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Parts of real boats and canoes are hanging high up in the ceiling, huge windows are letting in daylight in the restaurant. People are sitting at a few of the tables and a modest bar is visible in the foreground.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swedish government has restricted the sale of alcohol in bars and restaurants, until further notice. No alcohol is to be served after 8 pm (20:00). This might lead to some restaurants and bars closing earlier than usual, or not opening at all.

Bare brick walls dominate this restaurants interior look. Forest green lampshades hang high from the ceiling over small, square tables and white wooden chairs.

Lilla Ego is a new neighborhood restaurant in Vasastan, where the love for Swedish food shines through in every dish. The two owners are award-winning chefs who serve luxurious food, at a very decent price level and in a cozy and informal environment.

Lilla Ego

Several chefs are preparing fresh food on a large table. Vegetables, a whole fish and many crabs are part of the display. Sauces and butter are places here and there.

A couple of years ago, reputed gourmet restaurant Lux on the island of Lilla Essingen re-opened with a more simplistic and affordable concept. Close to nature, Scandinavian flavors and local produce is however still the main focus. Cozy atmosphere and secluded location with Lake Mälaren nearby.

Lux Dag för Dag

Wooden tables are set for dinner service at restaurant Nook

Restaurant Nook has simple but high-quality dishes on the menu, where Nordic flavors are combined with Asian influences. The cuisine is inspired by both street food and fine dining, and the result is a first-class taste experience at a reasonable price. The environment is also inspiring and relaxed, where checkered flooring is combined with charming Windsor-style chairs and oversized lamps.

Nook

A delicious looking plate of carpaccio and thinly sliced onions

Oaxen has two stars in Guide Michelin, since 2015.

This internationally acclaimed gourmet restaurant is found on the island of Djurgården in central Stockholm. Oaxen is divided into the &quot;Slip&quot;, a casual Swedish bistro, and &quot;Krog&quot; where you can experience true fine dining. Both restaurants have a clear focus on Swedish, locally sourced, and seasonal flavors. Oaxen is housed in a refurbished shed at a boatyard and the interior design is inspired by marine industries.

Oaxen Krog & Slip

A long wooden bench is lined up along the white wall, a woman is walking past, reading the menu. Framed photographs are visible behind her.

Cozy bar with a menu of light vegetarian dishes on their menu. The bar, located close to Mariatorget, also has one of the finest collections of rum in town.

Paradiso

A light room with smallish tables and bright, yellow chairs. The tables are set for dinner service and a pretty purple flower sits on the windowsill.

Simplicity and style define the concept at this French-Swedish bistro, located opposite Mall of Scandinavia. Pocket by Pontus offers fast quality lunch and take away, and is also open during events at Friends Arena.

Pocket by Pontus

A stark, bright room with white walls and minimalist furniture. Bar stools are lined along the tables.

An elegant and enjoyable annex to the award-winning fine restaurant Gastrologik. At Speceriet, you have the opportunity to experience somewhat simpler versions of Gastrologik&#x27;s flavor sensations. There is also a deli section offering a selection of the restaurant&#x27;s raw ingredients.

Speceriet

A glass and cutlery agains a wooden table top at The Flying Elk.

The Flying Elk is a gastropub in Gamla Stan (the Old Town) inspired by a blend of Swedish culinary tradition and British pub culture. This is the place to experience artisanal cuisine in a relaxed environment at reasonable prices. Explore the extensive beer list or visit the Gaston wine bar next door.

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