Stockholm

Sweden's most opulent restaurant sits within the historic Opera House, and the stunning, high-ceilinged room boasts original gilt panelling decorated with frescoes and carvings. — Michelin Guide

Dark wood, mirrored walls, staff with bow tie. Paintings and graphic art everywhere, it’s said to have been payments from cleaned-out artists feasting on fine food and wine. — BlackBook

This bustling city institution dates back over a century and is a wonderful mix of the traditional and the modern. — Michelin Guide

An artists’ restaurant with a long tradition, serving excellent Swedish/French cuisine alongside Swedish “home cooking”. — DK Eyewitness

People travel a long way to eat the turbot here, served with a mustard hollandaise that has a nutty, buttery taste. — DK Eyewitness

Husmanskost, traditional Swedish food, is far from hip, but even in style-conscious Stockholm it's extremely popular. — Concierge

With an interior full of heavy fabrics, vibrant decor, and offbeat period-piece furniture, Grill's love for the Moulin Rouge and French culture in general isn't hard to see. — Fodor's

Trendy to a T, this is the place for top- quality cuisine from Japan, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam. — Rough Guide

If you want the archipelago experience without taking a two-hour ferry then this island is the place to come, just 25 minutes from the city by boat. — Time Out

The historic, thick-walled building from 1626 was the first licensed inn in Stockholm and still oozes upscale country atmosphere. — Frommer's

Recent entrees have included fried duck leg served with duck liver and roasted pumpkin and hazelnut, as well as seared pike-perch with crab mousseline, leeks, watercress, and krasse och skaldjurssky. — Travel + Leisure

Owned by ABBA frontman Benny Andersson, the Rival is cool, but never to the point of being cold. — Fodor's

Each day a different Swedish specialty is featured, including fried filet of suckling pig with fresh asparagus, calves' liver with garlic and bacon, or grilled tournedos. — Frommer's

Atmospheric beer hall (from the entrance hall turn right) with excellent traditional food. — Rough Guide

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French inspired café and patisserie that’s been one of the corner stones of the Stockholm fika scene. — On the Grid

Dark mood lighting, pulsing music, and friendly waiters keep this place packed. — Travel + Leisure

It may not boast refined cuisine, but this is an authentic taste of Sweden done exceedingly well. — Frommer's

Relaxed and easy, with open kitchen and buzzy atmosphere. Awarded for their burgers and brunch. — BlackBook