Found this place while touring Stockholm. Wanted to try some traditional favorites and Tranan did nit disappoint. It was pretty busy but we were able to get a table outside without a reservation. We could have been sat inside as well as the hostesses told us she has one table available in 5 minutes possible but inside was busy and loud so keep that in mind. The place is relative small, cozy, tables close together, very warm ambiance. Waitress was nice and gave us recommendations and they did not disappoint. Meatballs are not on the menu but she said they always have them. Biff Rydberg was my favorite, its a nice beef (maybe tenderloin) cut up with grilled onions and some kind of horseradish on the side, comes with diced potatoes. Other items we tried were the hash browns, and the Wallenbergare (Veal cutlet). Everything was good but for me the meatballs and the Biff Rydberg were standouts Check this place out for some traditional food, they also have some good beers on tap, if you're visiting Id recommend giving them a try. read more

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To Black/African nationals BEWARE of the race discrimination by the Head Waitress I am of African-American descent. On August 11, 2024, on my last day touring Stockholm, I approached the restaurant at 6:50 pm after a brief rain shower. The weather was hot prior to the rain shower. After the rain shower, the temperature became slightly chilly. I chose to eat inside. Upon arrival, a young, (20ish) Turkish/Muslim, waiter greeted me. He offered me a table outside. I declined for a table inside. I was instructed to see the Head Waitress "Oosa" [pronunciation] of her first name-spelling unclear]. "Oosa," late 40's, early 50 ish, appeared to be of Muslim descent, approached me. "Oosa" said she was too busy to serve me despite seeing several, single, tables available and open. "Oosa" turned me away. The restaurant inside was busy with open single table. I went across the street to the park. I watched white and Asian patrons approach and enter the restaurant after me. At approx. 7:05pm, I decided to book a table on the restaurant's website. My table was booked at 7:15pm on the same day. The restaurant's online booking had many open slots that day. I reapproached the male waiter. "Oosa" came outside to serve a group of white diners. I then approached "Oosa" showing her my online confirmed reservation. At this point, "Oosa" conceded to let me into the restaurant without incident. I was professionally served by a white, male, waiter who was working inside the restaurant. "Oosa" had 2 white, male, waiters working inside the restaurant. She wasn't over burdened as she tried to proclaim. The Swedish cuisine was excellent. The treatment I received from both male waiters was professional and non-discriminatory. Fast forward: September 14, 2024 I contacted the restaurant. I spoke to "Oosa." She explained she was born in Turkey. She would never discriminate against black people. "Oosa" then said I was turned away because they had too many online reservations. The restaurant was fully booked. I told "Oosa" this is NOT true. I told her I booked an open, online, reservation in order to enter the restaurant shortly after she decline me entry. She could not explain why she admitted white and Asian diners after me with many single tables open and available during the entire 90 minutes I dined in the restaurant. I have formally filed a Race Discrimination complaint against this restaurant and "Oosa" to the Equality Ombudsman (DO) of Sweden who investigate complaints of discrimination. BEWARE Black and African descent people (ethnic people of color) BEWARE of the Head Waitress ("Oosa's") reverse-racist, discriminatory practices. If you are turned away, do an ONLINE booking. She can not turn you away. If she does, refer to https://www.do.se/choose-language/english or call the local police for assistance. Put "Oosa" on public display in front of diners demanding the exercise of your civil rights. read more

Fantastic Scandinavian food, excellent service, very lively space. Loved their herring appetizer and salmon was excellent.

First dinner in Stockholm consisted of A roe, potato dish that was crisp as a dip in the Scandinavian water. Out of this world. Then for the main course I had salt cured salmon with a potato stew. The combination of the two was this amazing flavor that I've never experienced. Simply divine. Blown away. The waitress recommended this along with a white wine that just pairs perfectly. 11/10 would recommend. read more

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Visiting from NYC..Made reservation for 8 people for 8.30pm dinner. We were seated right away. We ordered Steak Tartare with truffle & Snails Provençal for Starter. Main: Swedish Meatball with mashed potato & Salt cured salmon with creamy dill potato. All tasted great but my meatball is slightly too salty for my taste. But combine with the cucumber is ok. Overall great service, great ambience & good food, read more

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Where to go when in Stockholm to have awesome meatballs? TRANAN! Tranan or Pelikan? We ended up in Tranan and that's one of the best diners I have had in a while. Because: - The meatballs (not in the menu, but they always have it so just ask) were good as shit! I don't like meatballs and I had to have a try to the Swedish ones and the taste of the 'gravy' was so so powerful and it had a great contrast with the lingonberry jam and the pickled cucumbers. - Great selection of swedish dishes like roe and skagen toast! - Pretty good cider, and you even have a nightclub downstairs to keep up drinking! So when In Stockholm, Tranan FOR THE WIN! read more

Tranan - Awesome meatballs! Big plate, you'll be full - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

As tourists, we had no idea where to eat and go at night. Luckily, this restaurant was open when no other shop was open... And I'm so glad it was open! We had one of the soups with shrimp and I got the meatballs for my entree. When the shrimp soup appetizer came out, I was really shocked- literally one shrimp on the plate. Just when I was about to ask about the rest of the dish, our waiter poured soup over it. The rest of that dish went into our stomach very quickly. My entree came out soon after our appetizer was done and consisted of meatballs and mashed potatoes, with marinated cucumbers on the side. The potatoes were DELISH and the meatballs were even MORE delicious! And then when you put the potatoes, meatballs, and the cucumber together, it makes a crazy good taste. This place is great- great food, reasonable price, great waiters (and English speaking, for those who are traveling), and superb service. We went during a packed hour and got plenty of attention. I would go back to this place- hands down! read more

Tranan - Swedish meatballs and potatoes... Heaven! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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First, my boyfriend and I are foodies and always looking for great food, service and authentic feel. We got all of that here and more. We ordered the swedish meatballs, beef with potatoes and egg along with a nice french Brut champagne. The atmosphere, service and authentic small town feel was perfect. Definitely recommend this place :) read more

Tranan - Swedish meatballs - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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My family and friends ate here one of the nights we were in Stockholm. With it being Easter Sunday, we made reservations because we weren't sure how easy or hard it would be to get a table at a restaurant. I'm really glad we did because they were definitely turning people who walked in away. We were a group of 6 and they had our table waiting for us even though we were about 10 minutes late (trouble figuring out ticket machines at subway station without a chip & pin card - US banks need to convert!). Once we were seated, our server came over to check in on us, gave us time to explore the menu, and answered questions we had. They did have an English menu behind the Swedish one, which was convenient. Just like Yelpers said, they have the Swedish meatball plate everyday, but it's not on the menu. We ordered a plate to share and even though the dish only comes with 5 meatballs, our server said the kitchen would add one more so each of us at our party could try one. The meatballs were the size of golf balls and very flavorful. The mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam went perfectly with it. We each ordered an entree. Among the 6 of us, we shared the steak, veal, fried sole, fish & chips, pork chop, and smoked salmon. All of us were very happy with our choices and it was awesome to be able to taste so many dishes off the menu. My personal favorites were the fish & chips and the steak, but the rest of the dishes were also really good. My friend thought the fried sole would actually be breaded and fried, so she was slightly disappointed, but the fish itself was very good. It does come with a lot of bones, so be careful when eating it. We probably sat at dinner for about 2.5 hours eating, chatting, and enjoying being on vacation together. The service was great, just enough attention when we needed something. We picked this place because it was known for Swedish comfort food and we definitely felt comfortable and full after our meal there! read more

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Visiting Stockholm and want to try "authentic" Swedish cuisine? I'd say, "come to Tranan!", but I'm clearly the last person to tell anyone what authentic Swedish cuisine is supposed to taste like. That aside, this restaurant was well reviewed in enough guide books and online travel blogs that we figured that chances of snagging a delicious meal were good. We started the meal off with the ubiquitous bleak roe on toast, and melted in the luxurious decadence of such a simple offering with each bite. Would it be better here than any other place? I have no idea, but what we had here was delicious. Another traditional offering (I know only because I asked) was the Biff Rydberg, which was great not only because it felt like eating breakfast for dinner, but because it let me mush together some of my favourite things all into one big pile: beef, hash, and an egg yolk in the middle. Not what I would call a refined nor elevated dish, but one that was deeply satisfying and comforting, and one I'd certainly order again. We also tried the meatballs with mashed potatoes and lingonberry jam, which was NOT on the menu (thanks, Staffan H!) but definitely worth trying at least once. How good were they? Well, I think it would be pretty unfair to compare them to the meatballs at IKEA (hey give me a break, that's the only other place I've ever had Swedish meatballs), but rest assured, I can say that they were WAY better here. Well, everyone says that this is the best place to get classic Swedish food. Sure, they could be right, but I have no idea. But all I know is that the food was good, the food was satisfying, and if I had to make a recommendation for future tourists who want a good meal in Stockholm, I'd be happy to recommend Tranan (but make sure you get a reservation!!!). PS - the bread is really good too! read more

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Came here on last leg of #11countriesin10days from the US. Best meatballs (off menu) of our lives!!!!!! Seriously everything about this place was absolutely amazing ! Sharing with everyone we know who visits Sweden!!! read more

Tranan - Meatballs... that will change your life! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Tranan is a Swedish classic. It's a little more upscale from close by Tennstopet, but they have similar food. Tranan will be able to offer you great wine pairings with your Swedish classics, and the service is very nice. They accommodate for kids and are super friendly about it. Eat your Swedish classics here, but there is something for everyone in case you're just not feeling it today. Only downside is that it can be quite loud in the restaurant. read more

We actually decided to check this place out based on some yelping we had done. When we walked in it seemed like we had made the right choice because there were a bunch of Swedes in here! It felt like we were the only tourists there. We got shafted at first while we were waiting for a table. After waiting for about 20 - 30 minutes, we thought about walking out after our question of "How long until we get seated?" had been evaded more than enough times, but one of the servers caught us as we got up and said she'd seat us in 3 minutes and that she did! Service was actually good after we got seated. I ordered the fried mackerel, based on a high recommendation from the lady that sat us and my aunt ordered the halibut. The mackerel was excellent - it was seasoned well and cooked well too! Warning - this was a full fried fish with the head and all. I was pulling out bones the whole time, but it was totally worth it! It also lay on a nice bed of spinach, which went nicely with the fish. My aunt loved her halibut too! I'll definitely be making a return visit next time I'm in Stockholm! read more

Tranan - Fried mackerel - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Excellent experience. Great wine selection. Breaded tuna w vegetable with tuna grilled perfectly. Meatballs are off menu but super tasty. Online reservation was easy. read more

Tranan - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

We didn't have a booking, just crossed fingers, when we showed up with a group of 7 at 6:30pm on a Tuesday night in December. Fortunately, they had a 6 top, and we were willing to put one on the end, so they could seat us! We were seated in the middle of the main first room, pretty close the kitchen/service bar area. The lighting is low, so some of our group had to use the phone flashlights to read the menu. It's a cozy space with soft lighting, gingham tablecloths, simple white dishes. We ordered drinks (mostly local beers), and most ordered a starter. I chose the whole plaice with clams, artichokes, salsify, and broccolini. Jimmy started with the cauliflower soup followed by the grilled dry aged rib eye with haricot verts, tarragon butter, and french fries. Everyone was very pleased with the food. The plaice was perfectly cooked, the sauce a bit tart to balance the fry, the vegetables still crisp and green. Our server was excellent, patiently explaining the beer and food choices, easily separating our checks, and even laughing at our jokes. read more

There are two tranan. The nice and polite scandinavian kitchen café, at street level. Nothing to complain scandi food, even if I don't recommend this place for tourist (I think that tradition or woodstockholm are more showing than this one). But the real gem is the tranan BAR, just next to the metro entrance, downstairs. Just the right amount of edgy, a bar with finger food, but hidden and with a nice crowd. Toppen! read more

Ok- you can get Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes most places. But you won't get them like this. The meat was not cooked to death (too many are) and the best part was the sauce. After taking a class at my local culinary institute, I have come to appreciate the complexity and difficulty of a good broth or sauce. This one is good. Don't know about the other dishes since my friend and I ordered the same thing. What I can add is that it was packed by 5:45 on a week night. It was hopping with locals; not trendy types, but good solid neighbors. read more

The most expensive meatballs I've ever eaten but it was worth it! We came to Tranan based on the Yelp reviews and it didn't not disappoint. The meatballs were served with mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and lingo berries. The meatballs worked out to be $8 a ball in CAD and there were 5 balls on a plate. So you do the math. They were tasty though. read more

Tranan - Most expensive meatballs I ever had! - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Yeah so this place is really really good. Was looking for the best place to get Swedish meatballs for our last meal in Sweden and based on the reviews it sounded like this was the place, and yelp did not fail me. When we walked in it was 1) awesome smelling (first good sign) 2) packed and not with tourists (second good sign). We had to wait a few minutes for a table (advice, get a reservation - we didn't), but it was totally worth the wait. Appetizers Sauteed Pulpo with garlic (for those who don't know what pulpo is, it's octopus) - this was so freaking good we immediately requested a second order. Seriously on of the best things we ate on our 2 weeks eurotrip. Tuna tar tar - the quality fish and flavor of this was solid, however the avocado was a little hard. I didn't really expect to have any really great use use off avocado in Sweden Whole fish - I can't remember what kind of fish it was, but this was my order and it got demolished. Meatballs - I think 3 of us ordered the meatballs and I don't think I've seen those people eat so fast. Those plates were totally cleaned. I tried one of my fiance's and probably the best meatballs I've ever had. Lamb - the person next me ordered this and it was very tasty. Basically if you're in Stockholm and looking for really good food this is totally worth hitting up read more

By far the best Swedish food I've had so far. Very trendy/upscale place, and always busy. Be sure to make reservations! For a starter, we got the cold cuts. Excellent meat. For the entrees, we got the fried baltic herring and saltcured salmon. Both delicious and very well made. Portion looks small, but it's really quite filling because of the [butter/creamed] potatoes. Everything just meshed well on your palate. When they serve you bread, make sure to take more than 1 if you want more than one! The waiter only offered it to us once and I wished I had taken 2. =( I guess we could've asked for more, but didn't want to seem greedy... Service was helpful and polite, but a bit stand-offish. We didn't mind so much. It's hard to believe how those waiters walk around in the place with large plates since the restaurant's so small. Highly recommend this place if you want to try Swedish food, but caution that it's very pricey. It's good for a special occasion. read more

Great vibe, delicious food, friendly staff. I would have given them 5 stars, but my steak was over cooked and my bf's Cobb side sauce was too salty. We were too hungry to send it back and by the time the waiter asked us how things were, we were well into the what we could eat. read more

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A superb restaurant. Beautiful spare interior, very good service, great meat and seafood dishes. Can be noisy because of the acoustics-- if you want a quiet time, arrive by 6 PM. For true Swedish home cooking, try the isterband (sausage). Very good wine list and some fine beers on tap. read more

Potatoe pancakes & caviar(roe)-we got the appetizer version -sufficient & very good. Tried the triple herring , a Swedish specialty, OMG(disgusting! Sorry Swedes!) not for the American palette. Outdoor tables much nicer, inside very crowded! And yes, it's TRUE! The Swedish meatballs are excellent!! (Not on the menu) just ask read more

Order the steak or the herring. Both are very delicious! Cool little restaurant. We visited the library and came across this place on the way to the subway. Their French fries are some of the best I've tasted. Nice decor and great service and the prices were not out of line. Highly recommended if you are in Stockholm. read more

Tranan - The steak dinner. Yum. The herring entree in the foreground has been on the menu since the 1920s. Wow. - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Wow, awesome food and great place for dinner. If you want to dine in their restaurant, you absolutely need a reservation so call in advance. If not, you can always go downstairs where the whole basement floor is open table and looks more like a gastropub. They serve the same food and drinks, the only difference is the ambiance. The food was incredible, that's a fact. I had the chanterelle soup which was superb, and my husband got the seafood stew which was absolutely amazing as well (it's served in a pot and comes steaming hot to you, perfect for a cold Stockholm night). The complimentary bread basket they served you had 3 types of bread which were also delicious. If you're staying near Odensplan, this is a must visit place! read more

This restaurant is close to the subway station, so if you are new to Stockholm it is very convenient. This place has more of a romantic interior and has both indoor and outdoor seating. The Swedish meatballs are simply amazing here. In my opinion better than Riche even. read more

Wow! First time in Sweden and wanted Swedish meatballs of course. My friend took me here and it was unreal! The best! Ps It's not on the menu! Don't forget to add the sweet sauce and have the cucumbers that come on the side. Don't miss out on this while in Sweden! read more

Tranan - Swedish meatballs of course. - Scandinavian Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

When trying to decide between Pelikan and Tranan, it was clear from the yelp reviews that Tranan would be the right choice - and we were not misguided. The atmosphere is quite cozy and the food was delectable. The cuisine was traditional Scandinavian and the cost was quite reasonable. For 550kr ($60 USD) we were able to enjoy an appetizer and two entrees. We ate the deep fried cod for an appetizer (I would order again!) and for our entrees I went with the traditional Swedish Meatballs (not listed on the menu, but available upon request) and my boyfriend went with the fried herring. The Meatballs were fantastic! The fried herring was not much to write home about, but those meatballs definitely were! If you're looking for a restaurant that is a little less mainstream and touristy, this is it! Would definitely go back if we were staying longer! read more

5* for being a comfortable unpretentious restaurant where locals like to live 5* for being suitable for "pensioners" like me and also, millenials 5* for using fresh high quality ingredients 5* for nice waitstaff 5" Attractive Plating 2* for the fusion food. Although carefully cooked the Vegetarian spaetzle on top of green pea mash , fusion platter was a horrible combination. The spaetzle was handmade .The sweetness of savoy cabbage mades it a wonderful foil for the salty sauteed mushrooms. And from there on it, the dish went downhill. The vinegary taste of the canned artichokes was a clashing flavor, and when smothered with green pea mash inedible. The Fried Shrimp (with the shells on) was OK if you like soft shell crab and like to eat shrimp shells, but I don't. The waitress told me that it was a Mediterranean recipes. I prefer Fried Shrimp the way they make it in the US or tempura. I will return because people have told me what a great restaurant this is. I recommend ordering Classic Cuisines and the much heralded Meatballs. The two dishes invented by the Italian chef were inferior. read more

Wonderful service and excellent food. Must make reservations any day of the week if you want to guarantee a table. Extensive wine list and full bar. A variety of beef, fish, vegetarian and deer on the menu. Swedish classics and some new chef creations. Highly recommend. read more

NOTE: This is for Bar Tranan (the bar) not Cafe Tranan (the restaurant). So this could be my favorite bar in Stockholm. I came here for the first time last night. It's one of those places that when, the second you walk in, the atmosphere blindsides you completely. It's a bar where local Swedes meet up with friends, grab a big table and don't move for the rest of the night. It's a bar that lacks pretention and is a great place to meet new people. Everyone is laid back, the bartenders are swift, and the drinks are flowing. I had the chance to eat here as well. Good Swedish food. Meatballs, herring, sausage. It's the ultimate Swedish bar. The key with this place, get here early and keep your eyes peeled for a table. Once you get one, you're unlikely to give it up. read more

This place is a delight. It is apparent how much it is loved. It was a weeknight and the place was packed. It is quite loud with tables close together and people sharing stories with each other. The service was outstanding. There were not Swedish meatballs on the menu, but we heard they have them everyday. That was correct. We ordered those and they were very good. A bit too salty for most of our liking, but we know in Sweden they love salty dishes. I give this place 4 stars as the meatballs were very good not outstanding. I must add the service made us enjoy our meal even more. read more

Great experience! The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. Asked for the Swedish meatballs , not on the menu, and they were delicious. Wine list had a large selection, decided on a Chardonnay from New Wales, Australia excellent!!! Our waiter was busy, but very helpful and attentive. My family enjoyed their meals as well. Thank you Yelp for the great recommendation. Stockholm you have a gem of a restaurant! read more

Long que even for lunch. Better to book in advance. Otherwise good sallads and pasta dishes.

Here visiting on holiday. Location was super cute. Food was good. We ordered the swedish meatballs (not on the menu) we had heard about through friends. Amazing. We also ordered the boeuf bourguignon which was super dry and needed some flavor. The drinks and bread were amazing and the downstairs bar was super cool. Overall I would recommend this to others, but also would like to check around for some other good food too. read more

On our way back to Chicago from Norway we had a 21 hour layover in Stockholm and decided to see the city. We looked up some restaurant options and read some good reviews about this older restaurant serving classic Swedish dishes. Of course everyone wrote about the meatballs that aren't on the menu and I will echo their comments; they were amazing. The sauce was very flavorful and the portion was great for the three of us. Their bread served before our meal was fresh and delicious. We had Baltic herring, smoked salmon, and the lamb chops. Along with a bottle of wine. Everything was great and our waitress Oz was great to us and she was extremely pleasant. Made our short trip extremely worth it just for the meal here. read more

Ordered the meatballs (not on the menu) they were very good. Service was good as well. We sat outside and had a very nice time.

The food was great,the wait staff friendly and accommodating, and the restaurant interior very pleasant. The fellow patrons seemed to be from the neighborhood. It was just a short Uber ride from our downtown Stockholm hotel. We were very pleased with this choice! read more

A delicious meal. Attentive yet not intrusive waitstaff. A local gem!

Excellent venue. Ox tail was wonderful, service was courteous and fast, and the day couldn't have been more splendid sitting outside. A bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. read more