Best Restaurants in Södermanland
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The best restaurants in Södermanland
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30 restaurants
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Restaurant4.1★1,303 reviews
Gripsholm Inn
Historic lakeside inn in the heart of Mariefred, overlooking Gripsholm Castle and Lake Mälaren. Operating as an inn since 1609, it blends original timber beams, cosy public rooms and multiple dining options with spa services, conference facilities and gardens—suitable for romantic stays, family visits and small events where period character meets modern comfort.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–48 hrs
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Restaurant4.2★1,111 reviews
Oliver Twist
A friendly, mid-priced pub-restaurant on Fruängsgatan in Nyköping, Oliver Twist combines a varied, comfort-food menu with a wide drinks selection and an easygoing pub atmosphere. Open daily from midday into late evening, it’s a local spot for lunch, casual dinners, after-work drinks and live-music nights, with informal seating, warm lighting and a backdrop of photos and posters that give the room a lived-in charm.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–3 hrs
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Restaurant4.1★1,014 reviews
Restaurang ät.
Restaurang ät. is a contemporary, casual eatery in central Nyköping known for approachable modern dishes inspired by street food and classic husmanskost, an extensive beer list and a sunny inner courtyard under a glass roof. Open for lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, it blends relaxed local flavours with playful small plates and shareable sides.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Seafood4.4★821 reviews
Restaurang Fina Fisken
Nestled on Fiskargatan in charming Trosa, Restaurang Fina Fisken specializes in fresh seafood with a focus on local catches. This seasonal gem offers cozy indoor dining and outdoor seating in a garden pergola, serving lunch and dinner amid the town's picturesque harbor setting. Expect dishes like cod with shrimp, toast Skagen, and seasonal specials alongside vegetarian and vegan options. Open year-round for events and catering, with peak hours extending late on weekends.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
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Restaurant3.8★974 reviews
Hamnmagasinet
Hamnmagasinet is a long-established waterfront restaurant and nightlife venue in Nyköping’s harbour, serving lunch, dinner and late-night drinks in a lively, maritime setting. By day it functions as a casual lunch spot with classic Swedish dishes; after dark it shifts into a bar and club hosting live music, DJs and occasional karaoke, all beneath high timber beams and with harbour views.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–4 hrs
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Restaurant4.3★740 reviews
Stora Djulö Herrgård - Kafé & Restaurang
Stora Djulö Herrgård, a majestic manor with roots tracing back to 1334, stands as a living testament to Sweden's noble past just south of Katrineholm. Once home to knights, historians, and royalty-connected figures, it now welcomes visitors to its café, restaurant, and event spaces amid historic gardens and grand halls. Savor moderate-priced lunches like gravlax or traditional Swedish dishes on the summer terrace, or book for conferences and celebrations in its festvåning. Featured in Nils Holgersson's adventures as the 'Sköna Lustgården,' this heritage site blends culinary delights with centuries of intrigue.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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Restaurant4.2★623 reviews
Hellmanska Gården
Hellmanska Gården is a restored 18th‑century merchant house in central Nyköping that now operates as a café, bakery and lifestyle emporium set around a small historic garden. Visitors find stone ovens baking sourdough, a counter for fair‑trade coffee and a shop selling glassware, kitchenware and curated homewares; the place combines local produce, simple seasonal cooking and preserved period character in a calm town‑centre setting.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.6★466 reviews
Två Små Svin Trosa BnB
A compact, characterful B&B and restaurant set in central Trosa, Två Små Svin mixes playful Scandinavian hospitality with a strong focus on Danish smørrebrød, aquavit and craft beers. The property offers around a dozen uniquely decorated rooms, a tucked garden with heated pool and sauna, and a snug dining room that spills out to an atmospheric summer terrace by the river.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–24 hrs
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Restaurant4.4★508 reviews
Emma Grön
Emma Grön is a cozy roadside krog and café near Byringe outside Strängnäs, set in timber buildings with a relaxed country-cafe atmosphere. The menu focuses on Swedish café classics — waffles, smörgåsar, salads, baked goods and grilled mains — served in a bright dining room and on an inviting outdoor terrace. Family-friendly features include a small play area and casual seating; service is informal and prices are moderate.
Mon–Thu 11:00–16:00 · Fri–Sun 11:00–18:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
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Restaurant4.6★411 reviews
Pilkrogs Värdshus
Nestled in the scenic Djurgården area just outside Eskilstuna's city center, Pilkrogs Värdshus is one of the town's oldest restaurants, housed in a charming historic timber building. This cozy inn specializes in classic Swedish husman, featuring daily lunch specials like fried flounder, chipotle-glazed pork, and the signature Pilkrogs Gös pike-perch dish priced at 285 SEK. Open weekdays for lunch from 11:30 to 14:00, it offers a warm, nostalgic atmosphere with hearty portions, vegetarian options, and take-away service. Perfect for savoring traditional flavors in a gemytlig setting surrounded by nature.
Mon–Fri 11:30–14:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Alba i Mariefred
Alba i Mariefred is a cosy, moderately priced restaurant and bar on Storgatan in central Mariefred, known for grilled dishes, fish and chips and a warm, relaxed atmosphere. Housed in a town-centre building, it offers indoor seating and an outdoor patio during warmer months, a varied menu with local ingredients, and approachable service suitable for families, couples and solo diners.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Slottspaviljongen Restaurang & Catering
Nestled in the idyllic Gripsholm Lottenlund near Gripsholm Castle in Mariefred, Slottspaviljongen offers a charming dining experience with seasonal Swedish cuisine, scenic surroundings, and versatile event spaces. This moderate-priced restaurant emphasizes fresh, high-quality ingredients prepared with care, perfect for meals with friends, family, or solo indulgence. Open daily from 11am to 9pm, it features a welcoming atmosphere amid historic castle grounds.
Daily 11:00–21:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Mårtens Hus Bar & Restaurang Nyköping
Mårtens Hus is a family-owned bar and restaurant in central Nyköping, blending creative vegetarian and vegan cuisine with craft cocktails and a broad beer selection. Housed in a historic building on Västra Storgatan, it offers pizzas, salads, small plates, and innovative à la carte dishes from 4pm. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere with ramp access, free WiFi, and seasonal outdoor seating. Open Wed-Sat evenings, perfect for groups and families.
Tue–Thu 16:00–21:30 · Fri–Sat 16:00–0:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Rakstugan Kök och Bar
Nestled in Mariefred's charming artisan quarter, Rakstugan Kök och Bar occupies a historic 1930s barbershop-turned-tiny eatery. This cozy spot serves inventive Swedish tapas and smörrebröd in a red cottage with white trim, featuring just six indoor tables and vintage barber chairs. Share generous small plates like rödvinsbrässerad oxkind, räkmacka with horseradish, or Västerbotten-kräm with chanterelles and bacon under a sprawling linden tree in summer or by the intimate hearth in cooler months. Open daily from noon, it blends local flavors with global twists in a welcoming, unpretentious vibe.
Daily 12:00–21:30Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Avenyn Katrineholm
Avenyn Katrineholm is a friendly, mid-priced grill and bar on Fredsgatan in central Katrineholm offering casual meals, drinks and lively evening atmosphere; it doubles as a lunch spot and takeout outlet and is known locally for straightforward grilled dishes and a roomy bar area that suits groups, after-work drinks and weekend socialising.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Skafferiet i Nyköping
Skafferiet in central Nyköping is a friendly, upscale lunch-and-evening restaurant set on Västra Storgatan, offering carefully prepared seasonal dishes and a relaxed, local atmosphere. Favoured for weekday lunches and weekend dinners, it combines from-scratch cooking with a compact wine and beverage list in a cosy interior that suits business meals, small celebrations and casual gatherings.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Be My Guest - African Food
A compact, warmly lit restaurant on Brunnsgatan serving home-style West and East African dishes with bold spices, colourful plating and generous portions. Favoured for vibrant stews, jollof-style rice and grilled proteins, Be My Guest blends comforting family recipes with approachable service in a neighbourhood setting that suits casual dinners, small groups and curious solo diners.
Tue–Fri 16:00–22:00 · Sat–Sun 15:00–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.8–2 hrs
The Kitchen - Restaurang Nyköping
Riverside bistro in central Nyköping serving a mix of French, Italian and Swedish comfort cooking with an emphasis on grilled mains and a set lunch; warm interiors and a terrace beside the river create a relaxed, slightly upscale dining atmosphere suited to couples, families and business meals.
Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Jernberghska
Nestled in a 17th-century building within Eskilstuna's historic Rademachersmedjorna forge district, Jernberghska offers a cozy fusion of rustic Swedish cuisine and preserved industrial heritage. Savor well-crafted lunches, flavorful evening menus, and an array of classic and modern smörrebröd in an intimate space lit by candlelight and an open fireplace. The low ceilings and stone walls evoke the lives of early craftsmen families, creating a timeless dining atmosphere that blends tradition with contemporary tastes.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Brasserie Vidbynäs
Nestled amid the lush greens of Vidbynäs Golf Club in Nykvarn, Brasserie Vidbynäs offers a cosmopolitan escape with European-inspired cuisine. Enjoy daily lunches, à la carte dinners, vibrant after-work sessions, and terrace dining in a stylish, newly renovated setting just 30 minutes from Stockholm.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Father's House - Restaurang & bar
Father's House in Strängnäs serves hearty Swedish husmanskost and street food favorites during weekday lunches. Located on Annebergsvägen just outside the town center, this casual spot offers multiple daily specials and à la carte options in a welcoming environment perfect for a satisfying meal. Open weekdays from 10:00 to 15:00, it emphasizes proper, home-cooked dishes amid a relaxed bar setting.
Mon–Fri 10:00–15:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Han i Hörnet Bistro
Nestled in the heart of Mariefred on Storgatan, Han i Hörnet Bistro offers a cozy neighborhood vibe with classic Swedish dishes, fine wines, and local beers. Enjoy intimate dining in a small 14-seat room overlooking the street or watch the kitchen action from the vinbar. À la carte menus feature flavorful options like meatballs for kids and premium lunches on weekends, all in a welcoming atmosphere perfect for casual meals or special evenings.
Wed–Fri 17:00–22:00 · Sat 11:30–22:00Price level $$Time to spend 1–2.5 hrs
Skogshyddan Café & Dining
Skogshyddan Café & Dining is a cozy, modestly priced café-restaurant set in Strängnäs offering home-style Swedish lunches, daily specials and a warm, village-room atmosphere. Housed in a low-rise building with homely interiors, it’s known for generous portions, a changing weekly menu and a friendly front-of-house manner that suits relaxed daytime dining and casual catch-ups.
Mon–Fri 10:30–15:00Price level $$Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Vår Lokal
Vår Lokal in Gnesta serves as a vibrant community hub blending restaurant, café, lounge, office space, and cultural stage. This modern bygdegård fosters local gatherings with hearty meals, artisanal coffee from Gnesta Hantverksbageri, and live events in a welcoming atmosphere. Open daily with extended evening hours on weekends, it embodies small-town Swedish charm and creativity.
Thu–Sun 11:00–23:00Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
Piccola
Piccola is a welcoming Italian restaurant in central Eskilstuna, celebrated for its exceptional pizzas and hearty European dishes. Located at Järnvägsplan 1 near the railway station, it offers daily lunch specials and dinner options in a casual setting perfect for locals and visitors alike. Open weekdays from 10am to 9pm and Saturdays until 6pm, expect fresh ingredients, vegetarian choices, and bills averaging SEK 100-200 per person.
Mon–Fri 10:00–21:00 · Sat 12:00–18:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–1.5 hrs
Moas Mat
Moas Mat is a long-established lunch restaurant in Nyköping known for home-style Swedish husmanskost, takeaway lunch boxes and small on-site seating. Operating primarily as a weekday lunch service, the kitchen turns out traditional dishes (meatballs, kålpudding, fish preparations and weekly specials) with an emphasis on quality ingredients and catering services for events. Practical and unfussy, it’s a familiar choice for locals and workers in the area.
Mon–Thu 11:00–13:30Price level $Time to spend 0.2–1 hr
Pizzadags
Pizzadags in Bandhagen serves classic pizzas, vegan and vegetarian options, with delivery and dine-in from a casual spot on Stövargatan. Open daily 11:00-23:00, it offers 189 dishes for quick meals or family gatherings in this Stockholm suburb.
Daily 11:00–23:00Price level $Time to spend 0.5–2 hrs
Skottvångs Grufva (restaurant)
Skottvångs Grufva is a rustic restaurant, live-music venue and cultural hub housed in a preserved former mine complex just outside Mariefred, Sweden. The heart of the site is the Värdshuset (inn), where seasonal, homemade food is served in a timber-and-stone interior; weekends bring concerts, pub nights and a generous Sunday buffet. The setting blends industrial heritage, woodland paths and an intimate stage atmosphere, making it a memorable stop for food, music and rural character.
Price level $$Time to spend 1–4 hrs
Restaurant Skalla Bord
Nestled by Lake Mälaren in Mariefred, Restaurant Skalla Bord offers an intimate Sörmland culinary adventure in chef Gustav Öhman's home. This 50 sqm venue seats just eight guests under an ancient oak, serving seasonal local ingredients Thursday to Saturday. Experience hyper-local flavors in a serene waterfront setting, blending tradition with innovative tasting menus.
Price level $$$Time to spend 2.5–4 hrs
Bryggeriet Bar & bistro
Bryggeriet Bar & Bistro is a cozy brewpub in Flen, Sweden, where house-brewed beers take center stage. Enjoy simple, seasonal dishes like grilled sandwiches, soups, and pies alongside 21 unique on-site brews. Occasional pub nights and live music add lively vibes to this welcoming spot.
Wed–Fri 11:00–18:00 · Sat–Sun 11:00–16:00Price level $Time to spend 1–3 hrs
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