My husband has a knack for picking the best restaurants just by randomly walking by and suggesting…read morethem, 0 research and just vibes. This was probably my favorite meal in Sweden. We had just arrived that afternoon and were walking around our hotel to look for an early dinner. The dining room is lovely but not too stuffy or formal. We ordered the brown bread for starters, along with some wine and beer. I ordered the Arctic char (parsnip, chili, hazelnuts, browned butter and a soy glaze) and Paul G. went with the meatballs (hand-rolled and with cream sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber). We had the traditional Swedish meatball dish a few more times during the trip and they all came with the same components, but Bistro Bestick's was my fave. The sauce was heavier, velvety and creamy, and the potatoes were oh so fluffy. The berries were tart and fresh. I loved my fish, too... the hazelnuts, brown butter and soy were such a bright, unexpected combination. I enjoyed every bite. Don't sleep on dessert here! I couldn't even finish my dinner but still wanted to try the chocolate rum cake (salty caramel sauce, roasted peanuts, vanilla ice cream and crispy sesame) and what a delightful flavor explosion! It was beautifully presented and the sesame "cracker" on top was the perfect contrast to all the sweetness. I'd highly recommend BB!

We arrived in Stockholm after a long train ride and found this restaurant through a quick search of…read morenearby restaurants. We were hungry and just wanted a decent dinner prior to going out that night. Dining here was one of the best decisions during our time in Stockholm. The meatballs were absolutely amazing and one of the most memorable meals of my life. The presentation of the dishes was also impressive. We came here tired and left satisfied and ready to explore Stockholm nightlife. If you're in Stockholm, visit this restaurant and try the Swedish meatballs.

It was good, probably closer to a 4.5. The location is beautiful. Even their bathrooms are nice…read more However, perhaps it's because I ate at Zen already, but I felt it wasn't as special. I was celebrating my birthday there and there was no recognition of that except on the bill, which we found odd. Service otherwise was great. Lots of attention to detail. They served their famous French toast dish, but I preferred the truffle version instead.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience and meal for anyone lucky enough to snag a reservation…read more Reservations open at 10 am on the first of the month for the following month and will go quickly, within a couple of minutes, so for a restaurant 15 years in, is still a hot spot to be. I planned my whole Stockholm trip around coming here, and was lucky enough to snag a solo reservation for dinner the last night of my trip in May 2025. Truly nothing comes close to the overall service & hospitality experience and quality of the food and drinks. I have dietary restrictions (no red meat), that they could accommodate with no problem and even provide a printed menu that represented my exact substitutions, which rarely happens for me. The night I came, Björn Frabtzén received a third Michelin star at Frantzén's sister restaurant in Dubai, becoming the only chef in the world to helm three 3-Michelin star restaurants simultaneously, and my experience here really shows why they are the best of the best. You enter from a lobby and are greeted by a host who will guide you through the experience. I had the opportunity to use the restroom and then got a peak into some of the meats I'd be enjoying for my meal in the entryway itself. You then go up an elevator to the Lounge, where you get your first look at the drink menu and your first bites. Frantzén was one of the first restaurants to really champion this experience of moving from room to room for different courses and it sets an ambiance almost of eating at someone's home. It's casual but decadent and the chefs walk you through all of the ingredients you're about to enjoy while casually chit chatting and enjoying the best canapés of your life. After the starters, you're taken through the prep kitchen and the wine cellar to the actual restaurant, which is a large open kitchen where you get to watch the chefs work while enjoying your meal. I was celebrating my birthday, and despite getting the NA pairing (which was excellent minus one drink towards the end) had so many additional generous free pours of incredible wines and champagne throughout the night. Well worth it, as their sommelier won best sommelier at the Scandinavia Michelin ceremony one month later in June 2025, and some of the glasses they gave me for free were easily $100 a piece. Come hungry, because you'll leave stuffed beyond belief for a 5-6 hour meal (and can always hang out longer if the restaurant hasn't closed up for the night.) This menu is legendary and best to go in without too many spoilers, but I had the best dish of my life - the tear drop peas chanwamushi - sweet, so tender, unreal. Another guest told me they wait all year for pea season to get this version of the dish. After dinner, you move back into the lounge where you're treated to after dinner drinks, teas, light sweets (that they will box up for you if you're too full) and the famous cardamom, brown butter, and Madeira madeleines. These mini-versions of madeleines come in a set of 9, are made fresh to order, and are refilled for however long you want to sit and enjoy the ambiance and chat at the end of the night. I felt like over the course of this part in particular, I made friends with other diners and the staff and had one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of my life. Frantzén is one of the best in the world (and if Reddit is to be believed, the very best) for a reason.

I impulsively selected this restaurant while I was walking towards another; did not know it existed…read more(wasn't on Yelp nor did it come up on google maps). Pleasant casual atmosphere with an elegant feel. The wait staff was highly professional, taking great pride in their service career. The restaurant features local organic harvested ingredients. They also have an incredible vegetarian and vegan selection. The Wine by the glass was wonderful. I really struggled to choose entree because everything sounded so wonderful. I went with the seafood dish covered in this wonderful smoky paprika sauce. I couldn't resist trying the vegan desert- braised pineapple with coconut sorbet. So good!

The location is excellent! The restaurant is beautiful and the service we received from Hamo was…read moresuperb! He was attentive and I needed a meal that was different than what was on the menu and he was helpful and accommodating. We were traveling and went back a second time in 3 days due to this! I highly recommend the restaurant and will go back when in Stockholm.

Awesome! Food was great! On the busy street, but not noisy. Would definitely go again!read more

Amazing tiny restaurant tucked next to the Royal Opera. When I say tiny, I mean tiny. There is…read moreoutdoor sidewalk seating, but inside is three two person tables and a bar. We heard it can be difficult to get a table, so we went in the middle of the afternoon. When I say we had an incredible, traditional Swedish meal, I am really underselling the experience. We had the pickled herring starter and it was so unique and interesting. Each bit of herring was prepared a different way. I was full from that, but we pressed on. Meatballs and gravad lox were to die for. After that, I'm not sure why anyone eats a berry other than lingonberry. We joked with our server that it can be hard to serve an American a meal they can't finish, but they were clearly up to the task. She smiled and said they were proud to stay true to traditional Swedish food and it was a hot spot for locals. We haven't had a bad meal in Stockholm yet, so hard to compare, but a must stop if you're visiting.

Meatballs reminded us of IKEA meatballs. Like an exact duplicate. Don't get me wrong, we are a huge…read morefan of them. This just so happened to pop in our head after taking the first bite. Fish was not memorable compared to the meatballs.

The food is perfect and so flavorful. Its level has reached the Michelin standard. It's one place…read morethat I will go back again.

You breathe in romance stepping foot into Tegelbacken, and exhale satisfaction upon exit…read more Clean plate after clean plate came out of the kitchen. Each, enhanced one-by-one from the incredibly attentive and knowledgeable staff. Tegelbacken is a restaurant that doesn't apologize for anything, and that certainty and self-confidence oozed into every drink, wine choice and dish. And for the love of god... DO NOT miss the beef tartare! Chow down.

We sat at the bar (didn't have a chance to get reservations), and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreexperience! It's a lovely ambiance and our seats provided a view of the plates coming out and the bartender (2nd day!) was exceptional - made us laugh and enjoyed ourselves. The seasonal mixed drinks were fantastic - a taste of Sweden! The Skogs hallon (Forest Raspberry) was 'the taste of Christmas!' Dinner was in a word, impeccable! I had the gnocchi, which was a perfect combination of flavors! When in Stockholm, this is a place to get reservations!

My family lives in Sweden, so I visit here often. I have eaten at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" a number…read moreof times, mostly because Stockholm is obsessed with mediocre Mexican food, and Scando-knock-off versions of Italian Pizza (both of which I get better in the states). But "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is different. It embraces traditional Swedish cuisine, and actually creates something New out of it. And this is exactly what I look for when I eat overseas: a a new angle on the country's traditional cuisine. "Knut Restaurang & Bar" offers the cuisine of Northern Sweden, focusing on Reindeer, Moose, and northern Snow-Birds. It's quite enlightening, and delicious too. Christmas at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is a Holiday Spectacle. The Christmas season is HUGE in Sweden, with "Jul Afton" (Christmas Eve) being the most important day of the year. And on this day "Knut Restaurang" does not disappoint. Decorations are hung, holiday music is played, and the menu is altered to honor the traditional dishes of this special night. The service here is good.

I've been to Rolfs a couple of times throughout the years (the last being a few days ago) and I've…read morealways been impressed with the place. Apparently I'm not the only one - since last I visited it is now placed on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for Stockhom, and rightfully so. Upon entry you'll already feel a lovely blend of Swedish design and quirky aesthetic choices that signal you're in for a good experience. While the interior is tasteful, there are elements like chairs being mounted on the walls and a couple of the seatings being perched up on mounts near the front windows. Everyone who greets you and serves are very delightful, charming, and often funny, which really sets the tone wonderfully. The food itself is on the heartier side but all really well considered and delicious. We had the see bass ceviche with tomatoes (fresh, tangy, and complex) and iberico ham with parmesan (basic but very high quality ingredients), both of which were really delicious. The complimentary bread rolls and butter were really delightful, cooked with a bubbly crunchy texture that was delightful to chew. The main courses included their classic pork confit dish as well as another ibercio pork entree with white beans, cilantro, and chorizo - both were savory and very meat-forward but the star of the show was absolutely those white beans which were prepared in a very savoury sauce. Our total bill including a very good bottle of pinot noir from Napa Valley the bill came to around $240 USD. For the quality of the food, service, and attention to style, as well as the distinction of being a recognized place to eat in Stockholm, I would definitely recommend this place to any traveler who wants to experience local cusine in Stockholm.

Awesome sophisticated Swedish home cooking. Some modern sand some classic takes on Swedish food…read more Neighborhood feel. Restaurant is a bit tight for space but the design and servers do a great job of making this a comfortable friendly meal.

Outdoing seating, beer, and meats! This place has an amazing ambiance nestled street side and near…read morea mall. The server was great and quick to deliver. I'm visiting but I really like the vibe this has. The beer is great and I'm writing before I grab another. :)

Wow these meals were perfect! Went there twice and both dishes delivered…read moreThe beer sure was approved ass well! Staff was welcoming and nice, but could have been a bit more attentive and around the resturant.

This was our favorite dinner from our entire time in Stockholm. It had everything -- cozy/romantic…read morevibes, outstanding service, and delicious food. Everything you'd need for the perfect meal out! They do not accept reservations and we went on a Sunday evening around 8:30 pm. We waited about 30 minutes, but boy was it worth it! We were seated at a cute little corner table that had pads on the benches, right next to a window to see the street. Lighting was dim and cozy. Service was the best I've had in recent memory. Our waitress was peppy despite having to deal with a long line and probably a long day. She was friendly, attentive, and so cheerful! 100/10. We started with the reindeer salad since my bf had never had reindeer before. While the reindeer seemed less cooked than expected, by the end he really liked the mix of flavors and thought it paired well with the salad. We both got the Swedish meatballs for our entrees and loved them! We both loved the pickled cucumbers and lingonberries. The lingonberries pair so well with the meat! While there are only 3 meatballs, they were so huge neither of us could finish all of them. Especially because I wanted to save room for dessert: the sponge cake! While it didn't look like much on presentation, it was surprisingly moist and the cream and berries were absolutely delicious. My bf said he was only going to have one bite (he's not a big dessert guy) but instead ended up eating half! Highly recommend! Overall would come back again just for the vibes, service, dessert, and to probably try another entree, which I'm sure would be good as well! If you don't know where to eat and want a memorable night out, come here!!

Stockholms Gästabud is a charming, small restaurant with a cozy vintage atmosphere. We waited in…read moreline for about 15 minutes to get in, but it was definitely worth the wait. Our waitress was amazing--very friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. We ordered the Swedish meatballs and the ribeye. The food was good overall, though not the strongest part of the experience. Food: 3/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 The excellent service and wonderful atmosphere made the visit memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a cozy and authentic dining experience in Stockholm.