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The 2025 hot list: Stockholm’s 12 best new restaurants, bars and cafés

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The list of all-new 2025 Stockholm restaurants, bars and cafés

Do you want to know where to eat and drink in Stockholm, Sweden, right now? Restaurant aficionados want to know what’s new, what’s popular and where their favourite chefs have settled — and with a slew of highly anticipated debuts, there are more places to explore than ever before. We maintain a current list of all new Stockholm restaurants, bars and cafés that have opened in the last year, conveniently divided down month by month so you can see exactly when they opened. Here is the complete guide to Stockholm’s newest, best and buzziest restaurants, bars and cafés.

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Top photography courtesy of Bar Othilia

April

3/4

Juno

Juno is where Fridhemsplan meets the Mediterranean – or at least feels like it. Opened by Brasseriegruppen and led by restaurateur Marco Campos, this warm, detail-driven bistro channels coastal Europe without falling into cliché. The menu leans into bold, sun-soaked flavours: whipped ricotta with pistachio pesto, charred pulpo with sobrasada and pimentón, or paella layered with grilled shrimp and octopus. From the bar, negroni-marinated olives and a Kalamata-laced spicy margarita keep things playful. The space moves easily from casual to celebratory – just as suited to a lingering weeknight dinner as it is to a late weekend lunch. Like its namesake dessert, the Juno Mess, it’s a little decadent, a little unexpected and surprisingly hard to forget.

Juno
Sankt Eriksgatan 43A
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Juno

March

26/3

Framfickan

Framfickan isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel – just make it sharper, better seasoned and timed to your pre-show appetite. Tucked into the newly revived Maxim on Karlaplan, this compact bistro from Tim Alton and Andrew Jones (the duo behind Bistro Barbro) delivers Asian-inspired small plates with a Scandinavian pulse. The menu reads like a greatest hits of umami and crunch: kimchi toast on levain, hand-cut beef tartare with jalapeño and fried capers, fried chicken crusted in cornflakes and Korean chili. Come for a snack and a glass or stay for the whole run. Either way, Framfickan nails the mood – casual, precise and just loud enough to feel alive.

Framfickan
Karlaplan 4
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Framfickan

4/3

Ponti

At first glance, Ponti could pass for just another polished newcomer near Nytorget – but that would miss the point entirely. This Italian-American bistro from the French Express group (Schmaltz, Tengu and Babette) trades nostalgia for attitude, pulling more from L.A. than Liguria. The menu plays it straight – crudo with tomato and lovage, confit duck with pancetta and pearl onions – but with just enough swagger to keep things interesting. The pizzas are sharp-edged and well-balanced (see: ’nduja, gorgonzola, fennel and honey), the zeppole land exactly where you want them, and the small bar begs for a negroni before or after.

Ponti
Nytorget 13D
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Ponti

February

23/2

Matsalen

Matsalen, the fine dining establishment within recently opened Stockholm Stadshotell, offers a culinary experience led by Executive Chef Olle T. Cellton. Matsalen presents a daily changing menu focused on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. The interior design, by Ateljé Nord, Saga Arkitektur & Design and Studio Escapist, reflects the building’s 19th-century heritage while incorporating contemporary elegance. Original architectural details are preserved, complemented by bespoke furnishings and a muted colour palette that enhances the dining atmosphere

Matsalen
Björngårdsgatan 23
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Stockholm stadshotell

22/2

Ygbergs

It’s a bit of a trek – Ålstensgatan isn’t exactly central – but that’s part of Ygbergs charm. Set in a quiet corner of Bromma, this modern neighbourhood bistro brings together the right mix of casual and ambitious. Sofia Gustafson (ex-PS Matsal), together with Fabian Cervin and Sebastian Johannisson, wanted a place locals could eat at every night. The result: a menu that’s classic without being dull, with seasonal sourcing, a rotating daily special and dishes like fried quail legs, handmade meatballs and the soon-to-be-signature Biff Ygberg. Architect Mattias Pontén handled the warm, pared-back interiors. Come for a Sunday roast with the family – or just drop in for a glass and a snack. The door is, quite literally, always open.

Ygbergs
Ålstensgatan 15
Bromma
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Ygbergs

7/2

Bastardo

Set in the historic Clas på Hörnet hotel, Bastardo isn’t your typical trattoria. The name nods to its origins – three Swedes reworking Italian food their own way – and that irreverence runs through the menu. Here, rigatoni amatriciana comes with house-made guanciale, and gnocchi are tossed with spruce tips and browned butter. It’s indulgent, offbeat and surprisingly refined. Jesper Skemark, Daniel Gunneriusson and Joakim Mering Andersson are behind it all, balancing serious cooking with a wink. Plates are built to share, the pastas hold their own, and the desserts – like laurel ice cream with apple and almond cake – are reason enough to come. Call it a mutt if you want. We call it delicious.

Bastardo
Surbrunnsgatan 20
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Bastardo

2/2

Kersh

Kersh has brought new life to an old tobacco shop on Götgatan, turning it into a café where the focus is firmly on the essentials – good coffee, thoughtful food and a space that feels lived-in from day one. Behind it are Aadel Kersh and Storken, both familiar names in Södermalm. The menu leans into mellanmål – Sweden’s in-between meals – offering satisfying bites that suit both slow mornings and late afternoons. There’s no fanfare, just filter coffee brewed with care and a warm room designed for reading, talking or sitting still. It’s a café that doesn’t ask much, and gives plenty.

Kersh
Götgatan 29
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Kersch

January

20/1

Fabriken by Pontus Frithiof

Fabriken by Pontus Frithiof is set to become Nacka Strand’s new culinary destination. This modern restaurant will offer breakfast, lunch, freshly baked bread and delicacies in a relaxed and trendy environment. Designed in collaboration with interior architects Whyte Lilja, the space combines the area’s industrial heritage with a contemporary touch, featuring raw, industrial charm and beautiful brick buildings. The venue includes a generous dining area, a private chambre séparée, an orangery, a bakery and a deli. A spacious outdoor terrace is planned for summer.

Fabriken by Pontus Frithiof
Cylindervägen 11 16B
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Fabriken by Pontus Frithiof

16/1

Bar Othilia

One of the most exciting openings on Stockholm’s bar scene this year – and it’s not even trying hard. Bar Othilia, Operakällaren’s velvet-gloved spin-off, is where elegance shrugs off the rules. The team from A Bar Called Gemma is behind the bar, with award-winning mixologist Johan Evers leading the charge. Cocktails are sharp and understated, like the namesake Othilia – a bright, sour and refreshing mix of Thomas Dakin Gin, Pisco Waqar, Sauvignon Blanc, green tea and gooseberry. Just a handful of tables, most walk-ins, and no reservation needed. Add wines from Nobiskällaren’s cellar and guest appearances by top international bartenders, and you’ve got Stockholm’s most assured new night spot.

Bar Othilia
Karl XII:s torg 3
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Bar Othilia

9/1

Flor Matbar

Flor Matbar gets away with more than most places would dare – oysters in XO sauce, passionfruit on octopus carpaccio, a hamachi ceviche that arrives laced with mango and hot sauce. It shouldn’t work, but it does. It’s equal parts bar, bistro and living room, with a menu that wanders freely across borders without asking permission. Come alone and eat at the bar, or bring someone and order too much – Kalix roe, lamb loin, cod in lobster velouté. The wine list leans easy-drinking, the lighting flatters everyone, and the vibe says: stay. Not polished, just exactly what you want on a Wednesday night.

Flor Matbar
Surbrunnsgatan 38
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Flor Matbar

7/1

Typ

Inside the DN-skrapan – Stockholm’s iconic high-rise built in the 1960s to house Dagens Nyheter, Sweden’s largest daily newspaper – Typ brings new life to a space once filled with headlines and printing presses. Now part restaurant, part canteen, part deli, it caters to everything from early breakfasts to private evening events. Mornings start with coffee and warm pastries from the deli, while lunch sees a steady stream of guests choosing between the daily specials or à la carte plates like raw beef with chili vinaigrette or trout with beurre blanc and roe. By night, the mood shifts – dinners, tastings, even culinary pentathlons. A place built for news now makes room for something tastier.

Typ
Gjörwellsgatan 30
Stockholm
Sweden

Photography courtesy of Typ

7/1

Bistro Bestick

After a decade on Bryggargatan, Bistro Bestick has crossed the bridge – literally – to open its second location in Gamla Stan. Set on Skeppsbron with views of the water and the old city’s winding streets, this family-run spot balances the warmth of a neighbourhood bistro with the precision of fine dining. Chef Björn Fischer, formerly of Stadshuskällaren, keeps the menu grounded in Swedish classics – hand-rolled meatballs with pressed cucumber, dry-aged sirloin with bone marrow crust – while weaving in modern touches like trout tartare with shiso emulsion or thyme-roasted chicken with black cabbage and parmesan. The room is calm, the staff confident, and the feeling? Like you’ve always had a table here.