Fine dining restaurants in Stockholm

Aira is located in a beautiful location by the water in Djurgården, more precisely Biskopsudden, and is run by the well-known chef Tommy Myllymäki. This big venture is the latest newcomer among Stockholm’s fine dining restaurants and opened in 2020. They aimed for the stars from the beginning and immediately showed their skills. The reward came quickly – after only a year, they received a Michelin star in the restaurant bible. Impressive and well deserved! So get ready for magic flavors.

The proximity to Djurgården’s beautiful nature and the surrounding water is evident in both the building’s architecture, interior design, and the exclusive menu, which focuses on Nordic ingredients and techniques, but with flavors from around the world. Enjoy a 10-course tasting menu – from snacks to desserts – with delicious meat, fish, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. How about luxurious delights such as scallops, lobster, smoked arctic char, and charcoal grilled lamb? The food is paired with wines from a perfect wine list or high-quality non-alcoholic beverages. You can also eat a so-called “pre fixe,” a reduced version of the tasting menu with four courses served at lunch (Wednesday to Friday only).

The environment at Aira is minimalistic but pleasant, and the dining room has large skylights and a nice view of the water. The service is top class throughout, and an extra plus is the open kitchen so you can keep an eye on what’s going on among the pots. Upstairs, there’s also a Chambre séparée with a rooftop terrace for private parties or events.

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 1

Did you believe that all of Stockholm’s premium restaurant experiences are in the city center? Then you haven’t been to Aloë, located in an ordinary residential area in Långbro in southern Stockholm. In an old grocery store converted into an exclusive restaurant, the well-respected chefs Daniel Höglander and Niclas Jönsson run this gem. The duo has won several international awards for their cooking, so when you visit this fantastic Michelin restaurant in Stockholm (two stars), you’re guaranteed fine dining with well-prepared gourmet food that will delight your taste buds. Plus exceptional service and a lovely atmosphere.

The extensive tasting menu is well composed with influences from all over the world, and the drinks are of the same high class. You enjoy it all in a stylish, cozy, and inclusive environment with dark woods, brass details, and beautiful textiles. With the open kitchen facing the dining room, you almost feel like visiting a friend’s house. In short, a perfect place to meet loved ones for an extraordinary gastronomic experience. And if you’re looking for a romantic restaurant for a date or Valentine’s Day, Aloë is an excellent choice – well worth the trip. Fine dining in the suburbs doesn’t get better than this.

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 2

Could a French restaurant that meets Asia and serves innovative and playful tasting menus in an intimate and friendly setting be of interest? If so, a visit to the celebrated gourmet restaurant Etoile at Roslagstull in Vasastan is recommended. Here, the award-winning owners are really aiming for the stars. The restaurant’s name means star, and since 2020 they’ve had a star in the Guide Michelin. A true star restaurant, in other words 🙂 The exciting and creative tasting menus are extensive, with around 20 different delicacies. They can also arrange a vegetarian menu if you inform them beforehand.

And if you thought fine dining at a top restaurant in Stockholm meant stiff, you’ll be positively surprised at Etoile. The atmosphere is relaxed, familiar, and pleasant. The experience begins in the welcoming lounge, and you can also stop at the bar on your way to the dining room. The lovely dining room, with seating for 26 people, has a rustic industrial feel with brick walls, copper pipe lighting, and high ceilings. The food is prepared at several stations, you have access to the kitchen, and all the staff are chefs happy to chat about the food being served. Food, drinks, service, atmosphere – everything gets five stars.

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 1

Restaurant Oxenstiernan offers a unique and memorable dining experience that combines tradition and modernity. With its historic location in an 18th-century building, surrounded by beautiful architecture in a charming courtyard behind the Historical Museum, the restaurant is a perfect place for both local food lovers and tourists. The menu at Restaurant Oxenstiernan is a celebration of Swedish food craftsmanship with a modern twist. The dishes are prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients, often sourced from local, organic producers. The chefs at Oxenstiernan strive to create flavourful and creative dishes, served on beautiful porcelain, in an environment characterized by Swedish craftsmanship and furniture expertise.

The elegant and inviting atmosphere of the restaurant makes it ideal for any occasion, be it a romantic dinner, a business lunch, or a festive evening with friends and family. In the summer, take a seat on the lovely outdoor terrace, where stone oven pizzas and charcoal-grilled meats are on the menu. You can also sit down and order coffee and delicious pastries or just a glass of wine from the exciting wine list. In short, Restaurant Oxenstiernan is always the perfect choice when you want to eat and drink really well in Stockholm!

​

If you want a deluxe restaurant experience in Stockholm’s cozy Old Town (Gamla stan), you should visit Skeppsbron 10. The restaurant is located in the historic and magnificent Sjöfartshuset, with a top location on Skeppsbron. Here, you and your party can sit in the beautiful dining room and enjoy innovative and playful dishes where taste, exciting cooking techniques, and spices are in focus. The service is superb, and you can enjoy a three-course lunch or a delicious dinner. Those who want to maximize the experience should book the chef’s table, where you sit right next to the kitchen and can see the chefs in action.

The chefs at this Old Town restaurant are among Stockholm’s best, and with their exceptional cooking skills, they offer a delicious menu that changes according to the season. Only well-selected fine ingredients are used, and much is locally produced. The drinks menu is top-notch as well, and Skeppsbron 10 also has a pleasant bar with good wines, tasty cocktails, and cold beers. Plus, it has a relaxed atmosphere that makes anyone feel comfortable. And if you’re organizing larger dinners, meetings, or parties, privately or with a company, you can book Sjöfartshuset’s beautiful salons and dining rooms for 15-146 guests.

Ekstedt is a fine restaurant in Östermalm, near Stureplan, run by celebrity chef Niklas Ekstedt with a solid resume in the restaurant industry. At this top restaurant in Östermalm, he has gone back to the roots of the art of cooking. Here, ancient techniques from the past have made a grand comeback, and the great food is prepared over an open fire in a fire pit, wood oven, and wood stove (sometimes even in a Stone Age microwave!). In other words, no electric griddle or gas stoves as far as the eye can see, only natural heat, soot, ash, smoke, and fire. And since the kitchen is open, you have a full view of the burning spectacle.

The unique cooking methods also give the food at Ekstedt a special taste – an extremely delicate one that makes the high-class seven-course menu one of a kind. The focus is on New Nordic Cuisine, and the food is prepared from carefully selected ingredients from nature that change according to the season. The menu can also be adapted for vegans if you want. You’ll be served in a stylish venue that perfectly matches the old-fashioned cooking with its rustic and Scandinavian atmosphere. In short, a fire poker combined with a Michelin star – a concept that has taken Stockholm’s restaurant world by storm.

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 1

Restaurant Oummi, located in Old Town, is one of the city’s most exclusive and luxurious Lebanese restaurants. With its exquisite décor and sophisticated atmosphere, Oummi offers a gastronomic experience that appeals to all the senses. The restaurant combines the rich culinary traditions of the Middle East with subtle touches of modern European ingredients such as truffle and Västerbotten cheese, creating unique and innovative dishes that both surprise and seduce. Each dish is artistically presented, making the meal a visual delight as much as a taste experience.

The restaurant’s drinks list is as impressive as the food menu, with a wide selection of signature cocktails, gin & tonics, and fine wines. The staff are knowledgeable and helpful, guiding you through both food and drink choices. Oummi is not only a place for an extraordinary dinner; it is also a destination for special occasions and celebrations. With its intimate atmosphere and first-class service, the restaurant offers an unforgettable experience, perfect for romantic dinners and festive evenings with friends. For those who love Lebanese food and are looking for a luxurious dining experience in Stockholm, Restaurant Oummi is an obvious choice. Here, high culinary art and elegant surroundings meet to create a dining experience beyond the ordinary.

Operakällaren’s dining room serves international haute cuisine, and the conductor for the whole thing is the much-acclaimed chef Viktor Westerlind. They serve both lunch and dinner, and you can eat a tasting menu or order from the à la carte menu with luxurious starters, main courses, and desserts. The menu changes several times a year depending on the season, but no matter what is served, you get well-prepared delicious courses made from quality ingredients. With the food, you can enjoy one of the fine wines from all over the world that are brought up from the restaurant’s well-stocked wine cellar.

Today, Operakällaren has one star and five red “Couvert symbols” (crossed forks and spoons) in the Guide Michelin. In addition, they’re members of “Les Grandes Tables du Monde/Traditions & Qualité” which brings together the world’s finest restaurants. Tradition and quality throughout – Operakällaren is a safe bet if you’re looking for a fine restaurant in Stockholm.

Do you want to go to a fine dining restaurant in Södermalm and have a totally unique experience? Then Punk Royale is a natural choice. Since 2015, this small restaurant with 28 seats has been seducing its guests with culinary escapades. Their extravagant, unexpected, and decadent dishes have often surprised gastronomy-Sweden’s connoisseurs. Punky luxury food, simply put. The menu – called Total Runover – consists of around 15 dishes and delivers grand flavor explosions at high speed. The menu content changes often, but on the plate, you can find delicacies such as oysters, truffles, lobster, and caviar. The food is served with a well-balanced beverage package with or without alcohol.

But the food at Punk Royale is only half the experience. Because anything can happen here – you’re treated to an entertaining dinner show full of great entertainment. Crazy is the review from many guests. How about waiters dressed up as horses or wearing only a kitchen apron, colorful propeller hats, smoke machine, and many times loud sing-alongs? Guess if the spirit is high? Add to that a cool interior with a club feeling and top-class service from the approachable staff who really give it their best.

In short, this restaurant in Södermalm stands out in Stockholm’s restaurant world with a hard-to-beat total experience where magnificent gastronomy meets playful pranks. Super fun, super luxurious, super delicious – get ready for an evening you won’t forget.

The menu offers magically delicious dishes, cooked to perfection, from start to finish. An inventive serving enhances the experience further, and the food is ably paired with delicious wines from the extensive wine list. Everything is enjoyed in the stylishly furnished dining room with sober dark colors and 31 seats. And the room is often packed – in the vibrant and welcoming environment it’s easy to enjoy yourself, and at the tables, you’ll find a diverse mix of guests. The atmosphere is pleasantly relaxed, and the service is always top-notch. Adam/Albin is perfect for having a lovely dinner with a group of friends or taking your partner on a luxurious date.

The dynamic chef duo has a lot of things going on and also runs several other popular restaurant projects: the summer restaurant ÖN on Långholmen, the Asian restaurant Misshumasshu and the cocktail bar Nori Bar, both located in Birger Jarlspassagen. In 2023, they will also open a new restaurant in one of the beautiful industrial buildings in the dynamic Slakthuset area (Stockholm’s old meatpacking district).

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 1

The restaurant only has 16 seats, but the food hugely compensates for the small format. The 15 courses offer luxurious world-class sushi and extraordinary taste experiences from start to finish. Really good food and a lovely atmosphere in all its simplicity – sometimes the recipe for success doesn’t have to be more than that. And Sushi Sho is well deserving of its steady star in the Guide Michelin. If you want to make a reservation at this gem, you must be prepared on the first day of each month when the coveted spots are released.

Number of stars in Guide Michelin: 1