Brasserie Balzac

4.1
103 ratings
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French restaurant
Brasserie Balzac
4.1
103 ratings

French-inspired Brasserie Balzac is something of an institution in Vasastan. This welcoming, expansive bistro serves authentic, seasonal food from small-scale French suppliers in a bustling, unpretentious environment. The idea is that guests should feel free to pop by on a whim to sample a glass of wine or grab a bite to eat.

The impressive interior draws inspiration from New York and Paris, with mosaic floor tiles, burgundy leather sofas, elegant crown mouldings and old-school mirrors adding to the ambitious bistro-style decor. The long cocktail bar is a real eye catcher and boasts an extensive wine and fabulous cocktail menu.

Despite the large space, there's an intimate feel to Brasserie Balzac that makes it an easy place to drop by at any time of the day. There are plenty of seats, many of them reserved for spontaneous guests, so there's always room if you want to come in for a cup of coffee, a simple omelette, a glass of bubbles or a big night out with friends - you decide. At weekends things get lively with music and a buzzy Continental atmosphere.

Honoré de Balzac, the famous writer and gourmand, who according to legend, ordered up to 100 oysters for lunch, inspired the name. Naturally, these fruits de mer delicacies are featured in the menu alongside bistro classics and contemporary dishes reflecting France's multicultural cuisine. During the summer months they serve the delicacy from an oyster van that's often parked in the outdoor dining area. 

In true brasserie style, the restaurant has generous opening hours and is only closed on four days a year: Christmas Eve, New Year's Day and the midsummer weekend. 

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Edit 2021: En modern klassiker. Har varit här ganska många ggr nu och tycker verkligen de har lyckats. Sedan min initiala recension 2016 har de även höjt nivån på maten ett snäpp. Sniglarna är bäst i stan tillsammans med Daphnes och entrecoten toppklas...

Listed in: Helglunch

Jag tycker att det är svårt att hitta bra luncher på helgen i Stockholm om man bara vill ha en vanlig lunch och inte brunch, men Balzac är perfekt för det! Unna dig en vinlunch här i den livliga och stimmiga miljön. Det är relativt enkelt att få bord,...

Listed in: VINLUNCH! ✨🥂

God mat, superbra service men framförallt otroligt bra stämning! Känns som att man är i Paris och hela lokalen är så fin och trevlig. Man får vara beredd på att det är väldigt högljutt, i alla fall när vi var där en fredagkväll...

Listed in: Middag i Stockholm

Har varit åtskilliga gånger på Balzac, tycker verkligen att det är ett sånt ställe som återkommer och man lätt hamnar på. Maten är ok men inte så mycket mer. Det är stimmigt och mingligt och väldigt högljutt. Trevligt men i...

Alltid trevligt att luncha på Balzac! Denna gång rotselleri med lökbuljong och svamp.
Höjdpunkten enligt mig är servicen, så trevlig och hjälpsam personal. Elegant miljö också. Maten är vällagad och god, enda kritiken är väl a...

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Have been here twice now and really disappointed with the food both times. The first time was a raw steak that was pressed together into an oblong ball and grew in its mouth. The other day I ate mussels where every other one was inedible, clearly noticed that they were mussels of poor and cheap qual...

Varm, härlig atmosfär och bra service! ✨Ostron och champagne✨

7 personer som fick stora bordet i Chambre Separe. Fin personlig service av vinkunnnig man som läste av gruppen på ett mycket bra sätt. Alla var nöjda med sina val av förrätter och varmrätter. Enda minus var desserten som var ok men inte mer. Ingen av gästern...

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If you want to be taken to France for an evening I would recommend Brasserie Balzac. With the noisier atmosphere of the French bistro's interior, it is as close as the teleportation we can get. I ate oysters and fish for dinner and measured, there are in my better places, the food was good but...

Spontant besök skärtorsdag, dagens lunch lamm med rostade,grönsaker mm
Smakade underbart ! Supertrevlig proffsig personal !
Återkommer gärna och ofta 👍

Helt okej mat, men ingen WOW-upplevelse. Vi var där på lunchen och det var mycket folk och härlig atmosfär. Bra service och inga problem att göra maten vegansk trots att det inte fanns något på menyn.

Jag älskar miljön på Brasserie Balzac och oftast får man bra service. Tyvärr kan detta variera lite.
Senast jag var här åt jag en fantastisk sallad med betor och getost samt deras otroligt goda Croque-Balzac-toast med tryffel.

Grym mat, grym service och grymma vibes. Vad mer behöver man skriva Bästa krog i vasastan. Hands down.

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Nice place that is beautiful with good food and okay service. I was actually considering giving a 3a because our dinnerware did not know at all. He was dizzy, forgot little things and for some reason did not come up with our food when we ordered, but "let us sit and talk for a while" very...

Blev matförgiftad av ostronen. Inte kul.

Känner du för ostron craving? Jo då är detta ställe himlen!

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I love going out for a weekend brunch as much as dinner. Balzac is a good brunch choice if you are several in the company and want a menu with both classic egg dishes and à la carte. The room is super nice and today we got a lovely waitress who gilded the lunch. I ate a chicken salad that was...

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This is a bit of a recent review of Balzac. Due to the pandemic restrictions, I have only lunched here before, but now we slipped in a few pieces for dinner.

Clenched, not so strange, and high mood and volume (which I'll return to later).

I love, as I said, designed at the res...

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The decor is really a 5a! One of Stockholm's coziest restaurants. The dark brown walls and the yellow Toniga lamps really give a warming feeling and you want to sit here. On the right side when you come in, there is the bar. Filled up all over the wall there are lots of bottles that become part...

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The staff were very friendly and helpful.

Reviews in the press

Aftonbladet

· 4 out of 5 · 2016-06-03

“Galet gott för dig som saknar Paris.”

SvD Krogguiden

· 3 out of 6 · 2016-05-19

“Om man har varit på den populära Balthazar i New York eller på La Cupole i Paris så känner man igen sig.”

Nöjesguiden

· 5 out of 6 · 2016-02-22

“Utsökt i sin enkelhet, vilket är bland det svåraste som finns att prestera.”

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FAQ

What kind of food is served at Brasserie Balzac?

We have categorised the cuisine at Brasserie Balzac as:

  • French
  • European

What type of bar is Brasserie Balzac?

We have categorised Brasserie Balzac as:

  • Cocktail bar

What is the cost of dining at Brasserie Balzac?

We have categorised Brasserie Balzac in the price range Mid-range (£££).

Does Brasserie Balzac serve lunch?

Yes, you can have lunch at Brasserie Balzac.

Can I bring my dog to Brasserie Balzac?

Yes, Brasserie Balzac is dog friendly, which means you can bring your dog.

Where is Brasserie Balzac?

Brasserie Balzac is located at Odengatan 26, 113 51, Vasastan. Nearest subway is Rådmansgatan (approximately 550m away).