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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.

Hotel Diplomat Afternoon Tea
Hotel Diplomat
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4.3
Based on 1210 reviews
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Hotel Diplomat’s restaurant offers seasonal Nordic cuisine with global influences in an elegant setting overlooking the harbor. Afternoon Tea is served in a cozy tea salon inspired by lush gardens.
Moon Cake
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4.5
Based on 532 reviews
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Simple, elegant and traditional Asian fusion. Nothing is left to chance. The staff is extremely nice, funny and personal. It is a joy to eat
Styrelsen Bar & Bistro in Stockholm Kungsholmen
Styrelsen Bar & Bistro
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4.3
Based on 426 reviews
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In a relaxed and pleasant environment at Kungsholmstorg, Styrelsen Bar & Bistro offers an affordable menu inspired by the different cuisines of southern Europe and Swedish home cooking at its best.
Locals having dinner at Restaurant Porrtal Stockholm
Portal Restaurant
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4.5
Based on 1014 reviews
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Sankt Eriksplan 1 is a classic restaurant address. For more than 60 years, locals have come here to eat, drink and socialize. Few ingredients, the best raw material straight from the pan.
Flames in wok at Shanti Touch of Bengal
Shanti - Touch of Bengal
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4.1
Based on 1043 reviews
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Touch of Bengal offers rich Bengali flavors with fragrant curries and fresh seafood. The cozy ambiance and friendly service make it a great spot for authentic Indian cuisine in Stockholm.

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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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What to do and see when in Stockholm

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