This multi-purpose, relaxed establishment has earned the
sobriquet: 'Stockholm's living room'. In the heart of the Stureplan
entertainment hub, with its four bars, sidewalk cafe and dining
room, it has become a popular meeting place from early morning
until late at night. The classic restaurant, styled as a modern
brasserie, is renowned for its fish and shellfish, but also serves
up some delicious Swedish home cooking, all extravagantly prepared
and presented. The menu features a vast array, from light snacks to
tempting main courses such as lobster, fish and oysters, as well as
meat and vegetarian dishes. Open daily for lunch and dinner.
Address: Stureplan 2
E-mail: info@sturehof.com
Telephone: (0)8 440 5730
A jacket is most definitely required at this grand special
occasion restaurant, which has high prices to match its high
reputation for outstanding food and service. Besides the stunningly
presented international dishes and huge wine list the Operakallaren
has also been rated as Sweden's most beautiful dining room, set in
the Gamla Stan with a fantastic view of the Royal Palace. The main
dining room is open Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm.
Address: Karl den XII’s Torg
E-mail: info@operakallaren.se
Telephone: (0)8 676 5800
Kaffegillet |
$$$$$ | Local |
A warm and friendly atmosphere, reasonable prices and hearty
local traditional specialities make Kaffegillet, one of the oldest
restaurants in Stockholm, a perennial favourite with locals and
visitors alike. In the centre of the Gamla Stan, this restaurant
hides in a 14th-century cellar, the décor matching the
setting with brick walls, suits of armour and assorted medieval
weaponry lit by candles burning in wine jugs.
Address: Trångsund 4, Gamla Stan
Telephone: (0)8 213 995
Erik’s Gondolen |
$$$$$ | French |
This well-known waterfront restaurant is an institution in
Stockholm, where celebrity chef Erik Lallerstedt serves up
neo-Swedish cuisine and French specialities in a dining room that
hangs beneath a 100ft (30m) high walkway, much like the gondola of
an airship. The unusual setting allows for dining with a
spectacular view over the old town, Lake Mälaren and the
Baltic. Erik's opens for lunch on Saturdays and lunch and dinner
during the week. Examples from the menu are shellfish soup, fillet
of venison and Kaluha cheesecake.
Address: Stadsgården 6
E-mail: info@eriks.se
Telephone: (0)8 641 7090
Dining out in Stockholm is usually a pricey affair, but the
centrally situated restaurant-cum-nightclub, Collage, provides a
tasty alternative for young budget travellers. On the ground floor
is a traditional reasonably priced à la carte restaurant,
while above is a clubby bar where you can fill up on an early
evening (between 7pm and 9pm) ‘all-you-can-eat’
buffet, usually on a theme like Tex-Mex, Asian or Italian. Later
the bar starts jumping when the dance floor lights up.
Address: Smålandsgatan 2
Telephone: (0)8 611 3195
Ulla Winbladh |
$$$$$ | Local |
There is no restaurant in Stockholm more traditional than this
inn in the city's favourite fun zone, the island of
Djurgården. The restored building dates back to the 1800s and
offers outdoor dining in summer. Speciality of the house is Swedish
meatballs, and of course Baltic herring also holds pride of place
on the menu. Open daily from 11.30am (12pm on weekends).
Address: Rosendalsvägen 8
E-mail: info@ullawinbladh.se
Telephone: (0)8 5348 9701
If you are tired of Swedish dishes and want to have the world at
your feet, in a culinary sense, head down to the popular
Kungshallen restaurant hall where you can choose from 14 different
restaurants serving up taste treats from as many different
countries. Prices are reasonable and the quality is excellent, the
variety ranging from pizza and kebabs to curry, cannelloni,
enchiladas and sushi. Dine at one of the 800 seats in the hall, or
take it away with you. Open until 11pm every night.
Address: Kungsgatan 44
E-mail: info@kungshallen.com
