If, like us, you spend a crazy amount of time looking for good addresses for restaurants and cafes When you visit a city, this article is for you!
After several stays in Stockholm, we've gathered our best culinary discoveries here. Whether you're looking for a cozy café, a typical restaurant, or a gastronomic experience in the heart of the chic market halls, you're sure to find what you're looking for!
But before we present our recommendations, we would like to answer two frequently asked questions:
Is the food in Stockholm good?
Without hesitation, yes! We have rarely been disappointed by our culinary experiences in the Swedish capital. The city is full of restaurants offering varied cuisines, something to satisfy all palates.
Of course, some unpleasant surprises can happen, but in consulting the opinions Before choosing, you will limit the risks. As for Swedish cuisine, it is distinguished by its simplicity and impeccable execution: a no-nonsense indulgence, but still delicious!
Are restaurants in Stockholm expensive?
It all depends on your budget and expectations. Living in Sweden is generally expensive, but it is possible to find good places with excellent service. value for money. Cafes offering lunch formulas are often affordable and tasty.
To reduce the bill at the restaurant, avoid desserts and alcohol, which can quickly add up to a hefty bill. For example, a glass of wine often costs over 100 crowns, and desserts, in addition to sometimes being disappointing, are often expensive. Focus on the main thing: the main course!
Our good addresses
Rosendal Trädgård
We start strong with our address crush, located on the island of Djurgården. This café-lunch, nestled in the greenhouses of the Rosendal Garden, offers meals from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The menu, which changes daily, highlights seasonal products, often grown on site.
The concept is simple: choose your dish, help yourself to the starter and dessert buffet, then settle down in the greenhouse or in the garden, where fire pits await you in winter. enchanting setting, tasty cuisine and a excellent value for money !
Little Gästabud
You are looking for a restaurant typical Swedish in the heart of Gamla Stan ? Direction Stockholm Gästabud and Little Gästabud, two separate addresses but which are the same restaurants. We tested the Lilla, more modern in its decoration.
The menu, short and effective, highlights Swedish classics : salmon, meatballs, shrimp toast… Comfort food, perfectly executed. And, a nice surprise, the desserts are up to par! Warm service and reasonable prices for Stockholm complete the picture.
Please note, these addresses are highly prized : remember to book or be prepared to wait before entering.
Konsthallen Café
Return to the island of Djurgården with Konsthallen Café (Be careful not to confuse this with the bistro of the same name, which we did not try.) This charming address is ideal for a break after visiting one of the island's many museums, or a stroll in the parks.
We enjoyed excellent sandwiches and grilled cheese, as well as homemade red lentil soup, a real treat! Simplicity and deliciousness are there. For a fika break, the hot drinks are delicious and the pastries irresistible.
Hotorget Kvarterskrog & Bar
If you are looking for a restaurant in the central Stockholm, meet at Hotorget Kvarterskrog & Bar, located in the Norrmalm district, a stone's throw from the museum Avicii.
This chic bar-restaurant offers Swedish dishes revisited with finesse. Some dishes border on the semi-gastronomic, without blowing the prices out of the water. Add to that attentive service and careful decor, and you have a must-visit address. Special mention to the mashed potatoes accompanying the meatballs: delicious!
Östermalm Market Hall
It is impossible to talk about good addresses without mentioning the halls ofOstermalm, A covered market housed in a superb stone building dating from 1888The setting alone makes the visit worthwhile!
We were there during the Christmas season, and the atmosphere was magical with the decorations. You'll find stalls selling fruit, vegetables, cheese, fish, and biscuits, as well as small places to eat on the go or more refined restaurants.
Be careful though, prices are often higher there: welcome to the chic neighborhood !
We dedicated an Instagram reel on the subject: Click here to view it.
Want to discover even more gourmet addresses? Check out our first part on the subject here: Where to eat in Stockholm? Our top food spots (cafes, restaurants, …).
And if you try one of these places, don't hesitate to share your experience with us on Instagram ! We share our daily lives and our stays in Sweden.
