Eat by area: our top restaurant picks in Slussen, Stockholm

Many a foodie — us included, since Agrikultur once delivered one of our most memorable meals — has been waiting for the sequel. It now plays out under Guldbron, the gleaming “Golden Bridge” at Slussen, Stockholm’s chaotic traffic hub where Södermalm brushes against Gamla stan, the medieval Old Town, and Lake Mälaren slides into the Baltic. Chef Filip Fastén, Årets Kock 2014 and the man who once bagged Agrikultur a Michelin star, ditches the star chase for a more familiar restaurant with pulse. Think à la carte built for sharing, mid-range prices, 85 seats and a room humming with energy.

At Slussen, Slussporten is Nobis Restaurant Division’s biggest restaurant bet in years, built to become a future Stockholm institution. The dining room seats 95, the bar 76, with an outdoor terrace at Vattentorget adding 125 when open. The kitchen is led by head chef Jacob Davidsson and starts from Swedish cooking, then pulls in flavours that reflect Slussen’s constant movement. Techniques stay classic, with the menu shifting with the seasons. The bar plays the same game, using Nordic ingredients when they fit and borrowing ideas from further afield, keeping cocktails in active rotation. Music rises as the evening settles in.

Perched above Stockholm, Gondolen dazzles anew post-renovation, its menu blending the elegance of fine dining with the warmth of comfort food like ratatouille and fish gratin. Known as “a glass case under the sky” since 1935, its panoramic views of Saltsjön, Gamla Stan and Djurgården remain unmatched. Under Svenska Brasserier’s stewardship, Gondolen has undergone a culinary revival, pairing classic dishes with playful twists. The venue, a beloved cultural and creative hub, continues to offer diverse experiences, from a casual beer to a full evening of celebration, embodying its legacy as a cherished rendezvous for both locals and travellers​​​​​​.

High above Katarinahuset, Pelago still sets the scale for Stockholm’s rooftop moment. Opened in May 2024 by the Gondolen circle, this summer restaurant and bar turns the top of Slussen into something between grill terrace, drinks deck and city lookout. The view does the first round of work: central Stockholm, the harbour, rooftops and water all spread out below. The food comes from the charcoal grill and smokehouse, with flavours moving through the Middle East, Argentina and beyond: lamb kofta, mushroom kebab, choripán and other open-fire plates. Add Stockholms Bränneri canned cocktails and the appeal is obvious.

Café Klotet opened in 2024 at Slussen, the busy junction where ferries, metro lines, buses and roads connect central Stockholm. It sits high inside Katarinahuset, a landmark building between Södermalm – the city’s creative, restaurant-heavy island – and Gamla stan, Stockholm’s medieval old town. Run by Svenska Brasserier, one of Stockholm’s most influential restaurant groups, it shares its address with Gondolen, the city’s classic dining room with panoramic views. Under operations manager Bernard Horn Weitzberg, Klotet works as a tightly run rooftop café-bar: Mediterranean-leaning small plates, seafood, cocktails, wine and a terrace with serious views over the city. Go for oysters, something grilled, a cold glass and late afternoons that slide into dinner.