Vegetarian restaurants
Plant-based food is an ever-growing part of the Stockholm restaurant scene. These days, it's not just purely vegetarian joints that serve really good green food - everyone from streetfood joints to fine-dining restaurants has excellent options for the herbivorous diner. This guide points the way to...
30 Apr 2024
American restaurants
Longing for distant shores across the pond? Stockholm boasts an abundance of American restaurants, steakhouses and sleek New York-style bistros. Think hearty comfort food, flaming grills and a slice of pecan pie and you’re on the right track. US cuisine has so much more to offer than the obvio...
15 Feb 2024
Good value restaurants Östermalm
Östermalm isn't exactly one of Stockholm's cheapest neighbourhoods, but you can still find plenty of restaurants where you can treat yourself to a meal out that won't break the bank. The area is full of well-loved neighbourhood restaurants and popular regular haunts. Follow our guide to reasona...
25 Jan 2024
Game restaurants
Are you a fan of rich, forest flavours? Game may not be something most of us eat every day, more of an occasional luxury, but game meats such as venison and moose are growing in popularity as healthier and more humane alternatives to farmed meat. Restaurants with game dishes on their menus often ser...
21 Feb 2024
Greek restaurants
Moussaka, grilled fish and meat, halloumi and creamy tzatziki. Greek cuisine doesn't just transport us to sunny islands, it also serves up familiar dishes which have become firm favourites in Sweden and beyond. Fancy eating out? We guide you to Stockholm's best Greek restaurants - count on authentic...
13 Mar 2024
Classic restaurants
Stockholm's restaurant scene is fit to burst with hip and trendy concepts. Therefore, it is particularly exciting to return to the classics - the most prestigious restaurants in Stockholm, that exude timeless elegance and tradition. We have sought out the absolute gems in an attempt to guide you to...
17 Apr 2024
Restaurants in Gärdet
Gärdet was originally used as a military training ground in the 1670s. These days it's a popular part of the city characterised by classic functionalist architecture and its large green space. Here, just a stone's throw from Östermalm, you'll find wonderful walking paths and cosy café...
17 Jan 2024
Restaurants in Hägersten-Liljeholmen
Hägersten-Liljeholmen, just south of Hornstull, has become a serious food mecca in recent years. There are masses of must-visit restaurants to discover, particularly around Liljeholmskajen, Midsommarkransen and Telefonplan. The neighbourhood boasts a wide range of new culinary concepts, as well...
17 Jan 2024
Latin American restaurants
South American and Latin American food is the hot new addition to Stockholm's restaurant scene. Forget bland Nineties-style tacos; these days you'll find fresh taquerias and other Mexican restaurants along with Peruvian cevicherias and influences from the Caribbean and other parts of South America.
15 Feb 2024
New Year's Eve
Celebrate New Year's Eve in Stockholm and you can choose between everything from classic sit-down dinners to extravagant parties with champagne in front of the fireworks. If you want to make sure the evening's not an anticlimax and you don't end up with cold feet when the clock strikes twelve, a lit...
12 Mar 2024
Healthy lunch
Gluten-free, vegetarian, raw food and locally-grown - Stockholm's choice of healthy lunch spots has exploded to meet the increased demand over the past few years. A welcome trend, which has made it easier than ever to make healthy choices. Whether you're interested in green juices and fresh wraps on...
13 Sep 2023
Dining solo
If you find yourself in Stockholm alone there's no reason why you shouldn't still eat out and experience the city's fantastic restaurant scene. Eating out alone can be an enjoyable experience - whether you're the kind of person who always finds someone to talk to or you'd rather keep your dining exp...
4 Oct 2023
Best restaurants in Hornsberg
Hornsberg has become an area to reckon with, both restaurant and café-wise. This slightly forgotten corner of west Kungsholmen boasts international restaurants, healthy lunch concepts, trendy fastfood and waterfront spots alongside Hornsbergs strand. You can even take a pre-prandial dip off t...
6 Dec 2023
Vegan pizza
Who doesn't love pizza? One of the world's favourite dishes, it's usually topped with plenty of melted cheese - but vegans need not despair. More and more pizzerias in Stockholm are serving plant-based vegan pizzas made without any animal products. Some simply exchange dairy cheese for vegan cheese...
8 Jan 2024
Castles and palaces
There's something about castles and palaces that inspires awe and touches a gentler, more romantic side to each of us. Grand and impressive with a historic flare, Stockholm and its surrounding areas boasts an abundance of manor houses, castle-like stately homes and palaces. Perfect for day trips, ro...
13 Feb 2024
Good value restaurants Vasastan
Treating yourself to a meal out on the town is an unbeatable way to add a little sparkle to your working week. Stockholm isn't generally known for its cheap restaurants but there are plenty of reasonable places to eat out in Vasastan - as long as you know where to look. We've rounded up a selection...
15 Jan 2024
Neighbourhood restaurants
Stockholm has masses of great local restaurants where you can hang out and eat dinner in a relaxed setting, preferably in the middle of the week when you can't bear the thought of cooking dinner. A perfect option for anyone who would rather be spontaneous and forget planning and making reservations.
4 Oct 2023
Christmas julbord
If you want to enjoy a traditional Swedish "julbord" Christmas buffet in Stockholm in 2023 there are masses of fabulous alternatives - some classic, some slightly more modern and alternative. Some lay out all the festive favourites such as pickled herring, meatballs and Janssons Temptation, while ot...
28 Nov 2023
Cosy restaurants in Östermalm
Looking for a charming, intimate restaurant in Stockholm's most exclusive neighbourhood, Östermalm? It's not the easiest part of town in which to find that perfect little spot as the selection of restaurants is so large. Of course everyone has slightly different ideas about what makes for a rea...
12 Feb 2024
Cosy restaurants in Vasastan
From long-standing gastronomic institutions to acclaimed neighbourhood restaurants and international gems - Vasastan has plenty of cosy restaurants for all tastebuds. Many of the restaurants combine ambitious cooking with intimate atmospheres and stylish interiors, and you'll often find them tucked...
29 Apr 2024
Cosy central restaurants
Central Stockholm may not be the first part of town that springs to mind when you think of the word cosy. The city centre is packed with shops, takeaway restaurants and cafés - but there are also plenty of charming, intimate restaurants if you know where to look. Luckily, we do. So follow our...
5 Sep 2023
Cosy restaurants in the Old Town
Stockholm's historic Old Town, with its narrow alleyways and romantic cellar vaults, is packed with cosy restaurants just waiting to be discovered. Whether you prefer French, Italian or Swedish cuisine there's something for everyone looking for a memorable evening out and to make your search easier...
4 Oct 2023
Raw food
The raw food trend is growing like crazy in Stockholm. More and more cafés and restaurants are jumping on the health food bandwagon and serving uncooked food and mouthwatering raw cakes and pastries. Forget joyless raw food salads - these days the choice of raw food includes everything from c...
6 Sep 2023
Brunch in the archipelago
One of the best things about Stockholm is its proximity to the Stockholm archipelago, easily accessible from the city centre. Whether you're visiting the capital or live here permanently, an outing to the islands is a must. There are countless beautiful islands and skerries, with bathing spots, natu...
9 Apr 2024
Breakfast in Vasastan
Take a break and treat yourself to a little everyday luxury with breakfast out on the town. Vasastan has plenty of options, breakfast-wise - everything from trendy juice bars to cosy cafés and bistros and restaurants serving a range of breakfasts to earlybirds and night owls alike. Follow our...
4 Sep 2023
Food halls
Discovering Stockholm's indoor food halls and markets is a wonderful activity for anyone who enjoys browsing foodie delicacies, such as fresh fish and shellfish, fine cheeses, olive oils and gourmet pre-prepared dishes. Or why not sit down and enjoy a few oysters and a glass of bubbly in a delightfu...
27 Mar 2024
Truffles
Autumn is the best time to eat that most prized of delicacies - the truffle, and there are plenty of restaurants that make the most of these musky little treasures. If there's any time you should treat yourself to this rare and expensive ingredient, it's now. Truffle pasta, truffle pizza, truffle ha...
10 Apr 2024
Accessible restaurants
Everyone should be able to enjoy a wonderful meal out without having to worry about how they're going to get in and out of the restaurant. There are plenty of restaurants in Stockholm with varying degrees of wheelchair access so if you're looking for a restaurant with great food, as well as plenty o...
10 Oct 2023
Sustainable restaurants
Environmentally-aware Stockholmers and tourists are increasingly choosing restaurants that focus on sustainability when they go out to eat. Menus based around organic and seasonal ingredients and attempts to reduce food waste are important factors for many restaurant goers and many restaurants are g...
11 Jan 2024
Food tours
Are you a real foodie, or just interested in trying some new flavours or restaurants? Whether you're a Stockholm local or a tourist in town, taking a food tour is a perfect way to discover the city. Explore new neighbourhoods and restaurants you never knew existed, flavours you didn't know you liked...
5 Sep 2023
Veggieburgers
Vegetarians and vegans alike have plenty to get their teeth into with the current burger trend - because what would a decent burger menu be without at least one worthy veggieburger? We've checked out the selection and found a bunch of really delicious vegetarian burgers in Stockholm guaranteed to sa...
13 Feb 2024
Good value restaurants Kungsholmen
For many of us, eating out is one of life's great pleasures, though our wallets may not always agree. Luckily, there are places in Stockholm, particularly in Kungsholmen, that serve great food at decent prices. Places where you can get a little taste of everyday luxury without feeling as though you'...
12 Feb 2024
Bar food
You don't always want to break up a nice time hanging out at the bar to go and find something to eat - so it's lucky there are plenty of places in Stockholm that offer a really good bar menu as well as drinks. Dinner for one, after-work or just a spontaneous visit - getting a spot at the bar doesn't...
1 Dec 2023
Easter food
Celebrating Easter in Stockholm this year? Why not skip the cooking and enjoy traditional Swedish Easter food out at a restaurant instead? There are several restaurants in Stockholm serving up classic Easter celebrations, in the form of Easter buffets, brunch and special Easter menus. Traditional di...
26 Mar 2024
Brunch for large groups
Round up your friends or family for the perfect weekend activity after a long week of work or sightseeing - brunch! Stockholm is packed with all kinds of brunch restaurants, with various styles and specialities. When you're a slightly larger group wanting to go out to eat brunch together it can be h...
15 Apr 2024
Food home delivery
You don't always have the time or energy to go and pick your takeaway food from a restaurant. Luckily, There are several services in Stockholm offering home delivery of food from countless different restaurants - the only thing you need to do is decide what kind of food you're in the mood to eat. He...
11 Mar 2024
24 hours in Stockholm
Sweden's capital city isn't just growing size-wise - Stockholm also offers an ever-increasing choice of new restaurants, cafés and other great places to visit. All parts of town have their own particular charm and the central area is small enough to allow you to walk between destinations. Gra...
4 Sep 2023
Chicken restaurants
Chicken joints have become a hot addition to the Stockholm restaurant scene, covering the spectrum from comfort food to slightly more healthy options. Crispy American chicken wings, or hot wings, vie with roast Swedish corn-fed chicken, confit duck and feathered streetfood from all over the world. W...
12 Feb 2024
Cosy restaurants in Kungsholmen
Dimly lit, light and airy, French or Italian - what makes a restaurant cosy and inviting is a matter of taste. We're pretty sure though that attractive, laid-back surroundings combined with interesting, well-executed food and drink is a formula that suits most tastes. There are plenty of cosy restau...
20 Nov 2023
Chef's tables
If you're looking for a foodie night out with a difference, gather a group of friends together and try a chef's table experience. Several restaurants in Stockholm have hopped on the international bandwagon of offering a table right in, or alongside, the kitchen, allowing guests to see their food bei...
24 Oct 2023
Museum restaurants
Not everyone wants to spend an entire day or evening at a museum looking at art or antiquities. But in case it has escaped your attention, there's another very good reason to visit many of Stockholm's museums: world-class restaurants. So why not kill two birds with one stone? Take along a friend, yo...
4 Sep 2023
Corporate julbord
Going out to eat a traditional Swedish Christmas buffet, or julbord, with colleagues to celebrate the past year is always a popular move, and there are numerous restaurants in Stockholm that are particularly suitable for corporate Christmas parties. Whether you're part of a smaller company that want...
12 Dec 2023
Signature dishes
A great menu is all well and good, but there's something a bit special about restaurants that are known for one particular signature dish. There are plenty of restaurants in Stockholm famous for one dish - from culinary classics that have been served for decades to trendy signature desserts that eve...
25 Oct 2023
Cosy restaurants in Djurgården
The island of Djurgården, with its wide open spaces, leafy parkland and many attractions, is one of Stockholm's loveliest spots, so it's not surprising there are plenty of really special restaurants here, including historic inns and award-winning restaurants with Michelin stars. Whatever the time of...
11 Dec 2023
New Year's Eve at home
Bubbles, lobster and elegant desserts - New Year's Eve is almost upon us and if you're planning on hosting a New Year's Eve dinner at home this can mean a lot of planning and preparation. But you can make life a little easier on yourself and still impress guests with delicious food and an elegant fi...
19 Dec 2023
Saké
Ever increasing numbers of bars and restaurants in Stockholm are turning their gaze towards the east and serving the Japanese national drink, saké. Some places even arrange themed drinks tastings. Saké is made purely from rice and water, but it's a complex brew that can range from swee...
10 Apr 2024
Valentine's Day restaurants
Valentine's Day is a popular holiday in Sweden nowadays and it's the perfect opportunity to eat a romantic dinner with your beloved. Going out to eat at a restaurant on Valentine's Day is always a good idea and many restaurants in Stockholm make a real effort to create a specially romantic atmospher...
12 Feb 2024
Vegetarian julbord
A traditional Swedish Christmas julbord buffet doesn't just have to consist of ham, pickled herring and gravadlax. Even the most typical julbord includes plenty of plant-based dishes, but they can often be overlooked. Christmas buffets that focus on the greener elements are becoming increasingly pop...
6 Dec 2023
Comfort food
Time for a warming, enjoyable or just straight-up yummy meal which brings back old memories? When you're up against miserable weather, tough days or a touch of melancholy, comfort food is the culinary equivalent of a big hug. Comfort food is often associated with the classic dishes of the southern s...
27 Mar 2024
Christmas lunch
Take a break from the festive frenzy, book yourself a Christmas lunch and enjoy a classic julbord buffet with all the traditional Swedish flavours, or something with alternative flavours. If you don't feel like spending an entire evening celebrating Christmas, a Christmas lunch can be a slightly mor...
23 Oct 2023