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.

This was the first place we stopped to eat in Stockholm. They are opened late so itvworked out for…read moreus. I tried the cassorole which is more like a soup according to American standards. I also tried the lamb which was a bit tough. The service was great and the view of the water was nice.

What a hidden gem!! The food was absolutely marvelous and the views and ambience were equally…read morestellar!

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.

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.

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.

Was so happy to have dined at this restaurant. The co-owners of the restaurant Uffe and Lotta are…read morean incredibly sweet couple who made sure that me and my friends felt welcome and at home. All five of us had delicious meals. The meatballs were especially yummy. We also shared two salads, and everyone was stuffed by the end of the meal. Uffe took the time to walk us through the whole menu and tell us all about which dishes were Swedish cuisine. The service here is truly unmatched! One of my friends left an item at the restaurant and Uffe drove to bring it to us at our hotel. Would definitely dine here again!!

This place is amazing!! We had a party of six and we all ordered something different so we could…read moreeach share and try a bite of something different. Everything was ridiculously delicious, but my favorite was the summersallad and the trout as well!

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!

We had a lovely dinner. The restaurant is beautiful with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating with…read morean upscale garden feeling. After arriving at 18:45 on a Friday, we waited about an hour to be seated. It's the type of welcoming ambience that immediately makes you feel at ease. The servers were attentive and friendly. While the atmosphere was strong, the food was what stole the show. The appetizers were very good with the herring and skagen particularly standing out. The meals were all stellar. The fried artichokes were sensational. We had the strawberries and cream for dessert (not pictured). This was likely my favorite meal in Sweden.

Me and my fiancé went there for brunch on a Sunday. Luckily she had booked a table in advance since…read moreit was packed! I'll start with the one negative event we experienced. She had asked for a table close to a window - which we got. However, I got the view (blocked by umbrellas) while my fiancé had a wall. Anyway, no biggie, just a surprise. Now, the food. The food was AMAZING. They had so much to choose from. 1 table of cold cuts with different herrings, salmon, salmon pie, bread etc. 1 table of hot dishes with scrambled eggs, omelets, soup, chicken, bbq ribs and pork (yum!). And 1 table of desserts with pancakes (with cream, 3-4 different jams, chocolate and maple syrup), pastries, brownies, croissants, apple-based desserts and much more! The food was very well prepared and frequently refilled by attentive waiters. They were equally attentive when it came to clean our table from used plates. They were all friendly without seeming pushy and we had a wonderful experience and have already decided to have our Christmas dinner there. A 5 star rating seem reasonable since the window-issue isn't big enough to warrant a loss of a star.