Heavy pasta. We were able to eat less than half of the servings, as the energy content of each bite…read moreseemed close to some theoretical maximum. Next time, I will go for pizza, as I believe that will be a lighter alternative.

Whenever I travel to Stockholm I normally stay in the Clarion Amaratan hotel close by. This…read morerestaurant is very solid for food and services. The place is kind of small but it's very intimate. I love their pizza, seafood pasta and just about everything else. The prices are very reasonable too.

Time after time despite promising myself I would never give Vapiano another chance, I cave in after…read morestruggling to find gluten-free options in certain location of Stockholm - this branch is located on Sturegaten and is a decent sized branch. Upon entry, I was greeted by a very abrupt, Swedish waiter who began talking me to Swedish even when I shook my head, and tried to explain I don't understand - I really don't understand why he bothered me before I sat down when he knew I didn't speak Swedish, I understand there's a language barrier however I shown him my coupon and he even appeared to agree I didn't understand, yet still carried on. This branch of Vapiano is unusual in the sense, you order at a counter and pay with your card and then collect your food - you then take your card and pay as you leave as normal. I really dislike this concept because I like watching the people cook my food and the fact you have to go back and collect your food anyway - takes away the fact you can sit down and relax - table service with this method would make much more sense. I decided to order a panna cotta as I had been given a voucher for a free Dessert / Dolci by another store to try out at any location in Sweden which was the only reason I came into store while passing - I was sent from the counter to the bar which was confusing yet again (You order everything apart from alcohol and Dolci at the counter with no one even making the concept clear) Not only that - I found it really hard to get a menu as they were hidden away in a corner near the counter (Why wasn't I given one when I checked in as other stores do?) I hoped the issues I faced until actually getting my panna cotta would be over however they continued - the panna cotta was in a small pot so it didn't look as visually appealing and wasn't as easy to eat as it could have been - I'm not sure if it was the preparation or storage but the panna cotta was really runny and I got virtually no flavour - it was a bland mess. Vapiano had a shot at redemption and simply failed at one of their signature Dolci's which just isn't good enough. 1*

Little over standard restaurant serving italian food, freshly made from kitchen, special concept,…read morewith the eletronic card for payment in the end! I had Margherita pizza and bruschetta with tomato toppings and garlic, ok but not super flavourfull taste! A bit an Anonymous!

I would give 10 stars were it possible. Our meal at Mancini was by far the best meal we have had in…read morea very long time and it far exceeded any expectations we could have thought possible. The ambiance and setting inside is elegant and yet welcoming and warm colors and tones with great ambient lighting. The aroma when you enter Mancini is mouth watering. We enjoyed are waiter and it really is a small world as we all lived in the Boston area at the same time. Moreover the food captured our hearts. We started with the shrimp appetizer which just melted in our mouths, the flavors were well orchestrated and a definite favorite. We then had the tagliatelle which was beyond perfection, the sauce was well balanced and smooth. The pasta was perfectly al dente! We also had the pork chop with homemade sausage and cannellini purée and broccoli. When I say this was beyond heavenly I mean it. The pork is from Calabria region famous for their black pigs and the chop was prepared to perfection. I would order this dish on repeat on a weekly basis. Do not miss out on eating at this gem of a restaurant. You will not get better Italian food in Italy. Well done everyone at Mancini! We only wish we lived in Stockholm to visit this restaurant frequently.

Delicious food (I had the pappardelle) and great waiters. Down a quiet street as well which was…read morenice. Recommend this to anyone in Stockholm.

Thumbs up!!! Yet another Italian gem with excellent food and excellent service…read more We had ham and cheeses and then pasta. Absolutely amazing food. This is an intimate restaurant with not to many tables, so I guess a reservation usually is necessary to get in.

Incredible food!!!! Wow! Very original and simply epic! It might take a while (20 minutes for my…read moredish to arrive) but wow!!! I am from the states and SO USED to generic, mainstream, and average Italian food. I typically stay away from Italian restaurants for this reason. Folks, this place is not that. Small, intimate, and CLEARLY the chef is cooking every night. Hell this place seats like 50 people max! Update... I went back, and again astonished at the food. I travel for a living, and eat out all the time. I strive for the best of the best. This place serves by far some of the best food I have ever had. Hands down. Folks... This is where you go if you want foodie food, and you demand it be the top. Yet.... Prices are normal for the area. This is a find. Rare to come across such finds as this! So please go here... This is a find. Update... I have been here three times now and always tried different dishes. FOLKS, The food here is top shelf. It's the food quality of the best of the best. I cannot get over how amazing every dish is. Every dish!! Incredible.

Absolutely world class service and Good. If you love authentic Italian food and wine - do yourself…read morea favor and try this restaurant.

My roommate and I made a reservation at Esperanza and were greeted by name! This place has a super…read morecozy and classy environment and is family owned. The owner was really helpful and such a beautiful and passionate person! The food and wine was amazing! I have to say that the olive oil was the best part of the night! Highly recommend

This is my favourite place for pizza in Stockholm. There are some standard pizzas on the menu, but…read moreall the others are special in one way or another. My top tip are the pizza rolls, but for a traditional pizza try the Frutti di Mare (without cheese). It is not the food that will make your experience, but everything around it, like the impeccable service, warm atmoshere and the crammy cinema-chairs.

This is actually a 2.5. I'm not exactly sure why this place has such rave reviews. I decided to pop…read moreby for a quick dinner since I was staying in the area and heard that this was the place for a yummy pizza experience. I got the margherita pizza (simple is the new sexy, ya'll), and was underwhelmed. First off, the crust was weird. Not exactly sure how to describe it, but it had a flaky, papery, bland, flatbread taste. Secondly, the sauce was a bit bland. Luckily, there was no skimping out on the cheese, so that was nice. They also give you a salad in the beginning, but mine was doused in WAYYYY too much balsamic vinegar. In the end, if you're hungry and just want to eat without caring too much about what you're eating, come here. Of course, this is just based on a simple cheese pizza. But for me, the crust is a pretty big deal....which makes this experience a no deal.

I lived in Rome, Italy for 6 years and now currently live in Los Angeles…read more THIS PIZZA SURPRISINGLY COMPARES TO THOSE OF ITALY. The high quality authentic dough, crisped to perfection, topped with the cheese and balanced with perfect portions of the toppings on each pizza. They are delicious pizzas ! For quality I'd pay any amount ! But coming from LA, a $16 pizza isn't expensive at all. For this quality in LA, we pay close to $25, or even $30 for the truffle pizza that I had so I'd say we got a DEAL! Im actually going to return and have the truffle pizza AGAIN this week before I leave! Ambiance is warm and cozy. Dimly lit throughout with lit candles to set the perfect mood for a romantic date. I can't wait to return! 10/10!

Il Forno da Gino, Kungsholmen Stockholm…read more Trevlig lokal och atmosfär. Servicen var snabb, vilket uppskattas. Tyvärr levde maten inte riktigt upp till förväntningarna. Jag fick en liten portion pasta, och den ost som stod i menyn saknades , den kom först efter att jag frågade. Pastan serverades med en matsked, så jag gick själv och hämtade en gaffel och kniv i kassan. Basilikan verkade inte vara färsk och rätten som helhet saknade djup i smaken. Jag är van vid italiensk mat, och den här upplevelsen kändes tyvärr ganska medelmåttig.

Amazing service, delicious Italian food and warm inviting atmosphere! I've visited Primo Ciao Ciao…read morealmost every year when I come to Stockholm and I'm never disappointed. The owners and staff are really friendly and make everyone feel welcomed!

Caveat: My circadian rhythm was AFU when I ate here…read more In my hotel at the lobby bar I asked if there were any good Italian restaurants nearby. Sort a shrug from the bartender at the Courtyard was the response. Then I mentioned Primo Ciao Ciao from the Yelp reviews. "It's a pizza and pasta place," he said. "Anything else Italian around that's good?" I asked. "Not really." This is the trouble when one is in a city one isn't acquainted with: where to get good food. One only has so many days in the place. One is bound to find some good ones and bad ones. Then came Yelp. Suddenly it was made easier? Really? So I set off on foot for Primo Ciao Ciao, maybe five blocks away. I noticed that few Swedes go against the red at street corners, even though auto traffic was nearly non-existant. They'd never get anywhere in NYC. I tried to follow their lead. I grew old waiting for the "walk" signal. I jaywalked. Dining alone this evening, I was looking for a place with a bar where I could eat and drink, perhaps talk with strangers. This wasn't it. The bar is more of an unused corner of the restaurant where customers can wait while their "take away" is being ginned up in the kitchen. It is not a bar where one goes to have a drink and a chat. I got a table near the entrance inside. The outside sidewalk seating was completely filled at half past eight in the evening. Inside was half full. "Is there a good house red?" I asked the prompt, efficient, friendly waiter. "Well, yes there is." He brought me a glass of the house red, Montepulciano, I think. Good enough. Having seen a favorable review from someone about the Isabel pizza, and being in the mood, I ordered. Before that arrived an unexpected "pizza salad" arrived, a bowl of a sort of cole slaw thing with vinegar and oil and perhaps a little salt and pepper. This must be a Swedish idea of cole slaw. I'm not sure it works. The pizza maker was fast, a pie in front of me in less than 10 minutes; with a thin crust--this is good, in my mind. It looked tasty, but something was amiss. Do Swedes not bring the pie already cut? Mine wasn't. But worse, the topping had nearly the consistency of stew. It was juicy. It made the crust soggy in no time. But maybe it is just the way things are done here. The tomato on the pizza was flavorless, like one might find in the grocery store that had been picked green and gassed to make it red. "Have you got a different red I might try?" He brought me three more to try. I settled on the third, though didn't finish it. The waiter had been right in bringing me the first one as the best one on hand. Persons very helpful here. Friendly. Probably won't return, but it wasn't the worse dining experience by any means. It would do in a pinch. Perhaps there are other things on the menu that they are known for here.