One of the best meals we've eaten in Stockholm, or perhaps Europe. Great ambience, warm and cozy, super friendly and open space too. The whole area has a nice vibe and the restaurant doesn't disappoint. Worth a visit to the city just to go here next time. read more

Tradition - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We joined two friends for dinner at this Scandinavian restaurant in Old Town and as others noted it is expen$ive for what you get ($2,000 swedish krona for our share ). What was ordered: arctic char, salted smoked salmon, Swedish meatballs, a bottle of wine and 2 desserts (carrot cake and cheesecake). Service is not attentive but ok. We did wait FOREVER for dessert because the server forgot to put the order in! The restaurant has a nice feel but does feel a bit crowded with adjoining tables being very close. All in all it was a fine meal but comparable food can be had for a lower price point outside the old town. read more

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Phenomenal find! An incredible and memorable meal. A quick search for a place to eat lead us down the street, but so glad we decided not to wait and look for something else. This stop is a gem!!! Lots of locals + plenty of business travelers + tourists all dining with ample space, fantastic service, offering indoor and outdoor dining, and traditional Swedish dishes. Hopefully the pics do it some justice. Presentation was wonderful. Run don't walk, unless it's down the few steps if going to/from the palace. This place is definitely deserving of a repeat visit and lots of recommendations. read more

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We had a great lunch at Tradition last week when we spent the day exploring Gamla Stan. I wouldn't have expected to find this restaurant so close to the touristy capital of the city (Gamla Stan has so many attractions and incredible architecture and charm, everyone simply has to go on a first visit to Stockholm), because it's so sophisticated and charming and gorgeous. But here it was. (We had a reservation, which I recommend, because it seemed popular for lunch even on a weekday). The lunch menu is small, just a few choices, but that's all you'll need. Our waiter recommended a dish to my husband (potato pancake with fried pork and lingonberries), which he loved. I got their fried fish dish (which they ran out of by the time we were leaving the restaurant), which I loved. The service was fantastic, too. And so was the glass of wine the waiter recommended from their wine list. So, all in all, just a delicious meal. I'd love to return for dinner if I return to Stockholm! read more

Tradition - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Staying in the historic Gamla Stan neighborhood of Stockholm, I'd expect most restaurants to cater to tourists. When this happens, quality tends to tumble while prices soar. Thankfully, this was not the case with Restaurang Tradition. I wanted to fit in some "traditional" Swedish cuisine on my first night of the trip and found this cozy, sleek spot on a side street near the harbour. I did a starter of the S.O.S. (Herring sampler) with an aquavit pairing, and an entree of meatballs. Once my order was in, a bread basket came to the table: small rolls of dark rye and a big crispbread, with whipped butter and a caviar spread. The caviar spread hit the right notes: smoky and fishy (in a good way) without overwhelming with salt. Each of the herrings in the sampler were tasty: a saffron sauce, a green onion and mustard sauce, and traditional dill pickled, served with two small boiled potatoes, chopped red onion, a piece of cheddar, and fresh mayo. The aquavits were a perfect match: apple and caraway (with the saffron), citrus and dill (with the green onion), and traditional caraway and dill (with the traditional pickled) The meatballs were phenomenal: tender and bathed in a brown stock + cream sauce with potato puree, crisp pickled cucumber, and bracingly tart lingonberries. An all around excellent meal read more

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This restaurant was recommended by an employee of the Moderna Museet, and I am eternally grateful to that person, because Tradition DELIVERED! The venue itself is cute and quaint, dimly lit when I went on a rainy Wednesday afternoon. My friend and I were seated right away and had a very pleasant waitress. I ended up ordering the meatballs. So, I'm not sure what IKEA in the US has been serving, but the things they call meatballs have NADA on Swedish meatballs actually made in Sweden! Ooohweee, the meatballs at Tradition were amazeballs. The sauce was delicious and I made a point to dip every bit of those awesome mashed potatoes in it. I was a little skeptical of the lingonberries, but they were a perfect addition. Like cranberry sauce, they complimented the other food. Payment was a breeze and soon we were on our way, but I'll never forget how great that meal was. And I doubt I'll ever eat meatballs at IKEA again. read more

Tradition - Meatball entree - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We waked in at 6 pm unsure whether they would seat us as we had no reservation. Oh, no problem, she said, and we were seated right away. This place doesn't look inviting from the outside and it was hard to tell that it was open! We ordered a Swedish Martini and a pink gin and tonic and both were very good. We had scallops in cream sauce as a starter (4 scallops) with apple and shredded fennel. Delicious! And we thought we didn't like fennel! My entree was the mushroom dumpling and it was delicious. The meat dumpling was good too but I'd recommend the mushroom. We had a chocolate coconut ball for dessert- just enough for a few bites. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and always appeared at the right time. Have to go back for the herring appetizer! Highly recommend! read more

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Both of my tour guides recommended Tradition and that's on top of some eating guides recommended. I was really looking forward to this dinner. We were early for our reservation at 5:00 and we were the only ones in the restaurant for the first half hour or so. The host was warm, welcoming and friendly. He seemed to sincerely appreciate our business this evening and that really helped. Great beer and wine list. I enjoyed a tasty local draft beer from Nynäshamns Ångbryggeri with dinner. For main course, I chose the pork dumplings. They were heavenly. A good portion of dumpling stuffed with chopped spiced pork and topped with lingonberries. It was amazing. My friend went straight traditional, getting the köttbullar (Swedish meatballs) with mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber. The meatballs were absolutely excellent and the potatoes were perfectly smooth. It was a big portion and we felt bad that we just couldn't finish it all because we left room for dessert. We shared a slice of chocolate cake topped with whipped cream. None of that canned stuff here. Light cake that was dense with chocolate dusted with sugar and served with a big dollop of cream and blueberries. It was amazing. This was a terrific meal. You won't be disappointed. Definitely make a reservation! [Round number review 18100 overall - 14 in Sweden - 1622 of 2022.] read more

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The restaurant is situated in Gamla Stan (old town) and very close by the Royal Palace. It was my first time in Sweden, and we had just finished touring the palace. I was also desperate to check off Swedish meatballs off my list, so we ended up here after seeing all the reviews. You have to wait inside by the door to be seated--it took a while even when the restaurant wasn't full that we actually almost decided to leave! We ordered 3 main courses between the two of us to try: traditional Swedish meatballs (5/5), cod, and mushroom dumplings (4/5). The presentation of all the food was excellent. A small plate of complimentary bread and crackers and butters (includes a fish butter, which was neat) were provided. The portions for both the meatballs and cod were perfect. The meatballs left more to be desired and felt more like an appetizer. I was mostly surprised by the meatball dish as someone who doesn't really eat meat often. It was tasty and filling with all the different flavors and textures, highly recommended. The ambiance of the place felt soothing and calm, a nice contrast to the busy street outside at the time. The space was medium size, but still felt cozy. Our interaction with the staff was pretty minimal, but we had no problems with that. All in all, I would definitely come back mostly for the Swedish meatball dish! read more

Tradition - Cozy space! - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Freaking fantastic. If you're looking to try traditional Swedish cuisine, you must come here. We started with the herring three ways paired with their aquavit recommendations. I was very skeptical of pickled herring but it was refreshing and delicious. There's complimentary bread that's also good. I got the Swedish meatballs and my boyfriend got the dumplings. Both were stellar. The texture of the dumplings were amazingly pillowy, and I'm still thinking of how they perfected it. The Swedish meatballs were everything and more. I wish I could have given that bowl a hug. Our waitress was very kind and helpful. I'd loveeee to come back. read more

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Great location in Gamla Stan, great ambiance and fantastic food! We booked a 6 pm reservation and by the time we left the restaurant was full. We enjoyed the Midsommer and pink gin and tonic cocktails to start with the asparagus and scallops. Just delicious. The dumplings, cod and meatballs were so good. We finished with both the apple crumble and the chocolate cake. Would highly recommend. read more

Tradition - Location - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Visited on 2 April 2023 Tried: 1 vegetarian kroppkakor Thoughts: - very cozy ambience, perfect for a date and traditional yet refined Swedish fare - i remember I had a hard time choosing a restaurant for my last night in town, and glad I went here! - recall the food being great and the complimentary appetizer (was it a fancy bread basket?) was even as delicious as what I ordered read more

Tradition - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Tuesday dinner at 5:30 pm - toast skagen, SOS, kortbullar, kroppkakor, Bédard bitter, snaps-trio Service: attentive Ambiance: great vibe, indoor and outdoor seatings available Price: ok Food quality : fantastic, excellent , the best meat ball in my entire life,, will come back for other dishes, 5-stars straight read more

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Lovely little place to grab a bite in old town Stockholm. Probably the best Swedish meatballs you will find. Centrally located, with a friendly staff and an ample bar. Great for grabbing a casual bit after exploring the city. I went with the meatballs and was very happy. The mashed potatoes were a bit thick but tater finely. Also enjoyed the trio of herring! read more

Tradition - Swedish meatballs (very good) - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Are you a tourist looking for authentic Swedish meatballs? Lucky for you THIS is the only review you need to read. Located in Gamla San (Stockholm Old Town), this place had the best Swedish meatballs in the area! I was recommended this place by locals. It's in an intimate part of Gamla San. The service was excellent! No queue to wait for us, we were seated immediately (probably depends on timing) but we were there on a Saturday and had no issue. This place definitely blows ikea out of the water. THIS is the type of dish that inspired ikea to put it on the menu. Menu Item KÖTTBULLAR - Potatispuré, gräddsås, lingon och pressgurka read more

Tradition - menu item KÖTTBULLAR - Potatispuré, gräddsås, lingon och pressgurka - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Great service, steak was super delicious. Will come again, the place, the ambiance is fantastic. Many people are coming . I'm super happy with the service again. Thanks read more

Tradition - Menu, great steak. - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Nice authentic restaurant near the center of town. Food was delicious and ambience was good.

Food was delicious period! The super friendly waiter plus service was quick. It's a five stars service. The ambiance was perfect! I did recommend this place to all my friends already. read more

Tradition - Menus - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Excellent meal from beginning to end. Wait staff was friendly. The food was delicious. Ambience was perfect. Wait wasn't long. I ordered the flank steak and it was one of the best I've ever had. The apple crisp dessert was also apparently delicious, according to one of the girls in my party. Would 100% return! Highly recommend read more

Tradition - Flank streak - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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We tried Swedish meatballs and both types of dumplings here and everything was delicious! The vegetables were the highlight like so many other restaurants that we have tried on our trip. They are fresh and prepared with such flavor. The vegetarian dumpling with mushroom was my favorite. Server was friendly but did not return after taking our order and serving our dishes. We needed to call someone else over to pay our bill. There seemed to be some commotion happening with their alleyway. We were pleased with the food enough that this was not a big deal. read more

Food was excellent and once we were seated service was great. The only issue was that there was no host/hostess when we arrived and we had to just stand around for 15 mins to wait to be seated even though we had a reservation. read more

Tradition is a great spot to dine if you're looking for traditional Swedish cuisine. It was recommended in my Phaidon Wallpaper Guide tour book for Stockholm and I typically trust their carefully selected restaurant picks. Prices were decent - expensive, but in line with most mid to upper tier restaurants in Sweden. As Stockholm has really become so cosmopolitan in terms of dining options, the first few times I visited, I wanted to try "traditional" Swedish cuisine, but really struggled to find good options. Tradition fills that void nicely and I'll definitely go back anytime I'm in the city. read more

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We went for a very late lunch and frankly at first we didn't get much attention but when we were seated everything was wonderful! The service was super friendly, the food was delicious and more refined than many of the places we have eaten at. We sat outside in the vourtyardabd of was lovely. Well done! We will be back soon read more

Excellent service and delicious food! The wait staff was very helpful and attentive and the food came out quickly.

The service was wonderful. The shrimp toast was amazing! The beef dish didn't looked simple but omg was so good! The beef was super super tender! The smoked reindeer hearts was interesting. The short ribs I would skip because it was not what we were used it. It was very salty. But everyone around us seemed to enjoy it so maybe it just didn't fit our taste. Recommended for a nice intimate dinner when in Stockholm! read more

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I travel for the food. And when I went to Stockholm for the first time, I knew I wanted to try traditional Swedish food. I googled restaurants in Stockholm and boom! Tradition. Aptly named! The first thing I saw on their website was a line that said they serve traditional, home-cooked Swedish food. "Period." I was sold! In fact, it was a little eerie how perfectly it answered my criteria. I perused the menu (they have an entirely English website option) and knew what I was going to eat months in advance. When I finally got to Stockholm, I made a beeline for Tradition. It had been on my mind for months, and my body was ready for some great food. Their menu changes, so I don't believe what I had is still being served. They typically, however, keep the same theme with variations of flavors. The beef option was elk, and it was incredible. My fiancé actually ended up giving it to me, because I loved it so much! There were two thick strips of crispy bacon on top, and the whole thing was slathered in mushroom sauce. It was delectably rich, and I savored each bite as much as I could while simultaneously wanting to shove it all into my mouth gleefully. I had ordered some potato dumplings filled with pork for my entree. I'm usually a big fan of dumplings, and I don't think stuffing them with meat is ever a bad idea. These weren't my cup of tea, however. The dumplings were more glutinous and less fluffy than I like them (which made more sense to me after I tried palt, which I also didn't like). Also, the meat was seasoned with maybe nutmeg, which didn't sit right on either of our tongues. We tried our best, but we couldn't bring ourselves to even touch the third dumpling. A shame, really. The appetizers were much better. We ordered smoked reindeer and lox with toast and mustard sauce. Pretty sure I licked the plates. The restaurant was clean, inviting, and very cute inside. I really appreciated the English menus, even though my fiancé is Swedish and could translate everything if necessary. It is a little pricey. Two entrees, two appetizers, and one glass of milk ended up being a $70 lunch. Of course, I was fine with this, since I had planned it in advance. And it is Stockholm. Still, it's not the cheapest place. I would definitely say it's for splurging. Overall, I really enjoyed Tradition, and I would definitely go again. read more

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We had a fantastic meal here at the larger communal table which was quite festively decorated for the holidays. Service was friendly and efficient by swedish standards. The menu was exclusively in Swedish perhaps to better align with the focus on traditional swedish food. I had the three course tasting menu with the ocean trout which was all beautifully presented and served. My three appetizers were massive and easy to share. My favorite was the tiny roe. The crumble dessert was fantastic. My two Swedish dining companions had Kroppkakor for the first time ever. A very traditional Swedish dish of potato bun surrounding pork and onions. Served in a butter sauce with lingonberries on the side. This was absolutely delicious to try and the bun had a unique flavor. The closest dish for an American might be a steamed pork bun (char sui) at dim sum but with a very different flavor profile. Well worth trying. The Kroppkakor serving was easily enough for 2! Make sure to get reservations. read more

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Service is the best, really enjoyed the food, drink recommendations and the mood about the ambience

Such a great meal that we stumbled upon! We were walking back to our hotel from the ABBA Museum. There was a wait but a very short one. We were seated at the bar which was much quieter than a traditional bar. Started with the vasterbotten cheese dip with crisp bread. Yum! It was a perfect snack as we drank our beers (both from Stockholm Brewing Co). With advice from the waitress, I ordered the fried mustard breaded Baltic herring with browned butter, lemon and potato purée. It was very good. As someone who is lactose intolerant, I was pleasantly surprised to see all of the dishes are lactose free! Loved our meal here and would recommend a stop there - make reservations! read more

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Swedish Cuisine When we asked our hotel for recommendations for traditional Swedish fare, they directed us to this eatery nearby. Located in Gamla Stan, which grew to be my favorite area to wander, this restaurant offers some delicious plates that are true to it's name read more

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One word: Toasts! Some more words: The toasts here are things of beauty, especially the smoked reindeer with whitefish roe and the gravlax with mustard sauce. We came here twice in four days during our vacation because they were so good. The main courses are also good, albeit a bit less memorable, in part because they're deconstructed in a way that makes eating somewhat cumbersome. Example: Swedish meatballs are served by themselves, and then you get three separate bowls for potatoes, lingonberries and cucumbers. It's a bit of a hassle. Overall a lovely spot with a thoughtful drink list, sophisticated ambiance and super-friendly people. read more

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We found this place walking around Gamla Stan and decided to stop for dinner. It's a casual Swedish restaurant serving good basic Swedish food. I loved it :-) They have an outside terrace and seating for the warm days. The menu has a bunch of traditional Swedish dishes and some interesting starters. The lax was really good and I ordered the beef brisket for main. It was the best brisket I have had in a long time. Tender delicious and I licked my plate clean...yumm. Service was polite and friendly and the place was packed most of the time we were there. They did not rush us in any way and we really enjoyed our meal. The rhubarb crumble with a vanilla sauce was also delicious. I would definitely come back here again. It's good homely food served in a nice casual Scandinavian setting. read more

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We were recommended Tradition by some local Swedish friends and decided to try it out for our last night in Stockholm. It's located in the old town of Gamla Stan but removed from the super touristy area. Nevertheless, it's definitely a popular place for tourists for some traditional Swedish food. It's a bit pricey, but their takes on the classics are pretty delicious. For appetizers, we tried the beet salad and toast skagen, the latter of which looked nothing like the traditional shrimp toast I saw everywhere in Sweden! Instead of a pile of little shrimps, Tradition finely minces theirs, mixes it with mayo, and carefully forms it onto a little toast. It's very rich but had great flavor, particularly with the roe on top. I went with the Swedish meatballs for my main, and I was actually a little disappointed; while the potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber were all fresh and delicious, the meatballs themselves were dry and tasted very beefy. We also tried the dumplings with pork which were MASSIVE. Each one was the size of a baseball, but really light and fluffy. It's definitely a hearty dish! Overall, I thought the food was very good and of very high quality, but I probably wouldn't seek Tradition out on my next trip. It's a great restaurant for a romantic date or special occasion though. Just be careful if you sit at one of their tables with hanging overhead lights though - I saw several people bang their heads when not paying attention! read more

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Enjoying Gamla Stan, the Mr & I realized were were completely hungry. Yelp guided us to Tradition & it was a fantastic find! Offering vegetarian-friendly fare, we enjoyed: Chilled white asparagus soup and a white asparagus salad. Both were very light and refreshing! Main dishes were the veggie potato dumplings with porcini mushroom filling. The dumplings were soft and had a lovely mild flavor, letting the mushrooms do all the talking Lingonberry martinis to wash it all down and we were completely satisfied read more

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Awesome traditional swedish food. I came here during maybe off peak hours, at like 3pm. So the restaurant looked closed from the outside but luckily I tried to enter and the door was open! I believe the chef was my waiter and he was so helpful. I liked the decor, just made me think of typical swedish simple design. I ate by myself, so I got 3 appetizers to get the most out of my meal. I ordered the lingonberry juice which was so tasty! the "sikaforsrora" which was the reindeer meat with fish roe. and it was an interesting dish! tasted like smoked sausage. I had to try the grav lax because on google it says its a traditional swedish food. I wasn't too impressed. just tasted like lox with mustard. however the salmon was very fresh. i also had the "lerpotta sill" which was the herring with egg and brown butter sauce. interesting combo. I like the flavor of brown butter sauce so I couldn't go wrong with this order. overall I had a wonderful experience here. food was amazing. it's a must try if you're in gamla stan!!! read more

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We made a reservation at this restaurant at the end of July by telephone. However when we arrived there was no record of us. The place was fully booked. Despite that fact the maitre Bjorn, was extremely accommodating and found a table for us as long as we could vacate it in an hour and a half. We happily agreed to his terms. We both ordered the traditional Swedish meatballs with pickled cucumbers, lingonberry sauce, and mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly and the meatballs were soft and juicy. The only way to make them better would be to reduce the salt a little bit. Otherwise everything was great. Service was also attentive and friendly. The restaurant was attractive and well situated in Gamla Stan. read more

Tradition - Swedish meatballs, cucumbers, mashed potatoes - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Great food, very accommodating for food allergies(celiac), and excellent service. The individual serving us (could have been the manager/owner) even offered to create a custom dessert to accommodate an allergy, provided we give them notice! Amazing. I would go back for their potato puree, meatballs, and pork dumplings. I wish I had more room in my stomach to try other dishes, but the portions were big. read more

The ambiance was very nice and the food looked great. We came here as a group and ordered appetizers plus our meals. I tried the smoked reindeer, lobster bisque, Swedish meatballs and potatoes dumplings. Unfortunately half our group experienced food poisoning that evening which we attribute to here as we ate at different locations before here. read more

I'm not an expert on Swedish food but this strikes me to be the way I would expect my non existing Swedish grandma to prepare a Sunday dinner for the whole family. Interior is simple and clean. The staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Tradition - Köttbullar and White Beer - Swedish Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

All in all, a good experience with great food at prices that are reasonable for Stockholm. I'm taking off a star for service, which wasn't as friendly or attentive as it could have been. The hostess was a little snobby, but fit us in for an early dinner with no reservation (as long as we finished by 19:30, she warned although we were in a nearly-empty restaurant at the time.) We got the herring starter, which I loved except for the addition of melted butter, which made it heavy and muted the lovely tang of the pickled fish too much. An "A" for the rye bread (always swoon-worthy!) and entree of meatballs, though--the latter was the best I've had! read more