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…
Must-see restaurants in Sweden
Lappland
At the tiny village of Klippen, about 6km north of Hemavan, the cheery dining room inside the barnlike Sånninggården has a deceptively rustic feel. This…
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
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
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
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…
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…
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.
Uppsala
On Uppsala's main square, this sophisticated brasserie, restaurant and cocktail bar gives Gallic flavours East-Asian twists. This might translate into…
Uppsala
A cross between a gourmet fishmonger, deli and bistro, Hambergs peddles photogenic, flavour-packed seafood dishes made with prime ingredients, including…
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…
Uppsala
This restaurant may look pricey, but the reality is that it serves one of the best value lunchtime menus in town. However, when the sun goes down the…
Stockholm Archipelago
Near the Gruvbryggan harbour, this lively restaurant-bar has a young, casual vibe, with meals ranging from hearty fish stew to quinoa salad. The fried…
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…
Lappland
Under the Icehotel umbrella, but down next to the church, this venerable old timber building by the river offers a more rustic, family-style dining…
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…
Malmö
Flanking Davidshallstorg square, demure, retro Mrs Brown is the kind of neighbourhood bistro-bar you dream will open up near you. The open kitchen uses…
Vaxholm
Splashed with colourful artworks, harbourside Boulangerie keeps the calories coming with its gorgeous, just-baked cakes and Swedish pastries. A short,…
Gothenburg
You may need to wait for a table at this moody, boisterous Italian restaurant, complete with verified Italians in the kitchen. Options range from…
Skåne
Described as one of Ystad’s best restaurants by Kurt Wallander in the movie Täckmanteln, Store Thor occupies the monastic arched cellar of the old town…
Visby
Decked out in distressed wood panelling, cool, casual Amarillo serves small, tapas-style dishes with European, Pacific and Mexican influences. Expect…
Bohuslän
With its killer waterside location, laid-back Bryggan Fjällbacka gives you multiple dining options: the informal Bryggan Cafe & Bistro, where you can grab…
Bohuslän
As you walk along the boardwalk, you're likely to be lured into this waterside spot by the bewitching smells emanating from the grill. Hamnen 4 woos fish…
Stockholm Archipelago
There are great views of the harbour from the sprawling terrace here, where bites range from open-face shrimp sandwiches to nutritious poke bowls. It's…
Gothenburg
Well worth the short trip across the river, the city's only Peruvian eatery is found on the 1st floor of a market hall. Sate your cravings for ceviche …
Malmö
Famed for her superb signature rice-noodle soup spiced with coriander, onion, basil and lime and served with chicken, beef or tofu, Mrs Saigon does her…
Stockholm Archipelago
Set on a bucolic country road, Matssons is one of the less touristy restaurants on the island. This is probably due to its location, a gentle 3.5km stroll…
Stockholm Archipelago
The only dining option near the harbour, this hilltop restaurant offers amazing views from its glassed-in dining room as well as from a few outdoor tables…
Malmö
This top-notch restaurant serves meals in the vaults beneath Kockska Huset. Food is up-scale Swedish and the atmosphere is classic with crisp-white…
Bohuslän
This family-run dockside restaurant dishes out deep bowls of fish soup, catch of the day and seafood-filled baguettes at lunch. Dinner is more refined;…
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…
Gothenburg
This is one of several restaurants in the city that focuses on offering a vegetarian or vegan menu. Geared for the budget conscious, Green Food is Asian…
Bohuslän
Ever wished you could get still-in-the-shell mussels on your pizza? Here you can – along with more ordinary varieties. There's also fish stew, baked tuna,…
Gothenburg
A genuine rustic trattoria in the middle of Gothenburg, La Strega has a limited but beautifully executed menu of regularly changing dishes, complemented…
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…
Skåne
Calabrian expat Aldo makes sublime gelato here on Skanör's main street using strictly Italian ingredients and no added egg, cream or butter. Lunch options…
