We had a truly outstanding dining experience at Operakallaren. The food was excellent and the service was friendly and impeccable. All this in a classic and elegant atmosphere. The night started in their lounge area where we had drinks and they served us a few wonderful amuse-bouche items. We were then moved to the impressive main dining room. We ordered a three course meal from the a la carte menu (the tasting/la grand menu looked great but we didn't think we had enough time for it) and we all had the Foie Gras Terrine, Grilled Lamb and Soufflé - all were excellent. The Foie Gras Terrine especially stood out for its preparation (partially done tableside) and combination of flavors. The staff was very friendly (all spoke English) and worked extremely well as a team. Everything was well coordinated. Arguably, Operakallaren compares favorably to some of the restaurants that we have been to in the U.S. with two or three Michelin stars. Will definitely be back the next time we are in Stockholm! read more

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This was the best meal we have had in ages! Lynn helped us when we had messed up our reservations, smoothly welcoming us and making our evening truly spectacular. Every dish was a work of art, with flavors and textures to match. The Opera Menu gave us an amazing array of dishes, with each course a magnificent, luxurious treat. The ambience was formal but not stuffy, with a sense of true grace and hospitality provided by the very professional staff. read more

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Two summers ago we visited Stockholm with a dear friend from Oakland. I desperately wanted to do the smörgåsbord experience and absolutely loved Operakälleren. At that time they had just started serving a traditional smörgåsbord again. The first trip to the buffet is for herring. All different kinds including mustard, sour cream, sweet and sour, etc. Yum-O. Second trip is for fish: cured lox, smoked lox, cooked salmon, shrimp. Then you get the cold meats: pate, reindeer,cold cuts. Fourth is the hot food: meatballs, potato-anchovy gratin, roast potatoes. (I must say that was the low point.) Last is the dessert station. The service is fantastic. The akavit was special. The bubbly and red wine great. This place should get 6 stars! read more

Amazing service! Being in Europe the service is usually not up to the "American" standards, but here they were super helpful and kind. We ordered the three course and we ended up getting a lot more than what we paid for! A side note is that their freshly baked bread is to die for! Definitely worth trying if your in the area! read more

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This is in my top three greatest meals of my life. I aspire to return here and dine again. The food was transformative, the decor, out of this world, the service, impeccable. I ate here nearly 10 years ago and still remember the dessert with fresh smultron (wild strawberries) Next time, and I do hope there may be a next time, I will photo document the whole journey and write about it for memories. read more

The best food and staff you will find. Anywhere. Anytime. Ambiance, view, service, knowledge, passion,...amazing. Thanks for your effort and commitment. read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurants around the world. Everything is delicately made, and each dish can be treated as an art piece. Attention to detail in the food, service, environment, and overall experience. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to treat themself with a good, formal, and joyful meal. read more

I have little experience of restaurants with a Michelin star, but this restaurant makes me want to try another. The food was fantastic even though we could not do either of the tasting menus. (Everyone at the table have to do it, and we had a vegetarian in the group; I seriously wish they had a way to accommodate that scenario for a group of six like us.) Service was extremely attentive, yet not overbearing. The decor is in line with being at the opera, and fascinating. The wine list is rich in options at various price points (starting at only somewhat pricey). The four after-dinner drink trolleys are amazing (and by the time you get to them, you have got used to the prices). I thought the meal was worth the price tag, which is saying something. read more

Two things impressed me in particular during my visit. The first was the incredibly skilled staff, perfectly attentive, well-versed, confident and polite. Made me feel like I "belonged" in such a posh place, and deserved nothing but the best (the feeling you should always get from staff, but the reality can be very different!). The second thing was the egg I got with the main dish. It had been cooked for an hour in 67 degrees celsius. The yolk and the egg-white were like soft butter. I have never tasted an egg like that. I have nothing to complain about, everything was of quality and cooked with great care. But the staff and the egg is what was really memorable about that evening read more

My first meal there was years ago (over 15)....I went with my lovely daddy and his friends. Oh my goodness. We had dinner. It was elegant, delicious...the dessert was these wild strawberries....OHHHH so good... My husband and I went back right before we had our daughter (9 years ago)...dinner was lovely....yes...those mouth watering wild strawberries.... Can't wait to go back...one day.... read more

I would love to review the food however I didn't get to try it thanks to a terrible experience with a head waiter that was extremely offensive and put me in a terrible situation. My family and some business colleagues sat down for the banquet paired with wines, and my 1 year old baby decided it was time for a sleep. She fell asleep in my arms in the lobby after 5 minutes and I put her in her stroller to return to the start of the banquet. On my return I was REFUSED ENTRY by the head waiter who said that "strollers were not permitted in the dining room and that having a sleeping baby in his dining room wasn't going to work for him". Shocked, I then said that I would take my meal in the foyer of which he refused to serve any food there either. My husband then came out and offered to eat quickly and swap with me at each course so that we could both eat our meals. Again the head waiter said that would "not work for him and that we must just sit down and not move for the banquet ". So I was left NO CHOICE but to sit out in the foyer with my sleeping baby whilst the kitchen continued to serve EVERY COURSE to my empty seat, despite the fact they refused me entry so I couldn't eat it! Then add insult to injury we then had to pay for it. When the head waiter was not looking, some staff came to me and apologized for his actions and said that if they were in my position they would be extremely offended and they would never treat a customer so poorly. This confirmed that he was way out of line making such demands on a paying customer. So we won't be returning to this place and we advise others not to support such a business with terrible attitudes towards its customers with children. We were not notified when we booked (and requested a high chair obviously for a baby) that this was their policy and there is nothing in their website to say that this is how they do business. Shame on you Operakällaren, what happened to the idea of giving your customers great service and making them happy?! read more

Go to Operakällaren Backficken and get a reasonably priced meal in a laid back setting. You have a choice of sitting at the bar, at elevated two person tables, or outside if the weather is nice. Had the swedish meatballs and the beef and potato hash. Both were well prepared. Wait staff was prompt. read more

IF you are a tourist & want to experience absolute swedish restaurant then this is it! Very old, traditional & conservative serving only Swedish food. The food is pretty nice but nothing special, in fact a little overpriced but the service sucks big time. Three of us walked in & waited for like 10 min right in front of two waiters they just ignored us & didn't ask if we needed a table until we had to go find someone & say that we are waiting for the table!! They appeared to be pretty rude as well, I don't know maybe they just had a bad day.... read more

It's realy one of the best restaurants you can find in Stockholm. Still I wonder sometimes today, why I left Sweden after 3 fantastic years for Germany (but now I found an equal fantastic country with a lot of good food: China.) It was somtimes difficult to decide, when in Gammal stan: go to Operakaellaren or to nearby "Fem Sma Hus", read more

Best dining experience in Stockholm and Gothenburg. The portions were small for even a 7-course Michelin chef's tasting experience, but the venue was beautiful, the food was delicious, and the service was great! read more

I agree with Georgia Gabrielle. The food was absolutely amazing BUT the head waiter (and some of the others) were pompous 'so and so's, who thought that they had the right to determine what we should drink. We had been out all day sightseeing in the rain, and arrived somewhat wet and cold. After removing our raincoats, we wanted to keep our jackets on to get warm but he insisted we remove them and that we would not need them once we drank some wine. How could he assume we would drink wine. For all he knew, we could have been recovering alcoholics. He then almost insisted we commence with a glass of champagne and when my husband asked for the drinks menu to study what was available, he kept pointing to the wine page. The 3 stars I have given for the food. The head waiter should be dismissed and perhaps they would receive a higher rating from me. Shame on you. Nowhere else in the world would this be tolerated. Certainly not in Australia and we have some of the best restaurants in the world. I would not recommend for anyone to go there unless you want to be made to feel inferior. read more

Very good classic swedish fine dining! there's nothing here that didn't taste good or executed perfectly. The servers were lovely. Some of the highlights of the dishes was the kalix lojrom served with some kind of crisp as well as the smores-inspired dessert. The mushroom soup and beef dish were also absolutely delicious. Will definitely return! read more

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Amazing food, very skilled staff and a lovely atmosphere, a place to go to if you are celebrating something special or just want to feel spoiled read more

My company hosted a dinner for a group of customers here-- about 20 people overall. Really nice event-- they sat us in an atrium-like room with a great view and wonderful food. Highly recommended for a "special event" or special dinner. Restaurant is probably a bit more towards the "formal" end of the spectrum but is still casual enough to be very relaxing and enjoyable. read more

Not my favorite! Too traditional and too conservative! However, I love the atmosphere. But, there are so many other more experimental top class restaurants in Stockholm. Just cross the square to Mathias Dahlgren at Grand Hotel or Esperanto....., sorry, not really my cup of tea! read more

Beautiful décor, excellent Swedish cuisine. Good for that "special evening".

I celebrated my 18th birthday at Operakällaren 10 years ago. It is still the most extraordinary food memory I have, and then it should be added that back then I was a vegetarian :) I remember not having very high expectations on getting vegetarian food that was as good as what the rest of my family ate - but that I was proven very wrong. That earns them an extra golden star. read more

Oh so good. There casual bar/restaurant of a one Michelin star restaurant. We came in for the Swedish meatballs and were not disappointed. The serving was large and the balls were perfect. Tender, moist, and covered in sauce. The lingonberries and cucumbers our server suggested eating between bites. We were also served pillowy buttery mashed potatoes. Mixed all together for an amazing bite. reasonably priced too. read more

According to a fine dining magazine article on their wall, this is one of the fifty best restaurants in the world and I believe it. Each dish was exquisite. Portions modest but highly engineered with beautiful presentation and subtle flavors and sauces. The chard was perfect, moist and tender. I first came in casual tourist clothes and was told they were full but was encouraged to make a reservation for the next day, so no apparent dress code. I came back wearing a sports coat and tie and they seemed happy about that. A t-shirt would feel out of place. The dining room was like out of an aristocrat's dining hall, very old world and ornate. The staff was attentive and made you feel like the King of Sweden. I asked about the smorgasbord mentioned by the prior English review and the maitre'd seemed almost offended. If they ever served smorgasbord here, they no longer do so. It seems unlikely to me, given how fancy this place is. I had an appetizer (labeled "les entrees"), main course, dessert, and wine for 1070 kronar (about $150 US dollars) so not inexpensive. read more

Fantastic food. This place is legendary. It is not cheap but I found it worth every penny. The food, the presentation and service was amazing. An evening to remember read more