The Best Places for Lunch in Stockholm

Stockholm in a nutshell – casual, Swedish foodSturehof is the place in Stockholm I take foreign guests who have just arrived to the city for the very first time. Great casual, very Swedish food, atmosphere, guests, service - Stockholm in a nutshell!

Influenced by the Jewish deli culture in New York and wine bars in southern Europe. Charcuterie, pickles, pâtés..Schmaltz Bar & Delicatessen is influenced by the Jewish deli culture in New York and wine bars in southern Europe. On the menu one can find charcuterie, pickles, pâtés and smoked fish among other things. This small and snug place is operated by the team behind Babette and Cafe Nizza, and is open seven days a week.

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.

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...

No words needed. Great food with attention to detail.No words needed to say this is an incredible place. Great food with attention to detail, a wine list to go bankrupt with so many beautiful choices.

My favorite breakfast place in Stockholm.My favorite breakfast place in Stockholm. Love that they do ”ala carte”-dishes by order in the kitchen and nothing is standing in the fridge as in many cafes.

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.

This restaurant combines fine-dining while keeping the laidback and playful attitude. Coco & Carmen is an old neighborhood restaurant with a fairly long history. Helmed by the Punk Royale crew since a few years back, this more well-mannered sister restaurant combines fine-dining while keeping the laidback and playful attitude. Fine-dining has a reputation of formality, which this place shakes off while maintaining a class above most.At Coco & Carmen you will find one of the better lunches in the city, consisting of a set menu with a selection of the servings from the popular evening experience. Each dish curated with a level of care and creativity.

This is what street food should always be: Bold flavours, good products, simplicity and fastness. Bruno’s is a Stockholm landmark and should be treated like such, even though in the end it’s a food truck with a makeshift outside seating area. Your focus should be the hot dogs - there are several types of sausage to choose from, from the more spicy (and spiced) one to the more subtle. Choose your toppings - from several pickles to the all-time classic mustard -, grab a cold beer and be merry.

All-time Stockholmers’ favorite: historical interior, freshly cut flowers, classic menu, champagne.All-time Stockholmers’ favorite: opulent historical interior, bunches of freshly cut flowers, classic menu, champagne. Best choice for pre-opera dinner or after-ballet supper (Friday and Saturday nights it’s open late).

Embrace the unexpected and you’ll be rewarded with a meal that is both provoking and delicious.Black Milk Gastro Bar, situated on Engelbrektsgatan, provides an exhilarating omakase-style dining experience. This is the brainchild of highly acclaimed chefs Daniel Höglander and Niclas Jönsson, who are making an effort to revive Stockholm's fading fine dining scene. Their two-star Michelin restaurant, Aloe in Älvsjö, is a testament to their talent and success, and they’ve set their sights high for this new venture.Their interpretation of omakase takes you on a journey around the globe, allowing the ingredients to dictate the direction of the meal. Embrace the unexpected and you’ll be rewarded with a meal that is both provoking and delicious as it transcends cultural boundaries. The chefs' approach to take well-known dishes and give them a creative spin by skillfully incorporating unexpected elements creates a memorable experience.The team has enlisted the expertise of Hugo Örn from Stjärtelleriet to curate drink pairings that complement the menu. Beyond simply complementing the flavors of the food, these cocktails are thoughtfully designed to add an additional layer of complexity and depth, enhancing the overall sensory experience of the meal. The centerpiece of the space is the chef's counter, where you can watch the team artfully prepare each dish. The vibe is anything but stuffy, with loud music pumping through the speakers and an infectious energy that fills the room. If you're looking for an upscale dining experience that is both delicious and fun, this is the place to be.

If you are looking for a sushi restaurant that is great but also kind to your wallet, then head over to Soyokafe Sushi in Stockholm city. A new addition to Soyokafe is that they offer a six seat omakase and rumors say, that they soon will serve a fun take on instant noodles in the basement. Here is one of the dishes we were served in our Omakase at Soyokafe’s last month.

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. 🐽

A small and casual restaurant in the mid-city of Stockholm. Great Mediterranean inspired food and a truly stunning wine list.

Traditional and beautifulRestaurant Pelikan is the place for traditional Swedish food and it is also one of the most beautiful restaurants in the city.

Ramen eatery for a nourishing lunchAn off the beaten track noodles shop where the chef serves delicious and rich vegan ramen bowls, all made of high quality produce and perfectly cooked noodles.

The French menu is inspired by both rural countryside cooking as well as luxurious metropolitan bistros.Chez Jolie is arguably one of Stockholm’s hottest openings this year. Mikael Einarsson - one of Sweden's best classically-trained chefs who’s been an important force in some of the most beloved restaurants in town - is the captain here, and the love for France is clear.The menu is inspired by both rural countryside cooking as well as luxurious metropolitan bistros. Parts of the menu are anchored in French classics, others more creative interpretations. If you’re into offals, there's also good options that I can vouch for. Backed by a 500-bin wine list, the focus is not surprisingly on high quality French wines, delving deep into the classic regions. The last few pages also hold some sought-after wines from, for example, Italy and California. If you would like to forgo ordering individual bottles, there’s also a good selection by the glass.

Legendary fish and seafood restaurant with no gimmicks, emphasis on the freshness and quality. These days, when new hip and hot places open almost every week, it is way too easy to forget the old classics. Wedholms Fisk, founded by the late and great Bengt Wedholm is a prime example of this. One of Stockholms best (there are actually surprisingly few of them) pure seafood restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and seldom disappoints if the “the real thing” is what you are looking for – a bit like Le Duc in Paris. The menu is strong on classics from Swedish oysters to sole meunier or Turbot with horseradish, browned butter and new potatoes. The Swedish seafood is superb, but a lot of it should be preordered few days in advance to quarantee the quality.