Excellent food and service, nice atmosphere, and not touristy. I recommend the steak!read more

Meatballs reminded us of IKEA meatballs. Like an exact duplicate. Don't get me wrong, we are a huge…read morefan of them. This just so happened to pop in our head after taking the first bite. Fish was not memorable compared to the meatballs.

We sat at the bar (didn't have a chance to get reservations), and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreexperience! It's a lovely ambiance and our seats provided a view of the plates coming out and the bartender (2nd day!) was exceptional - made us laugh and enjoyed ourselves. The seasonal mixed drinks were fantastic - a taste of Sweden! The Skogs hallon (Forest Raspberry) was 'the taste of Christmas!' Dinner was in a word, impeccable! I had the gnocchi, which was a perfect combination of flavors! When in Stockholm, this is a place to get reservations!

My family lives in Sweden, so I visit here often. I have eaten at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" a number…read moreof times, mostly because Stockholm is obsessed with mediocre Mexican food, and Scando-knock-off versions of Italian Pizza (both of which I get better in the states). But "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is different. It embraces traditional Swedish cuisine, and actually creates something New out of it. And this is exactly what I look for when I eat overseas: a a new angle on the country's traditional cuisine. "Knut Restaurang & Bar" offers the cuisine of Northern Sweden, focusing on Reindeer, Moose, and northern Snow-Birds. It's quite enlightening, and delicious too. Christmas at "Knut Restaurang & Bar" is a Holiday Spectacle. The Christmas season is HUGE in Sweden, with "Jul Afton" (Christmas Eve) being the most important day of the year. And on this day "Knut Restaurang" does not disappoint. Decorations are hung, holiday music is played, and the menu is altered to honor the traditional dishes of this special night. The service here is good.

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

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

Fabulous place ! As frenchman, I ate here the best fish aïoli since a long time, even better than…read morein France. The service is fantastic too. We spent a great time. Thanks a lot.

From the owner: Den 23 maj 1920 höll Svensk Film en stor invigningsfest för området på Backstugan. Huset byggdes…read moresom personalrestaurang för Sveriges växande filmindustri. Här hölls det sedan många minnesvärda fester och middagar, med ett flertal av de stora från svensk film, som Greta Garbo, Ingmar Bergman, och många fler.

Found this place while touring Stockholm. Wanted to try some traditional favorites and Tranan did…read morenit 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.

To Black/African nationals BEWARE of the race discrimination by the Head Waitress…read more 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.

Dinner night of 4 July 2025. 3 of us. Was GREAT. No complaints. Had reservation at 17:00 and…read morewas 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.

Came by for lunch the other day and it was a phenomenal experience. Rolfs Kok is featured in the…read moreMichelin guide. Dining is available indoors, by the bar and/or kitchen counter, or outdoors. The view of the kitchen was fantastic seeing the cooks taste their food before service. Meal started off with complimentary bread which was excellent. The bread was crispy on the outside and super soft on the inside. The butter was ok. Moved on to the complimentary cream of broccoli soup which was flavorful and a great way to start off lunch. Opted for the Ox Cheeks for lunch and it was excellent. This was served with a side of super fragrant truffled mashed potatoes along with super tender and flavorful ox cheeks. The sauce was excellent. Service by the waitstaff was excellent.

My husband has a knack for picking the best restaurants just by randomly walking by and suggesting…read morethem, 0 research and just vibes. This was probably my favorite meal in Sweden. We had just arrived that afternoon and were walking around our hotel to look for an early dinner. The dining room is lovely but not too stuffy or formal. We ordered the brown bread for starters, along with some wine and beer. I ordered the Arctic char (parsnip, chili, hazelnuts, browned butter and a soy glaze) and Paul G. went with the meatballs (hand-rolled and with cream sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberries and pickled cucumber). We had the traditional Swedish meatball dish a few more times during the trip and they all came with the same components, but Bistro Bestick's was my fave. The sauce was heavier, velvety and creamy, and the potatoes were oh so fluffy. The berries were tart and fresh. I loved my fish, too... the hazelnuts, brown butter and soy were such a bright, unexpected combination. I enjoyed every bite. Don't sleep on dessert here! I couldn't even finish my dinner but still wanted to try the chocolate rum cake (salty caramel sauce, roasted peanuts, vanilla ice cream and crispy sesame) and what a delightful flavor explosion! It was beautifully presented and the sesame "cracker" on top was the perfect contrast to all the sweetness. I'd highly recommend BB!

We arrived in Stockholm after a long train ride and found this restaurant through a quick search of…read morenearby restaurants. We were hungry and just wanted a decent dinner prior to going out that night. Dining here was one of the best decisions during our time in Stockholm. The meatballs were absolutely amazing and one of the most memorable meals of my life. The presentation of the dishes was also impressive. We came here tired and left satisfied and ready to explore Stockholm nightlife. If you're in Stockholm, visit this restaurant and try the Swedish meatballs.

This place is a gem. Small, unsofisticated but stylish, friendly service with a smile but totally…read moreprofessional. They don't have a menu in English but they will be happy to translate for you, or you can just do the right thing and get the tasting menu and a drink. When you do, food will start coming and will not stop for a while. You will get tapas-sized portions of Swedish inspired food. I loved the concept and the execution, from the raw hamachi to the skewers of fish, to a soup to be eaten on a tortilla-like bread. Each morsel delicious. Drinks were simple but well prepared with great ingredients. Price is not cheap but definitely the food quality makes it worth every penny.

When you walk in here you feel so extremely welcomed. The…read morestaff was amazing. The wine we was recommended was delicious. We chose a menu with different courses. The first thing we was served was a small piece of tasty bread. The rest of the courses was ok, but nothing that blowed us away unfortunately. We had really high expectations on the food here so it was a bit disappointing. But overall a really nice experience and we will come back.