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.

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.

Back again. As good as ever. And how DO the Swedes enjoy sitting at the picnic tables? It is 22…read moredegrees. Got the usual, the herring with mashed potatoes, three sides,and a piece of rye crisp. We had the pickled cucumber, lingonberries and cremefreche salad. Nice serving but I wanted more. IT IS SO GOOD. But we are here for a month so I WILL be back. I meant to take pictures of the food but I was too anxious to eat. Friendly service as always. Nicely packed to go. We have been coming here for years and I highly recommend.

This unassuming food cart offered me one of the best meals I had in Stockholm. Simple, yet…read moredelicious. I'd never had fried herring like this before. I'm so glad I tried it. It's pretty much a one person show from what I could see. The owner attended to me efficiently and without the slightest hesitation. I'm sorry to say that I don't speak Swedish (I wish I did I can tell you) but he was able to communicate with me and for that I will always be grateful. My plate had, if I recall correctly, four breaded and fried herring fillets. It had a coleslaw (which I found a surprising addition, creamy mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers, red onions, and a little wedge of crispbread. I loved every bite. It was a generous plate. I particularly enjoyed eating a combination of the potatoes, cuke, onion, and fish on a corner of the crispbread as I munched away. There are a few nearby picnic type tables. So there was a place I could sit and enjoy this meal overlooking the water and a corner of the old town. If you find yourself in Stockholm, do yourself a favor and go to here. Even if you think you don't like herring, try it this way. I bet you'd be surprised.

Such a cute little restaurant in the middle of old town. They don't take reservations so we did…read morehave to wait outside about 15-20 minutes during prime dinner time. It's very cozy and homey inside, great for a date night or dinner with a few friends. My husband and I ordered a bottle of wine and shared the reindeer fillet mixed salad which was so good. It was light and refreshing and not gamey at all. For entrees we both ordered the Swedish meatballs which were delicious. Glad I didn't have to share my plate! We were stuffed afterwards so didn't try dessert. I would definitely come back here again next time I'm in town!

Tiny yet right sized spot to enjoy a cozy meal on the edge of the touristy area of Gamla Stan…read more Service was sweet and kind and patient with the tired Americans looking to fill their "actual Swedish meatball" bucket. As with other pictures here in reviews, the plates are beautiful and the food matches. Possibly the best potatoes we've ever eaten, and definitely worth the calorie count to consume the entire plate. Lingonberries pop on the palate, the refreshing cucumber slices mix up the tastes and the softest meatballs you've likely had. Stop walking past to head to the other place down the street - turn right in to Gastabud!

We came here on a cold and rainy night and felt like Pelikan was the warm hug we needed…read more The meatballs and cocktails really hit the spot. I distinctly remember I enjoyed the assortment of herring. As an American, we don't get much selection of herring so when in Sweden...you gotta try as much herring as possible. The way they pair it with herbs and sauces is *chefs kiss* Absolutely delightful.

The bread Basket was…read moreHard On the end pieces obviously prepared ahead but the meal was amazing. The staff is kind and educat d in possible suggestions from the menu. .

We were at Woodstockholm for its "Korea" theme at an 8 PM (20) seating, sitting at the bar. Its…read morelocation is convenient to transit (what's not in Stockholm?) and to our hotel (NOFO) on Södermalm. Woodstockholm's seating, decor, and vibe are pleasant; our hosts are spinning vinyl during dinner; we heard Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" and Roxy Music's "Manifesto." Our service was very good to excellent. Our food was very good to excellent, from their tasting menu. We drank a "natural" Shōchū better than what we usually drink in NYC. We added an excellent dessert with tonka bean ice cream and diced plum over an almond tart. We'd go back. BONUS good value TIP check their theme for your intended visit to be certain it matches your interests and taste TIP we believe there's an early seating; we were first to sit in an empty restaurant at 1955 for a 20 reservation, and every seat was filled a few minutes past 20

One of the best meals I've ever had. This season's theme is Basque. We got the 6-course tasting…read moremenu. Each entry was divine and unique. Perfect wine pairings

Excellent service with great Swedish meatballs and their mashed potatoes were delicious! My friend…read moreordered the steak and said it was too fatty. I would totally recommend coming here and getting their Swedish meatballs. Also their bread and butter were excellent appetizers!

Nice dinner BUT... service lacking ( server told us new) had to ask to order anything. Brought our…read moreBarbera wine to table cap opening and did not open or pour wine. The tuna ceviche appetizer was superb. The white asparagus appetizer was excellent but cool, not hot. Char main was delicious. The veal meatball main was ok and arrived cold and not much taste. Great outdoor space where we sat bc indoor fully booked.

This little place is AMAZING!! The food is fantastic and the…read moreowner is even better. What a genuinely nice man! Get him to talk about 80's rick music in California You MUST also have a homemade limeade and finish it off with vanilla cookies. This place and that guy are THE BEST IN ALL OF STOCKHOLM!!!

This is a sweet little hole in the wall place with great food and kind service. I was looking to…read moretry authentic Swedish food while also supporting a small local place while on vacation and this place hit the mark!

A small place, but with some crazy stadium style seating. The food here appears to be all organic…read more My wife had a Nordic open-faced sandwich, and after eating those in Copenhagen, Oslo and Sweden, she said this was the best one she had. I had a bowl of the fish stew, which came with a side of cream that was like sour cream. I watched some other gentlemen take a spoonful and put it in their soup and eat it. That fish stew was hearty and delicious. They also serve organic beers here and I had a Stockholm Organic Lager, which tasted like a German Pilsner. It's not a huge place, and when we got there, the tables at ground level were full. They have outside seating, but seeing how this was early January, we didn't want to eat outside, even though it is covered (but still a bit open). They have these "stadium-style" seats with little tables, though, and we climbed up there. They have everything partially made, and when you order, they put it together. There were only two people I could see handling it, but service was great. Some of the best food I ate all trip.

This was one of my favorite places that we ate in Stockholm. We were trying hard to find reasonably…read morepriced places to eat and found this one. It's a very small place, so a lot of people take their food to go. There are a few tables along the window and then there's stadium seating along one of the smaller walls. It's a cool concept, but it's kind of hard to climb up, especially when you're trying to climb around people. It does provide a good view of the restaurant though. It's fast casual, so you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. The service was pretty fast. The food is incredibly good. We did one of the dishes with meat and the other with vegetarian. We got the sauces they recommended with it. It had so much flavor and tasted very fresh. I would highly recommend coming here while you're in Stockholm. We enjoyed it way more than the places you have to pay the times the price.

I cannot recommend a more entertaining destination for dinner than this place in all of Stockholm…read more Is there finer dining, yes. Is there more fun to we had in Stockholm at a dinner out probably not galdyr''s Krypta up The road is also a wildly fun "magic cocktail bar" - another of many seller locations in Stockholm that is definitely worth a look

This was such a fun dining experience. I highly recommend getting a reservation in advance as I saw…read moresome people get turned away since they were fully booked on a Thursday evening. The service was great, with our server providing suggestions on what to try from the menu. The smoked salmon and the venison were both delicious. The smoked salmon was a big filet of fish and not the sliced type that one would expect of smoked salmon. Definitely try the mead which is quite a unique type of drink. I highly recommend this place for first time visitors to Stockholm.