Amazing tiny restaurant tucked next to the Royal Opera. When I say tiny, I mean tiny. There is outdoor 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. read more

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Meatballs reminded us of IKEA meatballs. Like an exact duplicate. Don't get me wrong, we are a huge fan of them. This just so happened to pop in our head after taking the first bite. Fish was not memorable compared to the meatballs. read more

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A nice local place serving authentic Swedish food. My party had the fish chowder, reindeer, and swedish meatballs. Food tasted great and service was good. This is a small restaurant with bar seating - at the counter and high tops. Anticipate a wait especially if there's a theatre show nearby. Recommend 2-4 people in your dining party so you can get a table faster. read more

Bakfickan - Reindeer. Mushroom risotto. Fried kale - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Excellent food and service, nice atmosphere, and not touristy. I recommend the steak!

Delicious and great service ! Traditional "elevated" Swedish food . Highly recommend !! read more

Bakfickan - This is half of a shared plate (we split the dish and they served it split!) such great service - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Our lunch was a Swedish delight. I had the Wallenbergare Veal with fresh peas, puréed potatoes, lingonberries drenched in Swedish butter! read more

Bakfickan - Wallenbergare veal...wonderful meal. - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

The Swedish meatballs are gluten free and so flavorful. Service is welcoming and attentive. It's cozy and lovely on a cold winter's night.

Great place in the opera house for Swedish meatballs! You can't make a resy and it's a very small restaurant. So head there early to avoid a long wait. Me and hubby both got the meatballs and they were fantastic with the mashed potatoes and lingonberries. They served this delicious sweet rye bread and sourdough at the beginning of the meal. I ate both pieces up. Service is a bit slow but just flag someone down and they'll be right over. Alcohol selection is good read more

Bakfickan - Swedish meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Highly recommend if you are interested in taking some very delicious and authentic Swedish meatballs! I found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a go (after going to Ikea hehe) and the location is quite central. I was able to snag a small table off the bar area during a quiet moment in the evening. The staff was very efficient and friendly. I knew what I wanted immediately, but decided to take a peek at the menu anyway. I ordered the Swedish meatballs with lingdon berries and cucumbers served with potatoes and gravy. It was divine!!! I was also brought a plate of bread, which was very delicious! I highly recommend visiting! read more

After seeing the good reviews on Yelp, we couldn't resist! Bakfickan is an unassuming little place in a very central location, yet very classy and local feeling. I thought we would be sitting outside on the deck, which is a bigger space, but alass it was sprinkling and we went inside. The space is quite small, with a large U-shaped bar and tall tables with stools around the perimiter. The place was about 1/3 full when we arrived. We asked if there was seating for 5 and the head chef said "of course, right here" - and the 5 of us sat in stools at a corner - there are really no tables that big inside, but it worked fine. The interior is very pleasant. It has a classy formality to it, but very casual as well. I might imagine patrons of the Opera having a bite to eat here, well dressed, before seeing a performance next door. They had a couple of good beers on tap with a nice wine selection. The staff was super friendly with a sense of humor. I had read tails of the meatballs here, and this was to be for most of us, our first dip since we had arrived. I've had Swedish meatballs here and there, but this was a whole new level. The food arrived in about 15min, with 4/5 of us having the meatballs with unlimited boats of lingonberries and pickles. The potatoes and gravy were SO creamy and flavorful, with the tenderest and most delicate meatballs. I was practically in tears. The lingonberries had a nice freshness and tartness to them, more like whole berries than a sweet jam as is sometimes servied. The pickles were fresh and not overly vinigary - even my wife loved them, and she never eats pickles. My son had a steak dish that was fantastic as well. Gourmet comfort food at it's best, reasonably priced - Backfickan is an outstanding and cozy dining experience in the heart of Stockholm. read more

Bakfickan - Classic Swedish meatballs that will bring tears of joy to your eyes! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We couldn't have found a more spectacular place to relish traditional Swedish meatballs in a quaint outdoor venue. Easy to find via walking directions from Yelp. read more

Bakfickan - Traditional Swedish meatballs with cucumbers and lingonberries. - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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The food was amazing! They were attentive to my gluten allergy. Enjoyed the meal and wine! Great service.

Extremely slow service. We were standing, waiting for attention to inquire about being seated for 10-15 minutes. There were only two servers for the entire restaurant it seemed, and the female one was standing around talking to what seemed like a friend. Eventually we were seated outside by the male server who was more attentive and friendly. We had the meatballs and biff rydberg. Both were quite pricey, as was the wine, but tasted ok. Nothing spectacular though. It was ok to sit outside in the nice and cool evening. read more

What a charming restaurant. It was very welcoming and felt intimate on a rainy day. (There was no outside seating due to the rain. ) Pros: Staff were efficient, friendly and looked professional in their white jackets. Food: we had: the Swedish meatballs with lingdon berries and cucumbers served with whipped potatoes and the cured salmon served with potatoes. Food was very good. Wine was good as was the crème brûlée. Cons: very minor... seating inside is all around the bar with some small tables against the walls. All were pub stool bar height with no stool backs, so if your back needs support or if you have mobility issues, this is something of note. The cafe tables outside would normally address this issue as they appeared to be standard height. The small interior tables also have a built in service area stocked with a lot of cocktail napkins and such. We were plate jockeys due to the resulting limited space, bit it was a minor thing. This place was definitely worth the walk and I'd highly recommend it. read more

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Absolutely amazing Swedish meatballs, insanely soft like butter, drenched in creamy brown sauce and served in a quaint and bar from yesteryear. We walked up at around 7 on a Friday and there were plenty of seats at the bar, but it filled up about 30 mins later so I would definitely not recommend this for big groups. The service was pretty fast and super friendly. The meal was absolutely delicious but a bit on the pricey side for most dishes ( more than 300 kroner per entree) but the meatballs were a deal at around 220kr. If you're just a few and want classic meatballs this is an excellent place. read more

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Great experience of authentic Swedish Check opening hours and space is very limited. Don't forget to check on the daily specials The service was great. read more

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Amazing experience. Our server was very attentive and helpful. She even brought out some local schnapps to go with the assorted herring appetizer. Main dishes and dessert were amazing. We sat outside on a terrace and really enjoyed the atmosphere and the food. read more

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It's definitely 100x times better than ikea and I'd say ikea meatballs are not half bad, if you're into it then you'd definitely love this place. Joking aside, I came here for the first time while visiting Sweden for the first time. So I wanted to try real Swedish food. The food was perfect and the service was great. The waiters were very attentive and helpful. I enjoyed every bite. read more

Bakfickan - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Stockholm's beautiful historic opera house has several restaurants built into it, all of which are quite expensive, including this one. Bakfickan isn't cheap, but it's the cheapest of the bunch, and relatively normal compared to the rest of Stockholm's eateries of this caliber. In fact, I'm pretty sure it shares the same kitchen as the fancier restaurants. Maybe. Our ballet ended at 11pm on a Wednesday, so we were worried the kitchen would be closed, but fortunately they were still serving food! The waiter was friendly and promptly led us to the vintage backroom, which took us back to 1920s vintage and classy Stockholm. Fabulous! PRO TIP: If you're on a budget, you shouldn't be eating here. But if you do wanna save some SEKs(get it?), look at the "Classics" meals section for reasonable tasty choices 195SEK($21.67) Swedish Meatballs...a true classic that never fails. Meaty, tasty, and covered in that wonderful brown creamy gravy. The Lingonberries and cucumbers were fresh and crisp. The mashed potatoes were hot, creamy, and magical once you mixed it with that brown gravy heaven from the meat balls. Wife and I were both very pleased with these melt in your mouth meaty balls...best balls ever? Best balls in Sweden? Throw in a cheap beer and an expensive glass of wine, and the total bill came out to around 630SEK($70). Not too bad considering that taxes are already built into the price, and you don't have to tip 15-20% like you do in America. read more

Best Swedish meatballs I've ever had! Such a fantastic pairing of different flavors and the service was friendly & fast! Can't wait to try them again! read more

Bakfickan - Great Food!! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Swedish meatballsssss! The staple dish you think of when you come to Sweden is swedish meatball, and this bacfickan's meatballs did not disappoint. My friend ate them so quickly that I got to eat one. Was going to order another round but I was on a time constraint. The oysters and sausage were also equally mouthwatering. The dishes came with a side of mashed potatoes and potatoes in a cream sauce that were both wonderful compliments to the meats. We also tried the strawberry pannacotta, the caramel donuts and a scoop or sorbet. The donut plate and the scoop of sorbet were excellent but I wouldn't order the pannacotta again. Food comes out really slow however the presentation of the dishes is exxquisite read more

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Very good food. But very long wait for our food. It seemed like natives got their food faster and had better service. The service was great don't get me wrong but very very slow. Had the Swedish meatballs. The crayfish appetizer was amazing. For how long I waited for the meatballs I would have thought the meatballs should be warmer. And the potatoes were cold. My friend had the farm piglet and it was tasty and very warm read more

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Discovered this place on search of places to eat near my hotel. Place is small but easy to find. If you are a large group, I do not think this would be a good place for dinner. I sat at the window people watching. Place was not busy so I had room to spread out. The counter along the window can get tight if the place is full. It was a little tight with all the food I ordered. I ordered the meatballs and herring sampler. The meatballs were excellent. The presentation was more of an upscale restaurant even though it has more of a bar feeling. It is a good portion of food for a light meal. Everything tasted really good. The herring sampler can be a meal in itself if you also indulge in the excellent bread. It was very good and each sampler was unique. I would definitely eat here again. Service was good. It is on the pricey side but well worth the meal. read more

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Absolutely perfect for some authentic Swedish meatballs, cozy atmosphere, quick and friendly service and unique drinks! It checked all the boxes. I highly recommend. read more

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Swedish meatballs were amazing. Friendly service and nice atmosphere by the opera house.

I adored this charming restaurant. The staff is incredible friendly and the food was amazing.

The Swedish meet balls are perfectly matched tomatoes, even a little bit too salty for me. read more

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Incredibly nice service and delicious food. First restaurant I went to on my first trip to Sweden. Ambiance significantly improved my jet lag. read more

Bakfickan - Crème Brûlée - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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I loved our late lunch at Backfickan. This place gets very crowded so be ready to wait or go during an off time like we did. We were able to find three counter seats that were perfect for people watching and proceeded to order: -crayfish toast (yum!) -meatloaf daily special (so good and very reasonably priced) -mushroom flatbread (the best item out of the three). Even though we ordered two starters and only one main dish, it was plenty of food for the three of us. I wish we had tried the meatballs too but we had some the night before at a different restaurant and wanted to try something new. read more

Meatballs were delicious and mash was addictive, both especially with the berries and pickled cucumber toppings! Service was also very good. read more

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Blakficken is an easy going laid back casual type of restaurant but offers a terrific bargain when it comes to real quality good tasting Swedish food since it is a part of the Operakallaren (Opera Cellar), one of Stockholm's more prestigious and classy restaurants. Hence the food you get at Blakficken is pretty the same but priced far lower. I started off with assorted pickled herring, which was totally delightful as a starter with a great taste as well as texture to the fish; so totally unlike the herring that comes in those jars. Then, I had the salmon with a dill which again had a marvelous taste and done to perfection leaving no doubt in my mind that if there is one thing the Swedes can do and do well, it is fish. The service I had couldn't have been better and I also enjoyed the very hip bistro type atmosphere of Blakficken, read more

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Delicious Swedish food by the water. Had the herring sampler plate (the smorgasboard of herring--not sure if this is an accurate description!) that was quite interesting and delicious! Swedish meatballs also on point. Everyone raved about the bread and butter (real butter!) alcohol definitely on the more expensive side. All in all, first meal in sweden is a success. Oh and love the hipster atmosphere! read more

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Perfection!!! Love love this place!! Casual fine dinning outdoors on a quaint cobble stoned Swedish street. Excellent and friendly service too. Our waitress was so helpful when I asked about the preparation of the chicken she went and asked the chef for me. So nice of her. Swedish meatballs hit the spot. Comes with yummy mashed potatoes, berries and cucumber salad. Chicken Provençal tender and juicy served in a bed of sweet bell peppers, red onion and zucchini in a savory red sauce. So happy to have stumbled upon this place. A bit pricey but worth it! read more

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This was our 2nd time visiting stockholm and we found this restaurant online. We ordered the tuna tartare, swedish meatballs and ox cheek. There was no wait when we visited this restaurant. Tuna tartare 4.5/5 Delicious. Salmon roe adds a nice saltiness. The tuna also has great taste. I really enjoyed the grilled avocados. It all paired well together. We were surprised the entrees came with so much food. There was the main meat with some veggies and a side of mashed potatoes. Swedish meatballs 5/5 Yummy! This is the best meatballs I have tried in Stockholm so far. The sauce was creamy and the side of pickled cucumbers and lingonberries balanced the meatballs well. Ox cheek 3.5/5 The oxcheek sauce was a little too strong. It tasted good mixed with the mashed potato side. The meat was nice and tender. The foie gras that came with it was delicious and fatty. This location is close to a park. The day we were there, there was a korean culture concert. It was nice sitting outside and listening to the music. Overall, a romantic experience with delicious food. read more

Bakfickan - Tuna tartare 4.5/5. Would recommend! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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While in Stockholm for the first time, I was on the search for the best Swedish meatballs....and I found them at Bakfickan!! We started with the toast skagen. Perfect shrimp on top of crispy toast. Happy we started with that. Now onto the meatballs! Delish! The meatballs were tender and flavorful and the gravy was creamy. We also tried them at a few other restaurants and these were by far my favorite!! **tip: There is a restaurant side and a bar side. If you're coming for dinner I would recommend making reservations first, otherwise the bar is first come, first serve. read more

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When I got to Sweden, ll I really knew about Swedish food was Swedish meatballs, and honestly that's really all I ate while there. The Swedish meatballs at Bakfickan were incredible. The building was quaint and lovely, and the meatballs and mashed potatoes was one of the best meals I've ever had. I highly recommend you add this to your list if you're ever in Stockholm! read more

Came here my very first night in Stockholm back in early Sept and I was starving. It was just me so I figured a reservation was not needed, and besides I was dining pretty early. There are seats but the bar, outdoor seating and also seats along the window to people watch. I decided to people watch. I got a glass of wine and dived into the tasty bread basket i was served. Going with the flow i decided to try the Meat balls. It came with mashed potatoes and some other side items. Overall I found the meatballs to be very SALTY. I am a bit sensitive to salt I guess because no other reviewer had mentioned how salty these things were. I was flabbergasted quite frankly. I was surprised that the lady next to me wolfed her's down without hesitation while I am here sucking down as much water as i could after eat bite. If your palate is sensitive to salt or you need to watch ur salt intake- then either get the meat balls to share with someone else or just avoid it because those were some salty ass balls. read more

Came here solo for dinner. They have a nice bar area if you are dining alone. I got a shrimp toast and meatballs. They were both fairly good. The sauce from the meatball was a bit watery and too salty for my liking. Staff were friendly and helpful. I will come again for the vibe. read more

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If you want a traditional swedish meal come here! It was very empty when I went. There's seating around the bar and at the window. The venue is pretty big. I sat at the window, but since it was quiet, service was on the slow side. I tried the meatballs and it was delicious. It comes with sides of potatoes. The presentation was really nice, and all really filling. read more

We stopped in at Bakfickan for a late lunch on a Saturday and after waiting maybe 5 minutes, we were seated at a small table for 2. The restaurant was busy with diners waiting to be seated, but quietened down around 3pm. We both had the meatballs, which happen to be one of the cheaper choices on the "Classics" section of the menu. We didn't find it to be a particularly expensive restaurant, particularly by Stockholm's standards. Unless you're seated in the U shaped table around the bar, service is probably going to be pretty slow as we experienced. However, our food was delivered very quickly (after waiting quite a while to take our orders) and the meatballs were fantastic. Would thoroughly recommend this dish and the restaurant for a traditional Swedish meal. read more

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