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Read MoreB.A.R.
Located just back from the waterfront in downtown Stockholm, B.A.R. is a lively seafood grill housed in a spacious, industrial-style dining room with white-tiled walls, a long bar and fish tank and sprawling ice counter proffering the day’s freshest catches....
Read MoreBabette
Serving Stockholm’s best pizza, Babette is a casual neighborhood restaurant that has managed to stay a bit off the radar of tourists despite being one of the hottest spots in town. Located just north of Ostermalm and a few blocks...
Read MoreBar Agrikultur
The sister restaurant to Agrikultur, this small vegetarian eatery in SoFo is known for its home-distilled gin (different herb-infused flavors are created by different members of the staff). Most tables at the dinner-only restaurant are reserved for walk-ins, but a...
Read MoreCafé Saturnus
This is simply the best café in Stockholm. The quality of the food, the attentive service, the constant happy hubbub of the room—it’s a near-perfect café. It’s known for its freakishly huge cinnamon rolls, but opt instead for a slice...
Read MoreCorner Club
Tucked at the intersection of two cobblestoned streets in Stockholm’s Old Town, Corner Club bills itself as “a spirited establishment.” Opened in 2013, the cocktail-only drinking parlor is modeled after a 1960s London pub and serves a curated list beverages...
Read MoreEkstedt
The unique selling point at Niklas Ekstedt’s tasting menu–only (four or six courses) restaurant is that it is, quite literally, on fire. The only electricity in the kitchen is for lighting and refrigeration. All the cooking is done over a...
Read MoreFabrique
Maybe we can blame the dominance of crispbread, but for years Sweden was a barren wilderness when it came to really great loaves. Fabrique, and a handful of other bakeries that have sprung up in recent years, have changed that....
Read MoreFotografiska Restaurant
Stockholm’s Fotografiska has always been a must-visit, but with the addition of a fine-dining restaurant in 2015, it is even more of a draw. Located on the third floor of the photography museum, in an old brick customs house on...
Read MoreIl Caffè
This popular coffee chain has several locations throughout Stockholm and is a favorite with locals, who come to work on their laptops throughout the day. Il Caffe is the perfect spot to grab a cup of excellent coffee and a...
Read MoreLilla Ego
Lilla Ego is a small, unremarkable room on a boring street, but yet it is booked solid for months in advance. The reason? The food. It’s staggeringly good, and served up without any fuss or nonsense. The menu is written...
Read MoreLisa Elmqvist
At Lisa Elmqvist, shellfish, fresh salmon and perch are displayed on ice like precious jewels. Smoked salmon with creamy wild mushrooms; crayfish with garlic, leeks and parsley; and pickled herring with boiled potato, red onion and sour cream are highlights....
Read MoreMälarpaviljongen
This is the first choice for a sunny day—a waterside café with a floating bar. It can be paradise in the Swedish summer, when you can sit with a bottle of rosé and watch the tour boats chug by on...
Read MoreMatbaren
Swedish chef Mathais Dahlgren’s most casual venue (his other two, Matsalen and Matbordet, are also located at the Grand Hotel) is a must-visit for all foodies visiting Stockholm. With a name that translates to The Food Bar, the one-Michelin-starred restaurant...
Read MoreNook
Set in the trendy Sodermalm neighborhood, Nook is an innovative dining venue that attracts both highbrow foodies and local hipsters. The restaurant offers an upscale culinary experience that is also affordable and casual, and features a menu that is inspired...
Read MoreNytorget 6
Always bustling, Nytorget 6 is located in the trendy SoFo neighborhood and attracts a crowd of loyal regulars, visiting shoppers and local families. The corner restaurant is open from the early morning to late evening, welcoming diners with a cozy...
Read MoreOperakällaren
This downtown restaurant is fashionable, formal and fun for dinner before the opera or ballet or for a long, leisurely meal. Situated in the magnificent old Royal Opera House, it’s a portrait of traditional Stockholm style. For a more relaxed...
Read MoreÖstermalms Saluhall
Stockholm locals have long valued fresh, organic ingredients, and most of the city’s neighborhoods feature at least one saluhallar (market hall). One of the first of its kind, Östermalms Saluhall opened in 1888 in the posh Ostermalm nave and has...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MorePA & Co
This no-reservations spot is routinely packed with a friendly mix of local artists and writers as well as in-the-know visitors. With a convivial neighborhood vibe and unpretentious atmosphere, PA & Co occupies a charming corner in Ostermalm and serves bistro...
Read MorePharmarium
Inspired by Sweden’s first pharmacy, which opened nearby in 1575, Pharmarium takes creates cocktails with scientific precision. Located on the main square in Gamla Stan, the cocktail bar incorporates Swedish elements like licorice, cloudberry jam and birch and moss smoke...
Courtesy Anders ThessingRead MoreRiche
A favorite with Stockholm’s fashion and art crowds, this institution has been around since 1893, having served as an exclusive club as well as champagne bar and restaurant, which it is now. The elegant bistro, modeled after Café Riche in...
Read MoreRolfs Kök
Designed with an open kitchen to encourage interaction between the chefs and patrons, Rolfs Kök focuses on husmanskost (“everyday Swedish cooking”). Commissioned to style the interiors, famed Swedish architects Jonas Bohlin and Thomas Sandell infused the dining room with an...
Read MoreSmak
Located on a quiet side street off the city’s main road, Sveavagen, Smak, which means taste in Swedish, stays true to its name. Rather than list dishes by their ingredients, all items on the menu are named after their primary...
Read MoreStikkiNikki
Opened in 2008 by Texas-bred Nicole Emson (who was nicknamed StikkiNikki for her slender legs as a child), this family-run gelateria has grown to be Stockholm’s most popular ice cream purveyor. After working in kitchens all over the world (including...
Read MoreStrandvägen 1
This is one of the coolest places in town to grab a drink or some food, which is both good and bad. The good is that when the beautiful people of Stockholm assemble, it is quite a sight. On the...
Read MoreSturehof
Located in Stureplan, a large square in the center of Stockholm, this Swedish institution is famous for its shellfish and offers consistently lovely food and a great scene throughout the year. The large terrace outside draws locals after work and...
Read MoreSushi Sho
The one-Michelin-starred Sushi Sho opened in 2014 to widespread critical acclaim and is now a must-visit for purist sushi lovers visiting Stockholm. Having honed his skills for over two decades, chef Carl Ishizaki shows his talents with his omakase menu...
Read MoreThe Flying Elk
The gastropub sister restaurant to two-Michelin-starred Frantzén, the Flying Elk delivers a casual dining experience and Swedish-British fusion pub fare at reasonable prices. The goal of the restaurant was to provide the same five-star dining experience as Frantzén, but in...
Photo by Melissa Biggs Bradley, courtesy IndagareRead MoreTössebageriet
A fika is best described as the Swedish version of afternoon tea. Swedes are the second biggest coffee drinkers in the world (per capita), and love to sit down for an afternoon fika. Opened in 1920, Tösses bakery is considered...
Read MoreTweed
The Swedish take on a speakeasy, Tweed channels a classic mens club vibe with tartan wallpaper, Turkish rugs, marine-inspired furnishings and plush leather Chesterfield armchairs, which can be reserved for an evening sampling the venue’s craft cocktails. The dimly lit,...
Courtesy Urban OrzolekRead MoreUrban Deli Nytorget
Located on a picturesque street in SoFo overlooking Nytorget Square, Urban Deli occupies a large, open-plan space with multiple dining outlets within it. The all-day eatery includes a market, bar, restaurant and delicatessen, and is bustling around-the-clock with neighborhood families...
Read MoreWedholms Fisk
The setting, overlooking the harbor, affords views of ferries coming and going to the archipelago and families out for a stroll in the lingering twilight. The décor is modern Swedish, with a soft color palette, airy atmosphere and fish sculptures...
Read MoreWoodstockholm
Opened in 2015, Woodstockholm is one of the most talked-about places in Stockholm. Inspired by the founders’ other venture, a nature-inspired furniture line, the restaurant serves a changing menu that highlights seasonal produce in dishes like radishes served in a...
