Cozy relaxing nice dining tone. Good service. The only…read moreplace asking for tips on the receipt in Stockholm. lol. The food is nicely seasoned and fresh. The fennel is the winner at our lunch table today.

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.

Came with some friends on a Friday night around 6pm. Line moved pretty quickly -- the hostess…read moreemphasized that they wouldn't rush patrons because there was a line which was admirable. Meatballs were excellent, slightly expensive but worth it for the Gamla Stans atmosphere. Worth a try while in the area, definitely clears other spots in the neighborhood.

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.

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!

Great food and service. Meatballs were great as was the starter. Can't remember which starter it…read morewas because it was seasonal but overall lovely experience.

Absolutely loved our meal here. The taste, portion, price, and ambiance were all excellent. We had…read morethe Wallenbergare served with clarified butter, mashed potatoes and green peas for 145SEK and the fried herring served with lingonberries, clarified butter and mashed potatoes for 160kr. Loved them both and would come back for sure. There is a small self serve buffet for salad, bread, lingonberry juice and coffee. As an aside, this may be the best drip coffee we've ever had, anywhere. Smooth, caramel, complex, with no bitterness. No reservations during lunches which occur 11am-3pm. We were lucky to only wait a few minutes, but there was generally a line the entire time. Service was friendly. Thanks and see you next time!!

We are creatures of habit. You find a good place with more natives than tourists, fantastic food…read moreand good lunch prices, and you keep returning. It is 18 degrees and my body says it is 4AM but I WANT THIS FOOD. I am really hoping today's selection will be swedish hash or this fish soup. Nope, but swedish meatballs and salmon will nicely fill our bellies. Your lunch comes with a small salad bar, bread, coffee, tea, lingonberry juice and I see cookies hiding. Grab your tableware here. The 5 Swedish meatballs came with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers,lingonberries,and brown gravy. A nice chunk of salmon came with baby potatoes, grilled asparagus and bernaise sauce. Both meals delicious.Hubby and i tend to share our meals so we each get to taste each other's. I dont think it is customary to leave a tip in Sweden but the machine asks if you want to leave one. I went with 10%. Total cost out the door for 2 delicious and filling meals was just under $40. That is $20 each for you non math people:) We will return. I am still on the hunt for that fish soup. The menu is posted outside. Those are your choices for the day which includes a vegetarian choice. Staff is very welcoming and speaks English. I HAVE BEEN COMING HERE FOR YEARS.

I brought my husband here for a quick bite and some people watching. We sat outside and had…read moreamazing 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.

This was our first meal upon arriving in Stockholm and it didn't disappoint! The skagen toast was…read morefresh 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!

Back again. As good as ever. And how DO the Swedes enjoy sitting at the picnic tables? It is 22…read moredegrees. Got the usual, the herring with mashed potatoes, three sides,and a piece of rye crisp. We had the pickled cucumber, lingonberries and cremefreche salad. Nice serving but I wanted more. IT IS SO GOOD. But we are here for a month so I WILL be back. I meant to take pictures of the food but I was too anxious to eat. Friendly service as always. Nicely packed to go. We have been coming here for years and I highly recommend.

This unassuming food cart offered me one of the best meals I had in Stockholm. Simple, yet…read moredelicious. I'd never had fried herring like this before. I'm so glad I tried it. It's pretty much a one person show from what I could see. The owner attended to me efficiently and without the slightest hesitation. I'm sorry to say that I don't speak Swedish (I wish I did I can tell you) but he was able to communicate with me and for that I will always be grateful. My plate had, if I recall correctly, four breaded and fried herring fillets. It had a coleslaw (which I found a surprising addition, creamy mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, red onions, and a little wedge of crispbread. I loved every bite. It was a generous plate. I particularly enjoyed eating a combination of the potatoes, cuke, onion, and fish on a corner of the crispbread as I munched away. There are a few nearby picnic type tables. So there was a place I could sit and enjoy this meal overlooking the water and a corner of the old town. If you find yourself in Stockholm, do yourself a favor and go to here. Even if you think you don't like herring, try it this way. I bet you'd be surprised.

This place was recommended to us by friends of friends for having traditional Swedish dishes. Cute…read moreplace with a retro vibe. We didn't have a reservation, but they were able to seat everyone that was waiting in the line out the door fairly promptly. Great service, and nice recommendations from our server...who, of course, recommended the meatballs- which came with some vinegar cucumbers, stewed lingonberries, and puréed potatoes. Nice sized portions and very nicely seasoned.

Pelikan was recommended to us on a recent trip to Sweden. Our tour guide through Stockholm said it…read morewas a great place to get authentic Swedish cuisine and he was right! So tasty. I really wanted to try something that would reflect the culture of the country and if this is it, I could stay here a long time. Such delicious food and while familiar still totally different. FOOD: Had to get the meatballs. I have to tell you, I had meatballs the day before and they were basically IKEA meatballs. These? Pretty amazing. Not heavy but filling. Not like Italian meatballs in case you were wondering. So good! My wife got this dish that looks like bacon pie and it was so awesome! There were many other things I would love to try on the menu, but I had to go with the meatballs and you should, too. SERVICE: Not impressed with the hostess who greeted us with disdain, but the guy at the bar who served us was wonderful. The kitchen made a mistake, and our order was super late. Our bar guy though fixed it right away and then refused a tip. He said the most amazing thing, "I'd have to give it up for offering you such poor service." I would have given him double. COST: Very reasonable for the unique and tasty food. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to try some authentic Swedish food.

Great off the beaten path restaurant. I was here on a business trip so it was a solo dinner at the…read morebar top. I ordered a glass of wine and the steak and frites. Delicious! Asked for a medium rare and it came out perfect with a surprise side of truffle sauce that went over my steak. Even if this was a local bar, you wouldn't feel that from the great service and conversation they provided. When I'm back next, for sure would come back again.

My wife and I stopped in for an early dinner in Swedish National Day after watching the parades. We…read moreboth had the seafood casserole which was an excellent fish stew, tomato based. Service was excellent, highly recommended.

This place is fabulous. I don't know who Pelle Janzon is, but his toast is just lovely. Meatballs!…read moreCreamy sauce! Lingonberries! Spectacular potatoes! The patio is a spectacular space. The whole thing in a park setting. Service was great. Good humored and attentive. Everyone's first restaurant in Stockholm should be this great.

We were in Stockholm for a few days last week and spent one day on the island of Djurgården. After…read morevisiting a couple of museums on the island, we visited Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh for lunch. The building is stunning - sweet and beautiful - originally built for the Stockholm Art and Industrial Exhibition in 1897. Later, it was a bakery and then a restaurant, until 1992, when restaurateur, cookbook author and food columnist Nils Emil Ahlin took over the inn and created the Ulla Winbladh we know today. The food is classically Swedish and completely delicious. We started our meal by sharing Toast Skagen (pieces of toasted bread and a prawn salad called skagenröra, typically made with mayonnaise, sour cream and dill, sometimes dijon mustard, and garnished with roe), which is incredibly popular in the warmer months in Nordic countries. (They split the portion onto two plates for us!) My husband ordered another classic - poached cod served with shrimp, chopped hard boiled eggs, freshly grated horseradish, browned butter, and potatoes. I had my first (but not last) herring of the trip - fried herring with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and lightly pickled cucumber. We had a wine and beer and really enjoyed our leisurely lunch at this beautiful restaurant on the island of Djurgården. A very beautiful and delicious meal.