10 Best Restaurants in Gamla Stan, Stockholm

Matrosen Smørrebrød brings Danish open sandwiches with a Swedish twist to a homely setting on Skeppsbron in Gamla Stan. The focused format makes it especially appealing for a distinctive lunch, with options such as Skagenröra and curry chicken smørrebrød offering a clear sense of the kitchen’s identity.

Järnet Bar & Restaurant brings seasonal ingredients and Mediterranean-inspired small plates to a setting described by its own kitchen as “slightly unruly elegance.” The format is designed for sharing, with snacks, charcuterie, small plates, warm dishes and something sweet creating plenty of room for a flexible meal.

L’Antico Forno offers an Italian restaurant experience in the historic surroundings of Gamla Stan, with authentic flavours from Italy at its centre. Pizzas, antipasti and a broad selection of Italian wines make the menu easy to approach while still giving the meal a clear regional identity.

Stacks brings a relaxed restaurant setting to Stockholm, with indoor dining, outdoor seating and a menu suited to both lunch and dinner. It also works for a quick bite or a solo meal, making the format flexible for different parts of the day.

The atmosphere is cozy and the service approachable, while the menu includes vegetarian choices alongside beer and wine. Takeaway adds another practical option when you want the food without a longer sit-down meal.

Pastis is a cosy Stockholm bistro with an intimate street-side atmosphere and outdoor tables that give the setting a distinctly local, authentic feel. It works particularly well for a relaxed lunch or dinner when the mood matters as much as the menu.

Augustas folksalong offers a traditional Swedish restaurant experience in Gamla Stan without the feel of a tourist trap. Its complete menu supports lunch and dinner, while the spacious bar and café side make room for fika, coffee and a more informal pause.

Vegan options add welcome flexibility, and the atmosphere is friendly and comfortable rather than overly formal. Outdoor seating, beer and cocktails suit a longer visit, while takeaway makes the restaurant practical for a meal on the move.

Bistro Zissou is a charming restaurant in Gamla Stan with a relaxed, neighbourhood-like character that feels pleasantly distinct from the busier Old Town scene. The kitchen combines small plates with organic and vegan options, while the drinks programme includes cocktails, spirits and wine by the glass.

Bistro Marie brings a French bistro with Swedish soul to Gamla Stan, combining a bar, dining room and Chambre séparée in a setting that feels intimate and distinctly occasion-ready. The menu is well suited to sharing, with small plates, croquettes and a Niçoise salad among the dishes that give the kitchen its character.

Urban Deli brings all-day dining to one place, with breakfast, lunch and dinner alongside a lively bar atmosphere. The Sveavägen setting includes a rooftop garden bar, adding a more social dimension to the restaurant and making it easy to move from a meal into drinks.

Vapiano Gamla Stan is an Italian restaurant built for flexible, approachable dining, with pasta and other Italian favourites served in a relaxed setting close to the Old Town. The menu can be customised, which is useful when different diners want their pasta prepared in their own preferred way.