Must see restaurants in Södermalm

This justifiably popular vegetarian buffet is one of the nicest places to dine in Stockholm, with a glassed-in porch and outdoor seating on a terrace…

Reservations are essential at this hip yet welcoming hotspot. The menu's theme changes every seven weeks or so, with a focus that ranges from specific…

All hail the mighty meatball, the expected star turn at this neighbourhood favourite serving a variety of meatballs daily, from moose and deer, to wild…

Fresh, colourful Mahalo celebrates all things vegan with a short, scrumptious selection of ecofriendly dishes. Top choices include the Buddha bowl, a…

A stone’s throw from Gamla Stan, Blå Dörren (The Blue Door) occupies the site of a 17th-century pub. Vaulted ceilings and warm timber panelling set an…

Sitting among a string of three inviting cafes along this block, Chutney is one of Stockholm’s many well-established vegetarian restaurants, offering…

Perched above Slussen atop the antique lift Katarinahissen, this place is known for top-notch Swedish food, refined service, perfect cocktails and endless…

The quintessential Swedish kvarterskrog (neighbourhood tavern), humble, old-school Söders Hjärta has no shortage of VIP fans: Abba reputedly headed here…

Lofty ceilings, wood panelling and no-nonsense waiters in waistcoats set the scene for classic husmanskost (home cooking) at this century-old beer hall –…

The regulars at this soulful pub-restaurant range from multipierced rockers to blue-rinse grandmas, all smitten with the dimly lit romantic atmosphere,…

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 …

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…

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…

This food hall on Medborgarplatsen contains a cinema as well as shops selling everything from cheese and smallgoods to decent vegetarian grub. There are…

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…

This simple but ambitious vegan kitchen, part of the sleek, chef-showcasing food court Teatern inside the Ringen Shopping Centre, creates flavour-packed…

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…

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…

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…

A well-organised supermarket in a handy location to much of Södermalm.