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Go2Stockholm is your independent travel guide that shows you the gems of our wonderful city and how to make the most of your visit.

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Highly recommended food gems in Stockholm 2025

There is no special sorting, just lovely places. The common factor is that they offer something extra and are frequently visited by locals.

Happy Rooster
Happy Roster
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4.5
Based on 220 reviews
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Fine Street Food Asia. South east asian cuisine, mostly take away. Organic and sustainable concept. The place is super tiny, so either get take away or max 2-4 people in your company.
RAW
4.1
Based on 773 reviews
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Raw wants to give customers a holistic experience. Their chefs love to create beautiful, colorful sushi, and the wait staff wants guests to feel comfortable in this elegant yet cozy restaurant.
Günters Korv
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4.7
Based on 2036 reviews
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Craving the best sausage in town? Günters Korv serves legendary, perfectly grilled sausages. A must-visit spot for street food lovers! Try their kabanos with 3 spoons each of chimichurri and hoj hoj.
Vinbar och Cafe Insieme Kungsholmen Stockholm
Insieme
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4.6
Based on 40 reviews
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Kungsholms Strands own living room. The 2 owners, William and Carina have created a welcoming and easy-going atmosphere. The interior is dominated by regulars, which is proof of well-being.
Restaurang AG Stockholm
Restaurang AG
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4.5
Based on 4209 reviews
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AG can be difficult to find for the uninitiated, the entrance resembles a residential building. Once there, you’ll find a lively, friendly environment with fantastic meat and great drinks.

Restaurant Choice of the Month - January

Portal Restaurant

Portal Restaurant is a contemporary dining destination in Stockholm, opened in 2016. Celebrated for its modern Nordic cuisine and warm, unpretentious atmosphere, it offers a seasonal menu crafted with locally sourced ingredients and a strong focus on flavor and craftsmanship.

The open kitchen and sleek, minimalist interior create an inviting space where guests can enjoy both casual meals and special occasions. The bar serves carefully selected wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails, making it a lively meeting place from lunch to late evening.

During the warmer months, the spacious outdoor terrace opens up, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy food and drinks under the open sky.

Over the years, Portal Restaurant has become a favorite among Stockholmers and visitors alike — a place where excellent food, thoughtful service, and Scandinavian design come together in perfect balance.

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4.5
Based on 1014 reviews
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Swedish car maker Koenigsegg
The Koenigsegg Agera RS is one of the top variants of Agera, was in fact the fastest car in the world in 2017. Made in Sweden.
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Saving life every six minutes
The three-point seatbelt was developed by Swedish inventor and safety engineer Nils Bohlin in 1959 for Volvo.
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Siri, take me home!
Håkan Lans invented one of its most important derivatives. His Automatic Identification System (AIS) has become the standard for tracking and collision avoidance in both maritime and aviation sectors.
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Zip it up with Swedish invention
Gideon Sundbäck from Sweden developed and improved the zipper. His first patent for the zipper was approved on April 29, 1913
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D Day for the implantable pacemaker
Rune Elmqvist developed the first implantable pacemaker in 1958 at Karolinska University Hospital in Sweden.
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It's very quiet, it's effective, it's potent.
Sweden has a distinguished history in underwater warfare and long-operated submarines to safeguard the Baltic Sea from a Russian invasion
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Click, Click, Boom!!!
Serial inventor Håkan Lans invented the predecessor to what became the standard computer mouse.
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The amazing Sound of Sweden

From Ralph Lundsten to ABBA to Roxette and on to Avicii... On a per capita basis, Sweden is the world's most successful exporter of music, and that is a fact!

NASA video Back To Square One
Dirty Loops from Sweden
Måns Zelmerlöw Revolution
ModX Secrets Sweden with Peter Ericson
E-type. This is the way from Sweden
Kleerup Sweden
BWO Conquering America
Eskobar Someone New
Alcazar This Is The World We Live In - Music from Sweden
Meja All 'Bout The Money
Europe Last Look At Eden
Jacqline Effortless Sweden
Titiyo on a bike for Come Along single