Elegant restaurant specializing in fish. The daily special is good value for money. Traditional…read moreSwedish food, with a bit of a modern twist. The fish/shellfish burger was one of the best fish burgers I've had. Light fish texture, yet filling at the same time. None of that excess oil and fat. Served with kimchi emulsion and a rice-like grain. No white burger buns, so this is healthy low carb cooking. You can tell they choose prime ingredients. The staff are always polite, friendly and cheerful. The patio with semi covered glass sides is nice.

This is not an awful hotel, but it isn't fantastic either. We had just come from Finland, where we…read morestayed at another (newer) Scandic property, and the comparison made the Foresta suffer. Pros: Amazing view. The hotel is on an ~100 ft cliff, overlooking a bridge to the main Stockholm area. Scandinavian design furnishings, including iconic lights from two Swedish designers. Nearby transit points. The nearest light rail is down a switchback path to the bottom of the cliff, or a bus stop at the front of the hotel. Nearby grocery store. There is a Coop just a couple blocks down the road, so if you just want to grab something simple for dinner you can be in and out quickly. Breakfast is free and has okay variety. There are bikes to borrow for free. We walked or used public transit for the whole trip, but the bikes were sitting right outside the entrance. Cons: The staff is nice, but are understaffed and somewhat lazy. We had some issues with dropping off luggage in the morning because there was only one person on duty and he could only buzz the luggage door open (which meant we needed to run from the front desk to the baggage room). We then had issues picking up our luggage in the afternoon because none of the 3 people at the front desk wanted to leave the front desk, forcing us to run again. The floors are engineered wood instead of being actual wood. There were some maintenance issues in the bathroom. The grout was moldy, there was no conditioner (though there was a place for the conditioner bottle), and part of the shower fixture came apart. None of these were a huge deal, but I was expecting better after the previous Scandic property. Likely due to the relatively high vacancy while we were there, the breakfast food was not as fresh as I would have liked. The first day, the bread was somewhat stale, the crepes tasted reheated, and the grapes needed to be washed. This was better on the other two days we ate at the hotel.

The re-review: Imagine a quaint little hut nestled just under the hill where Lidingö kyrka stands…read more It looks so un-assuming from the path running in front of it and potentially ordinary but you notice the soft glow of a neon cafe sign inside, and as you approach the windows you start to see someone's delicate art take shape. The old, double-set of wooden doors present the final barrier to this mysterious little enclave: one swinging out and then other letting in. It's then you realize that the little hut holds more than you imagined, or perhaps just what you dreamed might be possible if you gave it a chance. Opening in May of 2015, this now obvious gem sat abandoned for 2 years until the wonderful owner had the vision to spot a diamond in the rough. People like this are so inspiring, and this tiny little cafe feels like it was handled with so much love that it can't help but wash over you a little bit with your coffee. The woman that owns Kaptensstugan now is so kind and her years of experience in cafes shines so brightly in this little cottage. A heartful thank you to people like this, who master their chosen craft so brilliantly and can present the art of life in a way that touches the lives of those around them. Recommended.

So last night we went to Bockholmen for julbord, one of the few places apparently that provide it…read moreone extra day more Its like being in someone's house, so different from all the other places I've been to for julbord these past 25+ years. Its not some well oiled machine like Ulla VWnblad or Ulriksdal; excellent though they are and indeed favourites for many years; more a friendly - but efficient - experience Its cosy, lots of lights...right on the water, must be a fantastic view in the summer - so definitely a place to return to for a different reason There are 9 courses - I managed 8 but was sparing on quite a few...you will see from the photos...didn't leave stuffed but very nicely full...one could have been seriously piggy! And a long list of aquavit, including 2 home made, horseradish and dill...the horseradish was apparently very good, I just stuck with the OP Andersen All very nice, well presented, well put together, well cooked - you can see the chefs through the hatch and of course talk to them when you get your slices of suckling pig! Lots of people serving, so no issues there either - and all with excellent English - it is Sweden after all All in all. a very good experience...and the tower lit up across the way was a stunning sight - it does change colour but every time we were outside it was as you see it in the photo Ps - for some reason the taxis won't take you across the bridge to the door - or back. Seriously cold wind last night and a taxi waiting in the wrong place was not fun and we froze for 20 Minutes (Taxi Kurir take note)

Great location, near the subway (so quite accessible from city center)…read more I had the grill buffe at 285SEK/pp. It was fresh and quite big. But the logistics were a nightmare, the horseshoe shaped line was always crowded , causing us to que a long time for food every time. Its ok at a lunch buffe priced at 150SEK but not for a "premium buffe"

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.

Great fried fish, comes with pickled veggies, small roasted potatoes. Everything hot fresh and…read moredelicious

Very delicious food reasonably priced. Short walk from major shopping area in the heart of…read moreStockholm. Service was excellent. We enjoyed the food very much.

Just got married there on 27 September 2014. As I live in England and don't speak English I was…read moreinitially concerned. Staff are fantastic especially the managers Inga and Johan. everything was so well organised. The food was excellent. Guest are still complimenting the food. As the best wedding food they had ever eaten. It was so easy dealing with them and they couldn't do enough to make the day extra special. Would definitely recommend this venue for the food and for weddings. There is a roof terrace where guests had the canapés, 5 th floor for the reception, then 3rd floor for cake cutting while 5 th floor prepared for dancing. There Are seated lounges with antique furniture and comfy sofas to relax in while the children had a babysitter with them on the 4 th floor. It was easy for parents to check on children and still go back upstairs and have fun. Fantastic venue.

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

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

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.