This is the place for meatballs. I mean IKEA meatballs are next level good in Sweden, however this place has an even better initial flavor profile definitely worth trying if you're in town. They do good pastries as well I got the white chocolate donut I highly recommend. They have lots of smorgas choices we got the tomato pesto. The thing I've noticed in Northern Europe is that all the ingredients taste more flavorful. Simple salads and sandwiches are rich with the fresh ingredient flavors. Service is counter style and then you find your own seating. Ambiance is casual in the middle of old town great to people watch and rest your feet while sight seeing. In summary Worth checking out. Get the meatballs read more

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First of all this place is huge. Check out the space itself because it's breath taking! I ordered a melty sandwich & espresso. The sandwich was perfection and came with a little salad. The espresso was bold and kept me awake despite my jet lag. Glad we came here for breakfast! read more

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My daughter and I walked in and ordered hot chocolate, which was delicious. My daughter also order the Chili-fried chicken and feta salad with warm Asian dressing. Not only did it look and smell delicious, the portion was large. The staff were super friendly and it was filled with locals having lunch. I would recommend this location. read more

This spot is a great place to stop for a delicious fish soup. It was a bit crowded, so we sat by the windows inside. If you can, try to sit at an outdoor table. The fish soup was really filling and had lots of mixed seafood. However, the meatball dish was a bit disappointing-- I've had better ones at IKEA. The service was friendly and there is an English menu on the wall. read more

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The best Swedish meatballs I had to date!! What a great place to have them, in Stockholm!! Make reservations, this place is popular. It is located in old town. Enjoy!! read more

Under Kastanjen - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Came here at the start of a walking tour and ended here to have a nice Fika. Enjoyed the pastries, but they had shut down eating inside so we had to sit at a side part of the cafe which wasn't very temperate. Have outdoor seating as well. Very nice place to stop and rest. read more

Under Kastanjen - Fika time - cinnamon roll and chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Walked by at midday, thought it looked cute. During the day it is a bit cheaper and you can order and buy inside, then sit outside (very nice). Not quite sure what their lunch menu looks like, but they did have some pastries out on the counter. In the evening, took us a bit to be seated (pretty busy Sunday night) and for us to get a menu in our hands, but once we ordered the food came super fast. The menu is pretty limited (although the options look good). Nice atmosphere and deco. Maybe a bit understaffed (overworked waiters). The meatballs were really good, as was the Mushroom soup. Definitely on the pricey side but I guess that's to be expected? read more

Under Kastanjen - Meatballs - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

I just checked into the Scandic Continental hotel a couple of hours prior and walked over to the Gamla Stan (Old Town Island) on a Thursday night to find a place for Swedish Meatballs primarily. I was not going back to the USA without eating Swedish Meatballs in Sweden--I am not sure they would have let me back on the plane. The place was packed on a Thursday night. I ordered the smoked salmon appetizer and the Swedish meatballs dinner--now that's what I call immersing yourself in the local culture immediately. The table bread was the best! Incredible bread. The Salmon was very good and the Swedish meatballs which comes with mashed potatoes and berries and pickles were fine, but I will tell you that after that meal I don't need to have Swedish meatballs again anywhere. But Swedish meatballs are very popular here. A couple sat next to me and just immediately ordered 2 plates of Swedish meatballs. I was just not crazy about the taste--they may have been the best, I can't compare because I never had them before, but just not my type of food. Service here was fine--it's efficient, not very friendly, but they get the job done. Hardest part about eating here is finding you way out of the maze of streets and back to your hotel. read more

Under Kastanjen - My Swedish Meatballs dinner here. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Came here for lunch on a weekday afternoon, got the lobster soup and pyttipanna (which is typically made using leftover ingredients). The lobster soup was just okay, not a lot of lobster and the flavor wasn't particularly lobster-y. Bread that came with it was super hard. The pyttipanna was okay, there was a lot of potato, meats, and an egg on top. The sauce was a white sauce which was light and not too bad. Very nice ambiance, lots of people were here for lunch when we came, quite full. read more

Cutest little café with great coffee and greater personal in Old Town! A must go after dinner...or have dinner here, they serve food also Vegan milk and vegan dessert, can't get any better... read more

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Searching for food in Gamla Stan, the old town of Stockholm I decided to head for Under Kastanjen after reading some good Yelp reviews and hearing about their gluten-free offerings - their whole menu can be made gluten-free if you ask and they also make their own gluten-free bread, fresh at their gluten-free bakery which can come with your meal for no additional charge if you ask for it. This place is rather hard to find - up many cobbled hills and side streets in the Old Town - a fairly historic part of town which I sadly don't see the hype about. This place is step-free with wheelchair access through a ramp and a lift to the toilets. Be warned if you are visiting on weekends or the evenings - service can be a little slow (I had to wait a while with no reception from the staff for a few minutes) to even find out I may not get a table, after a few more minutes they managed to find out they had a spare - I presume this was down to a large number of reservations as the place had many empty tables. - To be fair once I was sat down the staff were great, attentive and helpful in explaining about gluten-free, offering me bread and making sure I always had tap water! - Service also sped up as soon as I got inside the restauraunt, as I managed to get my food rather quickly. I ordered the meatball dish having wanted to try some real, authentic Swedish meatballs during my time in Sweden - I wanted to find a place to get them safe and gluten-free so I was delighted to find it at last here. I wouldn't say the menu selection was too broad or exciting other than this dish, however (on the mains at least) - I'm not sure if the gluten and non-gluten version differed however as it did state "all dishes can be made gluten-free" rather than are, so make sure to specify if you're a celiac/coeliac when ordering! When my food came - I was a little disappointed with the portion size as there were only five meatballs along with the rest of the dish, however, I found the meatballs to be quite large they were filling which made me even struggle to finish. The meatballs were seasoned well, some parts were slightly undercooked but it was nothing that meant the food wasn't edible - I found the rich, juicy gravy sauce to add great flavour and it made the whole dish go great, I even had some with my mashed potatoes, which were already flavourful and creamy but that gravy just added a little bit more. I did find the lingonberries with the dish to be unusual however it is rather common in Swedish cuisine and much to my surprise - I did enjoy them. My meal came to 195 krona - I was offered the chance to pay in krona or pounds via my debit card - however, the option to pay in pounds is virtually a scam as the exchange rate they wanted was really shitty and would have cost me quite a bit more - luckily I had my Monzo card which lets me use my debit card for free with no FX fees at Mastercard exchange rate. The prices I did find to the reasonable for Stockholm standards, but perhaps more expensive than I'd pay in the UK - again I found this to be common during my trip. The whole atmosphere of the place was semi-formal, it is open to kids (there was one crying during my visit), it is a tad small as well so it is really important to make sure you have a booking at peak times. The gluten-free bread I must add was actually quite nice - it didn't have that horrible dryness which most gluten-free breads have but the fact it has currents in made it more like a teacake or dessert so it just didn't compliment my meatball dish at all - some things like lingonberries worked as it goes well with sweet and savoury, but sadly the bread just didn't. 4* - Probably the best meal I've had during my time in Stockholm, the fact they were able to cater extensively for gluten-free is something to be proud of, it is quite awkward to find though due to its location within the Old Town and they surely should be doing more to allow people to pay in their own currency at a fair exchange rate, especially for people unlike myself who don't have a bank which gives them free FX fees. read more

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Gluten free folks, rejoice! Located in precious Gamla Stan, this place was perfect to visit while out walking around. I got a Swiss roll from their dedicated gluten free bakery (!!!) and a latte and took a seat downstairs. There are several seating areas, so it was pretty easy to find a spot even in peak tourist season. I was pretty impressed with my pastry, though I did not try the gluten free sandwiches and things that are also available. From the look of them, I bet they are delicious. If you find yourself in Stockholm's old town and need a celiac safe place to go, this is your spot! read more

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Was in Stockholm for four days, and dinner here was one of my fav food experiences in the city. It's such a cute and cozy place, and the owner is super nice. Our dining table looked out the window onto the patio and the side streets of Gamla Stan. We had the meatballs (with mashed potatoes and lingonberries) and the skagentoast (like a shrimp salad on toast). Both were superb. The complimentary bread before the mains were sooo good. My friend has celiac, and our whole meal was gluten-free. They actually have a dedicated gluten-free bakery! read more

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The place looks nice buy it is divided on two sections: the restaurant has a view outside on the nice street, while the cafe is basically four chairs in an alcove! We only needed some soft drinks buy it seemed ridiculous to sit in a small alcove! I cannot recommend visiting this place for soft drinks. UPDATE: we gave it another try and today we visited the place again. It was for lunch this time so were seated at the main sall. We both tried the traditional meatball dish and one of the cakes. The gluten-free bread we ordered was probably the worst we ever tried. It was overly sweet and with much moisture on the bottom that reminded me of a sweet cakes! The meatballs were just OK - nothing to look forward to. Then it is the cake...it was so sweet that we barely touched it. Overall a very mediocre experience at best. read more

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Pretty place. Nice service wear. Dry, stale citrus cake and lukewarm cappuccino? Ehhhh. Every time I'm stopped by the charm of a place I find that it does not live up to the look. read more

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Those afflicted by food allergies: UNITE! This place is awesome. I can't have gluten or dairy, and was more than satisfied with their gluten free/dairy free cake. I also got a Soymilk latte and a Lacks (smoked salmon) salad. Both were awesome, and was given two large portions of salmon for my single salad. The people working there were knowledgable about the allergens and were more than happy to accommodate. It was 200 SEKK for all three item, which in Scandinavia, is amazing. Would highly recommend. Side note: half of their baked goods are gluten free and most are dairy free. read more

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This cafe restaurant is located in a stunning part of Gämla Stan. Offers lunch specials with free coffee/tea and bread with it. The food was very fresh, I got the salmon salad special, which included new potatoes and salad. I also got one of the beautiful variety of cakes, many gluten free! I got the baked cheesecake which was delicious! The decor is nice an quant with a comfortable seating. Overall I give this spot a 4 out of 5. Nice location, fresh food and good selection of treats. However I would have liked my food to have come with a better side than a very basic salad which consisted of 3 slices of cucumber, 2 bits of tomato and some shredded lettuce. My cheese cake was really good but the portion was quite small for the cost. read more

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This is perfectly situated when strolling around the streets of the Old Town. From the outside it looks awesome but at least the bar section (to the left when entering) isn't as pretty as the exterior. The selection of cookies, cakes and sweets to the coffee is ok and at 16.00 this place change from coffee bar to wine bar. I imagine this place shows its best side a sunny summerday at the patio. read more

I had dinner at this little place on my last night in Stockholm, I could not leave without trying some Swedish meatballs and a shrimp sandwich. I have to say that the shrimp sandwich did not really impress me. When I got there, there was a family of tourists sitting by the windows and no one else, I already knew what I was going to order. The shrimp sandwich came first, it wasn't bad, just that it lacked a little bit of flavor, nevertheless I ate half and then half of it I took it back to my hotel room. The meatball plate came next and I have to say, they were pretty good, nice presentation, great mashed potatoes, they serve you a good portion of meatballs and of course the lingonberries. The ambiance was very relaxed, background music, candlelit tables and the service was good. The restaurant is tucked away somewhere in the in between a small tree plaza and it feels somewhat hidden and cozy. This place is perfect if you're looking to have a quiet, cozy, romantic dinner or just bring family over and relax for a bit. The prices, like everywhere else in Stockholm, well appropriate for where you're at. read more

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Swedish meatballs were great, but if you come with someone else and it's lunchtime, I would suggest you both share a few things--we shared the meatballs and a salad with salmon on top. The meatball dish just felt very heavy if I were to eat that whole thing myself--just meat and potatoes and a side of lingonberries. It's good to get some vegetables in too, with the salad. :) Speaking of the salad, it was fresh and had lots of different ingredients, including two massive pieces of feta cheese. The only issue I had with the salad was that there was too much food stuffed into a small bowl. Everything was about to overflow, so we had to be very careful not to spill pieces of lettuce or melon on the table as we dug around to mix it up. We sat downstairs, which I'm sure is nice if your intention is to get away from it all and do some reading, but when you're totally alone in the basement and everyone else seemed to be having a great time upstairs you feel like you're missing something. Sadly we arrived *right* when the last upstairs table had been taken. They included free coffee/tea/water and self-serve bread and butter with the lunch meals, which was a great addition. The one thing I didn't like about this place was that it felt a little like a cafeteria. You order from a chalkboard on the wall behind you and pay upfront, then you have a tray that you have to carry around, and you have to grab your own forks and knives and napkins. I'm sure if I came back, this would all go smoothly, but the cashier didn't speak much English so we had to make a few trips to/from our table to make sure we had everything and they knew where to deliver our food. read more

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Great option for gluten free vegetarian food. I was expecting it to be mediocre from reviews on here but my mom and I were pleasantly surprised. Other reviewers found it shabby but I think it's gorgeous inside. To me it was clean and well presented and my picky mother was also happy with the choice. I'm a big fan of all the William Morris wallpaper upstairs and downstairs and the view onto the square when you sit at the window is priceless. Ate here for lunch and dinner on two different days. Lunch is more informal, with soups and gluten free sandwich and salad options. At dinner I got potato pancakes and lingonberries topped with vegetables. Mom loved her steak. I don't know how friendly the place is for gluten free vegans. I didn't get to try the cakes, but they did look nice. Service was pretty standard for a restaurant in Sweden. I would definitely go back. It's not haute cuisine but you still get a nice meal in a pleasant surrounding in the middle of the Gamla Stan. read more

Under Kastanjen - Veggie gluten free potato pancakes. Tastier than it looks here. But you can never go wrong with fried potatoes. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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Super good! Got meatballs with potatoes, a carrot cake, and a latte for 262K. All celiac friendly. It's seat yourself so it did take me a couple minutes to find a space but that was at the busiest time. Super great atmosphere :) read more

Coming from the states, having cake for breakfast was unusual but I was living every kids' dream- eating dessert for breakfast. I had a ham and cheese croissant sandwich, a cup of english breakfast tea, and a generous slice of Sweden's princess cake. My cousin tried their most famous tea with mixed fruit (kinda wished I got that one instead) and she shared the cake with me. Btw, the service was pretty decent. Wished she was more welcoming but she did answer all of our "common sense" questions. Lol we felt stupid afterwards. On a side note, my cousin and I went back to our hotel room that night and wished we bought a few more slices. It's just the right amount of sweetness. There isn't a leftover coating of sugar in your mouth, yah know? The fondant and buttercream is perfect and the cake so so moist. Ugh, wish I could have a whole cake right now. read more

There are redeeming qualities about this place, the service is friendly and it looks cute, but this is review of the food. We didn't eat in that many places in old town so I'm not sure if our experience here can be extrapolated but this is a restaurant for tourists in a touristy area so I didn't expect a great meal... Also like everywhere else in old-town prices are higher than other areas of Stockholm. Anyhow food quality is meh pickled herring plate - not bad, but also not great sweetish meatballs - what we came here looking for, theirs are not good. Supper hard, dense and dry... skip Mushroom soup - was ehh, pretty bland read more

If you get a chance, descend the staircase and have your food and coffee in the basement dining rooms. There are beautiful cellars underneath this building in Gamla Stan and I cannot recommend spending your meal in this spot more. So charming and intimate. I had the (shocking!) meatballs with mashed potato and ligonberries. It was delicious and the meatballs were juicy and had the perfect level of spice. The menu was in English and Swedish - which is helpful if you are from English speaking areas. Such a charming spot with white walls, warm wood floors and tables and sparking candlelight! read more

So. When I looked into Stockholm, all the guides said like ooooooomg you haaaave to walk through gaaamla staaan, it's sooooooo greeeat. And I'm like voooooommmmmmiiiiiiitttttt, Gamla Stan is so f*cking boring and touristy. Really it was the lowlight of my trip. But, this place was ok. I was only there for a drink so I can't speak to the level of their food. But atmosphere was, it was fine. Nice small terrace and a noticeable reduction of tourists. Only two or three people snapping photos at any given moment. And there was a really funny guy sitting on the bench eating an imaginary sandwich for like 25 minutes. read more

Nice place for a Swedish "fika" experience. Great coffee and pastries. The wait times can be long depending on when you go. The area is amazing and the cafe is in a gorgeous location. Lunch is also very good! Coffee and bread de complimentary with food purchases. read more

Walked in blind to this delightful cafe and am glad I did. Had the BEST Kottbullar I ever had for lunch and that alone is something. The upstairs was too packed to squeeze my camera gear and me into the same space, so I ate down stairs in the cozy, stylish (and almost empty) lower dining room. Service was reasonably prompt, considering the lunch rush upstairs, and friendly. As I ate, I got to feel like a member of the staff, as I kept pointing to the bathroom for other guests who came downstairs with befuddled and concerned looks on their faces. Maybe a few more signs will fix this only small deficiency that I can see to this fine eatery. read more

Under Kastanjen - The lunch rush was upstairs but lots of quiet space down stairs... with the rest rooms... - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

Excellent place to hide away from the crowded main streets of gamla stan. Quaint, quiet and offers reasonably priced Swedish sweets and other meals. I tried their meatballs and it was delicious. I will never be able to go back to that bastardized version that IKEA peddles. The plate is small so you have room for dessert and that sublime Swedish latte. Perfect combo for a late lunch! read more

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Food was very good, nice quiet area. However, there system repeatedly rejected my credit card, very suspicious. This has not happened in a week, and didn't happen when I went to get cash with the same card afterwards. read more

Absolutely delicious Fika and such a nice staff. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have really good deals on cocktails (some of the lesser priced ones I've seen). read more

My sister and I had a truly delicious meal at the charming Under Kastanjen (meaning under the chestnut tree) tonight. The restaurant serves a modern twist on traditional Swedish food, and accommodates any allergy or food sensitivity as well. I am vegan and gluten free, my sister is not, and we both had wonderful meals. We sat outside under the canopy of a spreading chestnut tree in a small, quiet cobblestone square. I had gazpacho and a roasted root vegetable-quinoa dish. My sister had cauliflower pancake with pickled onions and then poached salmon with potatoes. For dessert, we sampled Swedish "schnapps" including a wonderful barley-dill, which was subtle with a fragrant bouquet. The waitstaff spoke very good English and made us feel very welcome, but not a touristy place at all. Highly recommend! read more

This was the only place I found with actually safe gluten free food. They have a separate gluten free bakery and everything on their menu is/can be gluten free. I ate here almost every day and the food was always very good and I never got sick. It's a little pricey but not bad for the old town. read more

Was taken here for a meal by my parents-in-law. We had a dog with us, so we were seated in a special room. At first the room felt cozy, then it became obvious that the room was an afterthought. The room was hot, there is no air con and when asked if they could open the window they forgot. The food felt overpriced for what you got. You can do far better for the price. This feels more like a lunch place than somewhere to get a evening dinner. We had 3 waiters over the course of the evening. The one who seated us looked like she had a bad day. The second served us drinks. And the last didn't open the window for us. I had the poached salmon. It tasted ok at best, but still, I expected better. My gf got a salad that was 200kr!!! The menu does the food more justice than it deserves. I won't be going back again. They need to rethink the prices, give better waiter service and some way of cooling that offshoot of a dining room. read more

Their Swedish meatballs can be made gluten free and are delicious! It is a giant serving though so I wish I had split with my family. They also have gluten free princess cake which was yummy but the cake was a little dry. read more

Huge portions. Seems off the beaten-path today. Perhaps it's the time of year. Great tastes. We ordered a soup, a salad, and a sandwich. Enough for four people to be properly stuffed. $38 USD. read more

Under Kastanjen (Under the Chestnut Tree) is as if it is out of a storybook. Situated in the heart of Gamla Stan, this cafe serves delicious food, coffee and tea. Be sure to snag a table outside under the tree to enjoy your meal and do some people watching. read more

Beatifully situated in the center of old town in Stockholm, this place has it's own gluten free baker and they serve a gluten free breakfast option in the mornings. read more

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Always a must when I am in Stockholm. In fact I've planned stops in Stockholm just to eat here. Romantic ambiance relaxes me and the food is delicious at a good price. read more

Under Kastanjen - Limited seating outside under "the chestnut". Plenty of seats inside and downstairs. - Bakeries Near Me - Stockholm, Alberta

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This is the worst restaurant I have ever been to, in my entire life. I had never been more offended and unwelcomed in any other place. My father, boyfriend and I chose to go at a time where they were just opening up for dinner. We were one of the first to sit down and order. The waitress attended to us but with no smiles or a warm welcome. We received our water once and our appetizer but we were soon ignored after that for nearly two hours. I feel like it would have been very hard to miss us because we were a very colorful and diverse group. My father being half Swedish, half African and my boyfriend being Spanish, along with myself being tattooed and pierced- with bright blue eyes- we were simply hard to miss. Not to mention being right by the door to the outside where other people were eating, the waitress had to pass by us every 5-10 minutes. We put the empty water container at the edge of the table hoping that the many times our waitress passed by us, she would finally notice and replenish it and ask how we are doing, maybe tell us that our food would be on it's way but we got nothing from her. Finally, after nearly two hours of waiting with no water or other drinks. We decided to take our leave because we were hungry and sick of waiting. When we tried to pay for the drinks and the appetizer that we had received, the cashier tried to make us pay for the meals that never came which royally pissed me off even more than I already was. My dad explained that we never got those meals and that's when our other waitress and the cashier tried to tell us that it was on it's way but at that point we were done. There was no offer of apologies. We were glad to leave. For a restaurant that has $30-40 a plate, I expected outstanding service, to actually see our food in a timely manner, and for the bathrooms to have some bloody toilet paper. If anyone has ever been down that road sitting on a toilet with no way to contact anyone to get you toilet paper, it's the quite the horrendous dilemma. I had a choice of shaking myself dry or using an article of my clothing, neither of which are good options. This place sucked, and I don't know if we were not served because of our diversity within our group or simply because but whether or not discrimination was the case, there should be no reason a high end place such as this place to have lack luster service. read more