Stockholm Local Restaurant Recommedations
Nov 14, 2012, 7:06 pm
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Probably the best restaurant in Stockholm is superstar chef Mathias Dahlgrens "Matsalen" at the Grand Hotel. Two Michelin stars, and nowhere near cheap... However, Mr Dahlgren also runs a small "backpocket" restaurant next door called "Matbaren" (the food bar) which is great and quite reasonably priced, and has one star. Take a look at www.mathiasdahlgren.com, but there's no menu there as it changes daily.
Nov 26, 2012, 11:14 pm
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Matbaren was SUPERB. But expect to spend $100-$150 per person, without alcohol. I made a reservation on their website a week ahead of time, but the restaurant was not full during my visit in mid-November. I'm sure reservations are more important during the summer.
Dec 4, 2012, 10:05 am
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Glad you enjoyed it, Jeebus!
Yes, while not exactly a low-budget place, I find that they're hard to beat in Stockholm when comparing price to quality. Getting hungry just writing this, perhaps I should call and ask if they have a table tonight...
Yes, while not exactly a low-budget place, I find that they're hard to beat in Stockholm when comparing price to quality. Getting hungry just writing this, perhaps I should call and ask if they have a table tonight...
Apr 18, 2015, 1:07 pm
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Reviving another older thread.
Appreciate recommendations for early dinner, local cuisine/seafood, not michelin star venue? Our plans is to eat relatively early evening dinner after visit to Vasa and before we go back to cruise ship to sleep.
Same for lunch the next day...again prefer local venue. Will either be near Central Station or Old Town and Djurgarden areas.
Appreciate recommendations for early dinner, local cuisine/seafood, not michelin star venue? Our plans is to eat relatively early evening dinner after visit to Vasa and before we go back to cruise ship to sleep.
Same for lunch the next day...again prefer local venue. Will either be near Central Station or Old Town and Djurgarden areas.
Apr 18, 2015, 3:07 pm
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Reviving another older thread.
Appreciate recommendations for early dinner, local cuisine/seafood, not michelin star venue? Our plans is to eat relatively early evening dinner after visit to Vasa and before we go back to cruise ship to sleep.
Same for lunch the next day...again prefer local venue. Will either be near Central Station or Old Town and Djurgarden areas.
Appreciate recommendations for early dinner, local cuisine/seafood, not michelin star venue? Our plans is to eat relatively early evening dinner after visit to Vasa and before we go back to cruise ship to sleep.
Same for lunch the next day...again prefer local venue. Will either be near Central Station or Old Town and Djurgarden areas.
Apr 19, 2015, 6:09 am
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Apr 19, 2015, 9:57 am
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In Gamla Stan/Old Town, I take my guests to http://martentrotzig.se/en/ .
1. we might not have proper attire after spending the day touring...jeans and fleece tops?
2. we are relatively small eaters and this might be too much for us?
We'd be more than game to eat there as long as above no much issues.
Apr 19, 2015, 10:26 am
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Many thanks for the suggestion. Looked at their venue and menu. Two concerns:
1. we might not have proper attire after spending the day touring...jeans and fleece tops?
2. we are relatively small eaters and this might be too much for us?
We'd be more than game to eat there as long as above no much issues.
1. we might not have proper attire after spending the day touring...jeans and fleece tops?
2. we are relatively small eaters and this might be too much for us?
We'd be more than game to eat there as long as above no much issues.
I think they would be fine with relatively small eaters, at least if it's at lunch time or an early dinner.
The waiters/waitresses don't live on tips at this restaurant, so I don't think it would be a problem with most of them. As long as the table turns in reasonable time for the portions, it would probably be just fine. When I'm walking around there at lunch some times, they are empty enough that some more business is better than too little business.
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Apr 29, 2015, 2:20 am
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Two places that stood out for me when I was in Stockholm late last year.
1. http://www.rolfskok.se/?lang=en
Pretty centrally located. Can be extremely crowded and somewhat noisy. Excellent food and drink in a very casual setting with friendly prices. Good sized portions two. As a solo traveller you can with a bit of luck get a place at the bar without reservation. Watching the kitchen staff at work in that tiny kitchen is quite entertaining.
2. http://www.hairypigdeli.se/#_=_
The hairy pig. Tiny, tiny place in the old town run by a brit with a passion for sausages in all forms. Serves some pretty good beers to. Nice place to step into for a drink and a snack after a walk around the old town. Bit on the expensive side maybe but fun.
1. http://www.rolfskok.se/?lang=en
Pretty centrally located. Can be extremely crowded and somewhat noisy. Excellent food and drink in a very casual setting with friendly prices. Good sized portions two. As a solo traveller you can with a bit of luck get a place at the bar without reservation. Watching the kitchen staff at work in that tiny kitchen is quite entertaining.
2. http://www.hairypigdeli.se/#_=_
The hairy pig. Tiny, tiny place in the old town run by a brit with a passion for sausages in all forms. Serves some pretty good beers to. Nice place to step into for a drink and a snack after a walk around the old town. Bit on the expensive side maybe but fun.
May 11, 2015, 8:25 am
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They are used to tourists in relatively casual wear. With jeans and something that is not a t-shirt, I wouldn't expect issues.
I think they would be fine with relatively small eaters, at least if it's at lunch time or an early dinner.
The waiters/waitresses don't live on tips at this restaurant, so I don't think it would be a problem with most of them. As long as the table turns in reasonable time for the portions, it would probably be just fine. When I'm walking around there at lunch some times, they are empty enough that some more business is better than too little business.
I think they would be fine with relatively small eaters, at least if it's at lunch time or an early dinner.
The waiters/waitresses don't live on tips at this restaurant, so I don't think it would be a problem with most of them. As long as the table turns in reasonable time for the portions, it would probably be just fine. When I'm walking around there at lunch some times, they are empty enough that some more business is better than too little business.
May 13, 2015, 4:56 pm
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In Gamla Stan/Old Town, I take my guests to http://martentrotzig.se/en/ .
Jul 22, 2015, 8:21 am
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GUWonder, Thank you. We had an enjoyable dinner at Marten Trotzig. We were seated in the glassed ceiling back room that had been a patio or courtyard at one time. The other diners were either locals or other Europeans.
Food and service were excellent. My wife had the elk and I had the herring starter and the char as a main. Aquavit and wine were also top notch.
I know that everyone says that Stockholm is expensive but since we're used to New Orleans and New York prices, we found things to be reasonably priced.
We also (on a different evening) had the smorgasbord at the Grand Hotel which was wonderful. The varieties of herring, salmon and char were amazing. I was barely able to sample the swedish meatballs and the desserts.
We owe you a dinner, and while most places in New Orleans don't serve reindeer, they do serve alligator. Just let us know when to expect you.
Food and service were excellent. My wife had the elk and I had the herring starter and the char as a main. Aquavit and wine were also top notch.
I know that everyone says that Stockholm is expensive but since we're used to New Orleans and New York prices, we found things to be reasonably priced.
We also (on a different evening) had the smorgasbord at the Grand Hotel which was wonderful. The varieties of herring, salmon and char were amazing. I was barely able to sample the swedish meatballs and the desserts.
We owe you a dinner, and while most places in New Orleans don't serve reindeer, they do serve alligator. Just let us know when to expect you.