The Best Casual Restaurants in Stockholm

Being ambitious and cozy is a winning combination. Bord has taken over the space of the legendary Agricultur, and it has done so with confidence, being a high-quality Scandinavian neighborhood bistro. Most dishes are cooked over an open fire, ingredients are superb and the wine is list full of interesting finds from small producers - cool “attitude meets hygge” -ambiance as a bonus. We tried French white beans (coco de Paimpol) with vongole, line-caught bonito with tomatoes and figs & monkfish Provençale (and much more) – all of which was delicious. Every city should have a place like this.

Hearty flavours with an elegant touchA small bistro serving elegant hearty food with a personal touch. The flavors are comforting, delicious, and super tasty. Always hard to get a table but it is definitely worth the effort.

Forever a fan of FrantzénForever a fan of Frantzén, this relatively new opening was of course on my list of must-visits whilst in Stockholm.Brasserie Astoria: big, bold, beautiful. I can't say the crowd were exactly my cup of tea but the menu, flavours, atmosphere and service were right up my street.

Small casual restaurant serving very well executed dishes with seasonal Swedish produce.This tiny, very cute restaurant serves food in a very casual atmosphere where service is also very casual where we have zero complaints. The food is based around Swedish seasonal produce and super tasty and well-executed, it makes a lot of sense that their other restaurant is Michelin starred. What we ordered was the following:* Salt brined cucumbers, smetana & honey.* Endives, blood orange & almonds.* Gnudi, spinach, morrels & cabbage broth.* Pork skewer, oyster sauce, chives & espelette.* Lamb, cabbage, tomato, anchovy & gravy.* Basque cheesecake and rhubarb compote.We really enjoyed every single dish, there’s nothing we thought should be different, just great flavors and combinations. If we had to pick any favorites it would be the gnudi and the lamb, just perfectly cooked, great textures and amazing flavor. The cheesecake was really interesting because it had a texture and flavor that reminded us a tiny bit of tamago, which they said might have to do with the fact they use a ton of egg yolks for each cheesecake.Overall a very enjoyable meal and we have a feeling that if we’d live in Stockholm we would visit this place very regularly.

Café Nizza serves some nice small dishes, the menu is quite French influenced with dishes like fried sweetbreads, different vegetables or pasta. A nice and cozy small restaurant.

The first 'Asian' restaurant in Sweden to receive a Michelin StarThe first 'Asian' restaurant in Sweden to receive a Michelin Star, Sushi Sho is where I run when I am in need of a solid sushi fix in Stockholm. Indeed, it throws down the best nigiri I have come across in the city thus far (although I am yet to venture to Soyokaze, which also looks great).Featuring a daily selection of sushi and small dishes, the Tokyo-inspired omakase-only menu showcases both Scandinavian and European ingredients and varies based on the season and produce available. A series of optional extras are offered upon its conclusion, taking the form of various iterations of gloriously fatty hunks of tuna belly, which are definitely worth the price of admission. Bypass them at your own peril.All white tiled walls and intimate counter seating, guests are seated at the L-shaped bar and served directly by the Chef, piece by piece. The atmosphere is relaxed and convivial. I have only ever dined here alone and never once felt out of place or intimidated by that fact. The team is friendly and inserts themselves into as much of the experience as you allow them to. This, for me, is a significant amount as it quickly became apparent that aside from expert sushi slinging they can also recommend a damn delicious sake.

A small bar with a zingy atmosphere and some bloomin' good natural wines, craft ciders and coffee.​​Savant is a small bar with a zingy atmosphere and some bloomin' good natural wines, craft ciders and coffee. There’s also a short-but-sweet seasonal veg-centric menu plus snacks to nibble on with your choice of beverage. During the dog days of summer I can recommend grabbing a glass at the outdoor seating area for some Parisian feel.

This is a place where food, atmosphere and decor is characterized by passionately detailed craftsmanship.Hantverket is one of my favorite restaurants in Stockholm. This is a place where food, atmosphere and decor is characterized by passionately detailed craftsmanship with attention to our culinary heritage. Go here and enjoy a relaxed and joyous culinary experience with no frills.

Suburbian wine bar with a big heart and tasty shareable dishes.New opening: A great selection of natural wines, poured in all formats: A bottle to share, a glass, half a glass or just because you have to try! Behind the wine program is somm Gustav Hökstrand can match you up with drops of wine from small scale producers. The food offer sees hearty medium sized dishes – cheese topping is not a rare thing here, and sharing is an optimum. The service is so personal and inclusive you'll end up staying longer than intended.

Sophisticated Japanese dishes in a minimalistic but unpolished settingDashi (the umbrella term for the family of Japanese stocks) is also a tiny but ambitious Japanese “tavern” in Stockholm's Östermalm. Hole in the wall -kind of space has 16 seats : 8 on a counter, two high tables and a chef's table in an open, semi-rough kitchen. Dashi offers only one, constantly changing “osusume” menu. "O susume" means “what do you recommend” in Japanese but it is also a nod to the izakaya Suzume in Tokyo, in which Harry Jordås, one of the owners previously worked. The other one, Australian Nathan Turkely has a history in various star restaurants around the world. Dashi is unpretentious but ambitious. Despite mostly Nordic ingredients, everything feels authentic and follows seasons. Small dishes are refined but simple – ranging from week-aged raw fish to horse tartar to high quality game combined often with a variety of interesting specialities, like delicious fermented chili paste kanzuri. Wines come from small producers and there is a wide selection of great sakes, many of them aged. But as genuinely Japanese everything in your plate feels, Dashi is also a relaxed place. Music is mostly 80s pop & rock and atmosphere has nice balance between zen and edge. Money has been spent in the culinary essentials, fancy decoration not being one of them. And one more thing I cannot resist to mention – huge apologies in advance - is their toilet. It has probably the most extreme entrance you've ever seen and reveals immediately if you've had one sake too much. Check yourself.

The food served in this old shopping arcade is a mishmash of flavours: Japanese, Nordic, Chinese etc. One of the Adam/Albin restaurants, Misshumasshu is a great pick for a quick and delicious meal or drink smack in the middle of Stockholm. The ramen is topped with tender pork belly, coriander and vegetables in a well balanced black garlic broth. A side salad of kale with parmesan, raisins and pine nuts is simply delicious. The evening menu steps up the game with hamachi, quail and squid in the main courses. And some folks come here just for the cold drinks and the music.

Miyakodori is a Japanese Izakaya/gastro-pub in Stockholm. They offer a changing menu of yakitori cooked over burning charcoal and small dishes. Super friendly service and a relaxed and homey atmosphere. The owners had to wait a few years before opening, because they had difficulties finding a suitable restaurant space for their concept. Luckily after many Pop Ups Max, John and Lars finally found a space where they could realize their dreams together. Miyakodori on Upplandsgatan is wonderful. The owners have previously worked in Stockholm's best restaurants and Max in Japan.

Triton is a quite new place in the South of Stockholm. It’s has a super nice atmosphere and they serve a really nice three course menu with fresh ingredients. I would go for the pasta and meat dishes and they have a great natural wine list as well.

The food is Michelin quality but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming always.A staple restaurant to for any foodie coming to sthlm the food by chef Mathis Dahlgren stands up to the test of time.The food is Michelin quality but the atmosphere is warm and welcoming always.

The new menu is aromatic and delicious with flavors around China - Gānbēi! Nothing better than a proper Chinese feast served with multiple shots of Baijiu. A great spot to discover the Chinese cuisine in Stockholm is at Surfers. Make sure to pay them a visit and don’t forget to order lots of Chinese liquor with your meal...

This iconic burger joint in Stockholm serves cheese-dripping smash burgers, craft beers and fries. Great music, and don’t miss the squeeze bottle-tarragon mayo!

Come for the ramen, stay for the small plates.Let me SHOYU a little something-something from Tengu. The newest kid on Stockholm's ramen block, Tengu comes from the guys that brought us the likes of Schmaltz Delicatessen, Cafe Nizza and Babette - the last of which is one of my absolute favourite spots in this fine city. As if that wasn't enough to set the siren sounding, they have paired up with Jonas Lindgren of Totemo Ramen, my go-to place when I am pining for a piping hot bowl of noodle-y Japanese comfort. Needless to say, my expectations were high. ✨Menu-wise, there is a selection of snacks and small plates designed to share, as well as four choices of ramen: shoyu, shio, miso and spicy niboshi. The former section has a creative streak that largely seeks to highlight the use of their charcoal grill; whereas the latter leans towards more 'traditional' flavours, or whatever that means from a ramen sense. What I do know for sure is that the bowls come in two sizes, which enables one to go to town on the small plate section and still have stomach space to crush a bowl in its entirety - noodles, soup, toppings and all. 🍜As to be expected, the ramen was really good. The salt seasoning of the chicken-based broth made for a deeply savoury, clean tasting liquid that allowed the intriguing oceanic undercurrent imparted by the niboshi - or Japanese dried anchovy - to really shine. Light but powerful stuff.However, it was the parade of small plates that sidled in and unexpectedly stole the show for me. The turbot crudo, grilled pointed cabbage and BBQ duck hearts were particular standouts; although I didn't even manage half of the items that were simply screaming my name because, alas, we didn't have the manpower. I am a definite ramen-tic...but it is these that will have me coming back for more. 💥Oh, and for the rumoured tori paitan, the chicken-based cousin of the ubiquitous creamy-come-rich pork bone broth, which so happens to be my ramen style of preference. 🐽