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Rolfs Kök

4.4 (213 reviews)
Tue • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
Wed • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)

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Moderate noise
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Good for groups

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Welcome in ... fresh crunchy bread and butter
Emilia C.

Dinner night of 4 July 2025. 3 of us. Was GREAT. No complaints. Had reservation at 17:00 and was very quiet at first and by time we left at 19:30 it was packed house. Food spectacular in taste and presentation. They deserve their Michelin Guide inclusion. Open kitchen a welcome touch. Staff courteous and as my Swedish is very poor - their English was quite good! Easy walking to Stockholm Centralstation.

Smokey pineapple
Thomas E.

Had an incredible dinner here on a Sunday night, popped in and found a seat at the bar. The service however left a lot to be desired. I had the braised beef check with came with a potato puree. The beef was insanely tender, it just crumpled apart. The sauce was the absolute stand out here though, so deep in color it was almost black, incredible rich with a massive depth of beefy flavor. The potatoes were the perfect side to scoop up all that sauce with. Sitting at the bar which surrounded the kitchen, I thought it would be easy to get the staff's attention but it was not. I struggled to get a menu, struggled to get a drink, and it was practically impossible to pay my check by the end. The restaurant was only maybe 25% full by the time I was done, and even still I could not find anyone to help me out. I had asked for a dessert menu, which they forgot to bring, and after, no exaggeration, 30 minutes I finally was able to pay. They asked if I changed my mind about dessert, and I just said no, I just don't have any more time. Something had happened with a mischarge for another patron, and they were struggling to correct the situation, so I understand the staff was distracted with that for about 10 minutes. But after 20 more minutes of no one even being around at the bar to ask for help, I got pretty frustrated. I don't usually ding service, but when no one's even around for that long, something isn't right. I still really enjoyed my food and honestly would come back to eat that beef cheek one more time. Hopefully it was just a bad night on the service front.

Escargot
Denise L.

This restaurant is in the Michelin guide, and for good reason. Make a reservation a few days' advance or you end up with the 5pm or 8:30pm dinner times. My party thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Fresh escargot with lots of garlic butter and rolls. Elk ragout was outstanding and not gamey. Iberia schnitzel and its accompaniments were all delicious. Love the way they serve the rolls standing on a skewer - what a space saver for the small tables. Server was friendly and made great suggestions. Food was not overly salty and still tasted GREAT! Good portions for a moderate appetite. A place to definitely return to next chance I get!

Restaurant

Incredible meal, 5 stars is not enough. So happy to have booked this one. Ox cheeks cooked perfectly and gnocchi was so delicious as well. Hats off to the chef's. A must try while in Stockholm.

Blackened Char
Sam M.

I think the only way to describe the staff here is as a well oiled machine. i went with two friends and sat at the bar overlooking the kitchen. I was thoroughly impressed at how well run the kitchen is. The team had such great attention to detail and really took pride in every dish they put out. My friends and I ordered the char, pork chop, chickpea ragu, white asparagus, jamon iberico, and madeleines. Everything was delicious. My two favorite things were the pork chop and the Madeleines. The pork chop was filled with a mushroom filling and cooked perfectly. The madeleines were crispy, cakey and citrussy. The caramel crème was really good as well. Overall this is definitely a must go if you are ever in Stockholm.

Rolf's actual kok (2)
Martyn L.

Rolf's Kok is a modern European restaurant in the core of Stockholm that serves a broad range of high quality cuisine in a great environment. It had been on our list to visit while we were in the city, and we finally managed to go just before the end of our trip. The restaurant is located near a pedestrian zone, but somehow we managed to find parking very nearby. The menu is pretty large and diverse, and prices are reasonable. The interior is modern with fun touches like extra chairs hung on the wall. Service was excellent at all times - with friendly, flexible, helpful staff, prompt food delivery a great environment. Food quality was very good. I had a charcuterie and the pork chop - both great, and everyone loved their food. Overall this was a splendid experience. Strongly recommended. PS: I admit we did laugh about the innuendo inherent in the name (which means Kitchen in Swedish), but that wasn't the reason we ate here. Not the only reason, at least.

Bread
Kann T.

The food is amazing will definitely go back. The place is a bit on the smaller side so the seats are a bit tight but the atmosphere is great. The server is very attentive and is very helpful.

Sourdough bread tower
Judy C.

Wow, fantastic execution! I went in not having terribly high expectations because the menu read like so many other menus of Swedish/gastropub type of food. However, the way Rolf's Kok made the dishes were just sooo good that I was blown away. Service was friendly. The wine/beer/liquor list was good one with pretty reasonable prices for the quality. I've had braised ox cheeks (and similarly, short ribs) before that have been really good, but this one blew them all away. The cheeks were meltingly tender without being mushy or dry with a bit of fat in between the muscle fibers to create a silky texture in your mouth. The sauce was probably the best red wine sauce I've ever had - great consistency, not too salty, the wine not too acidic or strong, with a hint of sweetness to balance it all out. The accompanying truffled mashed potatoes were also amazing. No over reliance on butter or cream - just pure potato and truffle flavor with real bits of truffle instead of truffle oil/salt/powder/butter. The seafood stew was also quite good. There was plenty of seafood in the stew. The fish, mussels and shrimp in the stew were all perfectly cooked. If I had one nitpick, it'd be that there were too many vegetables in the stew. For dessert, we had chocolate pudding. Simple, but so good. Several other types nearby ordered the entrecôte, and I'd love to come back and try that too.

Ox dish with truffle potatoes
Caroline D.

All around a good experience for me! From the rolls they bring out pierced on a tall pin like a spinal cord, right down to the flavors in all the dishes, you will have a pleasant experience. I enjoyed the tofu dish, wish was a delightful pairing of medium soft tofu inside a crispy outer shell. Texturally devine. There were spicy pickles and cilantro to add to the already present mixture of spices (pan-Asian, sweet and spicy). The rice was super buttery, almost like sticky rice but not quite. The soup of the day was tomato, with tons of thyme and not too much tomato. Lovely. Also enjoyed a nice bottle of Gautheron white for the table. All around, so good! Really nice staff, as well. Thank y'all!

Ox cheek with truffle potatoes

Food was excellent! Sat outside, waiter was friendly. Had the ox cheek, escargot, the banana and chocolate dessert. My son had the fish stew and Madeline's, both very good. Would definitely recommend! Just off the main road so not noisy.

the chefs!
Brittany S.

This is one of the BEST restaurants I've ever eaten at. Everyone loved their meals. Between our group we ordered the ox cheek, the salmon, the steak, the seafood stew, and the pork chop. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal. The service was also incredible.

Feta with Citrus
Mary S.

This place is incredible. We came in late night and the service by Sonny was spot on. The Ox cheeks melted in your mouth and was absolutely delicious. The pork was crispy and moist. The mashed potatoes were creamy. The feta cheese and citrus was unique and great way to start the meal. Even the bread and butter were tasty. This was hands down our favorite dining experience while in Stockholm.

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Very good food. Attentive staff. It was a positive dining experience for sure. The name for English speakers though.

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Food and ambience is amazing at this restaurant. Need to make a reservation it is very popular.

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We had delicious and creative meals and an excellent server. She always knew when to check in but didn't hover. Strongly recommended!

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Fantastic food and service. You will want to plan ahead and make reservations as this place gets busy.

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Awesome food & Great service! One of the top places to dine when you're in Stockholm.

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Frantzén - White asparagus tartlette

Frantzén

4.9(15 reviews)
0.5 km•City

A once-in-a-lifetime experience and meal for anyone lucky enough to snag a reservation…read more Reservations open at 10 am on the first of the month for the following month and will go quickly, within a couple of minutes, so for a restaurant 15 years in, is still a hot spot to be. I planned my whole Stockholm trip around coming here, and was lucky enough to snag a solo reservation for dinner the last night of my trip in May 2025. Truly nothing comes close to the overall service & hospitality experience and quality of the food and drinks. I have dietary restrictions (no red meat), that they could accommodate with no problem and even provide a printed menu that represented my exact substitutions, which rarely happens for me. The night I came, Björn Frabtzén received a third Michelin star at Frantzén's sister restaurant in Dubai, becoming the only chef in the world to helm three 3-Michelin star restaurants simultaneously, and my experience here really shows why they are the best of the best. You enter from a lobby and are greeted by a host who will guide you through the experience. I had the opportunity to use the restroom and then got a peak into some of the meats I'd be enjoying for my meal in the entryway itself. You then go up an elevator to the Lounge, where you get your first look at the drink menu and your first bites. Frantzén was one of the first restaurants to really champion this experience of moving from room to room for different courses and it sets an ambiance almost of eating at someone's home. It's casual but decadent and the chefs walk you through all of the ingredients you're about to enjoy while casually chit chatting and enjoying the best canapés of your life. After the starters, you're taken through the prep kitchen and the wine cellar to the actual restaurant, which is a large open kitchen where you get to watch the chefs work while enjoying your meal. I was celebrating my birthday, and despite getting the NA pairing (which was excellent minus one drink towards the end) had so many additional generous free pours of incredible wines and champagne throughout the night. Well worth it, as their sommelier won best sommelier at the Scandinavia Michelin ceremony one month later in June 2025, and some of the glasses they gave me for free were easily $100 a piece. Come hungry, because you'll leave stuffed beyond belief for a 5-6 hour meal (and can always hang out longer if the restaurant hasn't closed up for the night.) This menu is legendary and best to go in without too many spoilers, but I had the best dish of my life - the tear drop peas chanwamushi - sweet, so tender, unreal. Another guest told me they wait all year for pea season to get this version of the dish. After dinner, you move back into the lounge where you're treated to after dinner drinks, teas, light sweets (that they will box up for you if you're too full) and the famous cardamom, brown butter, and Madeira madeleines. These mini-versions of madeleines come in a set of 9, are made fresh to order, and are refilled for however long you want to sit and enjoy the ambiance and chat at the end of the night. I felt like over the course of this part in particular, I made friends with other diners and the staff and had one of the most memorable and enjoyable experiences of my life. Frantzén is one of the best in the world (and if Reddit is to be believed, the very best) for a reason.

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.

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The famous fried langoustine

Rolfs Kök - scandinavian - Updated November 2026

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