First time in Stockholm

A handsome revival of Stockholm's historic baking tradition, with excellent bread, laminated pastries and an easy Östermalm café rhythm.

Restaurants · Vasastan / Sankt Eriksplan · €€€€

Portal Restaurant

RomanticFoodie FavouriteTNP Favorite

Klas Lindberg's assured neighbourhood restaurant pairs clear Swedish flavours, excellent produce and fine-dining skill without ceremony.

An inclusive Gamla Stan bar where courtyard drinks begin gently and often build into one of the Old Town's liveliest late nights.

Restaurants · Gamla Stan · €€€€

Den Gyldene Freden

Rainy DayTNP Favorite

Stockholm history served by candlelight in vaulted Old Town rooms, with Swedish traditions treated as living cuisine.

Waterfront drinks, harbour views and a glamorous brasserie setting made for a long Stockholm afternoon that slips into evening.

A tiny, welcoming Old Town café for rich hot chocolate, generous cake and a front-row view of Stortorget.

Restaurants · Kungsholmen · €€€€

AG Restaurang

Hidden GemLocal FavouriteFoodie FavouriteTNP Favorite

A dramatic former silver factory where expertly sourced and aged beef takes centre stage without sacrificing urban energy.

Restaurants · Djurgården · €€€€

Wärdshuset Ulla Winbladh

Local FavouriteRomanticFamily FriendlyRainy DayFoodie FavouriteTNP Favorite

A gracious Djurgården inn for Swedish classics, seasonal celebrations and a meal that feels rooted in place.

Restaurants · Södermalm · €€€€

Pelikan

Local FavouriteRainy DayFoodie FavouriteTNP Favorite

A vast Södermalm dining hall where generous husmanskost, beer and more than a century of restaurant history still feel alive.

Stockholm's grand 1888 food hall, where immaculate produce counters and classic lunch rooms turn shopping into a civic ritual.

Cafés · Bredäng / Skärholmen · €€€€

Konditori Lyran

Local FavouriteFamily FriendlyRainy DayDesign LoverTNP Favorite

A romantic 19th-century villa for house-baked fika, lake views and the feeling of having discovered a cultural salon in the trees.