The New Nordic Cuisine is a culinary movement that started in the Nordic countries in the early 2000s. It puts an emphasis on seasonal, local and sustainable ingredients, makes use of modern and innovative ways of cooking, and often reinterprets traditional Nordic recipes and food traditions in contemporary ways.
It is characterized by a minimalistic and elegant presentation, highlighting natural flavors of ingredients. Preservation techniques such as fermenting, pickling, curing and smoking are often used as a method for preparing the food. The New Nordic Cuisine movement has had a global impact on both fine dining restaurants and food enthusiasts, and there are several restaurants in Stockholm that adapted the modern take on Nordic culinary traditions serving their take on the regional food.
Fine dining restaurants
Frantzen
Frantzen is a three-Michelin-starred restaurant with highly creative dishes combining modern techniques with an artistic presentation. Frantzén emphasizes seasonal and high-quality ingredients, often sourced locally from Sweden or the Nordic region. This is a fine-dining restaurant focusing on a multi-sensory dining experience, blending food, ambiance, and service into a cohesive narrative.
Portal
Portal is all about local ingredients and bringing Swedish culinary traditions to meet local craftsmanship in food. They also have a selection of Nordic craft beer, and a well stocked wine list with international wines.
Ekstedt
Ekstedt cooks their food with traditional methods over an open fire. The restaurant has a Scandinavian feeling from the interior to the ingredients and cooking techniques. Eating at Ekstedts is as much an experience for the eyes as for the tasting palette.
Aloë
Aloë is a two-Michelin star fine dining restaurant located in a villa district in Stockholm’s southern suburbs. They serve an original tasting menu, with influences both from Swedish culinary traditions and other parts of the world.
Adam/Albin
Adam/Albin is a one-Michelin-starred restaurant from the chef duo Adam and Albin, who have several successful restaurant concepts in Stockholm. This is their fine dining restaurant with an emphasis on Nordic ingredients and innovative Nordic food traditions.
Casual restaurants
Lilla Ego
Lilla Ego is a popular restaurant that serves modern versions of Swedish traditional dishes. Notoriously hard to book a table, be sure to book well in advance. Or try your luck at the bar that is drop-in only.
Lux Dag för Dag
Lux Dag för Dag is a former gourmet restaurant that changed into a more informal and affordable establishment, still with great details to the food. The restaurant is located in a former factory building and has a waterside location with a view of the banks of the Lilla Essingen island.
Freya + Söder
Freya + Söder is named after the Nordic goddess Freya and serves modern Nordic cuisine. The restaurant Freya and the bar Söder on the 13th floor have a beautiful view of Södermalm.
Hantverket
Hantverket prides themselves in the craftsmanship both in their menu and their interior design and overall vibe. Their food is focused on Swedish ingredients that are prepared and presented in innovative ways.
Woodstockholm
Woodstockholm is both a restaurant and a furniture store. The restaurant frequently changes their artistic and innovative menu that often has a specific theme. The food is seasonal, with locally produced ingredients and good vegetarian options.