Stockholm's Ultimate Restaurant Guide
Our contributor Lassi Martikainen shares his favourite dining spots in the Swedish capital.
Restaurant Triton
One of Stockholm’s finest. Triton exudes quiet confidence—expertly prepared food with bold personality and flawless technique. The flavours are vibrant, the approach polished. The wine list favours natural wines, but caters to all tastes. Every city should have a place like Triton. Recommended to book well in advance.
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Bord
Chef Joel Aronsson’s small restaurant takes over the old Agricultur space with style. Bord is a confident, top-tier Scandinavian bistro offering fire-cooked, produce-driven dishes and a curated wine list full of rare unicorn gems.
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Amalia
A newly opened, charming bistro by Cooper Palmer, with young chef Anton Lindqvist in the kitchen. The menu crosses borders, combining Nordic seasonality with Italian warmth, Asian brightness, and American boldness. The result is fresh, surprising, and in tune with the season.
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Bar Nîmes
This cozy spot serves generous, affordable dishes that may look simple but are made with real passion. The handmade daily pastas are a standout. The food blends the best of Southern French and Northern Italian traditions—straightforward, soulful, and delicious. Simple and simply lovely cooking.
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Seafood Gastro
Located next to Matbaren, this is the Grand Hotel’s fine dining restaurant. Dedicated to the sea surrounding Sweden, it serves not only fish and shellfish but also seabirds and sea plants with a creative touch and slight Japanese touch. It boasts one of Stockholm’s largest wine menus, offering selections from both the Grand Hotel’s and Mathias’s personal wine collections.
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Brutalisten
Owned and created by German artist Carsten Höller, the restaurant abides by the ‘Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto.’ Dishes are labeled as either ‘Orthodox Brutalist,’ ‘Brutalist,’ or ‘Semi-Brutalist,’ depending on how far they take the ethos. Most ingredients are local and organically grown, skillfully cooked with a refreshing focus on flavor.
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Matbaren
Matbaren, which translates to “Food Bar” in English, offers a concept where you can order food just like you’d order drinks at a bar, one at a time and as you feel. The large kitchen team ensures that dishes arrive within minutes of ordering. Located in the Grand Hotel, it operates under the direction of Mathias Dahlgren, one of the founders of “New Nordic Cuisine”.
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Restaurant Ekstedt
Ekstedt offers creative, pure, clean Nordic cuisine cooked over an open fire. They use wood fire as their only source of heat. Even the stove they use is stocked with wood. In general, I love restaurants like this that have a clear, narrow vision. The food is beautiful and plentiful, diverse and screams local ingredients like langoustine, reindeer, and many items their foragers provide. A little pricey, but all good things in life are.
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Surfers Stockholm
A vibrant restaurant bringing the flavors of Sichuan cuisine to Stockholm. Surfers Stockholm offers a lively atmosphere and a menu full of bold, spicy dishes meant for sharing.
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Café Nizza
Located in Stockholm’s Södermalm neighborhood, Café Nizza serves a well-curated menu of small plates with Mediterranean influences. Known especially for their pasta, the portions are small, but the service is attentive, so don’t hesitate to ask for a larger serving if preferred. Their wine cellar mostly features natural wines, with a few classic options.
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Café Klotet
A cozy café with a bistro-style ambiance. Simple, clean food made from superb ingredients. The wine list is extensive, also offering a selection by the glass. It’s a great spot for enjoying a laid-back lunch with a few bottles of wine and watching the world go by.
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