such as grilled sandwiches, sandwiches and salads.  

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (lunch dishes around 195 SEK)

Elefantpojken

Asian crossover lunch

Red and green curry, noodles, Thai basil, chilli and stir-fries are regulars on the menu at Elefantpojken, where you can choose from various proteins such as fish and shellfish, meat, chicken and vegetarian. They call their food Asian crossover.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Stella

New pizza combos

Stella's roots lie in the Swedish pizza tradition, seasoned with Neapolitan heritage and with an emphasis on sustainability. They're passionate about finding the right ingredients for the right pizza here. The menu is made up of classics you're sure to recognise, mixed with inspiring new combinations and a guest pizza of the month.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (pizza from around 90 SEK)

Mormors

Simple little gem

Mormors Dumplings' premises may be simple, but their food is something special. Good-value dumplings, stir-fries and soups are the order of the day, and everything is made from scratch with authentic ingredients and techniques. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (pizza from around 90 SEK)

Nytorget 6

Modern neighbourhood restaurant

Nytorget 6 is a popular meeting place with a buzzy atmosphere and southern European gastronomy on the menu. Meet up over lunch; a daily lunch special, daily vegetarian dish and their popular hamburger are always on the menu.

Pat's Place

Flavours from Thailand

Pat's Place have made a name for themselves for their unique concept that consists of exciting tapas dishes with flavours from Thailand, a concept that won them a prestigious award for best budget restaurant in Stockholm in 2020. At lunchtime they serve larger dishes, but still with Thai flavours. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 140 SEK)
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
Robin Delselius Bageri Södermalm

Robin Delselius Bageri

Charming neighbourhood bakery with an emphasis on top-quality ingredients

You won't find any semi-finished industrial food products in Robin Delselius' homely, cosy bakery. Everything is made by hand from scratch here, using carefully-selected ingredients. At lunchtime you can choose from a selection of substantial sandwiches, quiches and salads. If you fancy something sweet after your meal you'll find everything from freshly-baked cinnamon buns to all kinds of pastries, meringues and cakes.

Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget
Urban Deli Nytorget – Lunch in Södermalm
Urban Deli Nytorget

Urban Deli

Restaurant/bar/deli on Nytorget

One of Södermalm's most popular meeting places is a mix of restaurant, bar and deli. Lunch is international and includes everything from Asian salads to fish and meat dishes. You can even order a three-course meal if you're having a long business - or pleasure - lunch.

Chutney

Veggie veteran

Chutney has long been a well-known, filling option for anyone looking for homemade, organic, vegetarian/vegan food. They serve international stews, vegan patties and other meat-free dishes for lunch, and salad, bread, coffee and tea are included.

Shanti

Authentic culinary experience

Shanti Gossip close to Nytorget is inspired by the pulse and Bengali cuisine of Brick Lane, London's "Little Bangladesh". They serve authentic, good-value lunch dishes from their colourful little premises on Skånegatan.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (around 110 SEK)

Around Skanstull

Teatern

Elite chefs gathered in Ringen

This ambitious "food stage" inside the Ringen shopping centre has gathered some of the hottest chefs in the country in one place. You'll find good-value streetfood of all kinds, from pizza to ramen.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito
Café Caminito – Lunch in Södermalm
Café Caminito

Caminito

Argentina meets Sweden

Caminito offers the best of two worlds - gorgeous surroundings and good food. More specifically, South American and Argentinian food served street food style alongside Swedish classics. Dishes include gazpacho, tortilla and Toast Skagen.  

  • Type of lunch: À la carte 
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm – Lunch in Södermalm
NÒR Södermalm

NÒR

Bistro lunch in a modern format

The menu at NÒR reflects the season's range of ingredients, with a varied selection of brasserie dishes in a modern format. Have lunch in an urban environment inspired by the muted tones of the Nordics, ideal for both business lunches and casual meals with friends. Choose between the weekly meat, fish, or vegetarian option, or opt for one of the restaurant's signature lunch dishes.

  • Type of Lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 155 SEK)

Suris Street Food

Street food from Asia

What started out as a small hole-in-the-wall is now a fully-fledged (well, with a couple of seats anyway) restaurant where you can drop by for lunch inspired by Asian street food. Choose from bowls, soups, spring rolls, and other dishes. Most of them can be made plant-based if you prefer to eat vegetarian.

  • Lunch Type: Street food
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece
Invece – Lunch in Södermalm
Invece

Invece

Italian with elements of Swedish homecooking

At Italian Invece, they serve a piatto del giorno – also known as a daily lunch special –  in the form of two varied homecooking-style dishes, a couple of standing favourites and, of course, both pizza and pasta. A salad buffet, freshly baked focaccia and coffee are also included. If you come here on the weekend, you can enjoy the Italian brunch buffet, which includes everything from pizza and pasta to salads and hot dishes.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte (daily lunch special around 135 SEK)
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar
Exit Lounge & Bar – Lunch in Södermalm
Exit Lounge & Bar

Exit

Sponsored

Lounge all day

This restaurant and bar with a modern lounge feel is centrally located on the corner of Folkungagatan and Götgatan. During the day they serve lunch dishes and tapas with European flavours. Choose from the weekly lunch menu, mix and match from the tapas menu or order in one of their classic dishes that are always on the menu.  

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

Pelikan

Classic Swedish homecooking

This classic Stockholm restaurant transports guests back to a bygone era, with its large arched windows, dark wooden interiors and patterned tile floors. The menu is equally classic, with Swedish homecooking dishes made the traditional way. 

  • Type of lunch: À la carte 

Ri Cora

Generous lunch buffet

Tuck into a proper Asian lunch buffet. At Ri Cora you can choose between everything from sushi to Asian grilled and hot dishes. The restaurant is on Götgatan, in what used to be a former cinema.

Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India
Happy India – Lunch in Södermalm
Happy India

Happy India

Tried-and-tested neighbourhood Indian

Family-owned Happy India on Mariatorget serves well-known Indian dishes at both lunch and dinner. The lunch menu includes options such as the vegetarian dish of the day and one with lamb, chicken, or prawns. Equally great for dining in or takeaway.

  • Type of lunch: À la carte

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