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Tranan
SWEDISH
mains Skr195-345; 5-11pm; Odenplan)
Locals pack this former beer hall, now a comfy but classy neighbourhood bistro with a
seafood-heavy menu and red-checked tablecloths. The food combines Swedish
hus-
manskost
with savvy Gallic touches; don't miss the fried herring. In summer choose an
outdoor table and watch the human dramas across Odenplan. On the weekends, DJs and
live bands perform in the basement bar.
Bakfickan
SWEDISH
Skr170-275; 11.30am-11pm Mon-Fri, noon-10pm Sat; Kungsträdgården)
The small, casual 'hip pocket' of
Operakällaren
, this comfy restaurant is crammed with
opera photographs and deco lampshades. Dexterous old-school waiters serve comforting
Swedish
husmanskost,
and the counter seats make it a perfect spot for solo dining. Late at
night, rumour has it, this is where the opera singers hang out.
Mathias Dahlgren
INTERNATIONAL
6, Grand Hôtel Stockholm; Matbaren mains Skr145-295, Matsalen 5-/8-course menu Skr1500/1900;
Matbaren noon-2pm Mon-Fri & 6pm-midnight Mon-Sat, Matsalen 7pm-midnight Tue-Sat, both
closed mid-Jul-Aug; Kungsträndsgården)
Celebrity chef Matthias Dahlgren has settled in at the Grand Hôtel with a two-sided res-
taurant: there's the formal, elegant Matsalen (Dining Room), which has been awarded two
Michelin stars, and the bistro-style Matbaren (Food Bar), boasting its own Michelin star.
Both focus on seasonal ingredients, so menus change daily. Reservations are crucial.
Pontus!
SWEDISH
11.30am-2pm & 6-10pm Mon-Fri, 6-10pm Sat, closed Sun; Östermalmstorg)
This Östermalm favourite has reconfigured its space, thankfully keeping the beloved lib-
rary wallpaper and huge round booths in the main dining room. Indulge in set menus
