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

Stumbled across Da Peppe on a Sunday night when most places close early in Gamla Stan. Despite…read morebeing sleep deprived from my long train ride, I admired the regal decor and cheerful service. Ate their salmon dish with sauteed spinach and oven roasted potatoes which energized me from my long journey. Their margherita pizza hit different too. Can't beat a late night meal with a view on the way back to your hostel!

Outstanding meatballs. Friendly staff. Lots of locals. Stop by if you are in Old Town!read more

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

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.

I happened upon this shop while wandering around gamla stan and to my delight it was fantastic. The…read morewaitress was extremely helpful, walking me through the menu (they also had English menus available). The design of the cafe is great, creating a cozy and comfortable environment that felt inviting. I sat upstairs on a little bench listening to the sounds of a record player float through the air enjoying the space. I ate an avocado salad that included a soft runny egg, peas and mushrooms covered in sesame seed which was delicious. I'd definitely recommend this place.

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.

One of the yummiest burgers I've had! I love smash burgers and these were executed so well! You can…read morealso do half and half of the reg fries and sweet potato fries. The buffalo wings were spectacular too - coming from an American. Service is a little slow with getting the check but it's a nice casual ambiance inside.

Came here to satisfy a burger and craft beer craving and it met all expectations. Burgers were…read moregood as were the sides - fries and sweet potato fries. The craft beer selection was extensive both on draft as well as bottle selection. Not a fancy dining experience, but slightly above a fast food feel, but good all around and friendly service to boot

We joined two friends for dinner at this Scandinavian restaurant in Old Town and as others noted it…read moreis expen$ive for what you get ($2,000 swedish krona for our share ). What was ordered: arctic char, salted smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, a bottle of wine and 2 desserts (carrot cake and cheesecake). Service is not attentive but ok. We did wait FOREVER for dessert because the server forgot to put the order in! The restaurant has a nice feel but does feel a bit crowded with adjoining tables being very close. All in all it was a fine meal but comparable food can be had for a lower price point outside the old town.

This was some of the best food we've eaten. We quickly started to think about where we rank this in…read moreour favorite of all time. Sam the manager was really great to us, and many servers would come and check in frequently. We sat outside which was nice, and when it got a little chilly they had heat lamps above the whole patio. Overall great experience. We thought the Skaden was amazing and having tried many other meatballs, these were definitely the best ones we have had!

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.

This restaurant is located where tons of tourists walks by so I expected it to be a tourist trap…read morebut I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very small restaurant like most restaurants are in Gamla Stan. I ordered the schnitzel with fries and it was very good. I would have preferred it a little less fried but the flavors were excellent. We also ordered a simple margarita pizza and it was very good. There was so much flavor in the dough and filling and they used quality ingredients. We also ordered their meatballs and they are legit. I'm pretty well versed in real Swedbank meatballs and they were top notch. They only had one single server on this day but he hustled and was very helpful.

This is a really adorable little coffee shop in Gamla Stan. Its a very small one room coffee shop…read morethat feels cozy and comfortable immediately upon entering. There are a few little tables and chairs and a nice window seat with comfy pillows and a view of the cobblestone street outside. There is beautiful art hanging on the wall from the owner. They have a lot of gluten free options on their menu including gf breakfast items. They make coffees and teas, baked dessert items, and some lunch/breakfast choices. We stopped in for a tea and a gf brownie which was really good. The individual checking us out was very helpful and friendly. Even though we just stopped in, it is an adorable little place and has a good variety of gluten free and vegan options for anyone searching out these dining preferences. We enjoyed our snacks and the friendly service.

A great place to stop and relax. Two stayed open a few minutes late so I could get a late Fika…read morebefore staying out all night to take pictures in Gamla Stan. The Dream Cookies are famous at this place and the coffee is outstanding. I highly recommend coming to Sara's Art and Coffee while you are in town.

After reading mixed reviews my boyfriend and I were a little hesitant to check this place out, but…read moreI am so glad we decided to keep our reservations. Both of us were looking to try some fish in Stockholm and The Flying Elk's fish and chips did not disappoint! The cod is very well battered and fried perfectly, the fries are great as well, and it all comes with a great curry mayonnaise for dipping. You also get some house-made pickled vegetables that add a great acidity element to the meal! We both enjoyed a couple beers and walked away super satisfied. We originally had reservations for the main dining room, but wanted to check out their "back bar" after doing some research, and I would highly recommend it! The back bar is a little less formal, dimly lit, and gives off a good vibe for relaxing, enjoying a beer, and eating some tasty food. While The Flying Elk is tad pricey I think it's a worth a stop if you're visiting Stockholm!

Superb lunch. Frantzièn is one of Stockholm's premier chefs to experience and wanted to try the…read moremain resto on my last visit but couldn't get a reservation. Like Noma in Copenhagen, Frantzièn is booked for months at a time. Next day, I found his gastropub, the Flying Elk. Here you can sample the cuisine of Stockholm's favorite chef. The space is warm, open windows in summer; it's next to the water-- an optimal space to enjoy the breeze while getting a bite to eat, sample brews, an Aquavit and maybe another dish. And I did just that. For starters I had the Pan fried scallops, truffled scrambled eggs, smoked brown butter, pomme paille, covered with bonito style shaved truffles. Get this. I could have had 3 of these dishes easily. I think this is perfection of sea and earth with layer upon layer of earth manna: scrambled eggs with truffles, brown butter, the thinnest crisp potatoes and to add insult to the experience shaved tuffles on top. The dish wants you think it's Japanese, it's not...but so beautifully earthy, beautifully tasty and beautifully satisfying. My next dish the Veal Schnitzel Björn Frantzén: veal with triple cooked fries, roasted anchovy butter, red wine jus and sorrel salad was a symphony of taste contrasts: the panko-crisp texture of the veal with red wine jus (grapey delicious sauce albeit slightly overcooked cutlet), roasted anchovy butter with triple cooked fries (crisp into unctuous browned butter with a hint of anchovy) and the nicely tart (and teasingly pungent) sorrel salad. For dessert: "Eton Mess" Vanilla ice cream w/ raspberries & pink pepper meringue, strawberry & hibiscus mousse scented with roses . This was my fave dessert this trip. It's not just vanilla ice cream, it's amazingly well made silky yet subtle vanilla ice cream, that framed the summer raspberries; you scoop the strawberry/hibiscus mousse with a slightly pungent pepper meringue, the complex crumbles on your palate and you swear you've never had anything like this. The flower petals and dried raspberries on top of this "mess" sealed this dish for me as one my favorite desserts ever. A sauterne and a coffee later, the day seemed perfect. I loved this dish so that on one of my other visits to Gamla Stan, I ordered it to go, to seal the flavors in my memory as we strolled through the cobbled streets of this magnificent city, giddy. Loved it. Coming back. Visits: 2 Tip: Come hungry.

Outstanding gf pasta options. The owners son met us at the door and provided us with outstanding…read moreservice. Well versed in their cuisine and knowledge of wine. We had great conversations with one of the other staff. All round highly recommend this restaurant

I wasn't expecting such great Italian food in Sweden, we were tired from a long flight and…read moreexploring the city, found this near our hotel. The service was great, my friends had pasta dishes they loved, my husband and I split a pizza, which was wonderful.The tiramisu was the best I have ever had, we split between us and we couldn't stop eating every bite! Very nice wine too!