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    Bakfickan

    4.4 (279 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    This is half of a shared plate (we split the dish and they served it split!) such great service
    Lisa F.

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

    Wallenbergare veal...wonderful meal.
    Dan B.

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

    Swedish meatballs
    Liz N.

    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

    Classic Swedish meatballs that will bring tears of joy to your eyes!
    Kim R.

    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.

    Traditional Swedish meatballs with cucumbers and lingonberries.
    Carmen T.

    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.

    Carol D.

    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.

    Bill with prices
    Molly S.

    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.

    BIFF RYDBERG Pan fried diced tenderloin, diced potatoes, fried onions and egg yolk
    Lissette B.

    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.

    Herring appetizer
    Nata A.

    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.

    Paula B.

    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.

    Great Food!!
    Christopher S.

    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!

    Oysters
    Phi N.

    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

    Swedish meatballs
    Teresa H.

    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

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

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    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.

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

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

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

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    Come here for delicious Swedish meatballs in Sweden! The sauce was perfectly creamy - loved the potatoes too.

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    2 places that i tried the classic meatball meal It is really right next to the opera house but off on the side.

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    Frantzén - White asparagus tartlette

    Frantzén

    4.9(14 reviews)
    0.8 kmCity

    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.

    It was good, probably closer to a 4.5. The location is beautiful. Even their bathrooms are nice…read more However, perhaps it's because I ate at Zen already, but I felt it wasn't as special. I was celebrating my birthday there and there was no recognition of that except on the bill, which we found odd. Service otherwise was great. Lots of attention to detail. They served their famous French toast dish, but I preferred the truffle version instead.

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    Frantzén - The restaurant

    The restaurant

    Frantzén - Råraka - exceptional

    Råraka - exceptional

    Frantzén - The famous fried langoustine

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    The famous fried langoustine

    Restaurang Hantverket

    Restaurang Hantverket

    4.6(23 reviews)
    1.3 kmÖstermalm
    $$

    One of my favorite meals in Stockholm!…read more Small plates, elevated food in an elegant but casual setting, with an emphasis on seafood. Our table ordered a bunch of plates to share. Everything we had was fabulous. Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful as well in terms of recommendations, and we received attentive service throughout the night. For those coming from NYC, it reminds me a lot of Contra. We came with a reservation, but had a brief stay at the bar because they were running a little behind which was totally fine by us (recommend a res). Definitely coming back whenever I am back in the city.

    Stopped in recently without a reservation - the space is nice and large, we were able to grab a…read moreseat in the bar area which is very comfortable. Started off with a couple of stellar cocktails - the verano and rossellini - both were perfect temperature (cooled glasses), balanced very well and drank beautifully. The second set of cocktails we tried were not as good (foamo and the slushy rum and coke), but that's ok. For food, we ordered 3-4 dishes per person and couldn't finish (possibly due to some of the dishes being very heavy). highlights for me were the struva (insanely good), the hasselback potatoes (great texture on these), the salmon tartare (very fun and interesting/creative dish, although a touch fishy), and the sliced raw beef (again fun and creative, great flavors and loved the cheese). The fried perch was also a really nice entree. The fried pork was decent but pretty heavy, and we also ordered an asparagus macaroni which we couldn't finish it was heavy on the palate. Overall a very nice meal, would return to try other dishes. There were no reservations available but tons of walk-in space so don't let that deter you.

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    Pharmarium - Schnitzel with fries, the schnitzel was very good

    Pharmarium

    4.3(124 reviews)
    0.6 kmGamla stan
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    Third time was charmed. Went five years ago and was blown away by the quality and inventiveness…read more Went 18 months ago and much less so; height of busy summer and the bevies were mostly too sweet and just ... nothing special. Felt a bit like a college frat party. Almost skipped it, based on that underwhelming evening, but had to give it another shot late upon an icy and still midnight clear in January. Just amazing...Perfect soundtrack. Sat at the bar to watch the crew, which builds drinks with a bit of panache & showmanship. Started with their Whisky for the Holy Ghost and it was in fact a religious experience: Ghost bourbon, amaretto, Maurin Quina, bitters, salt and served in a chilled corked flask topped with smoke that lingered and really added to the ceremony & taste. My fellow penitents had tasty espresso drinks. It was the second round, however, that was truly memorable. I asked the mad genius behind the bar to concoct an extemporaneous "riff on a Sazerac." Maybe lost in translation, and ended up with more a riff on a vieux carre, but what a riff it was! Michters Rye, calvados in lieu of cognac, a healthy dose of some kind of floral bitters, a few other bitters and a sazeracky absinthe spritz. Guy said he had no idea how it would be, but it was freaking perfection! Skål, indeed.

    Very cool, trendy spot. Thankful my friend recommended it. The bartender seemed to really enjoy his…read morejob & helped us with anything we needed. We had one drink and mine was like nothing I've ever had before. If you like orange this will beat you over the head with that flavor in the best way possible.

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    Pharmarium - Water bottle looks cool

    Water bottle looks cool

    Pharmarium - Margarita pizza, best I've had in years!

    Margarita pizza, best I've had in years!

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    Nybrogatan 38 - Deer Patty

    Nybrogatan 38

    4.0(90 reviews)
    1.0 kmÖstermalm
    $$

    Nybrogatan 38 feels like the kind of place every city wishes it had a neighborhood brasserie that…read moresomehow works for breakfast, brunch, or a late-night cocktail. The energy is buzzing, chic, and effortlessly Stockholm. I went for a Queen's Negroni to kick things off (a dangerously smooth twist on the classic) and paired it with their pommes frites and aioli, which might honestly ruin all other fries for me. Perfectly crisp, golden, and that aioli? Let's just say I considered asking for a to-go jar. The whole vibe is stylish but still welcoming where you get the sense this is where locals actually hang out, not just a tourist checklist spot. Service was sharp, warm, and kept the night flowing without a hitch. Bottom line: Nybrogatan 38 isn't just a meal, it's a mood. Come for the cocktails, stay for the fries, and leave plotting your return.

    We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the evening. Friendly greeting, EXCELLENT service and…read moredelicious food and drinks! We had bread while we waited and loved the pumpernickel! We tried the pate, and oysters to start and had a sazarac and an old fashioned. Pate was different from what we expected but it was delicious! Oysters were super fresh and the minionette was grrat. For entrees we had both the veal meatballs and the deer patty. Both dishes were excellent! They have a very good wine list, including a couple of varietals that are exclusive to the restaurant. Liked the Syrah.

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    Nybrogatan 38 - Amoress Stockholm a little shop full of handmade garments from real natural materials and made locally

    Amoress Stockholm a little shop full of handmade garments from real natural materials and made locally

    Nybrogatan 38 - Pate

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    Operabaren - Crawfish appetizer

    Operabaren

    4.3(16 reviews)
    0.1 kmCity
    $$$

    Came here for dinner after a day of exploring. Operabaren is very intimate, with beautiful stained…read moreglass. I really enjoyed their crawfish appetizer. We had great service, that actually didn't take multiple hours which tells me that they're used to tourists from America. They have another outdoor restaurant with a different menu which I would have liked to try becuase the weather was so lovely.

    Although Operakällaren has a Michelin Star and air of exclusivity most well-traveled gourmands will…read moretell visitors that the better experience is next door, a tiny space called Operabaren offering classic Swedish dishes at both lunch and dinner inside a storied space dating to 1905. By no means a space for modernity nor a new age kitchen, the interior Art Nouveau from its painted ceilings and gilded molding to heavy wooden seats, guests entering Opera Bar will find most present during the week donning suits, discussion of business occurring in English and Swedish with a security detail even present on this particular day though nothing about the afternoon seemed unsafe or out of place. Able to see part of the Opera House by way of a trip to the restroom, an elegant feel not unlike most European theaters unsurprising, it was upon return to the table that Bread to be taken by hand from a basket was offered, the seemingly odd gesture from a place otherwise so refined nonetheless yielding soft and dense slices of Rye ready to be slathered with Butter plus delicate Crisps. Happy to have strolled through Kungsträdgården Park en route to make room after a busy morning of eating it was eschewing actual Appetizers that a plate of classic Swedish Meatballs started a three-course meal for two guests, ingredients supposedly the same as those next door yielding five small orbs not nearly as tender as those at Pelican nor Meatballs for the People, though the thin Cream Sauce was complex and rich both on its own or atop pureed Potatoes that contained nearly equal parts Starch and Butter. Taking in the scene while dining, an absence of the music ubiquitous in Restaurants today putting more focus on a "who's who" dynamic that clearly saw servers favoring certain tables, it was after a requested refill of Water that plates of Sausage and Quenelles de Brochet arrived, the former a classic Swedish dish with lots of texture that outperformed one past experience at Aquavit in New York while the souffléd Fish fell flat thanks to under-seasoning and Fennel which muted any Lobster flavor in the Sauce. Surveying a lengthy Dessert menu before making a decision, the sizable portions and richness already adding up, it was on the advice of others that Operabaren's Butter Cream and Meringue Cake was selected over items featuring Rhubarb or Chocolate with Walnuts, the results thankfully justifying an entire meal thanks to crisp yet nearly weightless Almond Meringue layered above and below Cream that tasted like sweetened butter but ate like Mascarpone Cheese.

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    Operabaren - Gorgeous stained glass in an intimate restaurant

    Gorgeous stained glass in an intimate restaurant

    Operabaren - 05/28/18 - Operabaren - Creamed Potatoes served with Isterband

    05/28/18 - Operabaren - Creamed Potatoes served with Isterband

    Operabaren - 05/28/18 - Operabaren - Swedish Meatballs, Cream Sauce, Potato Puree, Lingonberries, Pickled Cucumbers

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    05/28/18 - Operabaren - Swedish Meatballs, Cream Sauce, Potato Puree, Lingonberries, Pickled Cucumbers

    Speceriet - Moose tartar

    Speceriet

    4.3(46 reviews)
    0.7 kmÖstermalm
    $$

    Small rotating menu and tapas style. The restaurant is pretty small with one large communal table…read morethat seats twelve and two smaller communal tables that seat six to eight-ish. Come early to avoid the wait! We ordered: - grilled asparagus and broccoli with trout roe (185 SEK) - mackerel (175 SEK) - perch (175 SEK) - pork (195 SEK) - milk pudding (100 SEK) - beer on draft (55 SEK) Overall, pretty clean and tasty and I would do it again. They share a kitchen with Gastrologik, which has two Michelin stars, so this is a great option to try that upscale New Nordic cuisine without breaking the bank.

    It's a five because - frankly you don't get this kind of food state side, and even if you get…read moresomething close, it's not quite this and the price will easily triple. Located next to its Michelin 2 star sister restaurant, this restaurant is owned by the same people. In fact one of the owners was back in the kitchen working this evening. Speceriet services mid size plates big enough to share but small enough to eat on your own. Dishes change frequently based on their farm to table ingredients availability. They recommend you to get 4 dishes if arriving in a pair, and they do not think you need more though most people would want to try to get more than 4 things of this incredibly assembled menu, as they are reasonable and each thing is unique. For this evening, things that piqued my interests were raw fish with juniper oil, cod with almond and salsify, duck and deer. But oh wait, how could I not order moose tartar? Add that please. It did not have elk but I had elk last night. So not too bummed. Given the current US politics, those of us in Blue States would not be caught dead in red states, leaving the only option to eat exotic game meat to Scandinavia. Last year I was fortunate enough to visit Alaska and Bergen, Norway back to back. I had finally got myself over the hump of reindeer meat and elk and moose. I was also incredibly greedy with the cod business, because when cod is fresh it tastes creamy and soft and without strong fish flavor, though oily, it's a treat if you can get your hands on it. None of the dishes were overly complicated but the dishes had all very distinct, nordic taste while being incredibly innovative in terms of seasoning, ingredients, and flavors. The combination of varies items in a dish was a bit of a surprise, but they all worked very well. Then there is the price point, everything on the menu were between $14 to $19. Dessert was less than $10 and it all comes with complimentary drinks before dinner. You can easily fill yourself with 2 things, and chances are you are going to pay for less than $40 per person because these prices already include tax. Stockholm, being the capital city of Scandinavia, often prides itself for being relatively affordable. Now with the USD SKR exchange rate favoring USD, it seems much more affordable all of sudden. I don't know if this is the norm in Stockholm or I hit the jackpot but the food was a bargain considering the quality and quantity. Make a reservation. Arrive on time. Be prepared to spend at least 2 hours here if you are into food. Now that I've done a tour (again) of this town's who's who restaurant business, all of sudden I don't feel so in dire needs of consuming true Scandinavian food in the Bay Area or New York. I can wait until I return here again.

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    Speceriet - 05/29/18 Speceriet: House Bread, Butter

    05/29/18 Speceriet: House Bread, Butter

    Speceriet - 05/29/18 Speceriet: Pork from Skarhult, grilled Lemon Mayonnaise, Cabbage, Pickled Onion

    05/29/18 Speceriet: Pork from Skarhult, grilled Lemon Mayonnaise, Cabbage, Pickled Onion

    Speceriet - Speceriet är verkligen supersnyggt, och en mästerlig utövare av koppartrenden.

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    Speceriet är verkligen supersnyggt, och en mästerlig utövare av koppartrenden.

    Bistro Bestick - Arctic char

    Bistro Bestick

    4.6(173 reviews)
    0.7 kmCity
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    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.

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