I brought my husband here for a quick bite and some people watching. We sat outside and had amazing views of the street and people of Sodermalm, the Brooklyn of Stockholm. It's definitely worth a trip to this part of the city to walk around and get a different feel. We each had the shrimp sandwich which came with a really nice side salad and extra crispy toast. The shrimp salad sandwiches in summer and super good, and this was probably the best we had all trip. This place is an institution. The food is really good and the service is also on point. I visited this restaurant on a previous trip and had a really good lunch with complimentary bread and salad bar. We will definitely return here when we visit our friends in Stockholm again. read more

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This was our first meal upon arriving in Stockholm and it didn't disappoint! The skagen toast was fresh and light, the bookmaker was delicious with a delicate blend of honey mustard and horseradish, and we couldn't even finish the Caesar salad with big and fresh slabs of bacon! Highly recommend! read more

Blå Dörren - The Caesar salad, bookmaker toast and skagen toast! Plus a handsome man! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Great spot for beer lovers , many kinds of good choices. Food averages $20 a plate veg offering was good potato pancake w mushrooms and lingonberries as was deer meat balls. Service was fine w nice outdoor seating read more

Great food English menu Helpful staff A real taste of Sweden Lingonberries were incredible read more

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Food was great! I wanted to experience Swedish food. This was Swedish food, and it was lovely!

Around the corner from the hotel and super crowded when I arrived at 5:30 pm on a weekday. This is an after-work watering hole! Beer for me, wine for my friend and a super funny bartender who made the two rounds of drinks quite enjoyable even if it was elbow-to-elbow at the bar. Prices are reasonable and the beer is cold. They might have good here. I have no idea. [Review 18738 overall - 72 in Sweden - 2261 of 2022.] read more

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We initially didn't think twice about this restaurant as it was immediately next to our hotel. We assumed that it was sort of a tourist trap. However, after a few days of being in Stockholm, we realized that the place was always packed and there appeared to be locals there. So, we stopped by one day for lunch and the daily specials were potato pancakes with pork, salmon, moussaka, and spring rolls. The potatoes with pork seemed to be very popular among the diners. We tried an order of that along with an order of salmon. The meal was served with an unlimited salad bar and bread basket. They also have flavored waters, sodas, beers on tap, and a full bar. The flow is that you order at the register and then they bring the food out to you. The food is definitely well prepared and seasoned. The orange beurre blanc that accompanied the salmon was delicious and adding a hint of lemon to it really brightened it. The salmon was fresh and flaky and the accompanying small amount of vegetables and few potatoes were good. My dining partner thoroughly enjoyed the potato pancakes and the pork, which had the appearance of bacon. I wish we'd have explored the menu at Bla Dorren sooner as we certainly would've visited again for dinner if we'd had time. read more

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We tried the meatballs, beef hash and a fried chevre dish and were pleased with all the dishes. We are constantly impressed with how fresh and flavorful all the vegetable dishes are and loved the hash! The service is not super attentive but it was busy during lunch. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Neighborhood Swedish restaurant. Friendly staff. Good food with a welcome inviting outdoor space (even during summer 2024 construction) and dining area inside. read more

Blå Dörren - Table in the dining room - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

This place is around the corner from the Hilton. We went twice for the lunch special. We ate four excellent meals: fish, meatballs, tortellini, and a veal dish. They make a great lager there also. read more

The food wasn't great, considering the price. This place gets great reviews, but in the end it wasn't worth it. We ordered the pickled herring, the fried herring, and 1/2 Caesar salad. Firstly, the pickled herring starter came at the same time as everything else, and it was pretty good. The fried herring was just okay, and the Caesar salad was overdressed so much that it was inedible. In addition, the chicken on top was too salty and overcooked. All in all, expectations weren't met and I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

Blå Dörren - Caesar salad (incredibly overdressed) - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

I ordered the veal, he ordered the pork medallions and we shared the dessert pastry fill with cheese and surrounded by cloudberry sauce. The Pom frites (French fries) that came with my meal and the potato wedges that came with his were amazing. The pork dish's sauce was divine. The veal was slightly chewier than expected but everything was very tasty. The lingonberry aquavit was also very good. Service was also great. read more

The building is very old and the ambiance was very Nordic charming. There were tall candles and checkerboard tablecloths. If you were lucky enough to get seating outside, there's a brilliant water view as you're facing the bridge. We ordered: - Raraka (138 SEK) - Pytt i Panna (150 SEK) - Pils 30 cl (66 SEK) - 3cl Kajsa Varg (54 SEK) The raraka med lojrom is potato pancake with roe and it was good. The pytt i panna is a Swedish hash and it was okay. Also, snaps are shots, not soda. I did not realize the Kajsa Varg was a shot. Overall, even though it's an establishment, it wasn't super tasty. Come for the ambiance and the view, not the food. read more

Blå Dörren - potato pancake - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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If you are in Stockholm, you need to have a meal here. We loved the atmosphere, the natural light with the tall candles on each table, and the amazing service - Linda was the bomb!!!! I can't remember which red meat dish I got but it was so good. I needed only a butter knife and the meat melted in my mouth. Don't expect a lot of asparagus - I only had two, but this dish was all about meat. The Swedish Meatballs looked good and our friends really enjoyed them. I had an after dinner drink that was recommended by Linda and it was fantastic. We were probably louder than other patrons - sorry!! But we really liked the ambience and were having a great time. read more

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Pub feel with traditional Swedish food. We had the Swedish meatballs and loved it.

The Old Town (Gamla Stan) of Stockholm is full of tourist attractions (Nobel Museum and the Royal Palace, just to name two) as well as many touristy restaurants. But if you are willing to walk another 15 minutes and venture outside the tourist zone, there are many local gems to be found. Blå Dörren, literally translated as the blue door, was located in a classic building built in the 1600's. Through the years many businesses have occupied the place and in 1993 the restaurant took over the location and opened its doors. This was a restaurant with a lively, loud, and pub-like atmosphere and the place was filled with mostly locals. Yes, exactly the kind of place that a traveling foodie's adventure will take you to! This was our first real traditional Swedish meal ever, so we both ordered the meatballs. Well, just like many of you, the only Swedish meatballs that I've ever had up to this point were from Ikea, so there was really no basis for comparison. So we ended up ordering Swedish meatballs from three different restaurants during our trip. And let me tell you, the ones here were the best! The meatballs were made with beef as the menu stated. (In Sweden, don't assume that your meatballs are made with beef, as they can be made with a variety of meats, including deer meat. If you are not sure, always ask!) They had a rich peppery flavor which we liked a lot. The meatballs were soft, moist, and flavorful. They were accompanied by a delicious tarragon cream sauce that nicely enhanced the flavor of the meat. The dish also came with a small pickled cucumber salad, lingonberries (which seemed to accompany every meatball dish that we've ordered), and a generous portion of mashed potatoes. I also had a couple of an amazing Swedish draft beer called Nils Oscar God (god in Swedish means good) to complement the amazing meatballs. The pairing was close to perfect. I'm a fan now and I'll certainly be back the next time I'm in Stockholm. read more

Blå Dörren - Swedish Meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

I came in to shelter from the snowstorm and it was such a delight. I sat myself at the bar and the patrons were kind enough to help me through. They offer different lunch specials for the day of the week. And complimentary salad bar. I ordered the salmon and a beer. It was quite comforting from the cold. It gets really crowded; lots of travelers and locals nearby. read more

My hubby and I have had a couple of great meals and excellent service at Blå Dörren! -We both ordered the amazing deer/venison meatballs with gravy, mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled sliced cucumbers -Our second time, he ordered the perfectly cooked salmon with buttered potatoes - I had and loved the fillet of herring (2 generous pieces) on top of perfect mashed potatoes, lingonberries and thinnly sliced, pickled cucumber. - The piece au resistance was dessert: fried camembert with cloudberry jam and fried parsley. We had it after every meal. It is to die for! If you're ever in the neighborhood, make sure to drop by. read more

Feels like a local bar but not in the American sense. It has been my experience that local bars in the United States are often run down or dives. Not the case hear. A nice establishment where at 3pm on a Thursday afternoon many tables are filled with gray haired men ( and some tables of women) drinking and talking. The facility is nice and the food is serval steps above what Americans would call bar food. read more

This restaurant was right around the corner from the hotel. It was very nice. The real candles on each table made it very unique. Food was great. read more

Blå Dörren - Veal steak and Skomakarlada - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

A walk across the bridge from Gamla Stan old town to Slussen, The Blue Door is a great place to end the day with a warm meal and a mug of beer. The atmosphere is a great place to take out of town guest and give them a glimpse back into a 17th century Scandinavian beer hall with high ceilings and wooden panels. If you don't have a reservation, try to get there early for a table or space at the bar while waiting. After a few beers at the bar, our waiter was really helpful and squeezed us into an open table before the dinner rush crowds arrived. For a starter, we ordered an assortment of pickled herring (4 kinds) to share among the three of us, served with Swedish cheese, sour cream etc. Goes great with the beer! We had ordered a large bowl of the Goulash soup, and when a server brought us the bowl she mentioned it was a great order and we were going to enjoy it. Enjoy we sure did! I had requested a couple extra small bowls for us to split, and we were so surprised by how wonderful it tasted. I was just expecting a nice bowl of hot soup after coming in from the walking in the cold, surpassed our expectations. Next our two mains arrived, Swedish classics using traditional Scandinavian culinary techniques of slow-cooked meals and as usual I love sharing with friends. The first main was the Pyett Bellman, friend meat, sausage, onions and potatoes in a creamy gravy, with beetroots. The Pyett Bellman was ok, but kind of a miss for me, try some other mains. However, for our 2nd main a must try is the Elks Meatball while visiting Sweden. The juicy ligonberries really gave a Swedish Christmas feel to the plate of elk meatballs with cream sauce, mashed potatoes and pickled cucumbers. Tasty and fun for our 2nd main. Overall, friendly service, good tasting Swedish classics, and good value for their range of bottled wines and draught beers (next time will try the local Aquavit liquor!). read more

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Ok food for the price. Good bread basket. Many local beers to try. Had the meatballs....nothing memorable. Herring plate was good to try to taste variety of herring. Nice atmosphere. Staff was busy and didn't have much time to explain things. No wifi. read more

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I know the Swedish culture is one of few words but: For two? Follow me. Ready to order? Then when the waiter who took the order came back with the food he just said: Duck? Apart from that: Pretty restaurant. Acoustics were not very good so it gets pretty loud. There is some music playing but it can not be heard due to the loudness of the voices. My friend's salad was never brought to the table. Nobody asked us if all was OK after we started eating. The empty plates were in front of us for at least 10 minutes. The water was playing on his iPhone. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We absolutely loved this place on our trip to Stockholm! We loved it so much we opted for coming here a second night rather than trying somewhere new. Their steaks are absolutely juicy and tender, with excellent marinade and sauces. We also tried the Meatballs which were really tasty. Our waitress was super friendly both times, and were able to share with us some Swedish culture. If you sit inside, it is a little noisy when there are a lot of people around. However, if you sit outside the noise level is better but you also might catch some people smoking on their breaks, which may or may not be your thing while sitting down to eat. We tried the dessert with Cloud Berry Jam and it was delicious. We also had the truffles the second night and those were pretty rich. They had a great selection of beer on tap, including some great Swedish beer. Definitely a place to go if you're in the area! read more

Blå Dörren - Steak and Meatballs Dinner with Swedish Beer - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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A friend of mine lives in Stockholm and I came to visit him. He brought me to Blå Dörren to experience some authentic Swedish food. We had the Elk Meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries, of course topped with gravy. It was delicious. The tart but sweet berries with the savoury meatballs and potatoes were perfect. I've had Swedish meatballs before, but these were something else. I also had the Swedish black porter. I forgot the name but it was 8,7% and had notes of chocolate and coffee. It was also delicious. read more

Blå Dörren - Elk Meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

The ambiance was cozy with a candle lit in the middle warming us up from the cold. The service was friendly and fun with some friendly banter with the waiter adding to the experience. The food was exceptional, I got the deer meatballs and was it was so good. The meat was cooked so well with a side of mash potatoes , lingonberries sauce, and pickled cucumber, My recommendation is to get a bite with all of it to get the best taste. My friends go fillet of salmon, chipotle chicken, and Pyte Bellma all which they said was really and I can attest to. Overall great restaurant and food, highly recommend! read more

I enjoy going here on Sundays. Simple menu with quality food. The lunch menu during the work week is always good. If I am in the neighborhood, I try to get there for lunch. Very Swedish venue. Strongly recommended. read more

Pretty decent Scandinavian fare.... had meatballs and fried herring. Both were good tasting and big portions. You may skip the appetizer for sure. Liked the choice of home made schnaps. Forgot what flavors we had but they were good. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Leaving my house about 24 ago, we wanted something nearby but good. Blue Door did not disappoint!!! Cozy European type seating where they may need to move the table for you to sit started the evening. We got the blue door lager and it was so good we got 2. My wife had the veal, I got the sirloin. We needed protein! We did everything except lick the plates!!!! Meat was cooked perfectly- I don't remember be asked how I wanted it done but they read my mind or they just know how to cook a steak. My wife is one of those "I ruin meat by over cooking" it ladies. They didn't ask her either. The veal was moist, cooked through, my fries were excellent. As our bolt took us to the hotel we saw the cruise hordes trekking back to their ships. So happy this place was not invaded! Heard English, Swedish , and a couple of other languages being spoken so everyone is looking for a great meal. If you have the time trek south of Games Stan and find this place. First meal in Stockholm and it will always be remembered! read more

Outstanding Swedish food at a very reasonable price Our family of four dined here during our trip to Stockholm and enjoyed the experience so much we ended up eating here again. The space is charming, the food and drink outstanding, and the service wonderful - and no place made us feel more like we were in Sweden. Our kids and I adore seafood and so we feasted on Silltallrik (assorted pickled herring w/Swedish cheese, potatoes, and other 'goes with'), Gubbrora (egg and anchovy salad on toast), Skagen (shrimp salad on toast), and Raraka (potato pancakes covered with roe). All of it was OMG amazing. My wife on the other hand was very happy with her pepper beef and baby spinach. As for drinks, my wife and I loved our Weisse beers on tap while our kids enjoyed their ginger beers. The restaurant is unbelievably charming with vaulted ceilings and handsome wood fittings located in an old Stockholm building. The service was friendly, efficient, and welcoming. And as I mentioned, the prices are very reasonable (at least for Stockholm). I strongly recommend a meal (or two) here. read more

I came here for dinner with a friend our last night in Stockholm during the Easter holidays. We got to the restaurant around 7:15 in the evening; it was pretty busy at the time but we were seated almost immediately. Later it got busier, but there always seemed to be 1 or 2 tables/booths free while we were there. The restaurant was very conveniently located, just a 2-minute walk from the Slussen metro station. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. We both ordered the deer meatballs (the menu appears to change every day) and were going to each order a side of ratatouille but the waitress suggested we share the side and see if we wanted to order more after. The 1 order of ratatouille wound up being enough for both of us to share, so we really appreciated that she helped us save a few bucks. She also gave good beer/drink recommendations. The deer meatballs were really tasty and filling; I'd definitely have them again if I come back! There was also a bread basket at the beginning of the meal. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with a lot of beer-themed decorations. It got pretty loud, but my friend and I had no trouble hearing each other. I was able to pay with my American bank card with no issues; the waitress helped my friend figure out the handful of (mostly) Swedish coins she pulled out. This was a wonderful place for our last night in the city; my friend and I both agreed we'd comeback if we're ever back in Stockholm. Our a Swedish tour guides recommended it as a good place for traditional Swedish food, so if you want a nice taste of Sweden, definitely stop by if you're in the city! read more

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I really liked my dinner here. Food options for the table were all satisfactory (my personal choice was a set of three different fishes baked in tin foil with vegetables and boiled potatoes). Service was nice and fast, desserts were good. read more

Definitely my go to place for some solid fish or meat if I am too lazy to walk up to Palikan. That is not to say that they are only second best at all. They have extensive draft beer selection and the staff is always attentive. Grill steak is a must. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Great service, attentive staff and great food. Showed up on a Saturday night without a reservation, no problem. Suggesting by the bartender were on spot. read more

Louis R loves Swedish beers...as well as the Stockholm taverns that provide them. This spot is near Old Town but in contrast to the outdoor bars in Old Town, this spot is way more chill. By chill, I'm not saying empty or filled with elderly folk...not at all. It's still loud AF but sans any american accents...Swedish locals can be found here, talking smack. The local Swedish brews on tap were aplenty and I indulged in many varieties. I wish I could get this at home, shit. I'm not a meatball fan; too much salt and non-healthy stuff rolled up in a ball ain't Louis R's fave, as he is diesel AF, and eats exclusively healthy meals. Not this night. The meatballs were well-seasoned and in a tasty sauce. The ubiquitous Swedish lingonberries were a nice complement. Be like Louis R, have an English prince named after you and hang in a Swedish local spot. read more

This place is awesome. Great history, great food and the service is excellent. If you're staying at the Hilton Slussen then it's right around the corner. Highly recommended. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

This restaurant serves Scandinavian food. They have very reasonable lunch prices (less than 100 SEK) offering meat, sea food, vegetarian alternatives additionally a salad is available. Lunches include a beverage, the salad buffet and coffee. Their a-la-carte menu is great too with some very typical Swedish/Scandinavian dishes. Further they have a great beer selection! Good quality but maybe not always the food suitable if you're on a diet... read more

My wife and I sat outside with a great view of the City Below. We both had a herring tasting appetizers..... delicious. The warm new potatoes were a nice touch. I also had the fried Herring.... out of this world. The views, the service and the food combined for a special experience. read more

Blå Dörren - Fried Herring over Mashed Potatoes - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

I feel very lucky that I work so close to this restaurant as they serve some of their regular dinner time menu at a little lower price at lunch time. The menu changes every week and every day, with a choice of a fish dish, a meat dish, a pasta dish or a veggie dish. The price of the meal comes with buffet salad and a drink included. The food always comes out very quickly and tastes very good. Tea/coffee and biscuits are also available for afters. A great lunch spot! I have also eaten here in evening too and whilst a little more money the dishes are great and there are more to choose from. The staff are also very good and very friendly! read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We wanted traditional Swedish restaurant with traditional meals. And that's what Bla Dorren is. First of all, the staff was so nice and professional. We tried the salt cured salmon with boiles potatoes and mustard mayo and the elk meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. Both meals were delicious. The salmon was fresh and just too amazing for words. The mayo was something I'll definitely try to recreate in my own kitchen. And the elk meatballs were a perfect comfort food dish. It was on the pricy side, sure, but it was worth every penny. read more

Blå Dörren - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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