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!

Bistro Bestick had a positive vibe. When I arrived, staff accommodated me during a busy dinner. I…read moreloved the brown rye bread. The server staff talked me into the Swedish meatballs obviously labeling me as a tourist. The meatballs were fine but there are probably better options. The wine offering was quite good. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience.

A once-in-a-lifetime experience and meal for anyone lucky enough to snag a reservation…read more Reservations open at 10 am on the first of the month for the following month and will go quickly, within a couple of minutes, so for a restaurant 15 years in, is still a hot spot to be. I planned my whole Stockholm trip around coming here, and was lucky enough to snag a solo reservation for dinner the last night of my trip in May 2025. Truly nothing comes close to the overall service & hospitality experience and quality of the food and drinks. I have dietary restrictions (no red meat), that they could accommodate with no problem and even provide a printed menu that represented my exact substitutions, which rarely happens for me. The night I came, Björn Frabtzén received a third Michelin star at Frantzén's sister restaurant in Dubai, becoming the only chef in the world to helm three 3-Michelin star restaurants simultaneously, and my experience here really shows why they are the best of the best. You enter from a lobby and are greeted by a host who will guide you through the experience. I had the opportunity to use the restroom and then got a peak into some of the meats I'd be enjoying for my meal in the entryway itself. You then go up an elevator to the Lounge, where you get your first look at the drink menu and your first bites. Frantzén was one of the first restaurants to really champion this experience of moving from room to room for different courses and it sets an ambiance almost of eating at someone's home. It's casual but decadent and the chefs walk you through all of the ingredients you're about to enjoy while casually chit chatting and enjoying the best canapés of your life. After the starters, you're taken through the prep kitchen and the wine cellar to the actual restaurant, which is a large open kitchen where you get to watch the chefs work while enjoying your meal. I was celebrating my birthday, and despite getting the NA pairing (which was excellent minus one drink towards the end) had so many additional generous free pours of incredible wines and champagne throughout the night. Well worth it, as their sommelier won best sommelier at the Scandinavia Michelin ceremony one month later in June 2025, and some of the glasses they gave me for free were easily $100 a piece. Come hungry, because you'll leave stuffed beyond belief for a 5-6 hour meal (and can always hang out longer if the restaurant hasn't closed up for the night.) This menu is legendary and best to go in without too many spoilers, but I had the best dish of my life - the tear drop peas chanwamushi - sweet, so tender, unreal. Another guest told me they wait all year for pea season to get this version of the dish. After dinner, you move back into the lounge where you're treated to after dinner drinks, teas, light sweets (that they will box up for you if you're too full) and the famous cardamom, brown butter, and Madeira madeleines. These mini-versions of madeleines come in a set of 9, are made fresh to order, and are refilled for however long you want to sit and enjoy the ambiance and chat at the end of the night. I felt like over the course of this part in particular, I made friends with other diners and the staff and had one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of my life. Frantzén is one of the best in the world (and if Reddit is to be believed, the very best) for a reason.

What was a 3-Michelin-star experience in Stockholm like? I was SO pumped for this one since it's…read moreconsidered one of the top restaurants in the world, and at $600 per person without drinks, I was really hoping for some serious food orgasms. There's no doubt the ingredients were amazing and the creativity and execution were impressive. I loved the subtle, almost tapioca-like caviar with just a hint of saltiness, the langoustine where you could really taste the sweet, meaty lobster, and the jasmine ice cream with a thin nutty soybean layer and super light Belgian waffle. The raspberry mocktail with the chocolate cake was also a surprisingly great pairing. But honestly, I was a little disappointed that the food wasn't consistently mind-blowing for that price. Some dishes were too salty, while others had so many flavors happening that the main ingredient got lost. The scallop was just okay at first, but once I got some of the bourbon butter sauce in my bite, WOW. I also loved the lingering corn flavor from one of the appetizers. The langoustine was probably my favorite because everything felt so balanced--you could taste the ingredient itself rather than everything around it. What really made the experience special was everything surrounding the food. From the sliding doors and gorgeous presentation to the incredibly friendly staff, ingredient walkthrough, tour of the prep station, and chefs showing us little techniques, you really appreciated the insane amount of work and precision behind each dish. Watching chefs from around the world work together to execute each course was almost a show in itself. The visuals were stunning, with each dish looking like a little work of art. I especially loved sitting in the lounge for the appetizers before moving into the darker dining room with American oldies playing in the background. It created this interesting contrast of extremely elevated, technically difficult food in a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere. And then came the dessert finale. After the main dessert, they brought us back upstairs and surprised us with even more sweets--chocolates, candied pineapple, macarons and warm, super-light cinnamon-cardamom madeleines (my favorite). The yellow macaron had the perfect texture and wasn't overly sweet, and I loved that they replaced the madeleines when they thought they were getting cold. By then I was stuffed, but somehow hot tea helped me make room. Overall, definitely a top-notch experience and I'm glad I got to experience it. I just wish the food itself had more consistent "OMG" moments Still, experiencing this level of creativity, precision, hospitality and teamwork is something I'll always remember. This was more 4.8 stars considering the price.

I impulsively selected this restaurant while I was walking towards another; did not know it existed…read more(wasn't on Yelp nor did it come up on google maps). Pleasant casual atmosphere with an elegant feel. The wait staff was highly professional, taking great pride in their service career. The restaurant features local organic harvested ingredients. They also have an incredible vegetarian and vegan selection. The Wine by the glass was wonderful. I really struggled to choose entree because everything sounded so wonderful. I went with the seafood dish covered in this wonderful smoky paprika sauce. I couldn't resist trying the vegan desert- braised pineapple with coconut sorbet. So good!

The location is excellent! The restaurant is beautiful and the service we received from Hamo was…read moresuperb! He was attentive and I needed a meal that was different than what was on the menu and he was helpful and accommodating. We were traveling and went back a second time in 3 days due to this! I highly recommend the restaurant and will go back when in Stockholm.

Awesome! Food was great! On the busy street, but not noisy. Would definitely go again!read more

First meal in Sweden. We had to have the swedish meatball for my husband and cured salmon for me…read more The meatball was delish, the mash potato was smooth and creamy. My cured salmon was just right, not too salty, it was just the right and moist. I miss it now writing this review. Our server said they cure it themselves in-house. Good good dish.

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.

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.

We sat at the bar (didn't have a chance to get reservations), and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreexperience! It's a lovely ambiance and our seats provided a view of the plates coming out and the bartender (2nd day!) was exceptional - made us laugh and enjoyed ourselves. The seasonal mixed drinks were fantastic - a taste of Sweden! The Skogs hallon (Forest Raspberry) was 'the taste of Christmas!' Dinner was in a word, impeccable! I had the gnocchi, which was a perfect combination of flavors! When in Stockholm, this is a place to get reservations!

My family lives in Sweden, so I visit here often. I have eaten at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" a number…read moreof times, mostly because Stockholm is obsessed with mediocre Mexican food, and Scando-knock-off versions of Italian Pizza (both of which I get better in the states). But "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is different. It embraces traditional Swedish cuisine, and actually creates something New out of it. And this is exactly what I look for when I eat overseas: a a new angle on the country's traditional cuisine. "Knut Restaurang & Bar" offers the cuisine of Northern Sweden, focusing on Reindeer, Moose, and northern Snow-Birds. It's quite enlightening, and delicious too. Christmas at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is a Holiday Spectacle. The Christmas season is HUGE in Sweden, with "Jul Afton" (Christmas Eve) being the most important day of the year. And on this day "Knut Restaurang" does not disappoint. Decorations are hung, holiday music is played, and the menu is altered to honor the traditional dishes of this special night. The service here is good.

I've been to Rolfs a couple of times throughout the years (the last being a few days ago) and I've…read morealways been impressed with the place. Apparently I'm not the only one - since last I visited it is now placed on Michelin's Bib Gourmand list for Stockhom, and rightfully so. Upon entry you'll already feel a lovely blend of Swedish design and quirky aesthetic choices that signal you're in for a good experience. While the interior is tasteful, there are elements like chairs being mounted on the walls and a couple of the seatings being perched up on mounts near the front windows. Everyone who greets you and serves are very delightful, charming, and often funny, which really sets the tone wonderfully. The food itself is on the heartier side but all really well considered and delicious. We had the see bass ceviche with tomatoes (fresh, tangy, and complex) and iberico ham with parmesan (basic but very high quality ingredients), both of which were really delicious. The complimentary bread rolls and butter were really delightful, cooked with a bubbly crunchy texture that was delightful to chew. The main courses included their classic pork confit dish as well as another ibercio pork entree with white beans, cilantro, and chorizo - both were savory and very meat-forward but the star of the show was absolutely those white beans which were prepared in a very savoury sauce. Our total bill including a very good bottle of pinot noir from Napa Valley the bill came to around $240 USD. For the quality of the food, service, and attention to style, as well as the distinction of being a recognized place to eat in Stockholm, I would definitely recommend this place to any traveler who wants to experience local cusine in Stockholm.

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.

Outdoing seating, beer, and meats! This place has an amazing ambiance nestled street side and near…read morea mall. The server was great and quick to deliver. I'm visiting but I really like the vibe this has. The beer is great and I'm writing before I grab another. :)

Wow these meals were perfect! Went there twice and both dishes delivered…read moreThe beer sure was approved ass well! Staff was welcoming and nice, but could have been a bit more attentive and around the resturant.

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.