The best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm
Publish date: 14 March 2024
Looking for delicious plant based options? Here are some great vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm.
There was a time when vegetarian restaurants were few and far between in Stockholm, and ordering the vegetarian option meant getting a meat dish – sans meat. Things have changed.
Today, you’re guaranteed to find exquisite vegetarian and vegan alternatives on any menu. And not only in one of Stockholm's great plant-based restaurants or cafés.
Vegan restaurants in Stockholm
Entirely plant-based menus.
- Delivore – Vegan café and lunch restaurant, serving plant-based snacks, sandwiches, and sweets. Delivore is part of the vegan grocery and food store Goodstore.
- Fern & Fika – Plant-based café and lunch restaurant in the Hornstull-area. Has bowls, daily soups and stews, and a variety of sweets, cookies, and cakes.
- Växhuset – Växhuset serves a plant-based, seasonal tasting menu. The restaurant is adjacent to the Trädgården/Under Bron nightclub, under the Skanstull bridge on Södermalm.
- Mahalo – Breakfast -and lunch restaurant serving plant-based dishes. Bowls, pancakes, sandwiches, chili, and more. Has several locations in Stockholm.
- The Green Queen – Seasonal sister restaurant to the popular summer bar Mälarpaviljongen on Kungsholmen. Offers a plant-based menu from late spring/early summer to late summer.
Vegetarian restaurants in Stockholm
Dishes might include egg or dairy, but no meat otherwise. Several menu items are vegan as well.
- Blå+ – Sister restaurant to Blå Porten, Blå+ is the museum eatery at Liljevalchs Konsthall on Djurgården. The vegetarian restaurant is located in the art hall's annex Liljevalchs+.
- Chutney – One of Stockholm's oldest vegetarian restaurants, Chutney opened in 1987. Has a varied menu with a mix of Indian cuisine, burgers, pizza, and more, with many dishes being entirely vegan.
- Falafelbaren – Popular falafeljoint on Hornsgatan serving falafel, hummus, and börek. Although many dishes are vegan, some might inclucude grillost-cheese or labneh-yoghurt balls.
- Grain Café – Breakfast and lunch café on Kungsholmen serving hearty portions of porridge with a variety of fruits, nuts, and toppings. Dishes are either vegan or vegetarian and served with either dairy milk or oat milk.
- Hermans – Beloved buffét-style restaurant with a great view of Stockholm. Herman's buffet table includes both vegetarian dishes and entirely plant-based vegan options.
- La Piccola Nonna – A Neapolitan pizzeria-on-wheels that has taken up permanent residence on Blekingegatan since 2019. All pies can be ordered as either vegetarian or vegan.
Vegan -and vegetarian-friendly restaurants
Restaurants that serve meat and fish, but with plenty of (and in some cases; more) vegan and vegetarian options.
- Bastard Burgers – Swedish burger chain, with a variety of veggie burgers to choose from. Either with Swedish grillost (a halloumi-esque cheese) or a plant-based chicken substitute. Has several locations in Stockholm.
- Dr. Mat – Lunch restaurant and deli, with a focus on healthy ingredients and food. Serves a mix of meat, fish, and vegan-friendly dishes. Also sells its brand of probiotic food like fermented vegetables, vinegar, and more.
- Farang – Diners at Farang have two set menus of Southeast Asian cuisine to choose from. One includes fish -and meat dishes, and the other is wholly vegan.
- Maxos – Popular lunch restaurant on Kungsholmen serving Palestinian classics like hummus, börek, and falafel. Has several great vegan -and vegetarian options.
- Minh Mat – Vietnamese restaurant at Odenplan, hailed as one of the best in Stockholm. Has several vegan staples like spring and autumn rolls, and king oyster mushroom on the menu.
- Reggev Hummus – Arguably the first hummus restaurant in Stockholm. Although there are few meat dishes on the menu, the vast majority are vegetarian or vegan.
- Restaurangen – Fotografiska – Acclaimed museum restaurant, noted for its large focus on sustainable ingredients and dishes. Has a set menu that leans heavily towards vegan and vegetarian, but with the occasional meat or fish (which can be substituted).
- Rosetta's – Cozy and stylish American diner in Hornstull, serving soul-food classics. The menu is entirely plant-based, save for the occasional clam or oyster-dish.
- Sally Voltaire & Systrar – Eco-friendly all-day-restaurant located on the top floor of the Åhlens department store. While most dishes are vegetarian, the menu has a daily fish/seafood special.
Stockholm: A Good Food City
Stockholm's restaurant scene has garnered much attention during the last decade. Much thanks to local chefs, restaurants, and food enthusiasts who are relentless in their pursuit of food that doesn't compromise the environment.
A testament to Stockholm's leading role in a sustainable gastronomic world is that the city has received the honor of being The European Capital of Gastronomy 2023. At Stockholm Good Food Guide, an initiative by Stockholm Business Region and Sweden Foodtech, you'll get to know inspiring and knowledgeable representatives from Stockholm’s sustainable food scene. As an added bonus they share their best tips on restaurants and cafés that serve food that is good for the planet, your health, and tastes really great.