Stockholm Restaurants

  1. Mistral

    Nabbing itself a Michelin star in its first year on the scene, this stripped-back 18-seat restaurant has been booked solid since its debut in 2003. The star attraction is young chef Fredrik Andersson and his bold takes on robust Provençal cuisine, from mackerel sashimi layered with crisp pig's skin and oyster foam to langoustine tartare drizzled with roasted apple sorbet. Bookings essential.

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  2. Operakällaren

    If you plan on proposing over dinner, this is the place to do it. Set inside Stockholm's 19th-century opera house, its decadent chandeliers, golden mirrors and exquisitely carved ceilings are elegantly paired with classic French fare fused with subtle contemporary twists. Gents, wear a suit and tie, and book a table at least two weeks ahead.

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  3. Republik

    Republik's trés urbane bar was voted Stockholm's best back in 2006 (try a Gasper cocktail and you'll see why), yet the ultimate indulgence here is the adjoining restaurant, where the vibe is suave, the staff clued-up and the French-influenced food scandalously good (the seared scallops with truffle risoni, jamón Serrano, romanesco and fennel dill will leave you with a post-dinner glow).

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