The guide to the best meatballs in Stockholm

The meatballs at Riche are true classics and naturally they're served with all the traditional accompaniments - cream sauce, lingonberries and pickled cucumber.

This Södermalm restaurant serves meatballs in various guises, both vegetarian and meat. Their aim is to serve “the world's best meatballs”. Choose from classic Swedish meatballs and other dishes with meatballs on the menu. Pair your food with wine, beer or cocktails. 

Historic Tranan may well serve the most popular meatballs in Stockholm and if you've visited the restaurant more than once you're very likely to have sampled them. Don't hesitate to ask for them even if you don't see them on the menu - their famous meatballs are always on offer.

The extra-large meatballs at Pelikan – one of the oldest restaurants in Sweden - draw in Stockholmers and tourists alike. Served, naturally, with cream sauce, salted cucumbers, sweetened lingonberries and pureed potato.

If it's tradition you want, it's tradition you'll get. The name of this Old Town restaurant reflects their philosophy. They've fully embraced all things Scandinavian, from the decor to the menu, which includes both traditional and more contemporary dishes. They transform the finest ingredients into what is unofficially the national dish of Sweden - meatballs with classic accompaniments potato puree, cream sauce, lingonberries and pickled cucumber.

Some regard the meatballs served at Operakällarens bakficka as the very best in Stockholm. The obligatory Swedish classic are served as they always have been, with cream sauce, potato puree, lingonberries and pickled cucumber.

What would a Swedish neighbourhood restaurant be without meatballs? They may have created a restaurant with Parisian vibes and strong Southern European influences at Hornsgatan, but, like a warm, cosy hug, meatballs are always available here, made from veal mince and served with classic accompaniments. 

Thelins know that top-quality ingredients are the key foundation of really great meatballs. They serve meatballs in the traditional way, with mashed potatoes, cream sauce, pickled cucumber and lingonberries. You can satisfy your meatball cravings at Thelins Grand Café & Vinbar every day of the week, from morning until late evening.

Renowned "home-rolled" meatballs, served with a sauce made from rich meat stock, cream and port. Naturally, lingonberries, pickled cucumber and potato puree also accompany the balls. Historic Prinsen is as classic as it comes.

Uber-classic restaurant on Djurgården passionate about preserving Sweden's culinary heritage. Their traditional meatballs are served with cream sauce, pickled cucumber, lingonberries and pureed potato.

Nalen has KRAV organic certification and they select all their ingredients with great care. The meatballs are made from Swedish meat and come served pureed potato, cream sauce, pressed cucumber and lingonberries.

This popular neighbourhood restaurant in Östermalm has a continental evening menu, which also includes veal meatballs with cream sauce, mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and lingon. The generous dinner menu boasts several Swedish homecooking favourites and also includes Southern European options for those craving something different.

Take a trip out to Djurgården and enjoy hand-rolled meatballs in this imposing former merchant's home. Accompaniments? Cream sauce, lingonberries, pickled cucumber and pureed potato, of course.

You'll find Fjäderholmarna, "the feather islands", just a short boat trip from Stockholm city centre. This smokery restaurant serves meatballs just like granny used to make, with almond-potato puree and classic accompaniments.