You know how most restaurants in the heart of the city are filled with tourists with prices…read morereflecting that? ... not here, thus the reason why locals love this place... and a local is who brought me here! Food is great and staff is excellent! ... so good we stopped in here twice during my week visit...

Pretty good real Italian restaurant. Huge wine and seafood selection. My whole table was satisfied…read morewith their orders. No complaints about any of the service or the environment

You get 5 stars from me when you can make me a vegan cinnamon roll that is better than any of the…read moreones I had back when I was still eating dairy. It was straight out of the oven perfection. This little shop is in a great location of Gamla Stan and has friendly staff that welcome you warmly. This is mostly a vegan spot, however some items did have cheese, so make sure you know what you're ordering. They also featured piroshkis and turnovers as well. If you're looking for a delicious place to experience Fika, this is one of the best cafés around Stockholm to do it!

Located at Stora Nygatan 6 in Gamla Stan it is hard to know just what Sattva Bakery is officially…read morecalled, but hailed by Vegans as one of Stockholm's best places for Butter-free Fika a stop on Wednesday morning showed that although Sweden's baking scene is generally quite strong they have a ways to go in terms of meeting the needs of those with Animal-free dietary preferences. Small and well-situated along one of many narrow streets in Old Town, an outside patio empty on arrival with only two young women inside chatting while a clerk who appeared Indian went about his business after a smiling "Hej," it was after browsing the small selection and asking a few questions answered in excellent English that four items were picked, a fifth added for free in the form of a white star. Taking items elsewhere to enjoy, the Bakery a bit warm given its small size and ovens, it was after pictures were snapped that the complimentary Kokos Blomma was tasted, the flavor of Coconut quickly flooding the mouth though the texture was chalky and unpleasant enough to discourage additional bites. Improving slightly henceforth, the Cinnamon Roll nicely flavored but expectedly dry considering its limitations in terms of ingredients, it was with intrigue that exceedingly moist Carrot Cake was tasted, the bitter Greens presumably Tops or perhaps Kale and the sweetness likely from Figs while a slice of Pie featuring Pears and Pecans was a highlight despite its soggy Crust. Lacking most of the traditional Pastries sampled elsewhere in town, a "Rawfoodbol" saved for last standing in for Sweden's ubiquitous Coconut-covered Chocolate Balls, it was not the Nuts so much as a the grainy Cocoa center that left all but one bite uneaten alongside at least 50% of everything else save for the Pie.

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.

This is the place for meatballs. I mean IKEA meatballs are next level good in Sweden, however this…read moreplace has an even better initial flavor profile definitely worth trying if you're in town. They do good pastries as well I got the white chocolate donut I highly recommend. They have lots of smorgas choices we got the tomato pesto. The thing I've noticed in Northern Europe is that all the ingredients taste more flavorful. Simple salads and sandwiches are rich with the fresh ingredient flavors. Service is counter style and then you find your own seating. Ambiance is casual in the middle of old town great to people watch and rest your feet while sight seeing. In summary Worth checking out. Get the meatballs

First of all this place is huge. Check out the space itself because it's breath taking! I ordered a…read moremelty sandwich & espresso. The sandwich was perfection and came with a little salad. The espresso was bold and kept me awake despite my jet lag. Glad we came here for breakfast!

A respite in the middle of a bustling train station!…read more I had a couple hours to kill between my overnight ferry and my morning train, so I stopped here for my coffee and roll. Food and drink were delicious and I was able to relax and read a bit.

Get your fix of smørrebrod (Danish open-faced sandwiches) before heading out on a train to wherever…read moreyou need to go in Sweden. They have a 3 for 110 SEK special that I get on gluten-free bread and am a happy camper. Generous portions on top, with all the traditional fillings (shrimp, herring, roast beef) and some that are not as much (like a BLT with brie) -- they're all great and definitely worth the price. They package them nicely for taking on a train, or you can eat in. However, it's a bit dark with no windows, but there are posters of Copenhagen all around, which makes it cozy. Always a must-stop while in Stockholm.

The pizza was good, but a bit soggy and I'd say a bit undercooked in the middle. It was about $18US…read morefor a basic cheese pizza, so not cheap, but not crazy expensive. I ate the whole thing (It was maybe 10-11"). Fast service and it looked like lots of seating.

Initial impressions for the restaurant started out very good. The manager on duty was personable…read moreand industrious. The restaurant interior is inviting and has a certain charm to it. The menu is pretty extensive in the pie selection. I got the calzone and the wife got the pesto pie. Overall the flavor was quite good, but a big letdown was the crust. The crust here is extremely soft. There's no firmness to it. It could be almost pita like. Also, don't get the olives side if you don't like green olives. We expected black olives and got green, we didn't eat them. The biggest disappointment here is the service. Our waiter really didn't know what he was talking about and didn't engage us during the meal. Then he disappeared when the bill was due, 15 minutes later we had to fly down the manager to pay. The manager gave some strange excuse of being short-staffed, but this guy's just seemes to disappear. Maybe he quit?

I remember coming here on my trip to Sweden. I remember…read moregetting a cheese danish here. It was later at night and mom and I wanted pastries with our coffee in the morning. I believe this was also the place we got a few sugar-free pastries as well! We went to so many little bakeries in Sweden! I do remember this location because the shopkeeper was extremely sweet! If this is the location, we got the sugar-free then she was more than sweet and also helped us with the language barrier!

Quite a few goodies in this small space with a few seats. Mostly it's a to-go place since it's…read moreliterally on the way to/from the T-Centralen station. Bread, cookies, small various refrigerated sweets, sandwiches, wraps, and more. Coffee, tea, soda. They do cakes, too. I was there in the early evening and they were wiped out of many products.

We visited Cafe Pascal for a light Sunday brunch. The egg salad and prosciutto croissant was very…read moregood. The pain au chocolat was also excellent: crisp layers with just the right amount of dark chocolate. Coffee was smooth and rich, and refills on brewed coffee are free. The café has a relaxed vibe, and even though it was busy, the service was quick and friendly. Prices are a bit high, but worth it for the quality. Recommend if you're looking for a great coffee and pastry spot, convenient to city center. Outdoor seating if you're lucky enough to land a spot. If not, there's a nice park across the way, if you order take away.

Very good coffee and tasty sandwiches made this late afternoon 'lunch a perfect respite from a very…read morerainy day. Although the passageway where the interior seating is situated seemed awkward it actually worked out well. Service, despite a crowd, was fairly quick, I would rate the coffee an A or 9/10 on the scale of strength, low acidity/smoothness. It is espresso based and made to exact order. There are serval options for milk (whole, oat, 1/2 and 1/2, etc). The major complaint would be that there is no easy place to throw away your rubbish, nor is there a place that is clearly evident to bust your dishes, which is much needed given that this is a super busy place.. The staff is too busy to bus tables regularly, which backs up the availability of seating . This is the major reason for a one star deduction.. TIP: You can buy beans or ground coffee for home brewing.

This is my favorite restaurant in all of Sweden!…read more We've been there a couple times over the last year and it is always amazing. This most recent trip I had the sesame crusted salmon and my wife had a salmon salad. Both were phenomenal. The deserts are also amazing. This place is very kid friendly, as the even have a kids area where they can play before the food comes.

Glad we found this very cool little spot. Matgatan has a cozy hipster vibe with incredibly nice…read morestaff. My wife had the Portobello mushroom burger, accompanied with toasted kale and an apple/carrot slaw. One of the most delicious veggie burger I've tasted. I had the falafel in a pita. Also delicious. The generous amount of tzatziki sauce made it impossible to eat neatly but I didn't care, it was so good. Plus I had extra napkins..lol Not touristy at all. Seemed like mostly locals. Prices very resonable.

It's great to have a completely gluten free bakery like this which makes absolutely delicious…read moreproducts. I specially like the bread and muffins while I wouldn't necessarily go for their cookies or seasonal semla. Their products are also sold by retailers, at supermarkets for example. But it's definitely worth visiting the shop, they have the bakery right behind the counter and if you're lucky there might be something freshly baked.