You can't visit Sweden without trying Swedish meatballs! We stopped into Stockholms Gästabud right as they were opening for lunch and right as our walking tour of Gamla Stan was ending. They have limited seating and don't take reservations, so getting there close to opening is highly recommended. The service was great, our food came out very quickly after we ordered, and their meatballs and potatoes were delicious and plenty of food for one person. The table next to me ordered the salmon which looked delicious, if I ever find myself in Gamla Stan again that would be the next dish I'd plan to try. Overall it was a great experience and a place I'd highly recommend if you're looking to try the local cuisine!

came here for dinner on a solo stop to stockholm and absolutely loved everything about it! i didn't have a reservation and it was quite busy, but the staff was so friendly and accommodating. the host sat me at a small table in between a few people and assured me that my table-mates were all super friendly--indeed they were, as i ended up deep in conversation with the folks seated next to me and the waitstaff as they popped by! the portions were huge and all the food was delicious... i had to try the meatballs and it's honestly my favorite food ever now. i wish i had more than 30 hours here because i would've loved to come back.

The absolute best meatballs in the city. We came on our first day mid afternoon. There was no wait since it was off hours. Every subsequent day we passed by, there was a wait so we never had the opportunity to try it again. We had meatballs at 4 other places and none were even close to Gastabud. Juicy meatballs with a delicious sauce. Even the potatoes tasted seasoned. So good!

Literally LOVED this little restaurant! We were so hungry and it was pretty late and they squeezed us in for dinner!! The seating is very tight so just be aware of that when thinking about eating here. We had the traditional meatball and the pork cheek (yummy!!!) we were so impressed by the staff! They were incredibly friendly, kind and fun spirited! I felt like I was in a family owned restaurant in the heart of very touristy Gamla Stan! The food was good (nothing fantastic) but the ambiance and staff elevated this to a 5-star in my book

Meatballs and pork cheeks are worthy to taste. Service is fantastic, emotional. It's more like a private bar, like it. The seats are limited, if you have 4 people, go early or late. If you have 2 people, don't need much time to wait.

Fantastic lunch in the middle of old Stockholm! I got the Swedish meatballs and mashed potatoes which was soo good. Highly recommend! My hubby got the steak which was ok. He asked for medium rare and it was almost well done. Service was very good! The 2 ladies were holding down the entire restaurant. It's a small place so either come early for lunch or dinner or during off peak times. Expect a wait if you come during prime lunch or dinner time. Super cute restaurant.

After a long afternoon of touring museums and Skansen, I was craving a light lunch away from the larger crowds. Though busy with the lunch rush, Stockholms Gästabud fit the bill. Located on the same side street as Restaurang Tradition, Stockholms Gästabud offers up a menu of traditional fare and a well stocked bar. I ordered a toast skagen and a glass of local pilsner. The dish was simple but tasty: buttered rye toast topping a creamy, dill spiked shrimp salad. Nothing fancy, just satisfying

It's a very famous restaurant in gamla stan. The first time we tried to eat there around 7-8p.m on a sunday, the line was veryyy long and the restaurant is very small and tables are limited. So you really need to have a lot of patience. *they also don't do reservations. The second time we tried to eat there was on a weekday around 4-5 p.m. There is no line at all so we got a table super quick. The space tho is super tight. We ordered their swedish meatballs and their buttered salmon. My boyfriend didnt really like their meatballs, he said that he had better but its still pretty good. The buttered salmon tho with truffle mayonnaise was a 10 for me.

I decided to dine here on my first evening in Stockholm, since it was recommended to me by a souvenir shop owner. The place was a bit difficult to find, nestled in one of the side streets of Gamla Stan, but I'm so glad I persisted in looking for it. The interior was cozy and comfortable, as well as quite busy. Since it was just me, I got a seat at the bar immediately. For my meal, I ordered the slow cooked pork cheek with a gravy of lingonberries along with mashed potatoes with truffles and parsley. The cost was around $20. This was beautifully presented, with a decent amount of pork. The pork was amazingly tender, melt in your mouth delicious, with bold, deep flavor from the savory sauce. Didn't even need a knife to cut the pork. I also really enjoyed the mashed potatoes, which had lingonberries and green herbs on top. This is saying a lot, because I'm usually not a fan of mashed potato. It was thick, creamy smooth, and had strong taste of delightful truffle. Service was solid, and the waiter was especially friendly and kind. The menu contains classic, Swedish comfort food at reasonable prices.

Pro-tip: Arrive early for mealtime, or expect to wait in a line. They take NO reservations. Price: 5* Taste: 5* Service: 5*+ Ambience: 4* We arrive at dinner time. We wait I Ed in the rain and wind for 1hour and 15 mins. But it was well worth it! This place only has 30 chairs and 11 tables, one cook, and two servers. Expect to wait. But was it worth it! We had the Swedish meatballs, special. The steak, and salmon soup. All were perfectly seasoned and flavorful. Wow! I don't know where salmon soup has been all my life, but I'm glad I finally found it! A light creamy broth with chunks of perfectly done salmon, potatoes, and fresh herbs. It is good for all the right reasons. The steak was tender, juicy and seasoned well. The meatballs were great. Tasty and ample (3 in total). It comes with brown pan gravy and mashed potatoes with a little nutmeg which was unexpected and nice. The salmon in butter sauce was epic. I would return time and again to this place. The service was fantastic. The lady was friendly, helpful, and funny. We met the chef and she had a few drinks with us as a toast. Very fun.