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.

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!

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.

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 was such a fun dining experience. I highly recommend getting a reservation in advance as I saw…read moresome people get turned away since they were fully booked on a Thursday evening. The service was great, with our server providing suggestions on what to try from the menu. The smoked salmon and the venison were both delicious. The smoked salmon was a big filet of fish and not the sliced type that one would expect of smoked salmon. Definitely try the mead which is quite a unique type of drink. I highly recommend this place for first time visitors to 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.

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.

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!

We wanted the traditional meatballs while in Stockholm, they were very good and the lingonberries…read moresuch a nice touch. Cute restaurant, nice seating outside also but we were cold.

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!!

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.

What a delightful place with sidewalk seating for perfect people watching in Old Town Stockholm…read more Close to many popular spots with friendly and helpful waitstaff to make recommendations. They had a drink that was essentially sparkling lemonade with juniper berries that was both unique and perfect for a warm summer afternoon. We had starters for lunch - two potato options and a beef tartare and it was more than enough for two people. I admire the Swedes' willingness to put roe on everything, but the potato pancake with lingonberries and thick bacon was such a delightful and unexpected combo!

Excellent service with great Swedish meatballs and their mashed potatoes were delicious! My friend…read moreordered the steak and said it was too fatty. I would totally recommend coming here and getting their Swedish meatballs. Also their bread and butter were excellent appetizers!