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.

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.

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!!

Such a cute little restaurant in the middle of old town. They don't take reservations so we did…read morehave to wait outside about 15-20 minutes during prime dinner time. It's very cozy and homey inside, great for a date night or dinner with a few friends. My husband and I ordered a bottle of wine and shared the reindeer fillet mixed salad which was so good. It was light and refreshing and not gamey at all. For entrees we both ordered the Swedish meatballs which were delicious. Glad I didn't have to share my plate! We were stuffed afterwards so didn't try dessert. I would definitely come back here again next time I'm in town!

The best memory of our trip to Stockholm! We celebrated my…read morehusband's birthday with a late lunch here and let the staff know it was his special day. They surprised us by singing for him and bringing out a cake with a candle, making us feel incredibly welcome in the city. The food was delicious, and the prices were very reasonable. The service was outstanding -- they anticipated everything we needed and made every interaction so warm and thoughtful. We can't remember the names of our servers, but fun fact: both of them shared the same name! Highly recommend this restaurant -- it made our day truly special.

just now NEW I live…read morein Los Angeles, the capital of food and entertainment. In LA we love our restaurants and we truly enjoy great food and we understand great food. I had to come to Stockholm for work and I have gone to several restaurants during my stay. Among the restaurants, there were a couple of Italian restaurants. Why Italian, because my done lives Italian. On our last night while walking the town, we noticed Sally's. The ambiance was quaint and lovely. A gentleman, Mark or Market greeted us. Being difficult customers we tried several wines to finally settled on one. But, Mark had no problem with it. Finally we had a pizza to start with. Please let it be known that one of my nine restaurants served pizza. This pizza was better than mine. The chicken pesto was to die for and the chicken Cesar and chicken added to pasta with red sauce were out of this world. We just came to Sweden from Rome, Italy. Thus restaurant was better than any in Italy snd the best Italian food I have ever had. Beverly Hills should bow to Sally's.

Pelikan is an over 120 years old, located at 40-Blekinge-Gatan (street) in Stockholm Sweden…read more Pelikan's look and feel is Art Nouveau, making it a really lovely and inspired restaurant. Pelikan is one of the few good restaurants in Stockholm that still serve traditional home-style Swedish food, so I come here more than once almost every time I visit my family. So, since my first visit to Sweden in 1985 I've actually eaten here alone or with my family around seven times. Among the favorite dishes here are the: Herring Plate (4 types), Toast Skagen (Tiny Sweet Shrimp with Mayonnaise on Toast), Thick Fried 'Salted' Bacon in Onion Sauce, The Duck, Every piece of Fish here is good. Other favorites are the Saddle of Reindeer with Lingonberries, Pork Knuckle with Potato Dumplings, and of course their Kottbullar (Swedish Meatballs) with Lingonberries. This is a great place.

This is one of those Stockholm institutions that feels like it should be part of the itinerary if…read moreyou're trying to experience traditional Swedish food. Unfortunately, for most of the meal, the food itself didn't fully live up to the reputation. We ordered a pretty broad range of dishes. The herring was a bit of a miss for us and felt messy rather than memorable. The girls had the meatballs and a mushroom dumpling dish, but neither one really enjoyed their meal. Both dishes leaned very salty, to the point where it took away from the overall experience. I ordered the venison, which was fine, but not particularly special. It was one of those dishes that was technically okay, but didn't make me want to keep eating. I honestly didn't finish it. Mia ordered the cod, which looked good, but again, it didn't feel like anything spectacular or especially memorable. What completely changed the tone of the experience was the service. Toward the end of the meal, our server noticed that I hadn't eaten much. Without making a big deal out of it and without me asking for anything, he brought over a steak with potatoes and fries. That dish was excellent, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. More importantly, the gesture itself was incredibly thoughtful. That kind of hospitality is rare. He didn't have to do it. I wasn't complaining, and I wasn't expecting anything. I was prepared to leave the meal as-is. But the fact that he noticed and cared enough to make the experience better says a lot about the service and the professionalism of the staff. So while the original food we ordered was hit-or-miss, the service elevated the evening in a major way. The meal itself may not have been excellent across the board, but the hospitality was. For me, this ends up being a four-star experience: not because every dish landed, but because the staff turned what could have been a disappointing dinner into something memorable.

Now, I typically don't make reviews overseas, but since they are closing later this year to start…read moreon a new journey, and this is one of the top restaurants of my lifetime (taste and experience were even better than some 3 star Michelin restaurants), I've decided to throw this review out in case people want to check it out the very last minute :) Everything was impeccable from going into the restaurant all the way to heading out. We were first introduced to the kitchen where all the chefs were making their specialty dishes. It was very heart warming when each specialty dish was brought and explained by the chef that created it. There was no rush, and servers were spot on with cleaning my friends' and my part of the table at the exact same time. Each course was brought in at the perfect time where it didn't come too soon, or it didn't come too late. The 20 course meal was extravagant, and delicious from beginning to end. Although they focus on vegetables compared to other restaurants (and I do love lots of meat!), it didn't feel like I spent an absurd amount on a great experience. If there's one thing to comment on, I do think it's a bit rude that the menu came to be 3000 SEK/person when we dined it, but it was 2500 SEK when we first reserved the table. Otherwise, this is truly one of the best restaurants to go to.

Chefs Anton Bjuhr and Jacob Holmström have really created something special with Gastrologik…read more After bouncing around Europe at various Michelin starred restaurants, they both settled down in Östermalm (for the time being) to open their own fine-dining restaurant. Focusing on sustainability and simplicity in presentation and aesthetic, Gastrologik has without a doubt earned its two Michelin stars and should be a sought after dining destination for anyone visiting Stockholm. The restaurant I visited was cozy, bright with teal paint and white curtains removing you from the sidewalk and forcing your focus from the windows to the plate. I understand they are going through renovations based on their social media, but I hope the same minimalist aesthetic is retained along with the complete removal from urbanity just beyond the door (I shouldn't act like its a crazy bustling city outside; it is rather quiet and leafy, with the royal library and history museum very nearby). After a brief walk through the restaurant and meeting the staff and seeing the kitchen, you're led to your seat which has a tiny card explaining the (season-based; in our case, summer) theme of the menu. Any drink pairing you may want is offered and the sommelier and/or server (who was impressively knowledgeable for his apparent age) was terrific a guide to by the glass choices. Then begins the deluge of approximately 19 courses made of sustainable, native Swedish flora and fauna (except for the langoustine which came from Norway, for which they were incredibly apologetic). Warm towels, warm hönökaka (Swedish flatbread), and a flowery, smokey, fishy pate is served to start, followed by a hay broth, brewed in a what is similar to a coffee siphon, all of which sounds questionable, but provides a pleasant, earthy taste and aroma without any specific overly powerful flavor. Then began the small bites, starting with chicken liver, meringue and apple, which had a tart but mineral taste as the apple combined with the liver, to form a very complex flavor combination. As is required by every Swedish meal it seems, Kalix Löjrom (essentially salmon roe) was served in a small cup of knackerbrod covered by a beautiful, green, striped top. A riff on what I'd consider a gazpacho (accented again by caviar) followed as a palate cleansing refresher before getting into the larger courses. The next course was a massive oyster, but the star of the show was the spring peas, crisp, fresh, and almost leafy tasting and topped with what could only be described as a spring pea granita. The entire bite melted in your mouth, fusing greenery and the sea in one delicious bite. The infamous Norwegian langoustine was next, so buttery and soft in texture you could barely notice the delicate cook on the meat. Fresh herbs picked from the garden accompanied the meat, along with a buttery, creamy spread if the decadent meat was not enough for you alone. Moving more towards (lighter) red wine type dishes, the mushroom tart with miso and lingonberries was beautiful and delicious; I assume that this is how a Swedish forest would taste if eaten in one bite. After a pit stop course of warm sourdough and fresh butter, a scallop, beautifully "scaled" and served in a miso and mussel dashi was next. Grilled beetroot was served next, which, despite the touch of ox marrow in the dish, highlighted the natural sweetness of beets by also pairing them with hazelnuts and plums. On to the proteins, the courses began with zander (a perch) with broad beans and Swedish ansjovis (sound it out). While delicious, nothing sticks out in my mind beyond the thought "wow that's tasty fish." The quail, on the other hand, while a gamey, delicious piece of moist dark meat, was overshadowed by its side of corn, fermented garlic, and quail heart; probably my favorite aspect out of all components of the meal. The heart, despite thinking it'll be challenging, combined with everything else, might be the best taste I've ever experienced. First, you get three courses at your table, which began with sea buckthorn, rosehip and malt. Blueberries came next, served with tagetes (apparently a marigold) and cream; a terrific "berries and cream" take, tart and flowery, followed by grilled sponge cake and lovage. All desserts fused together the sweet and earthy in such a surgically precise way that it's hard to describe. The meal finishes with your removal to the "living room." This is Gastrologik's work around for having a tight reservation schedule in conjunction with the Swedish requirement that you never ask guests to leave; the guest MUST ask you for the check. Enjoy drinks and one more dessert surprise, which I won't ruin here. Guests all seemed to have a strong reaction however. Eat here. Appreciate the fact you're being ridiculously environmentally friendly while eating some of the best food imaginable. At no point will you be disappointed or bored with any aspect of your meal.

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.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a phenomenal experience. Rolfs Kok is featured in the…read moreMichelin guide. Dining is available indoors, by the bar and/or kitchen counter, or outdoors. The view of the kitchen was fantastic seeing the cooks taste their food before service. Meal started off with complimentary bread which was excellent. The bread was crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. The butter was ok. Moved on to the complimentary cream of broccoli soup which was flavorful and a great way to start off lunch. Opted for the Ox Cheeks for lunch and it was excellent. This was served with a side of super fragrant truffled mashed potatoes along with super tender and flavorful ox cheeks. The sauce was excellent. Service by the waitstaff was excellent.

I decided to go here for lunch based on my Yelp search. We came in a little before they opened and…read moresat outside. There were two other families waiting already. Once they were open, it took a long time between us being given menus to finally getting our food- 50 minutes. They should've given us our side while we were waiting for the board. We ordered a side of salami and Swedish cheese and the hairy pig board. I enjoyed the side, but the board not so much. The board consisted of wild boar sausage with broche bun, wild boar taco, peppercorn fries, and wild boar lasagna. The board was quite heavy and salty. I didn't have enough stomach space to even try the taco. I did enjoy the fries, but it's not enough for me to want to return.

When staying next to Gamla Stan we read that this was a place not to be missed..only it was so easy…read moreto miss and we had to give a pretty good search before finally locating it. This place is tucked below street level and is very intimate and downright cozy with its low beam wood ceiling, wood tables in every cranny it can fit to accommodate guests, and a tiny little bar. You can find this place outside by the wooden sign with the boar on it, then simply peer down into the low window and if you see a hairy pig nomming on a sausage, congratulations! You're in the right place. We stopped in not long before closing time and that was probably the only reason we were able to get a much coveted table. The barkeep was nice and let us put in a quick order while also getting us drinks. Unfortunately for me, there were not very many gluten free tapa options on the menu, but there were a few naturally gf. The salami and sausages were thought to have gluten so I went with the smoked shell on shrimp, a cheese dip, and some salad with olives. I wasn't crazy about the smoked shrimp but the olives and cheese were good. The husband enjoyed a sausage in bun which he said was great. Overall we liked the vibe and I think if you can eat the locally sourced meats like my husband it's probably a pretty solid place. If you're gf or allergy you'll probably still be hungry at the end of the meal like I was.

Came by for dinner the other night and it was a decent experience. The restaurant is located inside…read morethe Grand Hotel and was difficult to find. There is an access point from the street towards the right of the front entrance. Alternatively, there is a strange entrance via the back of the restaurant via the front entrance of the hotel. Service started off with a complimentary coat and bag check. The dining room was a beautiful casual bistro featuring an open kitchen. Matbaren is featured in the Michelin guide. Opted for the 4 course menu and it was decent. Started off with the coarsely grounded beef tartare and it reminded me of potato chips, topped with some black truffles which were super fragrant. The cold smoked salmon course was delicious with contrasting flavors from the bread crumbs on the bottom along with the cream layer in the middle. The lobster soup tilted towards a Thai flavor served with a curry and some snow crab dumplings. The dumpling skins were a touch thick though... The last course featured a shish kebab which came out super fresh and flavorful. The lamb was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the vegetables were super fresh. Meal ended off with some complimentary desserts.

The food was excellent and I liked the menu on tray display for each guest…read more My boyfriend enjoyed his duck the most whereas I stocked up on herring. The views are fantastic and service is spot on. Out of all of the restaurants we visited in Stockholm, the food at Matbaren was excellent but it simply wasn't my favorite. Can't argue with the prices either, it's very reasonable. Maybe I just didn't enjoy the tightness between our table and the guests around us. We could hear the intimate conversations next to us, so they could probably hear us too.

I cannot recommend a more entertaining destination for dinner than this place in all of Stockholm…read more Is there finer dining, yes. Is there more fun to we had in Stockholm at a dinner out probably not galdyr''s Krypta up The road is also a wildly fun "magic cocktail bar" - another of many seller locations in Stockholm that is definitely worth a look

This place was one of the highlights of our Stockholm trip! The staff are all very friendly, the…read moreatmosphere is engaging. The food is on the pricier side but it's very good and well worth it for the amazing experience!