Must-see restaurants in Södermalm

  • Hermans Trädgårdscafé

    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…

  • Woodstockholm

    Södermalm

    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…

  • Meatballs for the People

    Södermalm

    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…

  • Outside view of Hälsöcafet facade

    Mahalo

    Södermalm

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

  • Blå Dörren

    Södermalm

    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…

  • Chutney

    Södermalm

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

  • Eriks Gondolen

    Södermalm

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

  • Söders Hjärta

    Södermalm

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

  • Pelikan

    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 –…

  • Östgöta Källaren

    Södermalm

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

  • En Halv Trappa Ner

    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 …

  • Van der Nootska Palace

    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…

  • Kafé 44

    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…

  • Söderhallarna

    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…

  • Crêperie Fyra Knop

    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…

  • Plant

    Södermalm

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

  • Nystekt Strömming

    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…

  • Koh Phangan

    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…

  • String

    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…

  • Hemköp

    Södermalm

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

  • Folkets Kebab

    Södermalm

    For a late-night after-bar soaker-upper, it's hard to beat the buffet at Folkets Kebab. The kebabs on the regular menu are also good value. Don't expect…