The country's capital, Stockholm is a paradise for visitors in search of good addresses and gastronomic discoveries. Much more than just a showcase for local cuisine, this cosmopolitan city offers a veritable world tour of flavours, enough to delight even the most demanding taste buds.
To guide you on your culinary adventure, here are 6 of our top culinary recommendations for Stockholm (yes, we had to make a choice...):
Pelikan
Le restaurant Pélikan occupies a special place in the hearts of fans of traditional Swedish cuisine.
As the first restaurant we tried in Sweden, it was only natural that we should go there for an immersion in the local flavours.
And the least we can say is that we were not disappointed! Despite its enduring popularity, Pélikan has managed to preserve its authenticity and its old-world charm.
Founded in the last century, this emblematic restaurant continues to delight the taste buds with a menu featuring the great classics of Swedish gastronomy. But there's no question of resting on its laurels: each dish is a real success, combining tradition and creativity. Marinated herring, Västerbottenpaj (a real treat!), blueberry tart... So many specialities that won us over and that we can't wait to rediscover during our next stay in France. Stockholm.
One thing's for sure: we haven't finished with Pelikan yet!
Greasy Spoon Cafe :
Greasy Spoon Cafe is bringing a breath of fresh air to Stockholm's brunch scene. british inspirations and its generous cuisine. Far from Swedish traditions, this cosy café is the ideal place to treat yourself before a day of sightseeing in the capital. Although the room is modest in size, it is nonetheless warm and welcoming. The friendly staff immediately put us at ease in a relaxed atmosphere.
Here you can enjoy "English breakfast"The menu includes a wide range of delicious dishes, from the small mountains of pancakes with cream and blueberries to the delicious eggs Benedict.
Don't miss the drinks either: a special mention for the chai latte served with whole spices to infuse. A little extra that makes all the difference!
In short, simple, delicious and effective: a brunch British success!
Worth knowing: Greasy Spoon Café also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options to suit different diets.
Café Schweizer :
Located in the charming Gamla Stan district, Café Schweizer seduces at first sight with its pretty flower frontage. But that's just a taste of the experience that awaits you inside.
Walls and ceilings are covered with notes and anecdotes left by customers from all over the world. It's a fun custom that you can indulge in, if you can find a spare seat! The Café Schweizer is a very popular spot, and for good reason: you'll find everything you'd expect from a café. traditional Swedish coffee. Prawn sandwiches, seafood cakes, kanelbullar (cinnamon rolls) (cinnamon buns), blueberry cake... In fact, it's hard to choose just because the window displays are so tempting!
However, there is no question here of falling into the " cheap" everything is homemade with treatment and generosity. We went for the blueberry cake with whipped cream, a little sugar bomb to die for... All washed down with a delicious hot chocolate to share: be warned, the quantities are significant!
Stockholm City Food Hall :
Looking for a quality street food but you don't know where to start? Head for the Stockholm City Food Hall ! This atypical venue actually brings together 8 small restaurants with very distinct universes. From Italy to Thailand, Japan to America, there's something for everyone.
A real treat for fans of diversity! The concept is simple and clever: you order wherever you like, then sit down at the communal tables in the food hall to enjoy your meal. It's ideal when everyone wants something different! For our part, we went for sandwiches such as the " grilled cheese "But you could just as easily be tempted by a burger, a wok or a pizza. But you could just as easily be tempted by a burger, a wok or a pizza, depending on your mood.
In short, the Stockholm City Food Hall is a place where animated, budget-friendly and resolutely original. A chance to take a break from traditional Swedish cuisine and explore other gastronomic horizons, while staying in the capital.
Kaffekoppen & Chokladkoppen :
Both are located on the charming Place Stortorget, in the heart of Stockholm's Old Town (Gamla Stan), Kaffekoppen and Chokladkoppen are two addresses not to be missed for a gourmet break. Whether for breakfast, lunch or an afternoon snack, these historic cafés know how to welcome their customers with warmth and friendliness. Their narrow, cosy spaces make them ideal places to warm up in winter, and when the sun comes out, their shady terraces are also very popular.
Kaffekoppen and Chokladkoppen offer a similar menu, just like many Swedish cafés: lasagne, savoury tarts, sandwiches and salads... as well as a range of slightly more sophisticated desserts, which will certainly be harder for you to decide.
For a gourmet break that's easy on the nerves and respectful of the environment. culinary traditions SwedishWe recommend it!
A retro interlude at Alskade Traditioner
If you're looking to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life for just a moment, take a step back in time atAlskade Traditioner. This charming café plunges you straight into the vintage and colourful atmosphere of the 1950s.
As soon as you enter, you'll be overcome by nostalgia as you take in the meticulous decor featuring authentic furniture and old gadgets: even the waiters are dressed in period costumes! It's like stepping back in time a few decades.
What's on the menu? From comforting classics like the famous old-fashioned milkshakes, sweet and savoury gourmet waffles, and many other mouth-watering dishes (Vegan and gluten free options).
We succumbed to the charms of a strawberry-donut milkshake on one side (as beautiful as it was good!), and a Swedish-style savoury waffle made with cheese, bacon and cranberries on the other. Yummy!
Alskade Traditioner offers a breath of fresh retro air in the heart of the capital, for a delicious trip back in time. It was a real crush !
