Swedish cuisine has been influenced by food from around the world, and in Stockholm you’ll find restaurants to suit every taste. Traditional everyday Swedish food with local ingredients – so-called husmanskost – can be seen side by side with modern fusion cuisine. Your next delicious food experience is just around the corner!
Köttbullar – ground meat, breadcrumbs, minced onion and eggs rolled into small balls
Smörgåstårta – a sandwich cake that can be made with various ingredients
Smörgåsbord – a traditional Swedish buffet containing both warm and cold dishes served with bread and butter
Potatis (potatoes) – often boiled and common as a side dish
Knäckebröd – crispbread often made from rye and served at breakfast or as a side dish
Falukorv – a classic Swedish sausage made from a grated mixture of smoked pork and beef, usually served with pasta
Lingonsylt – a jam made of lingonberries, usually served with meat dishes, especially meatballs (Köttbullar)
Inlagd sill – pickled herring, served with boiled potatoes and eggs or on a smörgåsbord
Stekt strömming – fried herring, usually served with mashed potatoes
Prinsesstårta (“Princess cake”) – a dessert cake with vanilla custard and raspberry jam, with a green marzipan coating
Schnapps – a small shot of aquavit, vodka or bitter liqueurs usually taken during a meal
Lingonsaft – lingonberry juice, an alternative beverage at lunch or dinner
Kaffe – Swedes love their coffee, and they drink a lot of it! Kaffe is always offered as a fika, which is coffee or tea between meals, often served with something sweet on the side