Discover the gastronomy

Stockholm is a gastronomic destination offering a wide culinary range with a growing emphasis on sustainable cooking methods and ingredients. New restaurants are constantly emerging, blending with more traditional ones.

Swedish cuisine

Swedish cuisine includes a range of delicious treats, from cinnamon buns to "semla," as well as traditional dishes like the famous Swedish meatballs and the notorious fermented herring, called "surströmming."

Some traditional dishes

Gravad Lax

Marinated salmon* or gravlax is a popular dish commonly found on the tables during major Swedish celebrations like Christmas or Easter.

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Köttbullar med lingonsylt*

Meatballs and lingonberry jam.

In Sweden, lingonberry jam is frequently used to accompany savory dishes. It is rarely consumed with bread.

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Gubbröra

Egg and anchovy salad*

This is a delicious egg and anchovy salad typically enjoyed (among other occasions) during Midsommar, the Swedish Midsummer celebration.

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National Museum

You can enjoy dishes from the Swedish chef Fredrik Eriksson, known for his excellent fusion of Swedish and French cuisines. The restaurant's decor, created by some of Sweden's most renowned designers, enhances this unique experience.

Fredrik Eriksson is committed to developing Swedish gastronomy on Swedish television and as a member of the Swedish culinary community, supporting the country's participation in the Bocuse d'Or World Cup.

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Kvarnen

The mill has been located in the same spot since 1908, in the heart of Södermalm. Well-prepared Swedish cuisine, beer, and socializing are at the core of the experience.

Kvarnen is a classic establishment serving traditional Swedish cuisine such as "pyttipanna," a delicious mix of fried meat cubes, onions, and potatoes, topped with a fried egg, pickled beets, and pickles.

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Bakfickan

The popular Bakfickan of the opera. It’s a small, intimate tavern that can accommodate only 28 people. You’ll be served home-cooked, well-prepared dishes, and in the summer, you’ll have the opportunity to sit on the outdoor terrace of Bakfickan, facing Jakob Square and the royal garden.

If you want to discover traditional Swedish dishes ("husmanskost"), try their famous Swedish meatballs with cream sauce, mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickled cucumber – a true Swedish classic.

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Fika: A Swedish Tradition

Few other cultures love coffee breaks as much as the Swedes. So much so that there's a term for meeting someone to enjoy a coffee or tea, a snack, and light conversation: Fika. It's a beloved tradition, and in Stockholm, you'll find many cozy cafés and bakeries where you can try this very Swedish pastime for yourself!

Juiceverket

Södermalm District

It offers a Fika break centered around fruit. Here, you’ll have the chance to try one of the establishment's specialties: the fruit shooter. On the menu, the Dr. Wellington's special with lime and ginger is the perfect cocktail to refresh your mind after a good shopping day.

Mellqvist Café & Bar

Vasastan District

In summer, the terrace of Mellqvist Café & Bar is taken over by Swedes who enjoy every ray of sunshine. Inside, the charm is also present. Here, try the Chokladbolle, a Swedish specialty with mandarin, cocoa, oats, coffee, and coconut.

Café Blom

Skeppsholmen District

It offers a cultural Fika break, as it is located in the Arkitektur-och Design Centrum, the architecture and design center of Stockholm. Here, you can taste the Kanelbulle (a cinnamon bun) or a hazelnut muffin.

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Discover the gastronomy

Swedish cuisine

Some traditional dishes

Fika: A Swedish Tradition