The best restaurants in Nacka

How about a luxurious dining experience in a heritage-listed historic mill building with stunning views of Stockholm’s scenic inlet? That’s exactly what you’ll get at SQ Bar & Restaurant, located in the Elite Hotel Marina Tower at Saltsjöqvarn near Danvikstull. Here you and your party can enjoy delicious food and drinks in a welcoming and stylish restaurant environment with a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. Perfect for everything from important business lunches to nice evening hangouts with friends.

This restaurant in Nacka serves lunch, dinner, and brunch (weekends only), focusing on Nordic cuisine with the keywords quality, locally sourced, and sustainable. If you want to come here for just a drink, that’s perfectly fine too, and SQ has a popular after-work bar. In summer, the large outdoor terrace by the quayside is the main attraction. Here, you can enjoy food and drinks in the sun while watching all the boats passing by. And speaking of boats, the most pleasant way to get here is to hop on SL’s commuter ferries. But you can also bike, walk, take your car or the bus.

If you want to have lunch in Nacka, Friends Corner is a great option. You’ll find them in a corner of the Sickla shopping district, serving uncomplicated seasonal food for all tastes in a bright and modern space. Tray lunch deluxe is a good description, and with their exemplary service, they manage to create both comfort and efficiency in the lunch rush hour. And there’s no doubt that the concept works well with the guests – this restaurant in Sickla has a large fan base. They’ve also been named Nacka’s restaurant of the year.

You can come to Friends Corner from morning to afternoon. Stop by in the morning rush to kick-start your day with a tasty breakfast – coffee, rolls, juice, yogurt, and chia pudding are just some of the goodies on offer. Or come here for a fresh and tasty lunch with colleagues or as a break during your shopping spree. And if you get into coffee mode in the afternoon, there’s coffee and pastries to indulge in. In addition, the restaurant offers catering and rental of its premises.

Do you like barbecue? Then you’ll love The Old Smokehouse, located in a lovely nature setting by the strait Lännerstasundet in Saltsjö-Boo. They call themselves Stockholm’s first real BBQ restaurant and brilliantly combine American barbecue tradition with Swedish smoking craftsmanship. So if you’ve ever wondered what a mix between Texas and the Swedish archipelago would look like, you’ll find the answer at this cozy place that has become many people’s favorite restaurant in Nacka.

The specially built water smoker, which is fired with alder wood, is running at full speed to deliver first-class BBQ to hungry guests (both lunch and dinner). On the menu, you obviously find a lot of meat, but also fish, seafood, and vegetarian dishes. All prepared with seasonal ingredients, freshly harvested vegetables, and flavorful spice mixes. The food is accompanied by American wines, craft beer, and other good drinks. In summer, the restaurant is at its best when they open their large, lovely outdoor terrace and have seating on their own pier. Delicious food and wonderful views of the water – what more could you want?

If you’re having a conference or looking for a party venue with a great view, The Old Smokehouse also offers meeting rooms and a banquet hall. And getting here is easy. You can take the car, but also the boat – the pier has several guest berths.

Sweden’s best burgers – does that sound like something for you? Then you shouldn’t miss Funky Chicken Foodtruck, which you’ll find at the square Augustendalstorget in Nacka Strand. Four years in a row, they have been named Sweden’s number one burger restaurant (and also number 8 in the world). An impressive achievement to say the least – it’s no surprise that burger lovers from both near and far flock to this celebrated food truck and the queue is often long.

On the magical frying table in Nacka Strand, a huge amount of burgers are fried every day to satisfy all the customers. On the menu, there are several different variants that all have in common that they are composed to perfection – meat, bread, vegetables, and everything else match each other perfectly. The selection changes weekly, so if you want to know what’s on for the day, follow their Instagram.

Funky Chicken simply delivers street food at its best. One bite of the food truck’s legendary burger and you’re guaranteed to be hooked.

Vår Gård is an old hotel located in magnificent cultural-historical buildings in fashionable Saltsjöbaden. Since 1924, they’ve welcomed guests who want to stay, meet, and not least eat in a scenic and relaxing environment by the sea. Here, you can enjoy tasty top-class food from Swedish and international cuisine. The focus is on locally produced ingredients in season – and they often come from their own kitchen garden. If you’re looking for restaurants in Nacka that offer a whole experience, you won’t be disappointed.

At Vår Gård you can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the extensive restaurant business consists of several units. Experience high-class fine dining in a historical setting from the turn of the century in Villa Skärtofta, enjoy a lovely dinner with sea views in the restaurant, have a good lunch in the wine café, sip a cocktail in the elegant bar Tant Grön, or cool off with an ice cream in the kiosk at the pier. The facility also has several cozy chambre séparée and a stylish banquet hall for weddings, birthdays, and other festive events.

If you want to combine a super cozy outing with good food or coffee, Nyckelviken is a perfect choice. It’s Nacka’s most popular excursion destination and suitable for the whole family. The area is an oasis close to the city and the sea offering, among other things, a farm with animals, a greenhouse, a flowering garden, a local history museum, large lawn areas for picnics, and fantastic walking opportunities. Plus a café, Nyckelvikens Herrgård, which is housed in a stately and ancient mansion from 1746.

The pleasant café serves food, sandwiches, pastries, and ice cream that you can enjoy in the building’s beautiful and historic rooms or on the terrace overlooking Saltsjön. Perfect if you want to have lunch with the family after playing and greeting the animals or you’re in the mood for a coffee with your best friend to end a lovely Sunday walk. Besides, Nyckelvikens Herrgård is a popular venue for weddings, birthdays, christenings, funerals, and other events. Companies are also welcome to hold conferences, events, and parties.

Are you in the mood for Italian for dinner? Then Restaurang Solsidan is a safe bet. This genuine neighborhood restaurant in Saltsjöbaden, located in a picturesque old station house, serves modern and well-prepared Italian food in a cozy and stylish environment. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, and with the nice and service-oriented staff who take care of you and your company in the best way, it’s hard not to enjoy yourself.

The menu includes what you would expect from a good Italian restaurant. Starters like bruchetta, carpaccio, and charcuterie tray. Pasta, pizza, meat, fish, and vegetarian for main courses. And tiramisù, pannacotta, and other treats for dessert. Of course, the younger guests also have a solid menu with several child-friendly dishes. All are prepared with carefully selected ingredients. The drinks menu delivers as well, with beer, wine, cider, cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages. Super tasty and super nice – at Restaurang Solsidan you are guaranteed a wonderful evening in “Saltis.”