Peter Sanchez-Iglesias, chef and founder of Casamia, brings his Michelin-star credentials and Italian parentage to a fantastic new pizzeria, Pi Shop. Set alongside Casamia, Pi Shop offers an elegant interior and a small outdoor terrace overlooking the river Avon. From the sleek, white-tiled oven emerge superlative pizzas, whose comfortingly thick, puffy crusts are slightly blistered and whisper with the tang of sourdough. The menu is partly a take on Italian-American classics - think Hawaiian or Meat Feast, elevated by top-quality ingredients - and partly an ambassador for specialty ingredients, from Australian truffle to 36-month aged Parmesan. For the perfect mix of sweet, sharp and subtle flavors, try the purple sprouting broccoli with goat’s cheese and Pugliese onions, or the lamb and courgette with blue cheese. For a twist on some Italian favorites, try the decadent carbonara pizza, followed by soft serve ice cream with strawberry and tarragon.
Miss Behave Bar in Stockholm's Old Town district is a product of the almost mythical Garage Bar, located in Höganäs in the south of Sweden. After years of hype, they got hold of some prime real estate by the water, overlooking the picturesque Skeppsholmen, and decided to share their magic with the Swedish capital.
Blumenthal ground chuck patties and a great selection of beer from the microbrewery Höganäs Bryggeri make this burger joint a winner. We suggest trying either their “Animal Style” burger with mustard fried patties or one of the imaginative “Burger of the week” creations.
The price is on the higher mid-range, starting at 155 SEK and stretching up to 175 SEK. The joint is spacious and often has several tables free during lunch and dinner hours.
Hearts is part of Nordic C Hotel, next to Stockholm's Central Station and the Arlanda Express train. They serve a deconstructed burger of high quality, with a Blumenthal ground patty of brisket and tender chuck steak, cooked according to your taste.
Their fun campaign burgers make Hearts stand out in the burger jungle of Stockholm. They have had burgers with interesting ingredients like mac 'n' cheese, lobster and 'Nduja sausage. Please note they only serve their burgers during dinner hours.
The price for their burger with fries is 165 SEK, with additional options to add. Make a reservation to ensure a table.
Funky Chicken Food Truck serves, without question, the best food truck burger in Stockholm. They won both the Jury’s Vote and the People’s Choice during Stockholm Burger Fest 2016 with their classic Triple Cheese ⎯ a burger with three slices of cheese and mayonnaise that almost melts in your mouth.
On weekdays, their food truck is usually parked for lunch in the southeastern suburb of Nacka. But on weekends, you can find them at Hornstulls Marknad in the Södermalm district, serving awesome burgers well worth a detour at tasty, food truck prices. The market is closed during the winter, so check their Instagram account @funkychickenfoodtruck for a current schedule.
Franky's is a small burger shack centrally located next to Hard Rock Café near Odenplan plaza. It may be hard to believe at first glance, but this small kiosk serves one of the finest burgers in Stockholm. The passionate chef pays attention to everything that makes a great burger. The bun is warm and fluffy, the meat is juicy and the fries taste great.
Due to the small size of the establishment, queues can and will build up and it’s not unusual that they are sold out before the announced closing time. But you’ll forgive them once you try their burgers. To keep you up to date, we recommend visiting their Instagram account at @frankysburger for the latest news and updates.
Our favorite burger here is the double “Texas” burger that has a nearly perfect balance of sweet and meaty flavors. Their burgers have a mid-price range, and cost between 80 and 140 SEK.
Flippin’ Burgers is the place that started the whole burger craze in Stockholm. Flippin' Burgers still holds up as the best burger joint in town, thanks to of their tireless attention to detail and their imaginative “burger of the month” creations. They are very popular and the queues can sometimes be painfully long, so our tip is to arrive at their Odenplan restaurant 10 to 15 minutes before they open. They also have a great beer and wine selection in the bar, which makes any time spent waiting for a table much more tolerable. The price for a burger is around 100 SEK, and fries are an additional 35 SEK. But we really recommend you get the delicious cheese fries for 45 SEK with their own cheese from Väddö. If you really want to have the full Flippin’ experience, order one of their tasty milkshakes or floats.
Bun Meat Bun is probably best described as a Swedish version of the American burger chain Shake Shack. With two locations, one in the south suburbs of Farsta and one in the Söderhallarna food hall in the Södermalm district, they serve high-quality fast-casual burgers. Their burgers are in the low price range of 65-100 SEK, which is a great price for central Stockholm. But don’t let the price fool you. The smashed patties come from high-quality beef and go really well with their fluffy buns.
If you want something special, we recommend ordering the burger “extra fin” (extra fine) for a burger fried with mustard and with added onions. And if you’re really hungry, each additional 100-gram patty costs 25 SEK.
Barrels is relatively new on the high-quality burger scene in Stockholm, and they put a lot of effort and thought into their burgers. The eatery gained huge popularity after receiving an award for best newcomer restaurant in Stockholm last year.
Their menu is varied with interesting burgers, and if you have room for sides, we recommend you try their tasty haricots verts instead of fries. We’re really fond of their homage to early style burgers called “The Original,” which is a plain cheeseburger sandwiched between two slices of toast. It sounds almost deceptively simple, but trust us, it’s truly delicious.
Their location is shared with the microbrewery bar Tritonia, so a great beer selection is always at hand. The burgers are in a mid-price range with prices between 115 to 135 SEK.
Fans pack this cheery nook with sidewalk seats at Uptown Plaza for innovative, round toasted sandwiches with a variety of fillings. French, white and whole wheat bread is baked in specially designed cylindrical pans, is sliced and inserted in the Zookz machine. Thinly sliced meats, cheeses and other fillings are added, covered and cooked, resulting in a sandwich sealed around the edges and melted inside. In 2013, Zookz-Sandwiches was awarded the Reader’s Choice award for Best Sandwiches in the Phoenix area by “Phoenix Magazine.” Zookz sandwiches blend crunchy textures and savory fillings with artisanal sauces to create a delicious taste experience. Try the No. 20: thinly sliced turkey, bacon, avocado, tomato and shredded cheddar.
In a city full of innovative dishes, Bar Mut is considered one of the city’s best tapas bars. Tucked behind Avenida Diagonal in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, its gastronomic experience attracts celebrities, well-heeled and deep-pocketed locals. Opened by Quim Diaz in 2005, the bar’s name is a play on the word vermut (vermouth). The intimate retro space is packed with antiques, bottles lining the walls, etched glass, bronze fittings and marble-topped barrels. Tapas range from wild sea bass to the finest Iberico hams, cheese, meats and salads, all accompanied by an excellent wine list and a comprehensive range of spirits. Catalan dishes listed on chalkboards around the bar range from carpaccio of sea urchin to fried eggs with foie gras on montaditos (tapas-size baguettes), wood oven-roasted scallops, braised oxtail and steak tartare. Try the bar’s signature dish: huevos fritos with poached egg, prawn, thin fried potatoes and chorizo sauce. Book well in advance. The website only shows an art film of trendy people drinking and socializing. Call instead. Pro tip: Ask to be put on the list for drinks at Mutis, the semi-secret cocktail bar upstairs that resembles a 1920s Parisian burlesque.