First meal in Sweden. We had to have the swedish meatball for my husband and cured salmon for me…read more The meatball was delish, the mash potato was smooth and creamy. My cured salmon was just right, not too salty, it was just the right and moist. I miss it now writing this review. Our server said they cure it themselves in-house. Good good dish.

Cozy relaxing nice dining tone. Good service. The only…read moreplace asking for tips on the receipt in Stockholm. lol. The food is nicely seasoned and fresh. The fennel is the winner at our lunch table today.

What was a 3-Michelin-star experience in Stockholm like? I was SO pumped for this one since it's…read moreconsidered one of the top restaurants in the world, and at $600 per person without drinks, I was really hoping for some serious food orgasms. There's no doubt the ingredients were amazing and the creativity and execution were impressive. I loved the subtle, almost tapioca-like caviar with just a hint of saltiness, the langoustine where you could really taste the sweet, meaty lobster, and the jasmine ice cream with a thin nutty soybean layer and super light Belgian waffle. The raspberry mocktail with the chocolate cake was also a surprisingly great pairing. But honestly, I was a little disappointed that the food wasn't consistently mind-blowing for that price. Some dishes were too salty, while others had so many flavors happening that the main ingredient got lost. The scallop was just okay at first, but once I got some of the bourbon butter sauce in my bite, WOW. I also loved the lingering corn flavor from one of the appetizers. The langoustine was probably my favorite because everything felt so balanced--you could taste the ingredient itself rather than everything around it. What really made the experience special was everything surrounding the food. From the sliding doors and gorgeous presentation to the incredibly friendly staff, ingredient walkthrough, tour of the prep station, and chefs showing us little techniques, you really appreciated the insane amount of work and precision behind each dish. Watching chefs from around the world work together to execute each course was almost a show in itself. The visuals were stunning, with each dish looking like a little work of art. I especially loved sitting in the lounge for the appetizers before moving into the darker dining room with American oldies playing in the background. It created this interesting contrast of extremely elevated, technically difficult food in a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere. And then came the dessert finale. After the main dessert, they brought us back upstairs and surprised us with even more sweets--chocolates, candied pineapple, macarons and warm, super-light cinnamon-cardamom madeleines (my favorite). The yellow macaron had the perfect texture and wasn't overly sweet, and I loved that they replaced the madeleines when they thought they were getting cold. By then I was stuffed, but somehow hot tea helped me make room. Overall, definitely a top-notch experience and I'm glad I got to experience it. I just wish the food itself had more consistent "OMG" moments Still, experiencing this level of creativity, precision, hospitality and teamwork is something I'll always remember. This was more 4.8 stars considering the price.

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.

Great ambience, yummy food and excellent service. I would highly recommend this restaurant.read more

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.

Small restaurant off the beaten path. Very busy with the locals. Liked how the chef is very…read moreparticular about plating and the arrangement of his food is at the pass before it goes out to the customers. I'm not sure that most will care but nice that he does. Small kitchen but like the tight ship he runs. Traditional Swedish food. Different than what I'm used to but enjoyed the surprise. Lots of wine pairing options. Seasonal menu.

Lilla Ego is a cozy spot that delivers big on flavor with its creative small plates. While it's a…read morebit on the pricier side, the quality and presentation make it well worth it. Perfect for sharing a few standout dishes over a drink--definitely a place to check out if you enjoy thoughtful, well-executed food in a relaxed setting. We're not saying we have a BIG ego, just a LillaEgo @LillaEgoKrog An unclassical neighborhood pub on Västmannagatan 69. Stockholm

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.

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.

Wonderful breakfast, though I'm sad the Swedish meatballs are no longer a part of the dinner menu…read more Breakfast buffet includes both Western and Scandinavian options.

Bonnie's is the restaurant located in The Bank Hotel in downtown Stockholm. We were there twice…read morefor dinner over Christmas week. The service is excellent and the food is superb. We had the steak in a nice brown sauce, the duck terrine, the beet root tartar prepared table side, the duck breast, and the special dessert, the Smashed Piggy Bank - chocolate pig prepared table side and then served with whipped cream and ice cream, drizzled with caramel which then we smashed with a hammer to reveal other sweet treats inside. A fun decadent dessert. We also had breakfast there a number of mornings - nice buffet with all kinds of fresh fruit, juices and breads and a menu for ordering hot foods, including omelets, Eggs Benedict, Eggs Royal and a creamy cheese sandwich. Great with a Swedish coffee or the house blend hot tea. A great restaurant in a great hotel in a great location.

The food is amazeballs! You think it...they have it when it comes to schnitzel. We ordered the…read moregarlic bread and when it arrived it was two toasted pieces of bread. I was beside myself. But then, I sliced the fresh garlic and salt that accompanied it and seriously I thought I had died and gone to heaven. We had two different types is schnitzel one ham and cheese ädelost. So amazing every bite was a piece of ecstasy. We loved it so much we are going back tonight an absolute must!

This was a nice military-inspired bar that we came across for a stopping point after a long day of…read moretourist attractions. Nicely designed, dimly lit with nice, strong Pilsner beers...I can't complain! We got a nice small table for three in the back and were able to catch up peacefully without the overbearing crowded noise of a typical bar. We were there in the afternoon on a weekday. The service was wonderful as well, and it was so easy for us tourists to speak English to the bartenders and pay with our cards with no hassle.

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.