Södermalm
Lofty ceilings, wood panelling and no-nonsense waiters in waistcoats set the scene for classic husmanskost (home cooking) at this century-old beer hall –…
Must-see restaurants in Stockholm
Gamla Stan
The real reason to hit Under Kastanjen is for its picturesque setting, on a cobbled square, beside a chestnut tree, surrounded by ochre and yellow…
Gamla Stan
While it lacks atmosphere or any culinary punch, casual Hermitage is a good spot for a well-priced, no-fuss meat-free feed. The limited vegetarian buffet…
Södermalm
The regulars at this soulful pub-restaurant range from multipierced rockers to blue-rinse grandmas, all smitten with the dimly lit romantic atmosphere,…
Gamla Stan
Located in the heart of Gamla Stan only a short distance from the Royal Palace, Tradition brings a touch of class to traditional Swedish favourites like…
Södermalm
A snug, affable, casual lunch spot, En Halv Trappa Ner draws locals with its simple, fresh and filling salads. Customise your salad by choosing a protein …
Södermalm
Van der Nootska Palace was built in the 17th century and has been a private residence, a foreign embassy and even a tobacco factory. These days it's a…
Gamla Stan
The cafe and bakery run by Stockholms Stadsmission, a chain of secondhand charity shops, is an excellent spot for a sweet treat or a traditional shrimp…
Gamla Stan
Enjoying a prime people-watching position on a picturesque square, this cafe is good for such standards as salads, pastas and a particularly delicious…
Gamla Stan
Named after King Magnus III, Restaurang Magnus Ladulås is housed on the site of a 16th-century eatery. Tables hug sloped ceilings in this authentic and…
Gamla Stan
Dating from 1785, this is Stockholm’s oldest bakery-cafe, complete with chintzy chandeliers, a subdued parlour atmosphere and a copper samovar full of…
Stockholm
K25 is a sleek food court that provides a fast and affordable option for breakfast, lunch or dinner in the upmarket area of Norrmalm. With various…
Gamla Stan
Located close to the tunnelbana station, Gamla Stans Fisk has been in business since 1907. The shop focuses on providing premium quality and ethically…
Södermalm
The heart and soul of Stockholm’s punk scene back in the 1980s is now a vegan cafe that doubles as an anarchist-leaning community centre. Everything…
Stockholm
A cardamom-scented labyrinth of cosy nooks, antique furnishings and oil paintings, Vetekatten is not so much a cafe as an institution. Wish back the old…
Södermalm
This food hall on Medborgarplatsen contains a cinema as well as shops selling everything from cheese and smallgoods to decent vegetarian grub. There are…
Södermalm
Head here for perfect crêpes in an intimate setting, plus a hint of shanty-town chic – think reggae tunes and old tin billboards for Stella Artois. A good…
Gamla Stan
Uniquely set in the dungeons of a former prison, Café Sten Sture is a short walk from the Royal Palace and the main square of Stortorget. Drop in for a…
Stockholm
The handiest central supermarket is Hemköp, on the lower level of Åhléns department store.
Stockholm
Step away from the bustle of Drottninggatan's fine shops and into this green oasis with its lily pond, mature trees, birdsong and pervading air of…
Stockholm
Squeeze in among the locals at this friendly cafe-bakery, a reliably affordable place to get a healthy and substantial meal in an unfussy setting. The…
Stockholm
In this restaurant on the top floor of the swanky Nordiska Kompaniet department store, celebrated local chef Björn Frantzén offers a menu of contemporary…
Stockholm
Burgers made from scratch in-house, served on bread baked in Phil's own bakery, are the name of the game here. It's a simple menu, with only a handful of…
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
Named after one of Carl Michael Bellman’s lovers, this villa was built as a steam bakery for the Stockholm World’s Fair (1897) and now serves fine food in…
Kungsholmen
When the sun’s out, few places beat this alfresco waterside spot for some Nordic dolce vita. Its glassed-in gazebo, vast floating terraces and surrounding…
Södermalm
This simple but ambitious vegan kitchen, part of the sleek, chef-showcasing food court Teatern inside the Ringen Shopping Centre, creates flavour-packed…
Stockholm
Stockholmers are obsessed with their coffee, but what if you're craving a nice cuppa? Looking venerable with its sombre wooden interior and rows of giant…
Vasastan
This attractive bistro near Odenplan, which shares a corner (and owners) with Olssons bar, serves Scandi classics like toast skagen or Swedish meatballs…
Gamla Stan
Follow your nose to this cute little corner deli, where the personable owners make all their own sausages and serve beer brewed by a family friend. Try…
Södermalm
For a quick snack of freshly fried herring, seek out this humble cart outside the tunnelbana station at Slussen. Large or small combo plates come with big…
Södermalm
Best at night, this outrageously kitsch Thai restaurant has to be seen to be believed. Tuck into your kao pat gai (chicken fried rice) in a real tuk-tuk…
Vasastan
The cosy backroom at this unpresumptuous cafe looks like the lobby of an old movie house fallen on hard times. A hit with writers, students and pensioners…
Södermalm
This retro-funky SoFo cafe does a bargain weekend brunch buffet (9am to 1pm Saturday and Sunday). Load your plate with everything from cereals, yoghurt…
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
This lovely cafe with a courtyard garden is located in the shadow of Liljevalchs Konsthall – and, at the time of our last visit, was more or less…
Stockholm
Super-kitsch Sabai-Soong is keeping it real despite the snooty address. A hit with families and fashionistas alike, its tropical-trash day-glo interior is…
Djurgården & Skeppsholmen
This summer cafe, in a little yellow hut near the Biskopsudden marina in Djurgården, has outdoor tables set on decks beside the water. It makes a lovely…
Gamla Stan
Just off Järntorget, this busy ice-cream shop reliably offers such quintessentially Swedish flavours as lemon licorice (lakrits), forest berries (skogsbär…
Vasastan
This comfy cafe is part of a chainlet of restaurants and serves filling, healthy salads, soups, curries and sandwiches.
